Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Week 1: Wide Receivers

Added on Sep 08, 2010 by Barry in

NFL

#1 Miles Austin, Dallas Cowboys (@ Washington Redskins)

The Dallas Cowboys will have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL this season as Tony Romo and company could put up some record numbers this year, but the one player that stands to benefit the most this season is Pro Bowl wide receiver Miles Austin.

In Week 1, the Dallas Cowboys will go head to head against the Washington Redskins and Austin could end up having a career day as Tony Romo looks to expose the Redskins defense with his best downfield threat.

#2 Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts (@ Houston Texans)

Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne are arguably the NFL’s best quarterback and wide receiver combination and in Week 1 they will go up against the vulnerable Houston Texans defense which will almost certainly result in a 100 yards and at least one receiving touchdown for Wayne.

#3 Andre Johnson, Houston Texans (vs. Indianapolis Colts)

Much like Manning and Wayne, Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson and be a lethal one-two punch on offense for the Houston Texans.

The Colts defense will struggle to contain to arguably the best wide receiver in the league in Week 1 and as a result Johnson will have a big day.

#4 Brandon Marshall, Miami Dolphins (@ Buffalo Bills)

The Miami Dolphins made a big upgrade to their offense this season by adding one of the best wide receivers in the game in Brandon Marshall and in Week 1, the Dolphins new wideout will look to make an impression against one of the worst teams in the NFL in the Buffalo Bills.

#5 Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers (@ Philadelphia Eagles)

With Aaron Rodgers being arguably the best quarterback in the league in terms of fantasy football numbers, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings stands to have some impressive performances this season and it might start against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1.

Other notable WRs: Malcolm Floyd, San Diego Chargers; Johnny Knox, Chicago Bears; Randy Moss, New England Patriots; Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions