Bobby's Dynasty Ranks: WR (Part 3-9/29/17)

This is a continuation of my dynasty WR rankings. If you missed part 1, you can find it here. Part 2 can be found here. This article will list 51-75. Here we goooo (to be read in Mario voice).

51.) Taylor Gabriel, Atlanta Falcons
Age: 26
2016 PPG: 10.6 (43rd)
HC/OC:  Dan Quinn/ Steve Sarkisian
QB: Matt Ryan

You only need to have read my Falcons BDTT to know that I'm fairly high on Taylor Gabriel. He seems to be a lost value in the fantasy community but all he does is produce for the Falcons. Matt Ryan had a perfect rating when targeting him last year.

52.) Chris Hogan, New England Patriots
Age: 28
2016 PPG: 7.3 (86th)
HC/OC: Bill Belichick/ Josh McDaniels
QB: Tom Brady

Hogan was supposed to fade into obscurity as Edelman, Cooks, and Gronk took over. That hasn't quite happened due to the Edelman injury. In fact, the Brady-Hogan connection is still pretty strong.  Hogan has three touchdowns in three games and is still very much a trusted option.


53.) Juju Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers
Age: 20
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC: Mike Tomlin/Todd Haley
QB: Ben Roethlisberger

Showing just enough to get excited about. He's incredibly young so he has many years ahead of him too. He's also clearly overtaken Eli Rogers for the slot duties which is a good spot to be in for fantasy purposes.

54.) Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age:21
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC: Dirk Koetter/Todd Monken
QB: Jameis Winston

I really liked Chris Godwin coming out. So why is he this low? I don't think he'll ever be the first best option on his team. Evans has that wrapped up for a while. I also expect O.J Howard to be the second most targeted on this team for years to come. That doesn't mean Godwin can't serve as a very effective complement though.

55.) Rishard Matthews, Tennesee Titans

Age:28

2016 PPG: 11 (29th)

HC/OC: Mike Mularkey/Terry Robiskie

QB: Marcus Mariota

It may be Corey Davis' team going forward, but Rishard Matthews is showing us all that he still has life. Eric Decker was who I anticipated would serve as the WR1 this year while Davis learned from him, but it's clearly Matthews who has the trust of Mariota. Ride it out while you can.

56.) Marvin Jones, Detroit Lions
Age: 27
2016 PPG: 9.7 (52nd)
HC/OC:  Jim Caldwell/Jim Bob Cooter
QB: Matthew Stafford

Marvin "The Martian" Jones had a really big start to last year before completely fading down the stretch. Through two games this year his value has been saved by touchdowns but he hasn't much yardage. I still like him enough as a big piece of the high volume Lions passing game.

57.) Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks
Age: 25
2016 PPG: 6.9 (96th)
HC/OC: Pete Caroll/Darrell Bevell
QB: Russell Wilson

Remember when Lockett was the next hot young receiver? That seems like eons ago even if it was only last season. He could be a post hype sleeper but I'm not willing to trust any Seahawk receivers outside of Doug Baldwin at the moment.

58.) John Brown, Arizona Cardinals

Age:27

2016 PPG: 5.5 (117th)
HC/OC: Bruce Arians/Harold Goodwin
QB: Carson Palmer

I used to really love John Brown. I wish him well but it's rough to watch all the injuries he is going through. The Cardinals are really going to need playmakers when Fitz decides to retire, I'm just not as sure as I used to be that Brown can be that guy.

59.) Curtis Samuel, Carolina Panthers
Age:21
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC: Ron Rivera/ Mike Shula
QB: Cam Newton

It's hard not to get excited about what Samuel's potential is. Unfortunately, so far it hasn't shown up as he only has 4 catches for 12 yards on the season. I think as Cam gets back in rhythm one of the keys will be getting Samuel going.

60.) Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams
Age:24
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC: Sean McVay/ Matt LaFleur
QB: Jared Goff

When you're wrong you're wrong. I hated Kupp coming into this year but he's clearly a favorite target of Jared Goff. I still don't think he's worth all that much but the first game of his career was certainly encouraging.

61.) Brandon Marshall, New York Giants
Age:33
2016 PPG: 8.6 (71st)
HC/OC: Ben McAdoo/Mike Sullivan
QB: Eli Manning

Marshall has struggled to get going with the Giants offense.He's been outshined by Sterling Shepard so far, though the 8 targets he saw last week are a bit more encouraging. I'm not ready to call him dead fantasy wise quite yet but this ranking reflects that I'm much much much lower on him than I've ever been.


62.) Kenny Stills, Miami Dolphins
Age:25
2016 PPG: 9.2
HC/OC: Adam Gase/Clyde Christensen
QB: Jay Cutler/Ryan Tannehill

The Dolphins resigned Stills which is a good sign. However, it's not lost on anyone that his stone hands have only gotten worse with Jay Cutler. The emergence of DVP also hurts him. Landry departing next year could bring back some of his value.

63.) Carlos Henderson, Denver Broncos
Age: 22
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC: Vance Joseph/ Mike McCoy
QB: Trevor Siemian

It's really a shame that Henderson went and got hurt. It's definitely made him the forgotten man among the rookie class. It's somehow made Bennie Fowler also at least slightly relevant in the early going this season. I expect the WR3 for Broncos to actually be a somewhat profitable place to be with the progression of Siemian, and it's Henderson's role when he comes back.

64.)  Eric Decker, Tennessee Titans
Age: 30
2016 PPG:  12 (3 games only)

HC/OC: Mike Mularkey/Terry Robiskie

QB: Marcus Mariota

It's hard to say whether these three games represent what the season will be like for Decker. The most he's been targeted was four targets in week three which is rough. However, prior to last year's injury, he was so incredibly consistent it's hard to believe he doesn't have at least a flex worthy season or two left in the tank.

65.) Quincy Enunwa, FA
Age:25
2016 PPG: 8.7 (67th)
HC/OC: N/A
QB: NA

I know he's on the IR for the Jets but he's a free agent next season and he's lost for the season. Losing the entire season definitely hurts him, but I believe there has to be a team out there that will take a chance on him. It's possible it will even be the Jets again.

66.) Dede Westbrook, Jacksonville Jaguars
Age: 23
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC: Doug Marrone/Nathaniel Hackett
QB: Blake Bortles

If there is a Jaguar I'm excited about, it's this guy. He flashed in pre-season only to go down with an injury. If you read my Jaguars BDTT you'd know that I think big things may be ahead for King Dede. I just can't bring myself to rank him higher until we see him on the field.

67.) Marqise Lee, Jacksonville Jaguars
Age:25
2016 PPG: 9.2 (65th)
HC/OC: Doug Marrone/Nathaniel Hackett
QB: Blake Bortles

Meet the defacto WR1 of the Jaguars. Not an enviable position to be in this season. He should get enough volume to make him relevant but I'm not placing a ton of faith in him. He is a free agent next season and could potentially leave for greener pastures.


68.) Laquan Treadwell, Minnesota Vikings
Age:22
2016 PPG: N/A (he had 1 catch...)
HC/OC: Mike Zimmer/ Pat Shurmur
QB: Sam Bradford

There is someone out there who still has Treadwell ranked? Yup. I know he hasn't done much to date and I'm losing what little hope I had left but he was such a talent in college that I'm not fully ready to give up on him. Mike Zimmer is known for bringing players along slowly, though it will be hard for Treadwell to make waves with Diggs and Thielen ahead of him.

69.) Kevin White, Chicago Bears
Age: 25
2016 PPG: 7.3 (4 games)
HC/OC: John Fox/Dowell Loggains
QB: Mike Glennon/Mitchell Trubisky

Is he injury prone? Absolutely. Is he still relatively young? Yeah. He could be the best WR on the team when Troob is ready to take over. It's a long shot but believe his upside is more than those who come after him on this list.

70.) Allen Hurns, Jacksonville Jaguars

Age:25
2016 PPG: 7.7 (82nd)
HC/OC: Doug Marrone/Nathaniel Hackett
QB: Blake Bortles

It was only two seasons ago that Allen Hurns had a 1k yard and 10 td season. I'm not sure I see any repeats in his future. However, he's the only Jaguar under contract for next season of note beside Dede Westbrook.


71.) J.J Nelson, Arizona Cardinals
Age: 25
2016 PPG: 8.7 (69th)
HC/OC: Bruce Arians/Harold Goodwin
QB: Carson Palmer

In my Cardinals BDTT I mentioned that J.J Nelson is basically just a John Brown clone. With John Brown struggling with health he's taken full advantage early this season. He's someone to keep an eye on.


72.) Kenny Britt, Cleveland Browns
Age:29
2016 PPG: 10.7 (32nd)
HC/OC:  Hue Jackson/ Gregg Williams
QB: Deshone Kizer

We were all impressed by Britt's ability to put up 1k yards with the terrible Rams offense last season. So far that hasn't translated over to Cleveland yet. I'm not scrambling to get him.

73.) Devin Funchess, Carolina Panthers
Age: 23
2016 PPG: 5.3
HC/OC: Ron Rivera/ Mike Shula
QB: Cam Newton

I know-you don't have to say it. However, he is only 23. Additionally, he should see some additional opportunities with Greg Olsen out. If he can't put it together this year I officially give up on him.

74.) Paul Richardson, Seattle Seahawks
Age:25
2016 PPG: 3.5 (159th)
HC/OC: Pete Caroll/Darrell Bevell
QB: Russell Wilson

He's looked pretty good so far this season but still isn't seeing enough target volume. Health is always a concern with him too. However, being ahead of Jermaine Kearse is a very good thing.


75.) Chris Conley, Kansas City Chiefs
Age:24
2016 PPG: 4.6 (133rd)
HC/OC: Andy Reid/ Matt Nagy
QB: Alex Smith

You may have to wait another year or two for Conley, but I believe when the Chiefs start pushing the ball down the field more he could benefit. Just a gut feeling that he will mesh well with Mahomes. However, it's a shot in the dark since he has to compete with Tyreek, Kareem Hunt, and Travis Kelce.


That's it for my WR ranks folks. Hope you enjoyed them! As always you can feel free to message me @RekedFantasy!

Bobby's Dynasty Ranks: WR (Part 2 9/29/17)

This is a continuation of my dynasty WR rankings. If you missed part 1, you can find it here. This article will list 25-50 in my rankings. Let's have some fun!

26.) Michael Crabtree, Oakland Raiders
Age: 30
2016 PPG: 12.2 (12th)
HC/OC:  Jack Del Rio/ Todd Downing
QB: Derek Carr

Remember how I mentioned Amari Cooper doesn't score touchdowns? Enter Michael Crabtree. He doesn't get the yards that Cooper does but in two seasons with Oakland he has scored 17 touchdowns. He technically could be cut by the Raiders next year for no dead cap but if he keeps producing like this they will absolutely keep him around until the end of his contract in 2020.

27.) Adam Thielen, Minnesota Vikings
Age: 27
2016 PPG:  10 (48th)
HC/OC: Mike Zimmer/ Pat Shurmur
QB: Sam Bradford

This past season I wrote essentially a love letter to Sam Bradford despite initially hating him. I realized I couldn't be high on the Vikings offense without being high on Bradford. Diggs is a major part of the reason I'm high on their offense but Thielen is definitely the other. I'm hooked on a Thielen as many of my twitter followers know. He had a great finish to the season last year and has picked right up where he left off. Not bad for an undrafted guy huh?


28.) Golden Tate, Detroit Lions
Age:29
2016 PPG: 11.1 (30th)
HC/OC:  Jim Caldwell/Jim Bob Cooter
QB: Matthew Stafford

It seems weird with how much Matthew Stafford slings the ball that it took me until my 28th receiver to name his top guy. Don't get me wrong, Tate is very consistent but he's just not all that exciting. Maybe that's the secret to his success. He generally has a safe floor and is someone I'd look to pair with a more risky "upside" play to balance things out.

29.) Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina Panthers
Age:26
2016 PPG: 10.4 (42nd)
HC/OC: Ron Rivera/ Mike Shula
QB: Cam Newton

I know some of you hate Benjamin because "he's fat". Cam Newton's start to the year certainly hasn't helped Benjamin's case at all. However, if you read this piece I wrote back in the off-season you'd know Benjamin is much better than what people think of him.

30.) Corey Coleman, Cleveland Browns
Age: 23
2016 PPG: 7.7 (83rd) (10 games)
HC/OC:  Hue Jackson/ Gregg Williams
QB: Deshone Kizer

You think maybe the Browns should just sit Corey Coleman against the Ravens? That's two years in a row that he's broken his hand playing them. It really sucks because he was demonstrating great chemistry with Kizer before going down.

31.) Willie Snead, New Orleans Saints
Age:24
2016 PPG: 10.4 (41st)
HC/OC: Sean Payton/Pete Carmichael
QB: Drew Brees

You know who was all over Willie Snead before his suspension? This guy. There's still a lot to like about Snead but suspension risks always make me a little more hesitant.

32.) Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers
Age: 27
2016 PPG:  9.1 (60th)
HC/OC: Mike McCarthy/Edgar Bennett
QB: Aaron Rodgers

Cobb looked great in the playoffs last season. I took a bet on him in at least one league and so far it's paid off handsomely. He looks like he's back to being the guy he was before he forced himself to be the main guy for the Packers.

33.) Jordan Matthews, Buffalo Bills
Age: 25
2016 PPG: 9.6 (53rd)
HC/OC: Sean McDermott/ Rick Dennison
QB: Tyrod Taylor

Buffalo may not have been the best spot for Matthews to end up. That offense as a whole is struggling this year. However, it's hard to argue with the results that Matthews has gotten the last three years. Additionally, he is a free agent at the end of the season.

34.) Jamison Crowder, Washington Redskins
Age:24
2016 PPG: 10.2 (44th)
HC/OC: Jay Gruden/Matt Cavanaugh
QB: Kirk Cousins

If you read my Redskins BDTT you'd know that I think Crowder is well on his way to becoming a PPR goldmine. He's yet to really go off this year, but he's getting the target volume to be relevant sooner rather than later. He's doing more than some of his teammates.

35.) Sterling Shepard, New York Giants
Age:24
2016 PPG: 9.5 (55th)
HC/OC: Ben McAdoo/Mike Sullivan
QB: Eli Manning

I've been saying since the off-season that Shepard could still be relevant even with Brandon Marshall and Evan Engram in town. The Giants offense has looked like garbage for most of the season, but Shepard has seen seven targets in two of three games. That bodes very well for continued success on his part.

36.) Mike Williams, Los Angeles Chargers
Age: 22
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC: Anthony Lynn/Ken Whisenhunt
QB: Phillip Rivers

Back issues can be a major issue for any athlete. That said, I still believe in Mike Williams talent. Very excited to see him get on the field soon. Just hoping he doesn't turn into the next Breshard Perriman, Kevin White, etc (still a little too early to call in my opinion).

37.) Martavis Bryant,
Age:25
2016 PPG: (NA)(Suspended)
HC/OC: Mike Tomlin/Todd Haley
QB: Ben Roethlisberger

Remember how I don't like suspension risks? Martavis Bryant says hello. Additionally, despite all the off-season hype he hasn't managed to do a whole lot since returning from his suspension. I expect fantasy twitter to rage about this ranking.

38.) Donte Moncrief, Indianapolis Colts
Age:24
2016 PPG: 9.7 (51st)
HC/OC: Chuck Pagano/Rob Chudzinski
QB: Andrew Luck/Jacoby Brissett

I've never been a big fan of Moncrief. He's only ranked this high because the amount of touchdowns he scores props up his value. He looks completely lost without Luck out there this year.

39.) Terrelle Pryor, Washington Redskins
Age:28
2016 PPG: 10.9 (30th)
HC/OC: Jay Gruden/Matt Cavanaugh
QB: Kirk Cousins

If you read that same article I linked under Crowder, you'd know that I thought Pryor is incredibly volume dependent. You'd also know that the Redskins haven't targeted a single receiver more than 114 times in the Jay Gruden era. It doesn't add up to a lot of hope for Pryor who is off to a not great start for his expectations. However, he is coming off a thousand yard season so that's something.

40.) John Ross,Cincinnati Bengals
Age:21
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC: Marvin Lewis/ Bill Lazor
QB: Andy Dalton

Maybe I'm more forgiving of injuries to rookies than most. John Ross's early returns haven't been encouraging, but they haven't been for pretty much any of this year's rookie class. Add in the fact that the Bengals looked terrible until their most recent game and I'm still intrigued.

41.) Zay Jones, Buffalo Bills
Age:22
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC: Sean McDermott/ Rick Dennison
QB: Tyrod Taylor

Another rookie I'm willing to be more forgiving on than most. Many assumed with Sammy out of town Watkins would instantly step into a role. The Bills offense hasn't been that great in general minus Charles Clay. Next year they should have another QB in place, and Matthews could be gone.

42.) Tyrell Williams, Los Angeles Chargers
Age: 25
2016 PPG: 11.4 (26th)
HC/OC: Anthony Lynn/Ken Whisenhunt
QB: Phillip Rivers

Man did Tyrell step up big last year when everyone was hurt or what? I'd have him ranked higher, but the lack of volume to begin this season is concerning especially since Mike Williams isn't even back yet. In positive news, he's a free agent after this season and could go somewhere a little less crowded.

43.) Cameron Meredith, Chicago Bears
Age: 25
2016 PPG:10.5 (34th)
HC/OC: Doug Marrone / Nathaniel Hackett
QB: Mike Glennon

Meredith being lost for the season was one of the biggest bummers of the off-season. I always love watching un-drafted guys not only work their way onto the team but become stars. He's a free agent next year so he could find himself on a new team as well-or become the top guy for Mitchell Trubisky.

44.) Kenny Golladay, Detroit Lions
Age:24
2016 PPG: N/A
HC/OC:  Jim Caldwell/Jim Bob Cooter
QB: Matthew Stafford

As boring as Tate is that's how exciting Golladay is. The "Babytron" name hasn't quite been earned yet, but he certainly has shown flashes of huge upside. Only thing in his way is that both Tate and Marvin Jones are likely sticking around at least through the 2018 season.

45.) Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
Age:34
2016 PPG: 11.9 (19th)
HC/OC: Bruce Arians/Harold Goodwin
QB: Carson Palmer

Larry Fitzgerald is a great piece for a win now team. The question is-is this his last year? Even if he continues to play-would it be without Carson Palmer? Too many question marks surrounding him to rank him much higher than this.

46.) Jeremy Maclin, Baltimore Ravens
Age: 29
2016 PPG: 7.3 (65th)
HC/OC: John Harbaugh/Marty Mornhinweg
QB: Joe Flacco

Maclin was incredibly consistent until last season. His release by the Chiefs was pretty shocking but has seemed to work out for well them. Still-Maclin has managed to save his season so far with two tds despite the Ravens offense not clicking at all. I'd be willing to take the risk on him if he was going at this price.

47.) Will Fuller, Houston Texans
Age: 23
2016 PPG: 7.5 (83rd)
HC/OC: Bill O'Brien
QB: Deshaun Watson

Remember this guy? It seems like some people have forgotten about him just because he broke his collarbone.  He showed some flashes in his rookie season and now gets to play with a competent quarterback. Color me intrigued.

48.) Josh Doctson, Washington Redskins
Age: 24
2016 PPG: N/A (only played two games)
HC/OC: Jay Gruden/Matt Cavanaugh
QB: Kirk Cousins

This ranking is as much myself admitting I don't know who will become the top guy for Kirk Cousins (presumably) as it is an endorsement of Doctson. Still, we haven't quite seen enough of him to say he isn't as good as people thought coming out of college. However, just like Mike Williams there are concerns about injuries here.

49.) Pierre Garcon, San Francisco 49ers

Age: 31

2016 PPG: 10.2 (45th)

HC/OC: Kyle Shanahan/Robert Saleh

QB: Brian Hoyer

Garcon is fresh of a thousand yard season. The touchdowns were a little low but he was still plenty productive in 2016. He's picked up where he left off this season and is now part of Kyle Shanahan's system.

50.) DeSean Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age: 30
2016 PPG: 10.2 (48th)
HC/OC: Dirk Koetter/Todd Monken
QB: Jameis Winston

Just when you thought DeSean Jackson may be reaching the end of his rope he gets paired up with Jameis Winston. He's on the books at least for the next two years before he can be cut with no dead cap. He and Winston should make beautiful music together during that time period.

As always, I'm sure there are some disagreements. Feel free to tweet at me @RekedFantasy. Also be sure to check out my other Dynasty Rankings!

Bobby's Dynasty Ranks: WRS (Part 1 9/28/17)

I'm going to split this article into 3-4 parts similar to what Zach did with his QB ranks. Why? Trying to do a paragraph for each receiver would make anything over 25 too much to read. It's going to be a very similar format to my running back rankings. 

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