Wide Receiver Fantasy Rankings - Spring Edition

It’s been awhile, but I’m back to talk to you guys about fantasy. So far, I’ve hit you with my early rankings for QBs and RBs. This week, we’ll be talking about Wide Receivers. And for the third time this year, I’ll say the same thing: it’s May; if you hold me to these rankings during the season, you’re kind of a dick. Just don’t be that guy. Give me a follow on Twitter for continued discussion about fantasy football as we get closer to the season. There will be some short blurbs with a few players. As we get closer to the season, I’ll add more information. Enjoy!

1. Julio Jones, ATL 
I think since I’ve started doing my own rankings, I’ve had Julio at 1. His talent and size/speed combo is just so awesome. He probably won’t lead the league in targets again, but he finally started scoring some fucking touchdowns last season. Expect that to continue.

2. DeAndre Hopkins, HOU 
Nuk is a stud and should only continue to dominate with Deshaun Watson’s continued growth. After finishing as the 2nd highest scoring receiver last year, you can expect this stud keep putting out. Putting out big, big numbers. 

3. JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT 
This is going to be very surprising to some and definitely higher than most have him. Everyone thinks the Steelers are going to fall off a cliff. I’m not one of them. JuJu was already 4th in the league in targets last year and there’s about to be a whole lot more opened with Antonio Brown leaving town. JuJu about to go off. Get on board with me.

4. Davante Adams, GB
This one is pretty simple. Aaron Rodgers’ number one target deserves to be ranked high. And there’s not a whole lot behind Adams, who led the league in receiving TDs last year.

5. Michael Thomas, NO
For the top WR guys, there’s not really a whole lot to say. You can move them around in the top 5 any way you’d like and I’d understand it. Thomas is an animal and a target monster playing in a terrific offense. Lock and load him in the Top 5 and don’t overthink it.

6. Odell Beckham, CLE
OBJ has the potential to finish at #1. But things aren’t always so simple transitioning to a new team. I hate to say it as a Steelers fan, but the Browns are going to be good and it’s because there’s a ton of weapons there. He’ll still command a huge target share, but I don’t see him in the Top 5.

7. Mike Evans, TB
I think Jameis Winston #sucksbutts, but that doesn’t necessarily affect Evans too bad. Tampa is going to throw it a ton and Winston is likely to target Evans early and often. Evans is capable of a 10+ TD season because he’s built like a brick shithouse.

8. AJ Green, CIN
I understand the injury risk with Green, but his talent is still there and having an offensive mind at the helm in Zac Taylor is going to help Cincy a ton.

9. Antonio Brown, OAK
Yeah, this is probably out of spite and he could be a little higher. But, things aren’t going to exactly be the same in Oakland for AB. Derek Carr isn’t Big Ben and I can’t wait until he blows up on him on the sidelines.

10. Keenan Allen, LAC
​If this guy can ever start scoring TD’s, he’s gonna be in the Top 5. He’s one of the smoothest route runners in the game and has sticky mitts. The Chargers are loaded on offense and should produce some huge numbers.

11. T.Y. Hilton, IND
I’ve never loved Hilton because he doesn’t put up big touchdown numbers but he’s the #1 target in Andrew Luck’s offense and will put up huge yard totals like he always does. That makes him worth low-end WR1 consideration.

12. Sammy Watkins, KC
Yeah, you’re definitely saying what the fuck at this point, but hear me out. Human garbage Tyreek Hill is unlikely to play this year and there’s a whole lot of production left because of it. If Watkins can stay healthy (yeah, I know, unlikely) then he’s gonna go bonkers catching bombs from Mahomes.

13. Julian Edelman, NE
Yuck, but fuck he’s good.

14. Amari Cooper, DAL
Can he ever be consistent?

15. Stefon Diggs, MIN

16. Adam Thielen, MIN
You can favor the last two however you’d like.

17. Robert Woods, LAR

18. Brandin Cooks, LAR
Same thing as the Minnesota guys

19. Kenny Golladay, DET
Routes so smooth

20. Chris Godwin, TB

21. DJ Moore, CAR

22. Mike Williams, LAC

23. Cooper Kupp, LAR

24. Tyler Lockett, SEA

25. Allen Robinson, CHI

26. Dante Pettis, SF

27. Alshon Jeffrey, PHI

28. Calvin Ridley, ATL

29. Jarvis Landry, CLE

30. Tyler Boyd, CIN

31. Corey Davis, TEN
Mariota is poop or he’d be higher. Check out my Twitter for a signed jersey giveaway!

32. Will Fuller, HOU
Please stay healthy

33. Robby Anderson, NYJ

34. Sterling Shepard, NYG

35. Golden Tate, NYG
Are you sensing a theme?

36. Christian Kirk, ARI

37. James Washington/Donte Moncrief, PIT
Is this cheating?

38. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI

39. DaSean Hamilton, DEN

40. Courtland Sutton, DEN
Yeah, yeah I know

41. Marvin Jones, DET

42. Geronimo Allison, GB

43. N’Keal Harry, NE

44. Curtis Samuel, CAR

45. DeSean Jackson, PHI

46. Mecole Hardman, KC