[Jun 6th] Andrew Garda says: Even if Calvin Johnson falls short of matching the 1,964 yards he got in 2012, he's still going to be getting more targets than anyone else in this offense and can produce with them. If only the team can find a way to get his touchdowns back up, Johnson could be the best fantasy receiver to ever play the game. I expect his touchdowns to pick back up and top the paltry five he had last year. That's great news for those willing to go wide receiver at the top of the draft. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Andrew Garda says: Dez Bryant had a breakthrough season in 2012, though not without a few bumps along the way. Both the occasionaly bone headed moment and the occasionally inconsistent play of quarterback Tony Romo sometimes brought Bryant's impact down to earth but for the most part Bryant started to really come into his own. If Bryant can be a little more focused and avoid doing things like running bad routes, he could be the top wide receiver in the league. (hide this)

[Jun 9th] Andrew Garda says: After a healthy 16 games and the arrival of Peyton Manning, Thomas is a star in the making. The arrival of Wes Welker shouldn't do anything to dim this star either and should make Thomas' life easier as he attracts attention away from Thomas (and Eric Decker). It's a great sign that Thomas and the others worked out with Manning early on, and it makes me confident that he can produce even better numbers in 2013. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Andrew Garda says: In 2012, Marshall returned to being Jay Cutler's favorite target. Some days it seemed as if he was the only target. Head coach Marc Trestman's speedy offense should allow the Bears to take advantage of defenses being unable to shift the right coverage to Marshall, which will expose them to some big gains and lots of fantasy points. (hide this)

[Jun 10th] Andrew Garda says: Vincent Jackson's first year in Tampa was definitely a good one. Jackson kept the Bucs' offense moving (sometimes despite his quarterback) and he's not going anywhere anytime soon. His speed and reliable hands stood out from the crowd of mediocrity at the wide receiver position in Tampa and also helped Mike Williams find the form which made him such a successful rookie. There is no way that Jackson's second year with the Bucs is less successful than his first. (hide this)

[Jun 10th] Andrew Garda says: Cruz proved last season that 2011 was no fluke, and while his numbers went down it's clear he wasn't just taking advantage of attention going to Hakeem Nicks (in part because last year there was no Hakeem Nicks for several games). I had been hesitant to anoint Cruz much of last offseason until I read this excellent piece by SmartFootball.com's Chris Brown over at Grantland. After that I'm a believer and believe Cruz will only continue to get better this season. He should top 1,000 yards and double-digit touchdowns, making him a very solid primary wide receiver for a fantasy team. (hide this)

[Jun 10th] Andrew Garda says: After way too many years with Matt Cassel as quarterback, Dwayne Bowe's life just got much easier. While Alex Smith isn't Joe Montana (even the aging Joe Montana the Chiefs got way back when), he's a solid player who has turned the corner over the last two years and can deliver the ball to a player of Bowe's quality. Bowe is now going to have a competent quarterback throwing him the ball—and is out of excuses for why he's not reaching his potential. You can bet that Smith and new head coach Andy Reid are looking for ways to get the ball into Bowe's hands. Bowe finally seems to have stopped being his own worst enemy and is in an offense which is geared to get him the ball. He should have a great year in Kansas City. (hide this)

[Jun 10th] Andrew Garda says: Health is an issue again for Hakeem Nicks, and right as he enters his free-agency year. Speaking of which, he has skipped OTAs, which he swears has nothing to do with his contract situation. I am actually completely fine with him skipping OTAs. As banged up as he was last year, more rest will only help. If Nicks can stay healthy I have no doubt the numbers will come. All things being equal, he's a worthwhile pick in the middle of the third round and well worth the calculated risk. (hide this)

[Jun 10th] Andrew Garda says: In a point per reception league, I'd see Amendola higher on this list, but for a plain old regular fantasy league, I'm less excited. That's not to say I think he'll do poorly, but it's the difference of a good 80 or 90 catches worth of points. Still, Amendola will replace Wes Welker as Tom Brady's safety net and should see north of 1,000 yards. Less certain are his touchdowns. More than likely they will go to the backfield or the tight ends, though if the injury issues continue there, Amendola will see his chances rise. The other issue is Amendola's propensity for injury, particularly freaky ones like the collarbone dislocation last season. He has the ability, but it won't do anyone any good if he can't stay on the field. (hide this)

[Jun 10th] Andrew Garda says: Feeling unappreciated by the New England Patriots, Wes Welker took his talents to the Mile High City, moving from one tremendous quarterback to another. Peyton Manning had two 1,000 yard receivers last season in Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas, and he throws the ball a lot. He'll find a reliable target in Welker (Super Bowl gaffes notwithstanding), and while Wes won't see the number of targets he did with Brady and the Patriots (over a hundred every year with the team and nearly 200 each of the last two seasons), he will see a significant amount. Welker will work out of the slot, and should find a lot of room to cause chaos as he has two very good receivers to draw coverage. Teams will have to pick their poison when it comes to Welker, Thomas and Decker, and there is no good choice in that bunch. Expect a bit of a regression in his numbers versus the last two years, but overall Welker is poised to have yet another great fantasy season. (hide this)

[Jun 10th] Andrew Garda says: Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland pushed all his chips into the table this year to get his team the weapons they need to contend in the AFC East—and the AFC in general. Wallace is the crown jewel, as he was the big-play threat quarterback Ryan Tannehill lacked in 2012. Like everyone else on the Pittsburgh roster in 2012, Wallace had injury issues. He didn't look fantastic even when healthy, but should bounce back this season. As long as Tannehill takes a step forward, Wallace will be a solid producer for his owners. (hide this)

[Jun 10th] Andrew Garda says: Johnson has had three straight 1,000 yard seasons—really impressive considering how bad the quarterback play has been and the complete lack of talent across from him. The Bills have addressed both needs, or so they hope. They brought in Kevin Kolb and drafted EJ Manuel in the hopes of finally finding consistent play under center. They also drafted Robert Woods and Marquise Goodwin to pull the secondary off Johnson and give him room to move. If that happens, the decreasing touchdown numbers should rise back up. At the very least, you will certainly get another 1,000-yard season out of Johnson. (hide this)

[Jun 6th] Andrew Garda says: For a little while in 2009 and 2010, it looked like Austin was heading towards elite fantasy status. Unfortunately, injuries and the emergence of Dez Bryant conspired to kill that off. When healthy, Austin can still be an effective receiver, but is really the third receiving option behind Bryant and tight end Jason Witten which caps his ceiling. (hide this)

[Jun 10th] Andrew Garda says: Two years of Cam Newton have really agreed with Smith, who has ripped off two 1,100-plus yard seasons since Newton arrived. His touchdowns remain low, not shocking given the overall struggles of the offense, but that's fine. Smith simply keeps on catching balls thrown his way and there are a lot of them. Smith has been the most targeted receiver in this offense for a long time; the last two years he has seen 267 passes thrown his way—far more than anyone else on the team. Expect that to continue. He'll get a ton of yards and any touchdowns will just be gravy. (hide this)

[Jun 10th] Andrew Garda says: Brown suddenly finds himself in charge after having a player across from him who can pull coverage. Brown has Emmanuel Sanders though, who can stretch the field and might be the guy who can get Brown some room to move. Brown will see plenty of targets and should be able to take advantage of them. While he might not put up numbers like Mike Wallace, Brown is a good player to have in your No. 2 slot (hide this)

[Jun 6th] Andrew Garda says: Injuries robbed Garcon of a bunch of 2012 games and he's still rehabbing. His shoulder issue seems to be nothing to worry about but Garcon says his foot worries him and that worries me. It's too early to panic, especially with the biggest contenders for his job coming from an aging Santana Moss and an underwhelming Leonard Hankerson. Still, injuries could hurt his value, so it's worth watching. On the other hand, I am not worried about Robert Griffin III being hurt. If Garcon is healthy (Lord knows that's a big "if"), he'll have value with either Griffin or Kirk Cousins throwing the ball. Both will look to him with equal frequency. (hide this)

[Jun 6th] Andrew Garda says: Last season Josh Gordon had a lot to prove and he more than lived up to the hype, quickly becoming someone rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden could trust. He's going to have to prove himself again to a new coaching staff, and the big question is whether Weeden will be "the guy" this coming season or if Gordon will have to also learn how to work with a new quarterback as well as a new system. It shouldn't matter too much for Gordon, as he will be a big part of this offense either way, but it could affect his numbers at the end of the season. (hide this)

[Jun 6th] Andrew Garda says: Britt has a tremendous amount of talent, but has spent much of his career hurt (knee surgeries) and arrested. This, in turn, has made the Titans bring in a guy like Kendall Wright who could replace him if either issue ends up never going away. That and Britt's injury issues, plus many off-field problems make him risky, but his upside is pretty good. He's a boom or bust pick who seems like he has busted more than he's boomed. (hide this)

[Jun 6th] Andrew Garda says: Austin is a very special player and will very quickly become Sam Bradford's favorite weapon. While Austin isn't Calvin Johnson, he's deadly after the catch and will gain a ton of his yards there. Don't let size worry you. As a side note: the most interesting thing when looking at Austin-Bailey-Geno Smith is asking "who made who?" While I like Smith, the more I look at West Virginia games the more I think Austin and Bailey made Smith look better than he made them look. Expect the same in St Louis. (hide this)

[Jun 6th] Andrew Garda says: Sidney Rice finally had a healthy and productive season as well as a real quarterback, and now he has to take a step back for Percy Harvin. And make no mistake, it will be a severe step back. Expect Rice to be a productive third wide receiver and a hit or miss No. 2 for your fantasy teams, but don't expect another 1,000-yard season unless Harvin gets hurt—which, let's face it, isn't outside the realm of possibility. (hide this)

[Jun 6th] Andrew Garda says: The Titans want Wright more involved and off of the three wide receiver sets he was often stuck in for his rookie season. they need to know if Wright is the long term answer if Kenny Britt never pulls his act together. Wright himself wants to make bigger plays, which he certainly has the ability to do both after the catch and in vertical plays downfield. You can draft Wright as a second or third wide receiver but the potential to perhaps produce more is there as well. (hide this)