These 2010 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers Rankings will be updated often throughout the summer, so make sure you check back from time to time. Also, be sure to check out my other 2010 Fantasy Football articles, which will include sleepers, busts, tons of 2010 Fantasy Football mock drafts and other material.
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Greg Camarillo, WR, Vikings. Bye: 4.
Of all of Brett Favre’s receivers not named Percy Harvin, I was most impressed with Greg Camarillo. Camarillo saw five targets in Minnesota’s third preseason game, catching four of them for 47 yards. He’s a smart receiver and will become a favorite of Favre’s on third downs. He may turn out to be a decent bye-week filler in PPR leagues.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 55 catches. 660 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 84.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 139.
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Kenny Britt, WR, Titans. Bye: 9. 
SEPT. 3 UPDATE: Kenny Britt saw four targets against the Saints. That’s the good news. The bad news is that he dropped a pair of passes and committed a false start penalty that got him yanked out of the game. Britt has major character and work ethic issues. Stay away from him in your fantasy drafts.
PREVIOUS UPDATE: While Nate Washington thrived for the Titans, Kenny Britt struggled against the Cardinals. Britt caught only one pass for eight yards, and drew a delay-of-game penalty by senselessly kicking the ball out of bounds. Based on what I’ve heard from a Titans source, Britt has spent far too much time partying it up this offseason, which was the reason why he was out of shape going into training camp. Stay away from Britt for the time being.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 42 catches. 600 yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 84.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 126.
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Davone Bess, WR, Dolphins. Bye: 5. 
A PPR specialist, Davone Bess will once again play in the slot and rack up tons of receptions for the Dolphins. He had 76 in 2009.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 70 catches. 710 yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 83.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 153.
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Brandon Tate, WR, Patriots. Bye: 5. 
AUG. 20 UPDATE: Brandon Tate was on the field often with the starters at Atlanta, but wasn’t targeted. In fact, the only significant thing he did in the first half was fall down when he chest bumped Aaron Hernandez in the end zone following a Hernandez touchdown. Tate had an impressive 15-yard reception in the third quarter, but tonight was pretty discouraging overall.
AUG. 7 UPDATE: Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston predicts that Brandon Tate will be the starting receiver opposite Randy Moss, with Wes Welker in the slot. This is yet another glowing report of Tate, who has enjoyed an incredible offseason. He’s worth targeting in the late rounds as a high-upside sleeper.
JULY 31 UPDATE: More glowing praise for Brandon Tate – this time from Bill Belichick. Tate has had an amazing offseason. If he parlays that into a solid preseason, make sure you obtain him in the final rounds of your fantasy draft.
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Second-year receiver Brandon Tate has been running with New England’s first-team offense during minicamps – ahead of Torry Holt. Tate is a really talented wideout whose career was sidetracked when he tore his ACL and MCL at North Carolina in 2008. However, based on all of the positive reports coming out of minicamp, it appears as though he has recovered. As a member of New England’s explosive offense, Tate is definitely worth a late-round flier.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 40 catches. 590 yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 83.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 123.
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Kevin Walter, WR, Texans. Bye: 7.
The Texans re-signed Kevin Walter, but they’re really hoping that Jacoby Jones breaks through and becomes a reliable No. 2 receiver. Walter, meanwhile, will likely be used in the slot, so his reception total should still be high.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 57 catches. 690 yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 81.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 138.
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Golden Tate, WR, Seahawks. Bye: 5.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh just had sports hernia surgery. Deion Branch is always hurt. Reggie Williams is slow. Mike Williams loves eating doughnuts. As a mere 22-year-old rookie, Golden Tate is sadly the most promising fantasy receiver on Seattle’s roster. Tate, who stood out in May minicamps, is great after the catch, so Pete Carroll and his coaching staff will undoubtedly make sure their quarterbacks get the ball into the Notre Dame alumnus’ hands as much as possible.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 50 catches. 630 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 81.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 131.
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Deon Butler, WR, Seahawks. Bye: 5.
Deon Butler had a 36-yard pass from Charlie Whitehurst in the preseason opener. Unfortunately, Pete Carroll is doing his best Jim Mora Jr. impression, so it doesn’t look like Butler will play much for now.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 50 catches. 625 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 80.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 130.
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Mike Williams, WR, Seahawks. Bye: 5.
SEPT. 5 UPDATE: With the horrible T.J. Houshmandzadeh jettisoned out of Seattle, Mike Williams will see more playing time. I wouldn’t draft him because having the No. 2 receiver in an anemic passing attack isn’t very lucrative. I’d rather have someone like Nate Washington, Louis Murphy or Mohamed Massaquoi.
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Matt Hasselbeck targeted Mike Williams five times at Minnesota, including once in the end zone. Williams has actually been pretty impressive this preseason. He caught three passes for 54 yards, showed some separation ability and made nice moves after his receptions. You could do worse than Williams as a late-round flier with upside, but remember that he’s not even a No. 1 option in a stagnant offense.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 45 catches. 600 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 78.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 123.
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Early Doucet, WR, Cardinals. Bye: 6.
Under the right conditions, Early Doucet would have been a 2010 Fantasy Football sleeper of mine. Doucet caught six passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns in the opening round of the playoffs, and followed that up with eight grabs for 68 yards in a loss to the Saints six days later. Unfortunately, Kurt Warner is gone.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 48 catches. 580 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 76.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 124.
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Josh Morgan, WR, 49ers. Bye: 9.
Josh Morgan had 52 catches for 527 yards and three touchdowns in 2009. He went over four receptions thrice – in Weeks 12, 13 and 15. That was when Alex Smith was in a spread offense, so don’t expect Morgan’s strong late-season finish to roll over into 2010.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 55 catches. 580 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 76.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 131.
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Eddie Royal, WR, Broncos. Bye: 9.
AUG. 16 UPDATE: I was disappointed to see that Eddie Royal was targeted just once in the preseason opener. Royal caught a 19-yard touchdown out of the slot, but as for right now, it doesn’t appear as though he’ll re-live his 2008 fantasy glory as long as Josh McDaniels is around.
AUG. 3 UPDATE: It’s hard to believe, but Josh McDaniels may actually be using Eddie Royal correctly this year. Royal has played in the slot in training camp, which would mean a bounce-back fantasy season for him. Having said that, Royal played in the slot last preseason as well, but was recast as a deep threat decoy in September. Only time will tell if McDaniels will do the logical thing and keep Royal at his natural position.
JULY 4 UPDATE: Josh McDaniels told ESPN that he has always seen Eddie Royal as a slot receiver. So, umm… why didn’t he play in the slot last year!? If Royal does in fact play in the slot, he could become a serviceable PPR wideout again. Unfortunately, there’s no telling what the erratic McDaniels will do, so this is a situation to monitor during the preseason.
PREVIOUS UPDATE: After an incredible rookie campaign, Eddie Royal was a non-factor in his first season with Josh McDaniels. McDaniels, in his infinite wisdom, used Royal exclusively as a deep-threat decoy, even though Kyle Orton didn’t have the arm to get Royal the ball consistently. Thus, Royal rotted away, catching just 37 receptions for 345 yards and no touchdowns.
Royal would be best utilized in the slot, but putting him there would be a bit too logical for McDaniels. I’m anxiously looking forward to watching some Denver preseason games so I can figure out what McDaniels plans on doing with Royal, Demaryius Thomas and Jabar Gaffney.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 40 catches. 575 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 75.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 115.
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Brian Robiskie, WR, Browns. Bye: 8.
AUG. 17 UPDATE: I don’t know what happened to Brian Robiskie last year, but the Ohio State product is finally coming on. Robiskie saw two targets from Jake Delhomme on the opening drive at Green Bay, and three targets on the next drive from Seneca Wallace. Robiskie finished with three grabs for 32 yards and a score. He’s not worth drafting yet, but he might be worth a late-round flier at the end of the summer if he keeps producing in these preseason games.
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Perceived by many to be the most pro-ready receiver in the 2009 NFL Draft class, Brian Robiskie caught only seven passes for 106 yards as a rookie. Even if Robiskie improves and builds on his four-catch, 69-yard performance against the Chargers in December, he won’t be worth drafting until the Browns find a legitimate quarterback.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 45 catches. 575 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 75.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 120.
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Arrelious Benn, WR, Buccaneers. Bye: 4.
AUG. 8 UPDATE: The Tampa Tribune projects Maurice Stovall to beat out Arrelious Benn as a starting receiver opposite Mike Williams (with Sammie Stroughter in the slot). I wasn’t a big fan of Benn this year, but this is shocking because Stovall isn’t a very good player. Benn is undraftable right now.
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Arrelious Benn is a very talented receiver, but will have to transition from Ron Zook’s goofy offense. He also drops too many passes. Benn will be in the starting lineup, so he could be worth a late-round flier.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 39 catches. 560 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 74.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 113.
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Brandon LaFell, WR, Panthers. Bye: 6.
AUG. 13 UPDATE: Brandon LaFell had a really disappointing performance in the preseason opener. LaFell was targeted once, but dropped a beautiful Jimmy Clausen fade in the end zone. LaFell had a strong training camp, so watching him struggle was disheartening.
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Brandon LaFell was running with the first team offense on Thursday. ESPN, meanwhile, reports that Carolina’s coaching staff believes LaFell is the best No. 2 option on the roster. LaFell has had an amazing training camp thus far, and if he can parlay that into an impressive preseason performance, he’ll be worth looking at as a late-round sleeper.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 45 catches. 550 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 73.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 118.
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Sammie Stroughter, WR, Buccaneers. Bye: 4.
Sammie Stroughter will be Tampa’s slot receiver this season. He should be a decent PPR backup, but nothing more.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 55 catches. 600 yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 72.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 127.
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Jason Avant, WR, Eagles. Bye: 8.
Jason Avant is a very skilled slot receiver, but he’s the No. 5 option for Kevin Kolb behind DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Brent Celek and LeSean McCoy. Unless Jackson or Maclin suffers an injury, Avant will just be an average backup in PPR formats.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 44 catches. 590 yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 71.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 115.
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Mario Manningham, WR, Giants. Bye: 8.
Mario Manningham caught everyone’s attention when he grabbed 10 balls for 150 yards and a touchdown on national TV back in a September game at Dallas. Manningham finished the season with 57 receptions, 822 yards and five touchdowns. However, Manningham’s numbers will decline now that he’s the tertiary option in New York’s passing offense. Manningham is a poor route runner, so Eli Manning will look for Steve Smith and Hakeem Nicks before he targets Manningham on most occasions. It’s also worth noting that Manningham had just one touchdown after Week 6.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 40 catches. 590 yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 71.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 111.
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Chris Chambers, WR, Chiefs. Bye: 4.
Chris Chambers caught 45 balls for 730 yards and five touchdowns in 2009. However, he was in his contract season and recently signed a 3-year, $15 million deal with a $5.9 million guaranteed. Now 32, Chambers is due for a drop-off.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 34 catches. 450 yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 69.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 103.
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Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Colts. Bye: 7. 
Anthony Gonzalez is being used as Indianapolis’ No. 4 receiver in training camp, and he told the media that he doesn’t know what his role is. I don’t really know either; Reggie Wayne, Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie seem entrenched in their positions, so Gonzalez may not see much action.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 35 catches. 500 yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 68.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 103.
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Dexter McCluster, WR, Chiefs. Bye: 4.
Dexter McCluster will play in the slot this season and could evolve into a decent flex option in PPR leagues toward the end of his rookie year. He should catch anywhere between 40 and 60 balls.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 47 catches. 560 yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 68.
Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 115.
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2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks - 8/31 (Walt)
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