WR Rankings for Week 16

With the huge weekend, I expanded my last week of rankings (unless there is a huge outcry) so we're covered no matter what! So without further ado -

Steve Smith peaked at just the right time, huh? He's topped 100+ yards for 4 straight weeks and has scored in the last two games as well. He's on fire and even against tough defense like NY, he's a lock to your lineup. Delhomme may be on his way out, but he's finding Smith early and often (49 times in his last five games) and Smith is having success against even difficult matchups. Get him in and keep him in.

Megatron or Calvin Johnson as he is known as by some, can do a lot with a little. But last week he had a deluge of targets (16, 9 of which he caught) has scored 4 TDs over the last five games, with no less than 60 yards each game. The Saints are ranked 26th vs the pass although they have played better the last few weeks. Still Johnson should do well even with a meager amount of targets - and I think Orlovsky will continue to try and force him the ball and he'll get his chance again to have another big game.

Andre Johnson should continue to benefit from Matt Schaub's current hot streak. Johnson himself has been a tad streaky, but while he won't mount another 200+ yard game he should put up some great numbers nonetheless. Johnson thinks Nnamdi Asomugha will shadow him but Oakland doesn't usually do that. Still, even if it happens, Johnson is good enough to find room to move and catch plenty of balls as well.

Here we are again speaking of Greg Jennings who is STILL a guy that I never see/hear anyone talking about him. Maybe that's why I always feel like he's pretty underrated. As I think Rodgers is going to have a big day, you know Jennings will be his favorite target as always. He's automatic and been very stable as a fantasy WR and will be so again here in the Fantasy Championship.

While I do fully expect Michael Turner to be getting a ton of carries, Atlanta will need to pass on occasion to keep the defense honest. And Matt Ryan always looks for his top option, Roddy White. White should have no problem finding room to function against the 22nd ranked pass defense, though while they do not get too many interceptions, they also don't tend to allow many TDs (just 13 in 15 games). I do believe you'll see White in the end zone once though and he is sure to get good yards for you as well.

Wide Receivers

1. Steve Smith, Panthers at Giants
2. Calvin Johnson, Lions vs. Saints
3. Andre Johnson, Texans at Raiders
4. Greg Jennings, Packers at Bears
5. Roddy White, Falcons at Vikings
6. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals at Patriots
7. Antonio Bryant, Buccaneers vs. Chargers
8. Marques Colston, Saints at Lions
9. Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
10. Vincent Jackson, Chargers at Buccaneers
11. Brandon Marshall, Broncos vs. Bills
12. Randy Moss, Patriots vs. Cardinals
13. Wes Welker, Patriots vs. Cardinals
14. Isaac Bruce, 49ers at Rams
15. Lance Moore, Saints at Lions
16. Braylon Edwards, Browns vs. Bengals
17. Hines Ward, Steelers at Titans
18. Lee Evans, Bills at Broncos
19. Terrell Owens, Cowboys vs. Ravens
20. Davone Bess, Dolphins at Chiefs
21. Donald Driver, Packers at Bears
22. Santana Moss, Redskins vs. Eagles
23. Kevin Walter, Texans at Raiders
24. Jerricho Cotchery, Jets at Seahawks
25. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Bengals at Browns
26. DeSean Jackson, Eagles at Redskins
27. Derrick Mason, Ravens at Cowboys
28. Eddie Royal, Broncos vs. Bills
29. Michael Jenkins, Falcons at Vikings
30. Bernard Berrian, Vikings vs. Falcons
31. Domenik Hixon, Giants vs. Panthers
32. Santonio Holmes, Steelers at Titans
33. Steve Breaston, Cardinals at Patriots
34. Chad Johnson, Bengals at Browns
35. Devin Hester, Bears vs. Packers
36. Nate Washington, Steelers at Titans
37. Steve Smith, Giants vs. Panthers
38. Muhsin Muhammad, Panthers at Giants
39. Deion Branch, Seahawks vs. Jets
40. Donnie Avery, Rams vs. 49ers
41. Torry Holt, Rams vs. 49ers
42. Laveranues Coles, Jets at Seahawks
43. Bryant Johnson, 49ers at Rams
44. Bobby Wade Vikings at Falcons
45. Amani Toomer Giants vs Panthers