[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: The most formidable and dominant wide receiver in the game. Worth taking as the top receiver in any format, but especially in PPR and multi-year leagues. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Bengals got what they wanted when the added both A.J. Green and Andy Dalton to the offense in 2011. Since then, both players have put up solid numbers, but Green has excelled and continues to get better. Cincinnati needs other receivers to step up and draw some coverage away from Green, but even with defenses keying on him every game, Green still puts up top flight fantasy wide receiver numbers. That will continue in 2013 and for years to come as the Bengals improve their overall offense. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Dez Bryant always had the talent to become a dominant NFL wide receiver, and now that he finally seems to get what he needs to do to get there, the numbers are starting to fall into place for him. Bryant had 92 catches and 12 scores last year, but it still felt like he had more to give. Coming into this season, Bryant is the clear top target for Tony Romo and he should improve on his 2012 stats, putting him as a favorite for a Top 5 fantasy finish. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Green Bay is a tough team to gauge this year. They drafted two running backs (Eddie Lacy, Jonathan Franklin) and let Greg Jennings leave in free agency to Minnesota. So the questions are these: will they run the ball more, or will the passing game continue to be the dominant part of the offense? If so, then who will get the bulk of the workload? Will it be Jordy Nelson, who racked up over 1,200 yards and 15 scores in 2011, but lost significant time to injury last year? Or will it be James Jones, who had 14 TDs last year despite only 64 catches? Or could it be Randall Cobb, the offseason favorite to emerge as the new Greg Jennings after Cobb pulled in 80 catches, eight scores and over 1,000 rushing and passing yards combined last year? I believe that the pecking order will be Nelson, then Cobb, then Jones in a passing game that will see an overall slight downgrade as the Packers build a rushing attack with the two new rookies, but only time will tell. For now, I would take Nelson as my first packer wide receiver for 2013. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Seattle acquired Percy Harvin as they are making a Super Bowl run, and what better way to build up their offense than to add a legitimate fantasy WR1? Harvin becomes the immediate favorite target for Russell Wilson, who will get Harvin the ball 8-10 times a game either as a receiver or a rusher just to keep the defenses honest. Harvin is a playmaker with excellent speed and field vision, and he is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. As long as he remains healthy this year he should finish amongst the Top 12 fantasy wide receivers on a team that is a Super Bowl favorite. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Houston Texans have been looking for a second wide receiver to take the pressure off of their stud WR1 in Andre Johnson for what seems like Johnson's entire career - yet Johnson continues to put up stud numbers every season. Johnson bounced back from a bad 2011 season where he had numerous injury issues to put up strong numbers last year, finishing as a Top 10 wide receiver for the fourth time in the last five seasons. Even though he will turn 32 this year, Johnson, shows no signs of slowing down and is a perennial strong bet to finish the year once again as a Top 10 WR. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: The New York Giants have two strong wide receivers who can stretch the field in Cruz and Nicks, but Cruz is more versatile out of the slot. Cruz is pushing for a new contract and his play this season could have a lot to do with it. Eli Manning is a solid quarterback without too many options behind both of these two, which makes both receivers solid candidates for WR1 fantasy numbers. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: The New York Giants have two strong wide receivers who can stretch the field in Cruz and Nicks, but Cruz is more versatile out of the slot. Nicks is pushing for a new contract but he has to get and stay healthy, plus his play this season could have a lot to do with it. Eli Manning is a solid quarterback without too many options behind both of these two, which makes both receivers solid candidates for WR1 fantasy numbers. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Miami got a top end wide receiver, signing Mike Wallace away from Pittsburgh on a 5-year, $60M contract that immediately improves the Dolphins' wide receiver corps. Ryan Tannehill has been in search of a decent down the field option, and Wallace becomes his top target immediately. Wallace should easily see 120 or more targets this year, which will put him on a pace to achieve no worse than a high end WR2 status from a fantasy perspective. Both Wallace and Tannehill will develop a rapport for the next several seasons that make this duo a threat in the AFC East. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Greg Jennings has left the Packers for divisional rival Minnesota, where he immediately steps in as the top receiver for a franchise that just lost Percy Harvin in a trade with Seattle. Jennings now has a much weaker quarterback but a stronger ground game to keep defenses more honest, but he will have to make due with less accurate and possibly fewer targets as a Viking. That knocks his fantasy value down from fantasy WR1 potential to lower end WR2 status. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Buffalo Bills are completely retooling their offense aside from two players - C.J. Spiller and Steve Johnson. Johnson will remain the top receiver, but he still needs someone to emerge as a second target to take some of the pressure off. More importantly, either Kevin Kolb or rookie E.J. Manuel must step up and deliver consistently catchable passes for Johnson to perform like he can. Johnson should be a solid fantasy WR2 in 2013 with big play upside. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: How soon we forget that the Saints have a stud WR1 when their offense is clicking. Last year - in what many would think was a down year for New Orleans - all Colston did was post an 80-1143-8 season. That was good enough for a Top 12 finish, and marked the fourth year in a row that Colston has been a Top 20 fantasy wideout. That's pretty good numbers for a guy who can be drafted as a WR2. With Sean Payton back as the head coach and Devery Henderson gone, I love Colston as a WR2 with WR1 upside. (hide this)

[Jun 5th] Jeff Pasquino says: Green Bay is a tough team to gauge this year. They drafted two running backs (Eddie Lacy, Jonathan Franklin) and let Greg Jennings leave in free agency to Minnesota. So the questions are these: will they run the ball more, or will the passing game continue to be the dominant part of the offense? If so, then who will get the bulk of the workload? Will it be Jordy Nelson, who racked up over 1,200 yards and 15 scores in 2011, but lost significant time to injury last year? Or will it be James Jones, who had 14 TDs last year despite only 64 catches? Or could it be Randall Cobb, the offseason favorite to emerge as the new Greg Jennings after Cobb pulled in 80 catches, eight scores and over 1,000 rushing and passing yards combined last year? I believe that the pecking order will be Nelson, then Cobb, and then Jones in a passing game that will see an overall slight downgrade as the Packers build a rushing attack with the two new rookies, but only time will tell. For now, I would take Nelson as my first packer wide receiver for 2013. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Before Wes Welker was added to the Denver mix, Eric Decker was viewed as a possible Top 10 fantasy year entering 2013. That might have taken a slight dip downward due to Welker's PPR and slot receiver prowess. Peyton Manning will spread the ball to all three receivers (including Demaryius Thomas) as the Broncos will use a 3-wide set as a base formation. Until Denver gets a solid ground game going, all three top targets should push for low WR1 and high WR2 fantasy contention. (hide this)

[Jun 5th] Jeff Pasquino says: Chip Kelly is putting in a brand new offense in Philadelphia, and while everyone is talking about how much the Oregon Ducks loved to run the ball so often, they were also known for getting off a ton of plays every game. Factor that in with operating a fast-paced team with a balanced attack and the Eagles should be throwing at least 40 times a game. That means the top two targets (Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson) could easily see 8-10 chances a week, which should make both receivers fantasy WR2s with big game upside on a weekly basis. Jackson has also been rumored to be used as more of a playmaker, possibly returning punts once again. Jackson will be highly motivated in a virtual contract year, so look for him to have a major uptick in production this season. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Cleveland made a wise decision in getting Josh Gordon in the 2012 Supplemental Draft, using their 2013 second round draft choice to get Gordon. The value was great, plus they also got an extra year for Gordon to work with Brandon Weeden to get on the same page. Gordon was the top receiver for the Browns in his rookie year in 2012, racking up 50 catches, 805 yards and five touchdowns. Gordon should build on those solid numbers and be a very solid fantasy WR3 this year with WR2 upside for 2013 and years to come.... but with new news that he will be suspended for two games, his value slips downward for this season. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Seattle Seahawks made a major move this offseason, trading with the Minnesota Vikings for Percy Harvin. Now that Harvin is a Seahawk, he immediately becomes the top target for QB Russell Wilson, which pushes every other wide receiver one notch down the depth chart. That means Sidney Rice becomes the WR2 on the squad and his 94 targets from last season are likely to decrease, making his 50-748-7 stat line from 2012 very hard to repeat. I expect about a 20% drop-off, leaving him as a fantasy WR3 or WR4 option at best this year. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Colts are a young offensive team, building for the future - as long as you omit the grizzled veteran wide receiver by the name of Reggie Wayne. Wayne does not fit the long term plans it would seem, but for now you have to love how well the veteran wide receiver has meshed with Andrew Luck and the rest of the new blood in Indianapolis. Wayne is ridiculously consistent, catching 100 or more balls in four out of the last six seasons, while topping 1,000 yards in 8 of the last 9 years. Despite turning 35 later this year, I think Wayne has a few seasons left in the tank to put up similar numbers. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Blaine Gabbert needs some help this year, and for the first four weeks of the season, it will not be coming from Justin Blackmon. That means the rest of the receivers have to step up, starting with both Cecil Shorts and Marcedes Lewis. Shorts has the opportunity to step up and show that he can be a top level wide receiver during Blackmon's suspension, but much of his fantasy value relies on good quarterback play from Gabbert. That has been the weak point for the Jaguars ever since David Garrard left, and that is unlikely to change this season. Expect Shorts to put up some respectable numbers but fall short of what he could do if he had a much better quarterback leading the passing game. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Green Bay is a tough team to gauge this year. They drafted two running backs (Eddie Lacy, Jonathan Franklin) and let Greg Jennings leave in free agency to Minnesota. So the questions are these: will they run the ball more, or will the passing game continue to be the dominant part of the offense? If so, then who will get the bulk of the workload? Will it be Jordy Nelson, who racked up over 1,200 yards and 15 scores in 2011, but lost significant time to injury last year? Or will it be James Jones, who had 14 TDs last year despite only 64 catches? Or could it be Randall Cobb, the offseason favorite to emerge as the new Greg Jennings after Cobb pulled in 80 catches, eight scores and over 1,000 rushing and passing yards combined last year? I believe that the pecking order will be Nelson, then Cobb, then Jones in a passing game that will see an overall slight downgrade as the Packers build a rushing attack with the two new rookies, but only time will tell. For now, I would take Nelson as my first packer wide receiver for 2013. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: T.Y. Hilton had an impressive rookie season with Indianapolis in 2012, scoring seven times on just 50 receptions. With Donnie Avery leaving to go to Kansas City, the door appeared to be open for Hilton to start for the Colts, but then they added former Raider Darrius Heyward-Bey, who will compete with Hilton for playing time. Hilton's numbers last year were impressive (50-861-7) but it took him over 100 targets to rack up those numbers. Andrew Luck does throw quite a bit, but if Hilton cannot find the end zone so often or if he sees fewer targets then his fantasy downside is too risky to take him any earlier than as a later WR3 or early WR4. I like him much more in non-PPR leagues, but his catch percentage (<50%) scares me a bit. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Miles Austin has been a higher-end fantasy WR2, but only when he is 100% healthy. In recent seasons, he has been impacted by hamstring problems which has limited both his explosiveness and his playing time. Austin has been working on the issues and has improved his leg strength, and if that transfers into the regular season then he could be a sleeper fantasy WR3 with much bigger upside. His targets will be limited, however, due to being third on the list of favorites for Tony Romo behind Dez Bryant and Jason Witten. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Pierre Garcon is in the classic model of what I call the "Alvin Harper Syndrome" - which is where a former second receiver on a good passing team moves to another team and tries to be the top target. That usually does not work well for a player who needs that other receiver on the team to take pressure (and coverage) away, plus the typical drop in quarterback play with the move to the new team lowers his fantasy value. Garcon does get more value with Robert Griffin III, but until Garcon gets himself 100% healthy his upside is limited and he remains just an average fantasy WR3. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Cleveland is very quietly building a good, young pool of talent on offense. Greg Little is one of those newer players, starting last year at wide receiver opposite of Josh Gordon. Little was a second-round pick in 2011 but has had two modest seasons in the NFL, most recently posting a 53-647-4 stat line last year. If he breaks out in his third year, his numbers could increase and make him a solid flex wide receiver or spot starter, but it would be hard to count on him every week for a big performance. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Donnie Avery re-built part of his career last year in Indianapolis, where the former Ram and Titan pulled in 60 of 131 targets for 781 yards and three scores last season. Now Avery finds himself penciled in as the second starter for the Kansas City Chiefs this season for new head coach Andy Reid, where he will compliment Dwayne Bowe and be a deep threat for new quarterback Alex Smith. Avery has great upside if he can hold down this role and can get anywhere close to his 2012 numbers with the Chiefs as he is often available as one of the last wide receivers in fantasy drafts this year. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Mike Williams is the second receiver behind Vincent Jackson in Tampa Bay, but not everything is perfect for the Buccaneers and Jackson entering 2013. Josh Freeman is starting to feel pressure and push for his job, so he has to get rolling more and boost the passing attack. Aside from Jackson and Williams, there are no real threats at a receiver, making both susceptible to coverage schemes that can limit their upsides. Tampa Bay also wants to play defense and run the ball behind Doug Martin most of the time, so a deep and big passing attack is not the usual game plan for the Buccaneers. Williams is at best a fantasy WR3 but his upside is limited by Freeman and the Tampa Bay offense. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Santonio Holmes remains a big fish in a little pond - which feels more like a puddle. He is the top target for the New York Jets, when healthy, and that has been the problem for quite a while with Holmes. Since leaving Pittsburgh after the 2009 season, Holmes has only played 16 games once for the Jets, but the good news is that in both 2010 and 2011 he was a respectable Top 36 wide receiver. Last year was nearly a total washout as he only played four contests, but if Holmes looks like he is back to 100% and the Jets decide to give the ball to Geno Smith at quarterback, Holmes does possess WR3 upside. (hide this)

[Jun 5th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Pittsburgh Steelers lost Mike Wallace to the Dolphins in free agency this offseason, but by drafting Markus Wheaton they could have a long term solution to that loss. Wheaton will contend immediately for the WR3 role with the Steelers and may push Emmanuel Sanders for playing time by the end of this season, especially if Sanders does not sign a contract extension. If that is the case, Pittsburgh may plan for Antonio Brown and Wheaton to be the starting duo in 2014. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Dolphins have added several improved receiving options entering 2013, starting with a true feature wide receiver in Mike Wallace. Miami also added Brandon Gibson (Rams) who will push to be the third wide receiver behind Wallace and Brian Hartline. Another upgrade came at tight end, where former Jet Dustin Keller signed over the offseason. All of these improvements will limit Hartline's upside for 2013. Hartline had over 130 targets last year, which he took full advantage of to rack up 74 receptions and 1,083 yards. Those numbers are likely to drop 20-30% for this season. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Stedman Bailey was picked in Round 3 by the Rams, completing their duo of former West Virginia wide receivers. The St. Louis Rams are looking to really open up their passing attack this year, with OC Brian Schoettenheimer hinting strongly that they will go with a four-wide formation with second year receivers Chris Givens and Brian Quick outside, rookie Tavon Austin in the slot, and tight end Jared Cook on the opposite side of Austin to work the second slot role. That gives QB Sam Bradford four solid options in the passing game with speed, and the Rams are very likely to be a pass-first team with Steven Jackson gone to Atlanta. The problem for Bailey is how will he crack into that lineup? He will start out as the fourth wide receiver and have to wait for an opportunity to shine to elevate on the depth chart. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Terrance Williams landed in a great spot to push for playing time right away with Dallas. Williams has good size (6'2", 208) with deep speed to stretch the field, but his hands have been a question mark. He will enter as a contender for the third wide receiver spot with the Cowboys, fighting Dwayne Harris for those chances. Many believe Williams will play outside of Miles Austin in the slot in three-wide sets, with Williams getting the chance long term to push Austin for the WR2 job. For now, Williams offers limited 2013 fantasy value, but he does have a much higher ceiling for 2014 and beyond. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Corey Fuller was a strong wide receiver while at Virginia Tech, racking up 43 catches, 815 yards and seven touchdowns in his final season before Detroit drafted him in Round 6 in April. The Lions love the young, big pass catcher and expect him to compete to be the starter opposite of Calvin Johnson. With Nate Burleson rapidly aging and Ryan Broyles still trying to get back from another torn knee, Fuller has a lot of upside in a dynamic passing game. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Fourth-rounder Josh Boyce will be fighting fellow rookie Aaron Dobson for playing time in New England, contending for the wide open X-receiver spot, a position held by Brandon Lloyd last season. Lloyd had 130 targets last year, so clear winner for this role could have a big fantasy impact. Odds are the Bill Belichick will use both receivers at the position, making changes every week based on game plans and matchups. Until either Boyce or Dobson emerges as the clear top target, neither one has much value in 2013 - but owning both for the long haul might prove to be quite valuable. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Buffalo Bills added several rookie wide receivers to try and improve their weak passing corps after Stevie Johnson. First they snapped up Robert Woods in Round 2 in April, then followed that by grabbing Goodwin in Round 3 and unsigned free agent Da'Rick Rogers after the draft was over. These two rookies will push Woods and also contend for the third wide receiver spot along with T.J. Graham. Buffalo has a lot of work to do on improving their offense with just Johnson and C.J. Spiller as fixtures, but new QB E.J. Manuel and the young receivers should help in 2013 and beyond. (hide this)