16 Dec 10 Fantasy Football Week 12 Rankings: Top 60 Wide Receivers

Jed Jacobsohn/Getty ImagesMany considered Randy Moss, Brandon Marshall and Steve Smith among the best wide receivers in the league prior to 2011. Now, none of them are considered usable, even in three-wide receiver formats.Of course, others have taken their place near the top, but that is no condolence for fantasy owners who drafted them, now is it?With that said, let’s take a look at how the rankings currently look for Week 12:Calvin Johnson – Detroit Lions – vs. New EnglandGreg Jennings – Green Bay Reebok New England Patriots #12 Tom Brady Realtree camo Jersey
Packers – at AtlantaAndre Johnson – Houston Texans – vs. TennesseeMike Wallace – Pittsburgh Steelers – at BuffaloRoddy White – Atlanta Falcons – vs. Green BayReggie Wayne – Indianapolis Colts – vs. San DiegoDwayne Bowe – Kansas City Chiefs – at SeattleBrandon Lloyd – Denver Broncos – vs. St. LouisDeSean Jackson – Philadelphia Eagles – at ChicagoMarques Colston – New Orleans Saints – at DallasLarry Fitzgerald – Arizona Cardinals – vs. San FranciscoMario Manningham – New York Giants – vs. JacksonvilleSantonio Holmes – New York Jets – vs. CincinnatiPercy Harvin – Minnesota Vikings – at WashingtonWes Welker – New England Patriots – at DetroitTerrell Owens – Cincinnati Bengals – at New York JetsDez Bryant – Dallas Cowboys – vs. New OrleansSteve Johnson – Buffalo Bills – vs. PittsburghAnquan Boldin – Baltimore Ravens – vs. Tampa BayChad Ochocinco – Cincinnati Bengals – at New York JetsJeremy Maclin – Philadelphia Eagles – at ChicagoMiles Austin – Dallas Cowboys – vs. New OrleansNate Burleson – Detroit Lions – vs. New EnglandPierre Garcon – Indianapolis Colts – vs. San DiegoBraylon Edwards – New York Jets – vs. CincinnatiMichael Crabtree – San Francisco 49ers – at ArizonaMike Williams – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – at BaltimoreSantana Moss – Washington Redskins – vs. MinnesotaVincent Jackson – San Diego Chargers – at IndianapolisHines Ward – Pittsburgh Steelers – at BuffaloMike Thomas – Jacksonville Jaguars – at New York GiantsJohnny Knox – Chicago Bears – vs. PhiladelphiaSteve Breaston – Arizona Cardinals – vs. San FranciscoMike Williams – Seattle Seahawks – vs. Kansas CityDonald Driver – Green Bay Packers – at AtlantaDeion Branch – New England Patriots – at DetroitBrandon Marshall – Miami Dolphins – at OaklandDanny Woodhead – New England Patriots – at DetroitDavone Bess – Miami Dolphins – at OaklandNate Washington – Tennessee Titans – at HoustonSidney Rice – Minnesota Vikings – at WashingtonRobert Meachem – New Orleans Saints – at DallasJames Jones – Green Bay Packers – at AtlantaLance Moore – New Orleans Saints – at DallasSteve Smith – Carolina Panthers – at ClevelandLee Evans – Buffalo Bills – vs. PittsburghDerek Hagan – New York Giants – vs. JacksonvilleRandy Moss – Tennessee Titans – at HoustonDerrick Mason – Baltimore Ravens – vs. Tampa BayLouis Murphy – Oakland Raiders – vs. MiamiJabar Gaffney – Denver Broncos – vs. St. LouisKevin Walter – Houston Texans – vs. TennesseeDanny Amendola – St. Louis Rams – at DenverRoy Williams – Dallas Cowboys – vs. New Reebok New Orleans Saints #9 Drew Brees Realtree camo Jersey
OrleansMohamed Massaquoi – Cleveland Browns – vs. CarolinaEddie Royal – Denver Broncos – vs. St. LouisDeon Butler – Seattle Seahawks – vs. Kansas CityJacoby Ford – Oakland Raiders – vs. MiamiDevin Hester – Chicago Bears – vs. PhiladelphiaT.J. Houshmandzadeh – Baltimore Ravens – vs. Tampa Bay Steve Smith is still out and now comes word that Hakeem Nicks will miss at least three weeks and possibly more. The once-vaunted Giants passing attack will now be led by Mario Manningham, clearly not an optimal scenario. You have to think that we may get a bigger dose of Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs this week.Does anyone remember Greg Jennings’ slow start? Over the past five weeks, his worst game was 74 yards (and has games of 133 and 152). He has six TDs over that span, as well as 32 catches. There’s little not to like and he clearly has reestablished himself among the elite in the game.Roddy White vs. Charles Woodson is one of the more intriguing matchups this week. Considering his 79 receptions for 1,017 yards and 7 TD through 10 games it’s impossible to rank White outside the Top 10, but the matchup does pull him just outside the Top 5.In the last three games, Mike Wallace has had 362 yards and four touchdowns. He draws a defense that has allowed 20 passing TDs on the season. It certainly has the makings for a big day for the Steelers' big-play threat, doesn’t it?Wes Welker finally appears to be getting healthy, though he’s not quite there yet. Consider him a WR2, but realize that he has the potential to produce like a WR1 moving forward.Dwayne Bowe has come alive, now with 45 receptions for 715 yards and 11 TD. He has scored touchdowns in six straight games, with 10 TDs over that span (including four two touchdown games). This week the Chiefs get a Seahawks team that has allowed 283.2 passing yards per game and 16 passing TDs. You have to like the matchup.Originally the talk was that Darrelle Revis would shadow Terrell Owens. Now, that may not be the case. Either way, you have to downgrade him and Chad Ochocinco slightly.Still think Santonio Holmes can only produce in overtime? He’s coming off a seven reception, 126 yard, two touchdown performance and clearly has developed a great rapport with Mark Sanchez. Consider him a WR2, especially after the performance Steve Johnson and Ryan Fitzpatrick put on against the Bengals in Week 11 (8 catches, 137 yards, 3 TD).Anquan Boldin has struggled for three straight weeks, with just 10 receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown over that span. He’s still a WR2, but you clearly would like to see more before trusting him.Vincent Jackson is going to play and early word is that he is going to quickly play a major factor in the Chargers offense. Malcolm Floyd & Antonio Gates are no sure thing and Patrick Crayton is most likely out for Week 12. The Chargers need a threat on the outside and remember, Jackson has been practicing and was not out due to injury, just a holdout. He’s a borderline WR2, but definitely a usable option in three-receiver formats.Does anyone want to trust Brandon Marshall at this point (even if he plays)? He’s only borderline usable as a WR3. The same can be said for Randy Moss and Steve Smith. Would anyone have expected these three big-name receivers to be left virtually unusable?Sidney Rice may have had just three receptions for 56 yards, but the more telling number is the 10 targets he had. That led the team by a wide margin and shows that Brett Favre desperately wants to get him significantly involved in the offense. Obviously, we want to see him perform before trusting him, but he easily could become a viable option before long.Robert Meachem may be coming off aReebok New York Giants #27 Brandon Jacobs Realtree camo Jersey
big game, but he was targeted just three times and hasn’t had more than 76 yards in a game all season. The Saints have too many options to consider him viable outside of deeper formats.What are your thoughts on these rankings? Who's too high? Who's too low?Make sure to check out Rotoprofessor’s Week 12 Rankings:Top 25 QuarterbacksTop 40 Running BacksTop 20 Tight Ends(coming soon) Top 15 Kickers(coming soon) Top 15 Defenses (coming soon) Waiver WorthyStart ‘Em or Sit ‘Em (coming soon) Sunday Sleepers (coming soon) THIS ARTICLE IS ALSO FEATURED ON WWW.ROTOPROFESSOR.COM/FOOTBALL