1.) Odell Beckham, New York Giants
Age: 24
2016 PPG: 15.4 (5th)
HC/OC: Ben McAdoo/Mike Sullivan
QB: Eli Manning
Is Odell one of the most talented receivers on the planet? Absolutely. Is he somewhat of a head case? Ask the kicking net that question. As a Giants fan I still love him, but there are a few question marks. The Giants need to show improvement with their o-line and what the succession plan looks like after Eli before I put my full trust in Odell. I say that knowing he may not re-sign with them, but c'mon it's pretty much a foregone conclusion right? Despite all that, he's been so dominant fantasy wise that he slightly edges out Mike Evans to be my number one dynasty wide receiver.
2.) Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age: 24
2016 PPG: 16 (2nd)
HC/OC: Dirk Koetter/Todd Monken
QB: Jameis Winston
I almost had Mike Evans over Odell if we are being honest. I love the fact that Evans and Winston will be a combo for years. It may have just been a fluke but it's hard to rank Evans over Odell when Odell has never had a season with less than 10 TDs and Evans had only 3 in 2015. I could easily see a scenario where Evans overtakes Odell in the near future though.
3.) Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers
Age: 28
2016 PPG: 17 (1st)
HC/OC: Mike Tomlin/Todd Haley
QB: Ben Roethlisberger
This is a guy who constantly got fined when the no fun league was penalizing touchdown dances. Must mean he was scoring a lot of touchdowns. Since 2014 AB has caught 36 touchdowns, second only to Odell Beckham's 37 over that same span.
4.) Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons
Age: 28
2016 PPG: 15.6 (4th)
HC/OC: Dan Quinn/ Steve Sarkisian
QB: Matt Ryan
Antonio Brown and Julio Jones are very close to each as well in my ranks. Julio loses out only because Antonio Brown has better touchdown potential. However, you have to like the fact that it seems like Matty Ice is less close to retirement than Big Ben.
5.) Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints
Age:24
2016 PPG: 14 (8th)
HC/OC: Sean Payton/Pete Carmichael
QB: Drew Brees
Since 2004 there have been only four wide receivers to have 1100 rec yards and at least five touchdowns in their rookie season. You guessed it, Michael Thomas is one of those four. The only other one since 2010? Odell Beckham. You have to worry a tad about MT without Brees, but he should be fine.
6.) Amari Cooper, Oakland Raiders
Age:23
2016 PPG: 11.9 (21st)
HC/OC: Jack Del Rio/ Todd Downing
QB: Derek Carr
I might be starting to listen to the haters a little. I get it. Cooper can't seem to score tds to save his life and has some drop issues. However, if you read my Raiders BDTT you know Cooper is one of four players since 2007 to have 1000+ yards and a 13 YPR in his first two seasons in the league. The touchdowns will come eventually...right?
7.) A.J Green, Cincinnati Bengals
Age: 29
2016 PPG: 15.3 (6th)
HC/OC: Marvin Lewis/ Bill Lazor
QB: Andy Dalton
I think it's blasphemy to have A.J. Green outside the top five and yet I'm doing it. I still believe in Green for the next few years, but he is 29 and the Bengals' O-line struggles aren't doing him any favors. Still you could do a lot worse than having Green as one of the top receivers on your team.
8.) DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans
Age: 25
2016 PPG: 9.9 (50th)
HC/OC: Bill O'Brien
QB: Deshaun Watson
I'm aware that DeAndre Hopkins season last year scared many of you off. However, can we really blame him when he was catching passes from Brock Osweiler and Tom Savage? This season he has yet to have less than 10 points in .5 ppr leagues and is clearly building chemistry with Watson. I hope you bought low while you could.
9.) T.Y Hilton, Indianapolis Colts
Age:27
2016 PPG: 14.3 (7th)
HC/OC: Chuck Pagano/Rob Chudzinski
QB: Andrew Luck/Jacoby Brissett
I've been a huge T.Y guy for a long time. I just love his game and love that his name allows me to have names like "Suit and T.Y" for my fantasy teams. Obviously, he isn't living up to expectations this year but that's hard to do when your franchise QB is out. He's tied to Andrew Luck for a long time and that's an excellent thing.
10.) Brandin Cooks, New England Patriots
Age:24
2016 PPG: 13.8 (9th)
HC/OC: Bill Belichick/ Josh McDaniels
QB: Tom Brady
If you read my Patriots BDTT, not only did you get some sweetStar Wars references but you saw that I loved Cooks even before Edelman went down. He finally showed what he can do last week when he went off for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns. Even if you're worried about life after Brady, I think the Patriots have that well in hand.
11.) Doug Baldwin, Seattle Seahawks
Age: 29
2016 PPG: 12.9 (11th)
HC/OC: Pete Caroll/Darrell Bevell
QB: Russell Wilson
Is there a guy who continues to be undervalued despite constantly producing more than Baldwin? Between the 2015-2016 seasons only 14 players have more total yards than Baldwin, and only 2 have more TDS. It's time to wake up and realize you want Wilson's top receiver on your team.
12.) Stefon Diggs, Minnesota Vikings
Age:24
2016 PPG: 11.6 (23rd)
HC/OC: Mike Zimmer/ Pat Shurmur
QB: Sam Bradford
Diggs lit the world on fire in his first three games last season before tailing off. So far he's on a better pace in terms of touchdowns, and I don't think he's actually going to fall off the map like he did last year. The Vikings offense is incredibly improved, and Diggs had been playing through some injuries towards the end of the year.
13.) Sammy Watkins, Los Angeles Rams
Age: 24
2016 PPG: 8.6 (70th) (8 games)
HC/OC: Sean McVay/ Matt LaFleur
QB: Jared Goff
Weird to think that we'd be sitting here talking about one of Jared Goff's receivers as a top guy but here we are. I thought there was a chance Goff would transform but I'm not going to lie and say I fully believed it. When he is healthy, Sammy is one of the best talents in the game. Health is a key thing for him though. Additionally, he could be on a new team this time next year.
14.) Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs
Age:23
2016 PPG: 11.7 (22)
HC/OC: Andy Reid/ Matt Nagy
QB: Alex Smith
I'll be the first to admit that I had my doubts about Tyreek Hill long term. I thought he was just a gadget player but he's looked good in the three game sample we've had this season. I still have some concerns because I love Kareem Hunt and Travis Kelce. I'm just not sure Tyreek will ever be "the guy" on the offense but he continues to produce anyway.
15.) Allen Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars
Age:24
2016 PPG: 10.2 (45th)
HC/OC: N/A (out for the year-free agent next year)
QB: N/A (free agent next year)
Losing a year to an ACL injury is never good for a player's value. In positive news Allen Robinson is a free agent next year. One can only hope that he finds his way off the Jaguars (apologies Zach), and onto a team that can better utilize his talents.
16.) Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers
Age:25
2016 PPG: N/A (1 game)
HC/OC: Anthony Lynn/Ken Whisenhunt
QB: Phillip Rivers
During the off-season we heard nothing except that Allen wouldn't be getting enough volume to produce like he has in the past. However, in three games this season he hasn't seen less than 9 targets. I would like to see him get into the end zone a bit more but the early returns are certainly encouraging.
17. Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins
Age: 24
2016 PPG:11.5 (25th)
HC/OC: Adam Gase/Clyde Christensen
QB: Jay Cutler/Ryan Tannehill
People don't like Jarvis Landry since he isn't flashy. Between 2014-2016 he was tied for the 4th most receptions with 288. That's why he's a PPR monster. He may move on from the Dolphins after this season but I could think of some pretty juicy landing spots...like the Patriots new slot man anyone?
18.) Devante Parker, Miami Dolphins
Age:24
2016 PPG: 8.4 (73rd)
HC/OC: Adam Gase/Clyde Christensen
QB: Jay Cutler/Ryan Tannehill
Guys, Parker is finally happening! Jay Cutler clearly loves him, and Parker is currently a top scorer early in the season. I know it's early but I've believed in Parker for a while. With the departure of Landry imminent it's about to be his team.
19.) Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers
Age: 24
2016 PPG: 13.1 (10th)
HC/OC: Mike McCarthy/Edgar Bennett
QB: Aaron Rodgers
Still kicking myself over this one. I sold my only share low when he was a rookie because the drops were really bothering me. Hard to argue with what he did last year and he's still seeing a ton of target volume this season.
Update: This was written before Thursday Night's game. Wishing Davante Adams a speedy recovery.
20.) Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys
Age:28
2016 PPG: 11.9 (20th)
HC/OC: Jason Garrett/Scott Linehan
QB: Dak Prescott
It's really easy to knock Dez for the injuries the past two seasons. Especially since those injuries have almost all involved his legs in some way. He also hasn't quite gotten on the same page with Prescott, though they are working on it. Still, it's hard to rank him any lower because we know what he's capable of when healthy.
21.) Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos
Age:29
2016 PPG: 11.3 (27th)
HC/OC: Vance Joseph/ Mike McCoy
QB: Trevor Siemian
Did you know the last time that DT didn't get at least 1000 yards was 2011? Yeah, that's pretty great consistency. He does have to share some of the work with Emmanuel Sanders, but he's still the guy I want for his play making ability. Doesn't hurt that he's a year younger than Sanders either.
22.) Corey Davis, Tennessee Titans
Age:22
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC: Mike Mularkey/Terry Robiskie
QB: Marcus Mariota
Do I like the idea of Corey Davis being tied to Marcus "Marigota" for a long time? Absolutely. Do I also need to see more from him before I can possibly rank him any higher? You got it dude.
23. Jordy Nelson, Green Bay Packers
Age: 32
2016 PPG: 16 (3rd)
HC/OC: Mike McCarthy/Edgar Bennett
QB: Aaron Rodgers
Jordy is amazing. To come off an major injury and put up the numbers he did in his age 31 season is insane. I never want to bet against him, however we do need to keep in mind he is 32. I'd still want Jordy on my team but would want to pair him with some youth to take over sooner rather than later.
24.) Alshon Jeffery, Philadelphia Eagles
Age: 27
2016 PPG: 10 (49th)
HC/OC: Doug Pederson/ Frank Reich
QB: Carson Wentz
Alshon would be a top tier talent if he could just stay healthy. The last time he played a full season was 2014 so color me skeptical. He's a one year deal with the Eagles so he should be motivated to prove himself, and if he ends up their long term he'll get to work with Carson Wentz for at least a few years. He and Wentz need to get on the same page before I believe this to be a good thing though.
25. Emmanuel Sanders, Denver Broncos
Age: 30
2016 PPG: 11.5 (24th)
HC/OC: Vance Joseph/ Mike McCoy
QB: Trevor Siemian
Speaking of Emmanuel Sanders, since joining the Broncos he has been the picture of consistency. He and DT have accounted for almost all of the teams targets and I don't see that changing any time soon. Look for more of the same from him.
There you have it. I'm not going to lie. I struggled a lot with this. I moved a lot of people up and down as I went. There are some I believe are deserving to be part of this list that didn't quite make the cut (but will definitely be in part 2!). I'm sure many people will disagree with my ranks, so feel free to tweet at me @RekedFantasy.
Until next time
Rek
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