[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: 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 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: The Cardinals acquired a much better starting quarterback in Carson Palmer over the offseason, which greatly improved the fantasy outlook for all of the Cardinal receivers. Larry Fitzgerald will be the top starting wide receiver once again this year for Arizona, and given that Palmer is a significant upgrade over the previous pass throwers out in the desert he should be able to reel in at least some of those off-the-mark 85 targets this season that fell incomplete last year. Fitzgerald averaged nearly 10 targets a game last season, a number he could easily approach again this year. I expect him to get back to at least fantasy WR2 levels if not higher with Palmer under center. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Before Wes Welker was added to the Denver mix, Thomas was viewed as a lock for a Top 10 fantasy year entering 2013. That might have taken a slight dip downward, but in effect Welker will impact Eric Decker more than Thomas. Peyton Manning will spread the ball to all three receivers 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 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Vincent Jackson is the clear top receiver 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, only Mike Williams is a threat as 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. Jackson is a solid fantasy WR2 but his upside is limited by Freeman and the Tampa Bay offense. (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 8th] 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. Maclin has the lower floor and better PPR value, while Jackson is more mercurial with boom / bust ability from game to game. (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 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: If Kenny Britt can just keep his nose clean and head on straight, he has such great potential to become an elite wide receiver in the NFL - but that is just a big if right now. Britt will be given yet another chance to showcase his ability this season with the Titans, and it is all up to him (and Jake Locker) to demonstrate not just his talent but his maturity to become what he has the potential to be - an elite and star caliber player. Only time will tell. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Steve Smith remains the top target in Carolina, but he is in major need of some assistance from the rest of the Panthers' passing attack. QB Cam Newton can target Smith as much as he wants, but defenses will key on him and double cover him until Carolina finds a viable WR2 to keep defenses honest. Smith has had to contend with this issue for much of his lengthy career, and each of the last 10 seasons that he has been healthy he has finished as a Top 20 wide receiver. That makes for pretty good odds that he does it again in 2013. (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 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Danny Amendola moves from the St. Louis Rams to the Patriots as a free agent, inking a 5-year deal to become the next generation of Wes Welker. Amendola, when healthy, plays a very similar style and can push for 100 receptions in a season if he can stay healthy for all 16 games - which is a big if after playing in just 42 games in his first four NFL seasons. Amendola has followed Welker's footsteps since they both went to Texas Tech, and now he gets to pair up with Tom Brady to have fantasy WR1 potential in PPR leagues. (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 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: Danario Alexander joined the Chargers mid-season last year and then took the field by storm, quickly becoming Philip Rivers' favorite target, racking up nearly 60 catches and 600 yards with seven touchdowns in the second half of the season with San Diego. Those weekly numbers over 16 games would easily make him a fantasy WR1, so it is no wonder that Alexander is the top wide receiver on the Chargers' depth chart entering 2013. This is a clear case of looking beyond the season totals and finding a gem deeper in fantasy drafts that looks like a WR3 or WR4 but really has true fantasy WR1 upside. (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 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 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. Givens played quite a bit last year (over 600 snaps) and reeled in 42-698-3 numbers on 60 targets. He should improve on those stats given the new offensive scheme and his speed. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Cardinals acquired a much better starting quarterback in Carson Palmer over the offseason, which greatly improved the fantasy outlook for all of the Cardinal receivers. Michael Floyd will be pushing to start for Arizona ahead of Andre Roberts, which will help to validate his first round pick (13th overall) last year. Floyd posted a solid 45-562-2 as a rookie last season, which is even more impressive considering how poorly the Cardinal quarterback situation was in 2012. Floyd has solid fantasy WR3 upside this year, with WR2 potential longer term. (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: Justin Blackmon has great talent, but he has two major strikes against him before Week 1 - a four-game suspension that he must serve plus a terrible offensive team and quarterback in Jacksonville. With most fantasy leagues playing 13 regular season games or fewer, if you draft Blackmon you will be without him for at least a third of your games plus a bye week. I cannot recommend drafting any wide receiver with those issues before my WR5, so that makes him almost undraftable in redraft leagues for me. Long term (2014 and beyond) his value increases, but only if he keeps his nose clean and if Jacksonville starts to generate offense. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] Jeff Pasquino says: Alshon Jeffery will be the starting wide receiver on the other side of Brandon Marshall in Jeffery's second NFL season, but that does not mean he will be a huge producer in 2013. The Bears will look to throw more with Jay Cutler, but that likely means more of Marshall and more chances for RB Matt Forte and new TE Martellus Bennett. Jeffery is at best the fourth target in Chicago, and Jeffery is not known for much more than stretching the field. last year he caught just 50% of his 48 targets, so even if that numbers doubles he would struggle to catch 50 balls this season. (hide this)