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Week 9: Top 40 WRs

Week 9: Top 40 WRs

Ranking the top WR plays

Note: The Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Rams are on a bye.

1. Randy Moss vs. MIA: Should have a field day against inexperienced Miami CBs
2. Reggie Wayne vs. HOU: Ranks second in the NFL in receptions (51), receiving yards (689) and receiving TDs (six)
3. Larry Fitzgerald vs. CHI: Big game is likely against poor Bears’ pass defense
4. Marques Colston vs. CAR: TD in three straight contests
5. Vincent Jackson vs. NYG: Thirteen receptions for 245 yards and two TDs over past two games
6. Wes Welker vs. MIA: Thirty-four receptions in four games since returning from injury
7. Andre Johnson vs. IND: NFL leader in receiving yardage
8. DeSean Jackson vs. DAL: Has a reception of 50-plus yards in three straight games
9. Roddy White vs. WAS: Has found the end zone in five of seven games played
10. Calvin Johnson vs. SEA: Looks good to go this week after missing past two games
11. Chad Ochocinco vs. BAL: Caught seven passes for 94 yards in Week 5 meeting with Ravens
12. T.J. Houshmandzadeh vs. DET: Highly favorable matchup for success
13. Dwayne Bowe vs. JAC: Jacksonville defense is allowing 242 passing yards per game
14. Miles Austin vs. PHI: Success has come against weaker opponents; will be tested this week
15. Greg Jennings vs. TB: Season high eight receptions last week
16. Mike Sims-Walker vs. KC: Facing the league’s 25th-rated pass defense
17. Hines Ward vs. DEN: Will get his numbers despite the tough matchup
18. Brandon Marshall vs. PIT: Not the best of matchups for huge numbers
19. Devin Hester vs. ARI: Twenty-one receptions over his past three games
20. Nate Burleson vs. DET: Quietly putting together a good season
21. Austin Collie vs. HOU: Quickly gaining the trust of QB Peyton Manning as Indianapolis’ No. 2 WR
22. Donald Driver vs. TB : One of the most consistent options at the position
23. Santana Moss vs. ATL: Matchup against league’s 28th-rated pass defense is a good one
24. Steve Breaston vs. CHI: Likely No. 2 WR this week against bad Chicago secondary
25. Steve Smith vs. NO: One game TD streak is his longest of the season
26. Torry Holt vs. KC: Veteran won’t have trouble tearing up the Chiefs’ secondary
27. Kevin Walter vs. IND: Will get more looks with season-ending injury to TE Owen Daniels
28. Santonio Holmes vs. DEN: Strong Denver secondary will make for a long day
29. Steve Smith vs. SD: Rebounded last week with eight catches for 68 yards
30. Hakeem Nicks vs. SD: Quickly becoming the top option for QB Eli Manning
31. Derrick Mason vs. CIN: Hauled in zero passes in first meeting with Bengals
32. Malcom Floyd vs. NYG: Moves into starting lineup just in time to face struggling Giants’ secondary
33. Michael Crabtree vs. TEN: Facing what is statistically the league’s worst pass defense
34. Pierre Garcon vs. HOU: Getting plenty of looks as defenses look to stop TE Dallas Clark and WR Reggie Wayne
35. Antonio Bryant vs. GB: Numbers will take a hit with rookie QB Josh Freeman under center
36. Jeremy Maclin vs. DAL: Firmly entrenched in the Philadelphia starting lineup
37. Laveranues Coles vs. BAL: TD catch in two straight contests
38. Roy Williams vs. PHI: Needs a good game after voicing displeasure over role with Cowboys
39. Justin Gage vs. SF: Tennessee receiver most likely to do something
40. Anquan Boldin vs. CHI: Doubtful for this weekend; bump up if he somehow plays

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Article posted Nov. 5, 2009



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