In 2009 fantasy football drafts, there are a lot of intriguing wide receiving prospects. If you don’t like a running back or a quarterback in the first or second round, one of these wide receivers may be your choice. Here’s a look at the top of our wide receiver rankings for the 2009 fantasy football season.
1. Randy Moss, New England Patriots
Sure, he’s getting up there in years but with Tom Brady back in charge, the sky is the limit for Randy Moss.
2. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans
He had a somewhat slow start last season but Andre Johnson is in an offense …read more

Michael Crabtree, the wide receiver out of Texas Tech, has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his foot. He will require surgery that will keep him out six-to-ten weeks.
However, despite his need for the surgery to put a screw in his foot, Crabtree will run the 40-yard dash. His time in the event is very important to NFL teams. If he can run a very good time, he should hold onto his strong spot in the 2009 NFL Draft.
In fact, we currently have Crabtree ranked first in our 2009 NFL Draft wide receiver rankings. Even if Crabtree runs …read more

1. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
In the 2009 NFL playoffs, Larry Fitzgerald is playing the best football of his career. He’s catching jump balls and running precise routes. Even though the Cardinals are the underdog this week and going against a stout Eagles defense, Fitzgerald is the best wide receiver option in the fantasy world.
2. Hines Ward, Pittsburgh Steelers
If you want a solid wide receiver who will thrive in the physical matchup between the Steelers and Ravens, look no further than Hines Ward. He’ll find a way to haul in some catches and make plays. When Ben Roethlisberger gets in trouble, …read more

1) Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts
Going against the Chargers, Wayne should shine.

2) Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons
White has great matchup against Cardinals.
3) Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals
Boldin is going to fight through injury to play.
4) Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
Should rack up plenty of yards this weekend.
5) Derrick Mason, Baltimore Ravens
Ol’ veteran still making big plays.
6) Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers
Jackson has been hot in recent weeks.
7) Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Big play threat could spark Vikings.
8) DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles
Young gun is best receiving threat for Eagles.
9) Ted Ginn Jr., Miami Dolphins
Risky but could payoff with big reward.
10) Kevin Curtis, Philadelphia Eagles
Sleeper who …read more

Andre Johnson has sprinted up the charts in recent weeks.
Here are the fantasy football ranking of wide receivers for the rest of the 2008 fantasy season:
1) Andre Johnson
2) Brandon Marshall
3) Steve Smith
4) Larry Fitzgerald
5) Reggie Wayne
6) Roddy White
7) Randy Moss
8) Calvin Johnson
9) Terrell Owens
10) Greg Jennings
11) Lee Evans
12) Anquan Boldin
13) Plaxico Burress
14) Santana Moss
15) Marques Colston
16) Hines Ward
17) Laveranues Coles
18) Dwayne Bowe
19) Braylon Edwards
20) TJ Houshmandzadeh
21) Bernard Berrian
22) Jerricho Cotchery
23) Santonio Holmes
24) Vincent Jackson
25) Wes Welker
26) DeSean Jackson
27) Donnie Avery
28) Chad Johnson
29) Donald Driver
30) Eddie Royal
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Week 3 features the return of Steve Smith.
Who are the most valuable wide receivers in fantasy football as we head into Week 3 of the NFL season? Here’s our current ranking:
1) Terrell Owens
2) Randy Moss
3) Andre Johnson
4) Steve Smith
5) Brandon Marshall
6) Plaxico Burress
7) Reggie Wayne
8) Braylon Edwards
9) Calvin Johnson
10) Larry Fitzgerald
11) Anquan Boldin
12) Torry Holt
13) Jerricho Cotchery
14) T.J Houshmandzadeh
15) Greg Jennings
16) Roy Williams
17) Marques Colston
18) Hines Ward
19) Chad Johnson
20) Chris Chambers

1. Randy Moss – The Brady to Moss connection will be seen plenty.
2. Terrell Owens – Owens is only other WR in Moss’ class.
3. Reggie Wayne – With Harrison aging, it’s time for Wayne to bring pain.
4. Andre Johnson – When healthy, as good as anyone.
5. Braylon Edwards – High risk, high reward in 2008 fantasy football.

Check out our first look at the 2008 fantasy football draft rankings. The rankings are seperated by position. While these are sure to change in the coming weeks and months, it’s great to get an early look and start planning your fantasy football strategy for 2008.

Top Fantasy Football Quarterbacks in 2008
Top Fantasy Football Running Backs in 2008
Top Fantasy Football Wide Receivers in 2008
Top Fantasy Football Tight Ends in 2008
Top Fantasy Football Kickers in 2008
Top Fantasy Football Defenses in 2008

Does Darren McFadden make the list?
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