1. Reggie Wayne vs. Seattle Seahawks
Wayne has solidified himself as one of the top receiving threats in this game and the other skill players’ production has kept him from seeing constant double coverage. They face a mediocre Seahawks defense at home and we expect Manning to hook-up with Wayne for over 100 yards and at least one TD. He’s the top fantasy football receiver in Week Four.
2. Randy Moss vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens are ferocious against the run but can be hurt by the pass (see Rivers 400 plus yards on them two weeks ago). The Pats wisely decided to become a more balanced team last Sunday and the results were a more efficient passing game. Look for Brady and Moss to have a big day on Sunday and for Moss to find the end zone at least once.
3. Calvin Johnson vs. Chicago Bears
Nate Burleson just topped 100 yards against the Bears and Matt Stafford is becoming more comfortable in this offense. Expect the Bears, who have no DBs that can match up with Johnson one-on-one, to be abused by CJ for over 100 yards with at least one TD.
4. Greg Jennings vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Packers will find running the ball against Minnesota extremely difficult and will be forced to beat them through the air. Expect Jennings, the team’s top deep threat, to eclipse 100 yards and haul in one long TD.
Sleepers
1. Percy Harvin vs. Green Bay Packers
Harvin becomes a more prominent threat in the Vikings passing game each and every week that goes by. Look for the Vikes to move him around on Monday and for the rookie to respond with 80 plus yards and one score. The top WRfantasy sleeper in Week Four.
2. Brandon Stokley vs. Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys have issues in their secondary because their front seven is failing to pressure opposing QBs. Stokley missed last week’s affair with the Raiders but should be back for this one. If he is, expect his number to be called a lot on Sunday.
Others We Like
Chad Ochocinco vs. Cleveland Browns
The Browns have suddenly become the new Detroit Lions. They’re horrible on both sides of the ball and may have already quit on Eric Mangini. Expect Ochocinco and Palmer to hook up all afternoon and for No. 85 to reach the end zone.
Devin Hester vs. Detroit Lions
Hester’s emerging into a nice threat on the outside and this week gets a team that was torched by Santana Moss on Sunday. Look for No. 23 to be targeted all afternoon and run circles around the Lions’ DBs.
Santana Moss vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers have the worst defense (rushing and passing) in football. Teams have torched this unit through the air and even the Redskins, coming off a horrible loss on Sunday, will find a way to get its best receiver the ball and hit on at least one long one.
A few more
Mario Manningham vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Tedd Ginn Jr. vs. Buffalo Bills
Andre Johnson vs. Oakland Raiders
Pro Football 101 » 2009 Fantasy Rankings - Week 5 WRs
October 7th, 2009 at 08:27
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