2011 Deep WRs
These receivers are fourth or lower on their team's depth chart fantasy-wise, but are potentially viable in large fantasy leagues.
WR Danny Amendola, STL (WR - #72) - Bye Week Fill-in
Amendola is maybe the only receiver assured of a spot on the Rams' opening day roster. A hard-working overachiever who catches everything thrown his way, he was a valuable lifeline for Sam Bradford... [MORE]WR Andre Roberts, ARI (WR - #74) - Super Sleeper (high risk/potential)
Roberts is the favorite to start opposite Larry Fitzgerald with Steve Breaston departing for Kansas City via free agency this past offseason. Roberts, a rookie out of Citadel last season, showed fl... [MORE]WR Andre Caldwell, DEN (WR - #75) - Not Draft Worthy
Andre Caldwell will fight for a role in the Bengals offense when training camp opens. He has an uphill battle to overtake either Jerome Simpson or A.J. Green, and unless he can make his way into th... [MORE]WR Golden Tate, SEA (WR - #84) - Super Sleeper (high risk/potential)
Tate's rookie year was a forgettable one as he didn't see much field time. The coaching staff paid lip service to his game-breaking capabilities, but couldn't (or wouldn't) find ways to get him the... [MORE]WR Leonard Hankerson, WAS (WR - #89) - Super Sleeper (high risk/potential)
Hankerson may have "slipped" to the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft, but he has a chance to be one the top rookie receivers in 2011. Well, if he can overcome an early training camp case of the dr... [MORE]WR Riley Cooper, PHI (WR - #94) - Super Sleeper (high risk/potential)
Considering the Eagles sport the speedy pair of DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin at receiver, it might seem odd that they have been the rumored front-runner to land Plaxico Burress. The rationale, ... [MORE]WR Johnny Knox, CHI (WR - #96) - Solid/Safe Pick
With the addition of Roy Williams on his side of the field, Knox might have to shift his role to get the plays. Fortunately for Knox, I foresee many a play with Williams, Hester and Knox in the mix... [MORE]WR Louis Murphy, OAK (WR - #101) - Deep-league Only
Murphy was bruised and battered for most of last season. This prevented him from capitalizing on a big opportunity to prove himself as a capable #1 receiver. He entered 2010 as the most complete WR... [MORE]WR Jerricho Cotchery, PIT (WR - #105) - Deep-league Only
In 2007 Cotchery had a season to remember. That year Jerricho played in just 15 games, yet managed to pull in 82 receptions for 1,130 yards with a pair of touchdowns. That was the second year in ro... [MORE]WR Donald Jones, BUF (WR - #106) - Low Potential
Donald Jones showed flashes of potential during his rookie year in 2010. In week 11 he caught five passes for 70 yards and a score against Cincinnati. In week 16 he ha... [MORE]
WR Jacoby Jones, BAL (WR - #110) - Bye Week Fill-in
The difference between Kevin Walter and Jacoby Jones is minimal. Last year both receivers had 51 receptions and one 100 yard game. In terms of yards: Walter had just 59 more than Jones; when looki... [MORE]WR Jabar Gaffney, NE (WR - #111) - Quality Backup
Gaffney grabbed 65 catches for nearly 900 yards last season as a member of the Denver Broncos. Will he post similar numbers now that he is with the Washington Redskins? Unlikely, but that does not ... [MORE]WR Devin Hester, CHI (WR - #113) - Sleeper (undervalued)
Hester's numbers have been on the decline, but I still think he has some life in him as a receiver. He should improve upon his 40 receptions from last season and if Forte can keep the ground game m... [MORE]WR Dorin Dickerson, BUF - Not Draft Worthy
Right now it appears Dickerson will be the Texans fourth receiver. Honestly it doesn't matter who fills this spot on the dep... [MORE]
WR Tiquan Underwood, TB - Not Draft Worthy
Underwood was a 7th round pick in 2009 that showed a lot of promise in the past 2 training camps, but never really got a chance to play during the regular season (being active for only 10 games and... [MORE]WR Chansi Stuckey, --- - Deep-league Only
Stuckey never developed into a number one receiver with the Cleveland Browns over the past two seasons, but has an opportunity now with the Arizona Cardinals after signing as a free agent this past... [MORE]WR Stephen Williams, ARI - Low Potential
Williams will compete for playing time with the Cardinals this season, but he will be nothing more than a blip on the fantasy radar unless he takes over the starting job opposite Larry Fitzgerald. ... [MORE]WR Chris Chambers, --- - Not Draft Worthy
Since joining the Chiefs midway through the 2009 season, Chambers has played in 22 games pulling down 58 receptions for 821 yards and 5 touchdowns. If we were talking about a single season these nu... [MORE]WR David Anderson, WAS - Not Draft Worthy
I'm going to make this simple for everyone: Anderson played in 12 games, pulling down 11 receptions for 117 yards. If you think numbers like these are going to lead your fantasy team to the champio... [MORE]WR Eddie Royal, SD - Sleeper (undervalued)
Eddie Royal bounced back with some form last season after being greatly downgraded by most experts in 2009. Look for Royal to continue his bounce back performance this season. I am looking to Royal... [MORE]WR Bernard Berrian, --- - Over the Hill (decreased production)
Berrian's 6-year $44 contract (signed in 2008) marks one of the bigger mistakes by the Vikings in recent memory. The 30 year old WR has seen a dramatic decline in a production, making him a candida... [MORE]WR Devin Aromashodu, MIN - Low Potential
He was overrated last season after posting productive stats in the final four games of 2009. Poor route running and questionable blocking skills kept him on the bench for the majority of 2010. He o... [MORE]WR Greg Camarillo, MIN - Low Potential
Camarillo's first season in Minnesota was less than impressive as he finished with 20 catches for 240 yards and 1 TD. Other than filling in when Percy Harvin was sidelined with migraines, the 5 yea... [MORE]WR Anthony Armstrong, WAS - Bye Week Fill-in
Once Armstrong demonstrated he could not only blaze down the field but make plays once he got there, the first-year player went from who is that guy to who is THAT guy? The speedster finis... [MORE]WR Marlon Moore, MIA - Not Draft Worthy
This season will be Moore's second year in the NFL. In his rookie season Marlon played in 9 games where he pulled in 6 receptions for 128 yards with one touchdown. Moore's touchdown came week 12 ag... [MORE]WR Roberto Wallace, MIA - Not Draft Worthy
As is the case with fellow teammate Marlon Moore, this year will be Wallace's second season in the NFL. In Wallace's rookie year he played in 12 games accumulating 6 receptions for 62 yards. Until ... [MORE]WR Jordan Shipley, CIN - Deep-league Only
Jordan Shipley should enter the 2011 season as the Bengals' slot receiver. Shipley played relatively well as a rookie, catching 52 passes for 600 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games. Shipley did... [MORE]WR Chad Ochocinco, NE - Solid/Safe Pick
Getting traded from Cincinnati to the New England Patriots was a huge boost for Ochocinco's career. Going from a team that hasn't done much over his career, to the Patriots and the chance to catch pas... [MORE]
WR Brandon Tate, CIN - Gamble (high risk)
Brandon Tate is the receiver with the most upside as he is the lone deep threat the Patriots have, and we all know how Brady likes to air it out. He wasn't ready for the job last year, but this wil... [MORE]WR Eric Weems, CHI - Not Draft Worthy
Weems is another classic example of a player who is much more valuable in real life than in fantasy. Weems contributions on punt and kick coverage as well as his ability as a returner make him a va... [MORE]WR Derrick Mason, --- - Over the Hill (decreased production)
I guess the Jets were trying to save a little money or possibly they just didn't want to deal with Braylon Edwards' off the field issues but I would have thought Edwards to be a better option than ... [MORE]WR Hines Ward, PIT - Quality Backup
The newly crowned Dancing with the Stars Champion took a step back in 2010 as he finished with his lowest reception total since 2000. Ward posted back to back 1,000+ yard seasons in 2008/2009, but ... [MORE]WR Blair White, --- - Not Draft Worthy
Blair White should enter the 2011 season as a backup wide receiver for the Colts. White showed flashes of what he can do in 2010, but will simply not receive enough time on the field to make a majo... [MORE]WR David Clowney, BUF - Not Draft Worthy
Clowney has blazing speed, but it has translated into little production over the course of his four year career. Clowney signed with Carolina after being cut by the New York Jets mid-season and cau... [MORE]WR Jerrel Jernigan, NYG - Dynasty Only
With the uncertainty of Steve Smith for the upcoming season, the Giants drafted Jerrel Jernigan out of Troy in the 3rd round. Jernigan is a speed demon and if Smith misses the start of the season, ... [MORE]WR Justin Gage, --- - Low Potential
Gage's 4 year stint with the Titans has been less than impressive and his last two seasons have been even worse. In 23 games in 2009-2010, the former Chicago Bear has amassed only 48 catches for 64... [MORE]WR Lavelle Hawkins, TEN - Not Draft Worthy
The slot WR from the University of California was selected in the 4th round of the 2008 draft, but has failed to impress in three NFL seasons. Hawkins was active for only six games in 2010, finishi... [MORE]WR Damian Williams, TEN - Dynasty Only
The 3rd round pick from USC wasn't much of a factor in his rookie season, finishing with only 16 catches for 219 yards and zero TDs. Williams (6-1, 190) doesn't possess elite speed, but is labeled ... [MORE]WR Brian Robiskie, JAX - Deep-league Only
The new West Coast Offense is giving every receiver on Cleveland at least a little fantasy value.; that includes Brian Robiskie. The Browns should be using more three... [MORE]
WR Braylon Edwards, --- - Quality Backup
Well, now the Niners have two wide receivers with questionable drive and work ethic. No one doubts Edwards' athleticism, though his hands have been occasionally suspect. Five years ago he had 80 ca... [MORE]WR Ted Ginn, SF - Low Potential
Four years in and Ted Ginn Jr. has yet to justify the first round pick the Dolphins spent on him. While he's been decent as a kick returner, he's been very mediocre as a receiver. In the ultra-cons... [MORE]WR Bryant Johnson, HOU - Not Draft Worthy
Bryant Johnson was the third most productive receiver on the Lions last year and he caught just 18 passes for 210 yards. A talented crop of tight ends and a pass catch... [MORE]
