Fantasy Football Preview 2012: Wide Receivers

Wide Receiver:

1. Calvin Johnson: Improved hands, quick, and unmatched jumping abilities

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 1,681 yards, 16 TDs, 254 fantasy points)

2. Larry Fitzgerald: Floyd takes away double coverage, great hands

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 1,411 yards, 8 TDs, 181 fantasy points)

3. Greg Jennings: Great all-around, reliable receiver

(2011 Stats: 13 games, 949 yards, 9 TDs, 143 fantasy points)

4. Wes Welker: Brady's number one receiver, Lloyd and Gaffney hurt statistics

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 1,573 yards, 9 TDs, 206 fantasy points)

5. Roddy White: Consistent 100 receptions & 1,000 yards; Julio Jones affects statistics

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 1,296 yards, 8 TDs, 172 fantasy points)

6. Hakeem Nicks: Injury problems, Cruz might not stay reliable which helps Nicks' numbers

(2011 Stats: 15 games, 1,192 yards, 7 TDs, 154 fantasy points)

7. AJ Green: Young, fast, and will only get better

(2011 Stats: 15 games, 1,057 yards, 7 TDs, 144 fantasy points)

8. Brandon Marshall: Reunited with Jay Cutler, increase in productivity

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 1,214 yards, 6 TDs, 149 fantasy points)

9. Andre Johnson: If healthy, possible top 5 receiver

(2011 Stats: 7 games, 492 yards, 2 TDs, 58 fantasy points)

10. Victor Cruz: Figured out by 49ers, might not put up same statistics

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 1,536 yards, 9 TDs, 198 fantasy points) 

Sleeper: Malcom Floyd

Bust: Jordy Nelson