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4. Calvin Johnson (Detroit Lions) @ Chicago

The touchdown drought continues. Johnson caught six passes for 135 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles. He nearly had a touchdown, but was called for offensive pass interference on a push off.  The Chicago Bears present a stiff challenge for Johnson considering they have allowed an average of 17.4 fantasy points to the wide receiver position this season. However, Johnson played terrifically against the Chicago Bears in two games last season (12 receptions for 211 yards in two games). Matthew Stafford’s struggling is a concern for Johnson owners, but he will continue to receive plenty of targets and has been productive against terrific defenses already this season (San Francisco, Philadelphia, etc…).
Point Projection: 16 points

5. Wes Welker (New England Patriots) vs. New York Jets

Is there any defense that could contain the slot machine? The answer appears to be no. Welker had 10 receptions for 138 yards and scored a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6. The performance marked Welker’s fourth straight game of 100 plus receiving yards and he has an outstanding 40 catches in that span. Welker had mixed results against the New York Jets last season (11 receptions for 170 yards in two games). However, he was covered in those games by stellar New York Jets cornerback, Darrelle Revis. Since Revis will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL, Welker could have a field day this week against his replacement Kyle Wilson. Even though this isn’t the best defensive matchup on paper for Welker, he has the ability to shine against any defense.
Point Projection: 15 points

6. Percy Harvin (Minnesota Vikings) vs. Arizona

The only headaches that relate to Hardin now are the ones he gives to opposing defensive coordinators. Hardin had 11 catches for 133 yards against the Washington Redskins in Week 6. This marks back-to-back impressive performances for Minnesota Vikings Swiss Army Knife. He has 19 catches for 241 yards and has scored a touchdown over the Minnesota Vikings last two games. After getting off to a good start the Arizona Cardinals have struggled against the pass over their last three games, which included an incredible performance from Miami Dolphins wide receiver, Brian Hartline (12 receptions, 253 yards and a touchdown). Look for Harvin, who has received an incredible 62 targets this season, to have another impressive game this week.
Point Projection: 15 points

7. Marques Colston (New Orleans Saints) @ Tampa Bay

Are you sure this guy has plantar fasciitis? After lying dormant for the first three games of the season, Colston had two monster games going into the New Orleans Saints bye week, catching a combined 18 passes for 284 yards and four touchdowns. It’s possible Colston could continue his torrid pace against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that has allowed the seventh most fantasy points (25.6) to the wide receiver position this season. Colston, who had 12 receptions for 170 yards and a touchdown in two games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, is a solid WR1 this week.
Point Projection: 14 points

8. Mike Wallace (Pittsburgh Steelers) @ Cincinnati

Is there anything this guy can’t do? Wallace caught two passes for 94 yards and a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 6. Despite only being targeted four times, Wallace put together his third 13 plus fantasy point performance of the season. The Cincinnati Bengals have had issues with their banged up secondary and those issues showed up against a mediocre Cleveland Browns receiving core in Week 6 (156 receiving yards and a touchdown). Look for Wallace, who had two receiving touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals last season, to have another nice game this week.
Point Projection: 14 points

9. Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) @ Minnesota

Could there be another Larry Legend? Fitzgerald caught six passes for 93 yards and scored a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 6. It’s been a stellar start to the season for Fitzgerald. He has 31 receptions for 363 yards and three touchdowns over the last four games. The Minnesota Vikings pass defense has been pretty good this season and have allowed only two touchdowns to the wide receiver position. However, Fitzgerald can be a handful for any defense as he has burned a solid Philadelphia Eagles defense and an emerging St. Louis Rams one this season. Expect another nice performance from Fitzgerald this week.Point Projection: 14 points

10. Vincent Jackson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) vs. New Orleans Saints

Jackson had a big game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6, catching four passes for 66 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Josh Freeman’s improved play over the last two Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ games has reflected in Jackson’s statistics. Jackson has 10 receptions for 166 yards and has scored three touchdowns over the last two games. The New Orleans Saints have struggled against the quarterback position this season allowing the seventh most fantasy points to the position (19.4). The New Orleans Sainst have also struggled against the wide receiver position, allowing an average of 27.8 fantasy points per game to the position. If Josh Freeman has a good game, Jackson will likely follow suit. The stars seem aligned for Jackson to have a nice game this week.
Point Projection: 14 points

11. Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) vs. Cleveland

Wayne caught five passes for 87 yards against New York Jets in Week 6. It wasn’t as big a game as projected for Wayne, who didn’t have room to breath battling Antonio Cromarte, but it was a respectable performance for his fantasy owners. Look for Wayne to receive double digit targets against a Cleveland Browns’ team that has allowed the second most fantasy points (31.7) to the wide receiver position this season. Expect Wayne to have a stronger game against a Cleveland Browns’ team that was burned by A.J. Green in Week 5.
Point Projection: 14 points

12. Hakeem Nicks (New York Giants) vs. Washington

Nicks caught three passes for 44 yards against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6. He clearly wasn’t 100% in the game, but he may be closer to that mark by the time the New York Giants play the Washington Redskins this week. Nicks feasted on the Washington Redskins defense last season catching 12 passes for 195 yards in two games. The Washington Redskins have also allowed nine touchdowns to the wide receiving position this season and have had to deal with some debilitating injuries to their secondary. Look for Nicks to have a better game this week.
Point Projection: 13 points

13. Andre Johnson (Houston Texans) vs. Baltimore

Johnson had eight catches for 75 yards against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. It was a nice bounce back game for Johnson, who had only one catch for 15 yards in Week 5. It has been a hit or miss season for Johnson so far with three games of 70 plus yards receiving and three games with 50 receiving yards or less. Johnson has a chance to put together a nice game against a Baltimore Ravens’ team that has recently been decimated by injuries on defense, including a season ending injury to their stud cornerback, Lardarius Webb. Look for Johnson to take advantage of a Baltimore Ravens team that allowed 24 fantasy points to the Dallas Cowboys receiving core in Week 6.
Point Projection: 13 points

14. Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) @ Carolina Panthers

What took you so long? Bryant had his much anticipated and long awaited monster game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6, catching 13 passes for 95 yards and scoring two touchdowns. The bye week appeared to cure what ailed Bryant this season, as he now has 17 receptions for 200 yards and two touchdowns over the Dallas Cowboys’ last two games. The Carolina Panthers have struggled mightily to the wide receivers over their past two games, allowing 350 yards and three touchdowns to the position, which bodes well for the emerging Bryant. Look for Bryant to continue to see heavy targets and be a disruptive force in this game.
Point Projection: 13 points

15. Miles Austin (Dallas Cowboys) @ Carolina Panthers

Austin had two receptions for 31 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6. He was only targeted five times as Dez Bryant received whopping 17 targets. The middling performance broke a streak of four straight performances that Austin scored 10 fantasy points or more. Expect Austin to bounce back against a struggling Carolina Panthers pass defense that has allowed four touchdowns to the wide receiver position this season. Austin is a solid WR2 this week.
Point Projection: 12 points

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