2006 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings

Based on a combined touchdown/yardage scoring system

1. Steve Smith, Carolina

Wasn’t the recent craze in the NFL a shift towards a bigger, stronger set of wide receivers? Somewhere along the way, that became a fad and nothing more. Rather than superhuman types, it was the smaller, quicker wideouts that had the biggest impact in 2005: Smith and Santana Moss. Suddenly, bigger isn’t necessarily better. Smith benefits from the acquisition of Keyshawn Johnson one season after blowing by any type of defense thrown his way. It’s possible he could improve on his monstrous 2005 in which he had nine 100-yard games to go along with 103 catches. It’s that type of production that makes him the top target of fantasy owners. Defenses won’t be able to throw continuous double teams his way with Johnson on board.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Carolina 6 60 1

05 Carolina 103 1,563 12

2. Terrell Owens, Dallas

Who is T.O out for? Only himself. And now he has a ton to prove to the football world and a short leash to work with. Don’t think Dallas head coach Bill Parcells will put up with any antics and expect Owens to put his best foot forward. To Owens, image is everything, and right now his is distorted. If he wants to leave his mark on the league—and have it amount to more than his spiking the ball on the Dallas star—it’s going to take big-time play, not a big-time mouth. He’s in the perfect situation to get his act together, especially with Drew Bledsoe ready to launch deep passes. No T.O. is better than a motivated T.O.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Philadelphia 77 1,200 14

05 Philadelphia 47 763 16.2

3. Torry Holt, St. Louis

Easily the most underrated baller in the NFL, at least Holt gets love from the fantasy community. While touchdowns were tough to come by early in his career, Holt has averaged 10.3 over the last three years and a ridiculous 104.3 receptions during the span. As the Rams phase out Isaac Bruce and usher in the tandem of Kevin Curtis and Shaun MacDonald, Holt’s ability to shoulder the load becomes an even bigger factor. If the Rams are committed to the run as new head coach Sean Linehan says, Holt will lose some catches. However, the transition of the offense as a whole and his solid touchdown totals keep him among the elite.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 St. Louis 94 1,372 10

05 St. Louis 102 1,331 9

4. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona

Can the addition of Edgerrin James actually help Fitzgerald? Believe it or not, yes. Remember, James played in an offense featuring three 1,000-yard receivers in 2004. Not that Kurt Warner is a threat to throw for 49 touchdowns or anything, but hopefully you get the point. There’s definitely enough pigskin to go around and satisfy the needs of Arizona’s new Big Three. Few in the league make the acrobatic catch look routine, only now Fitzgerald stands to get better looks because defenses will have to account for a real-life running game. Another 100-catch campaign is a stone-cold lock.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Arizona 58 780 8

05 Arizona 103 1,409 10

5. Chad Johnson, Cincinnati

The uncertainty under center hurts Johnson’s fantasy appeal. Had Jon Kitna been the backup, we wouldn’t be having this one-sided conversation. But with Anthony Wright the quarterback currently holding the clipboard, there’s a potentially ugly situation in the works. Should Palmer miss a game or two, or even more in a worst-case scenario, there’s no telling what happens to the Bengals offense. Johnson took a major leap forward in terms of being a playmaker last season, and the return of Palmer keeps him at the top of the wide receiver charts.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Cincinnati 95 1,274 9

05 Cincinnati 97 1,432 9

6. Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis

Though Harrison’s reception total dropped for the third consecutive season (94-86-82), his touchdown total remained steady. With Edgerrin James out West and a rookie runner joining the huddle, one would expect Peyton Manning to rely on his known commodities. As such, Harrison, the uber-professional, merits a spot just outside the Top 5. Despite offseason wrist surgery, it’s hard to knock a guy who’s scored 37 touchdowns over the last three seasons, especially on an offense that could become a little more pass-heavy than 2005.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Indianapolis 86 1,113 15
05 Indianapolis 82 1,146 12

7. Randy Moss, Oakland

Once bitten, twice shy. Anyone who thought Moss’ 2004 campaign was frustrating probably didn’t live through the nightmare of ’05. Will he play? Won’t he? Picking Lotto numbers was easier than forecasting whether or not Moss would be in the lineup, and yet the first-year Raider still compiled a solid season by most wide receiver standards. Change is on the way at quarterback and head coach, and they both appear to favor the passing game. Seeing Moss hang around on the draftboard will be surprising for some, but it’s because of recent health issues not attitude for once. That said, Moss could still be the steal of a draft.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Minnesota 49 767 13

05 Oakland 60 1,005 8

8. Darrell Jackson, Seattle

Judging strictly on numbers alone, Jackson doesn’t deserve to be ranked this high. Truthfully, Jackson made the most of his limited regular-season average, blasting out of the gates with two eight-catch efforts of at least 125 yards in the first three weeks. Then a knee injury struck and the Seahawks were cautious with their No. 1 wideout. Jackson is an elite receiver without all of the hype. Back at full strength with a new running mate (Nate Burleson) in tow, Jackson is geared up for a monster campaign.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Seattle 87 1,199 7

05 Seattle 38 482 3

9. Hines Ward, Pittsburgh

Ward’s held a lofty status among fantasy wide receivers in recent years, but his past performance won’t be of help moving forward. The Steelers still live and die by the run, and the philosophy isn’t changing anytime soon. Ben Roethlisberger is simply a manager of the game, unable to break free of the shackles. Ward welcomes rookie Santonio Holmes to the fold, but rookie wide receivers fail more often than they succeed. Ward’s catches (112-95-80-69) and yards (1,329-1,163-1,004-975) have dropped in each of the last three seasons, and the offensive system doesn’t lend itself to a major reversal of fortune. As tight end Heath Miller becomes more established, even the double-digit touchdowns will drop.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Pittsburgh 80 1,004 4

05 Pittsburgh 69 975 11

10. Anquan Boldin, Arizona

The Cardinals have a pair of fantasy friendly wideouts, and it’s nothing short of amazing at how balanced the numbers are. Boldin and Fitzgerald were separated by one catch, seven yards and three touchdowns. Did the quarterbacks keep a running tab? The biggest difference between the two studs—aside from Boldin’s hulking size—is opportunities in the red zone. Fitzgerald, who can grab anything that skims his fingertips, is the No. 1 option in the passing game. James’ presence bumps Boldin one more step down the pecking order. There’s no reason to shy away from Boldin, out to top 100 catches for the third time in four years.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Arizona 56 623 1

05 Arizona 102 1,402 7

11. Chris Chambers, Miami

A year ago no one, including head coach Nick Saban, knew what to make of the Dolphins. Heading into 2006, the word is out on the streets—this is an offense to be reckoned with. Young, talented and balanced, Saban’s hand-crafted a potentially explosive unit, capped by Daunte Culpepper’s entrance to the team. Chambers has always been a solid receiver, increasing his reception total in each of the last five years (48-52-64-69-82), he just hasn’t had the talent at quarterback to help him move into the stratosphere. Catching 11 touchdown balls from Gus Frerrote is merely a precursor to what will happen with Culpepper at the helm. Chambers fills up the stat sheet across the board and has not yet reached his ceiling.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Miami 69 898 7

05 Miami 82 1,118 11

12. Andre Johnson, Houston

A superfreak in terms of physical ability, Johnson’s been held back by the play of his quarterback…or at least the offensive line that’s supposed to protect David Carr. It’s tough to catch passes when the quarterback is constantly forced to eat the ball on a blitz. By the time Johnson got downfield, Carr, sacked 67 times, always seemed to have one or two defenders in his grill. Things are changing, however, now that head coach Gary Kubiak is in charge. A former NFL quarterback himself, Kubiak is probably the best tutor for Carr. Throw in the acquisition of Eric Moulds from Buffalo, and Johnson suddenly doesn’t have to worry about two and three defenders draped all over him. A notch below the elite receivers, Johnson’s big-play ability makes up for his shortcomings in the reception department.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Houston 79 1,142 6

05 Houston 63 688 2

13. Roy Williams, Detroit

The mad scientist, Mike Martz, is currently racking his brain devising schemes to get Detroit’s offense functioning properly. For Williams, getting back on track is going to take more than just the tutelage of his new offensive coordinator. The former Texas star has had trouble staying in the lineup because of nagging injuries. They, along with shoddy quarterback play, limited him to just 99 catches in his first two seasons. The winds of change are blowing through the Lions camp, however, and Jon Kitna is the perfect signal caller to get things turned around. Williams scored seven touchdowns in his last eight games and is also one of those “third-year” receivers that tend to put things together.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Detroit 54 817 8

05 Detroit 45 687 8

14. Santana Moss, Washington

No. Moss is not a one-year wonder. He’s still a game-breaking wideout who leads the Washington pass attack. Fantasy football isn’t a game based on last year’s stats, however, and the ‘Skins are quite a different outfit from the 2005 version. For starters, Chris Cooley has rapidly become a top red-zone target. Then there’s the offseason work that netted Antwaan Randle El and Brandon Lloyd. Running alongside David Patten was one thing. Now Moss has two capable teammates eager to show Washington’s money was well-spent, and the word BUST written all over him.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 N.Y. Jets 45 838 5

05 N.Y. Jets 84 1,483 9

15. Deion Branch, WR, New England

What more does Branch have to do in order to earn respect? He’s got a Super Bowl ring, a Super Bowl MVP and a solid stat sheet hanging out of his back pocket. Because the Patriots are of the team-first ilk, Branch has never really gotten an opportunity to pad his numbers. He still managed to fall just two yards shy of a 1,000-yard campaign and pulled in a career-high 78 balls.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 New England 35 454 4

05 New England 78 998 5

16. Derrick Mason, Baltimore

Few receivers have been as consistent as Mason over the last five years. Pencil him in for 85 receptions, 1,137 yards and six touchdowns--his average during the span--and wipe the smirk off your face. Grabbing 86 balls in what Baltimore called an offense in 2005 was truly amazing. Though the touchdown total suffered, it’s acceptable given he was catching passes from Kyle Boller and Anthony Wright, hardly a dynamic duo of quarterbacks. Reunited with his old pal Steve McNair, expect the familiarity to breed instant success, especially in the red zone. Always underrated, Mason continues to put up numbers of a No. 1.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Tennessee 96 1,168 7

05 Baltimore 86 1,073 3

17. Donald Driver, Green Bay

Much like Mason, give Driver credit for the numbers he compiled in 2005. Brett Favre was clearly not himself, the running game was awful and inconsistent at times and Javon Walker missed all but Week 1 with a knee injury. Driver still managed to fight off defenders, and some wild Favre throws, to finish with more receiving yards than Marvin Harrison. The clear cut favorite of Favre, Driver’s success will continue.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Green Bay 84 1,208 9

05 Green Bay 86 1,221 5

18. Joe Horn, New Orleans

Forgive Horn if it seemed like 2005 seemed like a wasted season. He and the Saints witnessed destruction at its worst in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and stepped up to become some of the biggest contributors during the rebuild. With things getting back to normal, or as close as they can to it, look for improved play from all of the Saints. Drew Brees, one of the more efficient quarterbacks around, hits town ready to take advantage of Horn’s talents. The veteran has topped 1,250 yards receiving in three of the last five years, and averaged nine scores in the four years prior to 2005’s output (one).

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 New Orleans 94 1,399 11

05 New Orleans 49 654 1

19. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis

Wayne’s biggest enemy for touchdown time is now in Arizona. Seriously. When Manning threw 49 scores, Edge suffered. When the Colts became more balanced, Harrison didn’t lose red-zone opportunities, but James saw a considerable uptick in performance. Wayne’s reception total has increased in each of his five years, and he’s also got back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns under his belt. A receiver in his prime playing with Manning is always a sure fantasy target.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Indianapolis 77 1,210 12

05 Indianapolis 83 1,055 5

20. Javon Walker, Denver

The good news—Walker’s had a full year to rehab his torn ACL. The bad news—well, he suffered a torn ACL. No matter what Jake Plummer does, the move to Denver didn’t amount to an upgrade in quarterbacks. Walker resumes his role of No. 1 receiver, bumping Denver legend Rod Smith down on the depth chart. There’s no doubt about Walker’s ability to be the top gun, but temper the expectations early in the season. He may be an excellent player to target later in 2006.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Green Bay 89 1,382 12

05 Green Bay 4 27 0

21. Plaxico Burress, N.Y. Giants

Talented, explosive, moody. Yup. Burress is the typical wide receiver. He wants the ball, wants it now and doesn’t care if 10 defenders are on him. The moodiness can be problematic, and it did seem to rear its ugly head in the playoffs last season, as the Giants made an early, disappointing exit. His Big Blue mood aside, Burress rebounded from a pair of subpar years in Pittsburgh. Burress tied a career-high in touchdowns and fell two receptions shy of a personal benchmark. Still growing into his role as the Eli Manning’s top target, consider Burress a solid No. 2 fantasy wideout, and count on a few disappearances from the stat sheet during the campaign.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Pittsburgh 35 698 5

05 N.Y. Giants 76 1,214 7

22. Drew Bennett, Tennessee

The odds-on favorite as a hot sleeper last season, Bennett fizzled faster than pop rocks in a fresh can of soda. Injuries curtailed his disappointing campaign, but a funny thing happened during the offseason. Bennett’s favorite quarterback was handed the starting role again. When Bennett was carrying teams through the fantasy postseason in 2004—including this writer—Billy Volek was the signal-caller launching passes. Though 80 receptions may be unattainable, a solid 70-catch campaign isn’t out of the question.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Tennessee 80 1,247 11

05 Tennessee 58 738 4

23. Lee Evans, Buffalo

Give Evans a reliable quarterback and he’d challenge the elite wideouts. Throw him into an unsettled mix that includes Kelly Holcomb and J.P. Losman and disaster could be just around the corner. The third-year veteran is now top dog in an otherwise weak passing game. His runningmates—Peerless Price, Roscoe Parrish, Andre Davis—are a collection of average receivers, and defenses will have little trouble directing the focus in Evans’ direction. Even after playing all 16 games last season, he still managed just 48 receptions.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Buffalo 48 843 9

05 Buffalo 48 743 7

24. Jerry Porter, Oakland

Some may feel Porter’s ranked too-high on this list after failing to take advantage of Randy Moss’ various maladies in 2005. A drop in receiving yardage hardly paints a forecast of domination with a healthy Moss back in the lineup. The optimist, on the other hand, is no doubt pointing out Porter’s uptick in receptions, a dozen more than his previous best. Take the middle ground on this one. The Raiders have one of the deepest stables of wideouts in the league—yes, Ronald Curry and Doug Gabriel are quite capable playmakers—but Porter still stands out from the crowd. His touchdown total will remain a low because of the aforementioned weapons, and we don’t doubt a drop in looks, either.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Oakland 64 998 9

05 Oakland 76 942 5

25. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati

Tell me Carson Palmer’s 100 percent, and Houshmandzadeh jumps several spots higher. Consecutive 70-catch seasons and fantasy friendly consistency—at least five catches in all but two games—demonstrate his standing in the offensive flow. The simple thought of Anthony Wright taking snaps, however, should be nothing short of nauseating for fantasy owners.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Cincinnati 73 978 4

05 Cincinnati 78 956 7

26. Eddie Kennison, Kansas City

Somewhat of a disappointment until the 2005 season, Kennison developed into Kansas City’s most reliable receiver behind Tony Gonzalez. Don’t count on quite the same production now that Larry Johnson has become the workhorse and Sami Parker makes a move in the wide receiving corp. Kennison has been bumped down the touchdown supply line through no fault of his own.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Kansas City 62 1,086 8

05 Kansas City 68 1,102 5

27. Nate Burleson, Seattle

This much is clear on the heels of Burleson’s injury-riddled 2005: He’s not a No. 1 receiver in the NFL. He didn’t record more than four catches until Week 17 , and coincidentally, that was also the only game he posted more than 48 yards receiving. Before writing the ’05 bust off, however, try not to forget his 1,000-yard, 10-touchdown 2004 campaign. What has come into focus is how effective Burleson can be as a Robin to his team’s Batman. Some players just perform better without the pressure from fans and defenses. As such, the move to Seattle could be just what the doctor ordered. Burleson won’t be fighting a long line of teammates for playing time like he did in Minnesota, because his role has already been defined. Expect a solid bounceback working alongside Darrell Jackson.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Minnesota 68 1,006 10

05 Minnesota 30 328 1

28. Michael Clayton, Tampa Bay

A foot injury contributed to Clayton’s massive sophomore slump. Rest assured head coach Jon Gruden knew what he was doing when he tabbed Clayton in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Still a key component in one of the emerging offenses, Clayton joins Carnell Williams and Chris Simms as the Buccaneers version of the Big Three. Joey Galloway’s career-year at 34 years old was done with smoke and mirrors…at least that’s what opponents saw after he turned the corner. Healthy again, Clayton will become top dog by season’s end.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Tampa Bay 80 1,193 7

05 Tampa Bay 32 372 0

29. Donte Stallworth, WR, New Orleans

Talented but always nicked up, his 70 catches indicate he’s ready to take over for Horn. Funny thing is, Horn is still king of the mountain in the Big Easy, so don’t elevate Stallworth to top-dog status just yet. Stallworth’s overall numbers look solid, but he posted just one 100-yard game after Week 4 and had the following yardage totals over the final six games—48, 20, 43, 102, 47, 61. Does that sound like the production of a No. 1 receiver?

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 New Orleans 58 767 5

05 New Orleans 70 945 7

30. Eric Moulds, Houston

Moulds didn’t wear out his welcome in Buffalo, but the scenery changed enough that his career was stuck in the mud. Promise exists on a bigger level in Houston, where a new head coach aims to jumpstart a young, yet inconsistent offense. And a ball-control receiver like Moulds, who’s grabbed at least 81 balls in three of the last four seasons, that can act as the glue while the project dries around him. An 80-catch season is quite possible, but don’t count on many big plays.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Buffalo 88 1,043 5

05 Buffalo 81 816 4

31. Rod Smith, Denver

The list of veteran wide receivers having a huge fantasy impact in 2005 is both long and impressive. From Joey Galloway to Eddie Kennison to Eric Moulds and Rod Smith, age was nothing but a number. In Smith’s case that’s still true. He’s pulled in at least 70 balls in nine consecutive seasons and accumulated 1,000-yard campaigns in eight out of the last nine. As much as Mike Shanahan loves to shuffle his running backs, Smith is his rock in the passing attack. And don’t worry about Javon Walker hitting town, either. Smith learned to play nice with a 1,000-yard receiving teammate when Ed McCaffrey was in town.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Denver 79 1,144 7

05 Denver 85 1,105 6

32. Reggie Brown, WR, Philadelphia

Someone has to be Donovan McNabb’s favorite target and it may as well be Brown. It’s rare that a second-year player has such lofty goals thrown his way—even Randy Moss benefited from Cris Carter early on. Opportunities should be plentiful for Brown, even though head coach Andy Reid has promised a more balanced attack. Few other dependable options exist aside from running back Brian Westbrook, giving Brown some value as a No. 2 in some leagues and No. 3 wide receiver in others.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

05 Philadelphia 43 571 4

33. Samie Parker, WR, Kansas City

Teammate Eddie Kennison’s on the downward spiral, and the player ready to fill the shoes is Parker. A gamebreaking threat, Parker fought his way into the lineup and responded with a strong close to 2005. Larry Johnson is expected to get more than his fair share of work, but stretching the field is an avenue Herm Edwards can explore thanks to Parker’s speed.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Kansas City 9 137 1

05 Kansas City 36 533 3

34. Muhsin Muhammad, Chicago

Don’t waste your time with Muhammad. Honestly. He’s a fat cat with a long-term contract and the best years behind him. Last season was proof positive. The Bears passing game is going nowhere, and Muhammad stands firmly in the middle of it. He has far too many unproven talents fighting for playing time and questionable quarterback play to deal with on top of it. The only Bears that warrant fantasy time this minute are Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Carolina 93 1,405 16

05 Chicago 64 750 4

35. Laveranues Coles, N.Y. Jets

It’s possible that Coles has already peaked after just six seasons in the league, yet highly unlikely. Unsettled quarterback situations have doomed Coles ever since he left the Jets for Washington in 2003. Reunited with two of his former throwers—Chad Pennington and Patrick Ramsey—should give Coles a leg up in terms of familiarity and new head coach Eric Mangini will make good use of his sure-handed wideout as the running game enters a transition phase.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Washington 90 950 1

05 N.Y. Jets 73 845 5

36. Isaac Bruce, St. Louis

Gone are the days when Bruce and Holt ran free for big gains as part of the Greatest Show on Turf. Well, in Bruce’s case anyway. Age has caught up to Bruce along with several teammates, including Kevin Curtis. There’s a mark in the stat ceiling where Bruce banged his head two years ago. Keep an eye on his situation in training camp, because his value could take a big hit with the upstarts ready to take over.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 St. Louis 89 1,292 6

05 St. Louis 36 525 3

37. Antonio Bryant, San Francisco

Bryant’s baggage, both physical and emotional, hit the West Coast, where well-thrown balls may be at a premium. Bryant has never played for a high-scoring team, or even one whose offense was respectable, so he’s never been a big benefit to owners in touchdown-only leagues. Assuming the Niners remain near or below the .500 mark, however, means plenty of catch-up work and garbage time stats. Signing with San Francisco may have helped Bryant’s fantasy career more than his real one.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 Dallas/Cle 58 812 4

05 Cleveland 69 1.009 4

38. David Givens, Tennessee

The beauty of Givens is knowing exactly what contributions he’ll make to your fantasy team. You may get a big game here and there, but the bottom line will remain the same. Givens will pile up somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 receptions and about 800 yards. There is potential for growth in Tennessee, though Givens does have to fend off a crop of younger wide receivers in Brandon Jones, Tyrone Calico and Courtney Roby.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 New England 56 874 3

05 New England 59 738 2

39. Matt Jones, Jacksonville

The Jags have a 2004 No. 1 draft pick at wide receiver (Reggie Williams), but it’s a converted quarterback (Jones) who’s got the best chance to step into Jimmy Smith’s former role. Jones is like a dazzling shortstop in baseball. He’s got the show-stopping catches down to a science but needs some work on the routine ones. Considering he’s only had one full year of seasoning at the position, the progress is remarkable. Besides, the routine only becomes routine after hundreds of repetitions. Here’s an excellent sleeper candidate.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

05 Jacksonville 36 432 5

40. Kevin Curtis, St. Louis

Curtis has the type of quick-cutting ability St. Louis head coach Sean Linehan can put to good use on the turf. Having already made a mark and closed the depth chart gap between himself and Isaac Bruce, Curtis is capable of turning a Brandon Stokley type season (circa 2004, of course). His 60 grabs and 806 yards are nothing to sneeze at, and Curtis can also rack up some points on end arounds if the Rams get a little creative with the play calling.

YR TEAM REC REC YDS TDS

04 St. Louis 32 421 2

05 St. Louis 60 801 6

Best of the Rest…

41. Travis Taylor, Minnesota

42. Joe Jurevicius, Cleveland

Yes, the stats are correct. Jurevicius scored 10 touchdowns with Seattle last season.

43. Joey Galloway, Tampa Bay

Younger weapons will begin to take control of Bucs’ offense.

44. Koren Robinson, Minnesota

45. Terry Glenn, Dallas

46. Roddy White, Atlanta

47. Chad Jackson, New England

Rookie has a clear shot to earn No. 2 spot behind Branch

48. Brandon Stokley, Indianapolis

Numbers sawed in half, even David Blaine was impressed by the disappearing act.

49. Antwaan Randle El, Washington

50. Marty Booker, Dolphins

51. Mark Clayton, Baltimore

A definite sleeper after some solid games midway through rookie year.

52. Keyshawn Johnson, Carolina

Veteran possession receiver is a perfect complement to Smith

53. Amani Toomer, N.Y. Giants

Written off by some, Toomer still grabbed 60 balls with seven scores.

54. Ashley Lelie, Denver

Walker’s arrival all but pushes Lelie out the door.

55. Braylon Edwards, Cleveland

Watch him play in the preseason before making a decision..

56. Brandon Lloyd, Washington

Spectacular catches don’t earn extra fantasy points, consistency does, and Lloyd lacks exactly that attribute. Could be fourth option in ‘Skins pass attack.

57. Santonio Holmes, Pittsburgh

58. Michael Jenkins, Atlanta

Size makes him an attractive red-zone target for Vick.

59. Troy Williamson, Minnesota

60. Mike Williams, Detroit

61. Justin McCareins, N.Y. Jets

62. Sinorice Moss, N.Y. Giants

Rookie’s behind Burress, Shockey, Toomer, Barber and maybe even Jacobs in the pecking order.

63. Robert Ferguson, Green Bay

There are worse things in life than starting for the Packers and catching balls from Favre.

64. Recehe Caldwell, New England

65. Ronald Curry, WR, Oakland

Coming back from Achilles’ heel injury, Curry is still in the mix for Oakland.

66. Justin Gage, WR, Chicago

Just one in a lengthy list of potential contributors in Chicago that also includes Mark Bradley and Bernard Berrian.

67. Jabar Gaffney, Philadelphia

Change of scenery will help Gaffney’s production.

68. Reggie Williams, Jacksonville

Last chance for former first-rounder to deliver?

69. Mike Williams, Detroit

If anyone can get Williams’ career on the right track, Martz’s it.

70. Arnaz Battle, San Francisco

71. Shaun MacDonald, St. Louis

72. Peerless Price, Buffalo

Sequels are never better than the original.

73. Bobby Engram, Seattle

Always seems to be one play away from a No. 2 role with the Seahawks, Engram grabbed 67 balls, the majority with Jackson sidelined.

74. Eric Parker, San Diego

75. Jericho Cotchery, N.Y. Jets

Steve Siniski is a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers’ Association.