1.
Moss, Randy NE
New England Patriots, Bye: Week
2. Wayne, Reggie IND
Indianapolis Colts, Bye: Week
3.
Fitzgerald, Larry ARI
Arizona Cardinals, Bye: Week
4.
Owens, Terrell DAL
Dallas Cowboys, Bye: Week
5. Holt, Torry STL
St. Louis Rams, Bye: Week
6. Johnson, Andre HOU
Houston Texans, Bye: Week
7. Johnson, Chad CIN
Cincinnati Bengals, Bye: Week
8. Edwards, Braylon CLE
Cleveland Browns, Bye: Week
9. Harrison, Marvin IND
Indianapolis Colts, Bye: Week
10. Marshall, Brandon DEN
Arizona Cardinals, Bye: Week
11. Williams, Roy DET
Detroit Lions, Bye: Week 6
12. Jennings, Greg GB
Green Bay Packers, Bye: Week
13.
Colston, Marques NO
New Orleans Saints, Bye: Week
14.
Burress, Plaxico NYG
New York Giants, Bye: Week
15.
Houshmandzadeh, T.J. CIN
Cincinnati Bengals, Bye: Week
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Premiere Pass Catcher : Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Colts
The venerable Marvin Harrison, like a fine wine, only seems to get
better with age. He is locked in as Peyton Mannings primary
target in the most prolific offense in the National Football League.
Marvin can do it all. He can get the crucial first down to
keep a drive alive, make the circus catch on the sideline, and get
in the endzone when the Colts are looking to pad their lead.
Marvin Harrison is a consummate professional and for this reason my
pick as the Premiere Pass Catcher or 2007.
Most
Overrated Wide Receiver: Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers
This selection is not a knock on Steve Smith. Rather it is a
function of the group that surrounds Steve Smith. Steve's
skill level unquestionably puts him in the top ten among wide
receivers, but the questions that surround his quarterback, Jake
Delhomme, as a capable starter for the Carolina Panthers cause me to
call Steve Smith overrated. Unless David Carr brings something
to the table under center, I have little confidence that the
Carolina Panthers will be able to get the ball to Steve Smith with
regularity.
2007
Fantasy Sleeper: Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers
Vincent Jackson is entering his third year in the National
Football league. The third year is widely regarded as a
breakout year for wide receivers. By the third year, the game
begins to slow down and wide receivers become acclimated to the
complexities of the NFL game. Vincent Jackson is on a team in
desperate need of a wide receiver that can stretch the field and is
working with a quarterback that is comfortable in the offense
himself. The strong rushing attack of LaDanian Tomlinson
coupled with the attention that Antonio Gates will receive will help
Jackson find open space as teams look to stop the run.
Sure to
Disappoint: Santana Moss, Washington Redskins
Since
his arrival in Washington, Santana Moss has yet to put together a
complete season. If you look his fantasy stats they appear
solid, but Santana Moss is a very streaky receiver. The bulk
of his touchdowns and yardage points come in bundles sporadically
over the coarse of the season. If you're fortunate enough to
start him on one of his few hot weeks, fantasy owners are well
rewarded, but starting him on an off week will yield single digit
fantasy points or the big "oh-fer". If you're stuck with
Santana Moss, wait for a solid performance and trade him.
The Next
Great Fantasy WR: Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions
Calvin
Johnson finds himself in a great situation in Detroit. With
mad scientist Mike Martz at the helm, Detroit is sure to have an
explosive offense and Johnson will certainly be a big part of that.
His size, speed and physical attributes will serve him well in the
NFL. Working across from Roy Williams and having Mike Furrey
in the slot, will allow John Kitna to find Calvin Johnson several
times this season. I would look for Jonson to have a solid
year in 2007, but really explode in 2008. |