Wide Receiver rankings

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Wide receivers tend to be the easiest to predict. They aren't banging between the tackles like backs, and if they get targets in a .5 ppr league, it is pretty easy. I think I proved that last year, or maybe I just got lucky that nobody was horribly injured. Or I'm a genius. One of those.

Here is what I said: 

Picked No. 1 for 2018, DeAndre Hopkins. Actually finished: 2. Pretty good pick here. He had a great season, and didn't drop a pass. He should be another go-to guy for Watson and the Texans this year.

Picked No. 2 for 2018, Antonio Brown. Actually finished: 4. Not a bad pick here, and he missed week 17 for his wacky reasons. It will be interesting to see what he does for the Raiders, and how the Steelers do without him.

Picked No. 3 for 2018, Michael Thomas. Actually finished: 6. He was very good, and this was a pretty good pick. He certainly got paid for it. Dang. 


Picked No. 4 for 2018, Adam Thielen. Actually finished: 7. This was a bit of a surprise pick by me, but I really believed in Thielen, and he sure delivered, especially the first half of the year. I'm going to pat myself on the back for this one.

Picked No. 5 for 2018, DaVante Adams. Actually finished: 3. Yet another very good pick. He's been extremely consistent, and I'm guessing Aaron Rodgers has a lot to do with it.

Picked No. 6 for 2018, Odell Beckham, Jr. Actually finished: 16. He missed four games. His averages would have made him sixth, so in a way I was right.

Picked No. 7 for 2018, Keenan Allen. Actually finished: 13. Was a bit off on this one, but Allen was still a solid pick at No. 7, because he produced some pretty good performances.

Picked No. 8 for 2018, Tyreek Hill. Actually finished: 1. Didn't quite see that Hill was going to have an MVP throwing to him with a ridiculous vigor.

Picked No. 9 for 2018, Juju Smith-Schuster. Actually finished: 9. BOOM. Right on here. Was spot on picking a pair of Steelers in the top 10! He should be just as good or better this year.

Picked No. 10 for 2018, Stefon Diggs. Actually finished: 12.Was not too far off here, but missed out on two Vikings in the top 10. Diggs is really talented, but the new, more run-happy offense could cut into his production a bit.

Anyhow, here are my rankings for 2019 in the WR category:

1. DeAndre Hopkins: He seriously had ZERO drops last year. Duke Johnson should help open the offense, and I think they might be not great this year, so they should be throwing. Though the emergence of Coutee could cut into his targets, but not enough to keep him from being elite.

2. Michael Thomas: Folks might worry that since he got paid, he could drop a bit. However, he is not lazy, and he will keep working. Brees is still there leading the high-powered offense, and he is Brees' top target, easily.

3. Odell Beckham Jr.: OBJ lagged behind mightily due to the poor QB play by Eli Manning. With Baker Mayfield, he will no longer have that problem. Plus defenses won't be able to double him with Landry and Njoku wandering out there.

4. Tyreek Hill: He did not get suspended, so that rocketed him back up my board. He is supremely fast and athletic and has honey-coated hands. He also still has Mahomes throwing to him.

5. DaVante Adams: He might have a new offense, and some young WR competition, but he is still top dog with an all-time QB throwing to him, so he can't drop down too far.

6. Juju Smith-Schuster: I like me some Juju. He is the sole candidate for targets for the Steelers, and should be incredibly consistent as a target monster.

7. Julio Jones: He is still really big and athletic, and learned how to catch touchdowns. Plus he racks up targets and yards, and plays for a big offense.

8. Kennan Allen: The Chargers have a great offense, and Allen should benefit. I think that he will get a lot of catches, though the emergence of big Mike Williams and Hunter Henry could limit his touchdowns, which drops him down a bit.

9. Amari Cooper: He proved once he got to Dallas that he can still play. I think as long as the contract situations turn out, he will be a big-time playmaker for the 'Boys.

10. Adam Thielen: I know that the offense will have some more running, but I expect Thielen will still be the go-to for Cousins.

11. Julian Edelman 12. Mike Evans 13. Stefon Diggs 14. Kenny Golladay 15. Tyler Boyd 16. Jarvis Landry 17. DJ Moore 18. Antonio Brown 19. Corey Davis 20. TY Hilton.