It’s Better To Receive – Frank Ranks the Top Fantasy WRs

It’s Better To Receive – Frank Ranks the Top Fantasy WRs

By Frank on July 19, 2012

Frank's Top Fantasy WRs for 2012

Much like my QB rankings I decided to break these WR rankings out into tiers. I used the idea of flight classes since I thought it would be a good way to differentiate the players in each level. Keep in mind that every player in each class can potentially be the best in his class but his floor is no less than that of the class he is ranked in. It works the same way for lower classes by the fact that a players ceiling can be no higher than the class he is in. Confused? Don't be. Just remember, the higher the class the more value a player has.
NameTeamComment
First Class
Calvin JohnsonDetroit LionsBest in the game, but still getting better.
Roddy WhiteAtlanta FalconsStill Matty Ice's favorite target.
Larry FitzgeraldArizona CardinalsBetter QB would make him top 5 overall pick.
Greg JenningsGreen Bay PackersPlays in a great offense with great QB.
Hakeem NicksNew York GiantsSee Greg Jennings.
Andre JohnsonHouston TexansHealth issues aside, he's still elite.
A.J. GreenCincinatti BengalsSky is the limit for this youngster.
Victor CruzNew York GiantsGet ready for more Salsa dances.
Upgraded Members
Marques ColstonNew Orleans SaintsVeteran always gets his catches with Brees.
Steve SmithCarolina PanthersProved he still has some gas left.
Dwayne BoweKansas City ChiefsContract situation could be a problem.
Mike WallacePittsburgh SteelersSee Dwayne Bowe.
Stevie JohnsonBuffalo BillsLess celebrations and more touchdowns would be nice.
Wes WelkerNew England PatriotsAlways catches a ton of balls.
Vincent JacksonTampa Bay BuccaneersFeast or famine M.O. will not stop in Tampa.
Julio JonesAtlanta FalconsGreat young player who plays fast.
Brandon MarshallChicago BearsReunion with Cutler should help.
Jordy NelsonGreen Bay Packers15 td's might be a fluke but not the yardage (1200+).
Dez BryantDallas CowboysHead case off the field. Provides headaches on the field.
Sidney RiceSeattle SeahawksShould bounce back from dismal last season.
Demariyus ThomasDenver BroncosPeyton will make him a star.
Business Class
Anquan BoldinBaltimore RavensNearing the end but still reliable.
Desean JacksonPhiladelphia EaglesMore flash than substance.
Jeremy MaclinPhiladelphia EaglesCould be the Eagles most consistent receiver.
Miles AustinDallas CowboysInjuries have been a problem but not production.
Percy HarvinMinnesota VikingsSomeone has to catch the ball for the Vikings.
Robert MeachemSan Diego ChargersGets fresh start in San Diego.
Torrey SmithBaltimore RavensMight be the fastest player in the NFL.
Brandon LloydNew England PatriotsBrady will help him produce at a high level.
Antonio BrownPittsburgh SteelersCould see more action if Wallace holds out.
Kenny BrittTennessee TitansBefore injury was playing at an All-Pro level.
Michael CrabtreeSan Francisco 49ersBest receiver the 49ers have not named Vernon Davis.
Flying Coach
Reggie WayneIndianapolis ColtsCan he catch Luck in a bottle?
James JonesGreen Bay PackersTalented but not consistent enough to count on.
Mario ManninghamSan Francisco 49ersSee James Jones.
Michael FloydArizona CardinalsShould see favorable matchups opposite Fitzgerald.
Mike WilliamsTampa Bay BuccaneersWill benefit from the presence of V-Jax.
Pierre GarconWashington RedskinsRGIII will look for him deep.
Lance MooreNew Orleans SaintsBrees looks for him often on 3rd downs.
Santana MossWashington RedskinsSlowing down but still puts up decent numbers.
Greg LittleCleveland BrownsQB situation puts status in a bit of flux.
Eddie RoyalSan Diego ChargersPlenty of catches, not many touchdowns.
Laurent RobinsonJacksonville JaguarsExpectations maybe too high after big year with Cowboys.
Titus YoungDetroit LionsSee Mario Manningham.
Steve BreastonKansas City ChiefsDecent receiver but not much upside.
Darius Heyward BeyOakland RaidersShowed flashes of being a solid player last season.
Maclom FloydSan Diego ChargersProduction has never matched his talent.
Randy MossSan Francisco 49ersCan he defy father time?
Stand By
Santonio HolmesNew York JetsQB situation hurts value.
Kevin WaltersHouston TexansVeteran who should be a bye week replacement only.
Reuben RandleNew York GiantsWill have opportunities.
Early DoucetArizona CardinalsFringe player but ok as a backup.
David NelsonBuffalo BillsSee Early Doucet.
Denarius MooreOakland RaidersYoungster showed flashes of greatness last year.
Jerome SimpsonMinnesota VikingsHe will miss Andy Dalton.
Ryan BroylesDetriot LionsGreat chance for rookie to produce.
Mohammed SanuCincinatti BengalsAndy Dalton will look for him often.
Danny AmendolaSt. Louis RamsIn a PPR league one of the best there is.
Erick DeckerDenver BroncosKnee injury may cause a slow start.
Johnathan BaldwinKansas City ChiefsCan he stay healthy this season?
Johnny KnoxChicago BearsWill benefit from Marshall's presence.
Jason AvantPhiladelphia EaglesReliable but not spectacular.
Brian QuickSt. Louis RamsHe and Bradford could make a nice duo.
Justin BlackmonJacksonville JaguarsGabbert will need to better for him to make an impact.
Mohammed MassaquoiCleveland BrownsYour bench has seen worse.
Cargo Hold
Doug BaldwinSeattle SeahawksWorth a late round flyer.
Brandon StokelyDenver BroncosFamiliarity with Peyton will help.
Deion BranchNew England PatriotsNear the end.
Jacoby JonesHouston TexansBetter returner than receiver.
Josh GordonCleveland BrownsComplete wildcard.
Nick ToonNew Orleans SaintsA lot of mouths to feed in the Big Easy.
Alshon JefferyChicago BearsBig body but can he get open?
Devon BessMiami DolphinsSomeone has to catch passes in South Beach.
Chad OchocincoMiami DolphinsName far exceeds any production.
Riley CooperPhiladelphia EaglesWould need injury to starter to make an impact.
Vincent BrownSan Diego ChargersShould be much improved.
Earl BennettChicago BearsBye week starter. Maybe.
Kendall WrightTennesse TitansCould be a sleeper.
Jacoby FordOakland RaidersHas speed, but lacks durability and consistency.
Nate BurlesonDetroit LionsDays are numbered with Broyles and Young in the fold.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


*

You may use these HTML tags and attributes: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <strike> <strong>