By Jamal Murphy, Ourlads Chief Fantasy Analyst
Fantasy Rankings – Top 20 WRs
- Antonio Brown, PITT – last year’s top fantasy WR is a model of consistency. He has averaged 120 receptions, close to 1,600 yards and 11 TDs over the last four years.
- Julio Jones, ATL
- Odell Beckham Jr., NYG
- Mike Evans, TB
- Dez Bryant, DAL – after a 50 reception, 796 yards, 8 TD campaign last season, expect Bryant to rebound with a big year, thanks in part to a more confident Dak Prescott and the brief absence of Ezekiel Elliott.
- A.J. Green, CIN
- Amari Cooper, OAK – Cooper slightly disappointed his fantasy owners last season based on slim TD production, but he did have 83 catches and over 1,100 yards. Expect an increase in all categories.
- Michael Thomas, NO
- Jordy Nelson, GB
- T.Y. Hilton, IND
- Doug Baldwin, SEA
- Alshon Jeffery, PHI – a change in scenery, a better QB, and no PED use should help Jeffery return to elite status.
- Brandin Cooks, NE
- Kelvin Benjamin, CAR – after 63 receptions, 941 yards and 7 TDs in 2016 – good enough to rank in the top 30 fantasy WRs – expect Benjamin to be even better this year with the resurgence of Cam Newton.
- Michael Crabtree, OAK
- Terrelle Pryor Sr., WSH
- DeAndre Hopkins, HOU
- Allen Robinson, JAC
- Demaryius Thomas, DEN
- Randall Cobb, GB