11. Marques Colston
The only thing keeping Colston out of the top 10 fantasy receivers conversation is his proneness to injury. Aside from that, he’s in a dream situation playing with Brees in that offense and two years ago put up over 1,200 yards and 11 TDs.
12. Dwayne Bowe
Bowe had a heck of a year for the 2-14 Chiefs in 2008 and really took a big step forward in year two. And now with TE Gonzalez shipped to Atlanta, he’ll have even more of an opportunity to shine as Matt Cassel’s No. one guy.
13. Vincent Jackson
Jackson’s right on the cusp of entering the top 10 receivers as well as he and Rivers have developed a strong rapport which reached new levels in 2008. And with the amount of throwing they do down in San Diego, look for both his catches and TDs to increase this year.
14. Braylon Edwards
Clearly a top 10 talent, Edwards suffered from a classic case of drops in 2008 which severely hurt his production. Although the QB situation remains unsettled in Cleveland, both guys are talented enough to get the ball to Edwards and he could end up a nice fantasy sleeper after being overlooked come draft time.
15. Wes Welker
Brady’s favorite underneath guy will undoubtedly eclipse the 100 catch plateau again this season. The question is will he garner enough yards and TDs to be a borderline one, top tier two fantasy football wide receiver. We think he will.
16. Brandon Marshall
While there’s no denying the talent, the off field issues and attitude are worrisome. Playing with Cutler last year, he put up big numbers from a catches and yards perspective; but only six receptions ended up in the end zone. It’s hard for us to see him bettering those numbers with Kyle Orton at the helm. Marshall’s value is no better than a No. two this year.
17. Antonio Bryant
Bryant was an excellent fantasy sleeper in 2008 and dethroned Joey Galloway as the No. one guy in Tampa. This year, the QB position is unsettled, which doesn’t bode well for a repeat performance, but he still can’t be overlooked.
18. DeSean Jackson
Jackson could be poised to take a huge step forward as he’ll enter the season as McNabb’s No. one outside threat. And with his speed and gamebreaking ability, there’s a lot to like and good reason to expect big yardage and a few long TDs.
19. Santonio Holmes
Holmes had his coming out party in last year’s post season and took home the Super Bowl MVP after an impressive eight catch, 125 yard and two TD performance. While Roethlisberger is excellent at spreading the ball around, there’s no longer any question as to who Big Ben’s go to guy is.
20. Santana Moss
Moss is still a dangerous threat who should better in year two under Jim Zorn. Last season, the passing game never really found it’s rhythm, yet he still posted 79 catches for over a thousand yards and six TDs.
