1. Andre Johnson

Matt Schaub’s ability to remain healthy correlated into a huge season for the superstar receiver.  Johnson’s numbers last year were ridiculous; over 100 catches, 1500 yards, 10 TDs and 205 fantasy points,  most for receivers. He’s impossible to cover one-on-one and if Schaub stays healthy again, look for No. 80 to once again be the No. 1 fantasy football receiver.

2. Randy Moss

Moss is likely playing in his final season with Brady and the two will once again be instrumental to the team’s success. Brady was coming back from a horrific knee injury yet Moss still reeled in 12 TDs. The Pats offense should once again rank among the elite so expect Moss to match or better his 196 fantasy points of a year ago.

3. Larry Fitzgerald

Warner’s retirement moves Fitzgerald down a few slots, but he’s still in the top three. Regardless of the questions which surround Leinart’s ability to lead and play at a high level, Fitzgerald’s the best pure receiver in the game and will post a double digit TD season.

4. Reggie Wayne

Wayne removed all doubts as to whether he could be a No. 1 after Marvin Harrison left in the ’09 off season. He posted over 1300 receiving yards and 9 TDs, and if not for a late season injury, coupled with the team’s decision not to go for perfection, he would’ve done more. While Manning has many reliable receivers to throw to, Wayne’s still his go-to guy.

5. Calvin Johnson

Megatron disappointed many fantasy owners in 2009 as injuries and playing with a rookie QB took their toll. Stafford’s one year further along and Johnson’s really a man amongst boys on the field. Look for CJ to easily surpass last year’s numbers en route to a top tier season.

6. Miles Austin

As the ultimate Fantasy Sleeper of 2009, Austin put his name on the board after his 250+yard, 2 TD performance against the Chiefs. From then on, he and Romo developed an exceptional rapport and Austin finished with 194 fantasy points. He’ll be the No. 1 receiver again and should finish be stellar right back.

7. Brandon Marshall

Marshall put aside a one-game suspension and multiple issues with HC Josh McDaniels to finish with over 1100 yards receiving and 9 TDs. He now teams with an up and coming QB in Chad Henne and is the top offensive threat in Miami. The Fins offense will look different this year (more passing) and Marshall will post big-time numbers.

8. Roddy White

White’s a stud whose numbers would’ve been better if the Falcons offense was more consistent in ’09. Michael Turner’s injury affected everybody. But he still caught 11 TDs and finished with 174 fantasy points. The Falcons offense, with a healthy ground game, will be more potent this year and White’s numbers will better a year ago.

9. Sidney Rice

Check back closer to the 3rd game of the pre-season to see if Brett Favre is the QB. If he is, Rice is a No. 1 fantasy receiver. His game took to new heights playing with No. 4 and his 169 fantasy points were top 8 material. He’ll once again be the go-to receiver on the outside and will light up the tote board once again.

10. DeSean Jackson

Did anyone provide more big plays of over 50 yards than Jackson last year? Not by a long shot. The explosive 2nd year receiver was a menace to opposing secondaries. He now teams up with Kevin Kolb who he did quite well with in their short time playing together last year. Look for another year of big plays.

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