2007 Week 1 Wide Receiver Rankings

Leaping acrobatic catches, deep bombs landing gracefully in the arms of a receiver as he stays in stride, one handed grabs?these are a few of my favorite things. And, it's why week 1 can't come quick enough. At this point and time the wide receiving landscape is perfectly even. No receptions have been made. No yards racked up, and no end zone dances danced. Everyone has a clean slate. So who will rise to the top after week 1. Will it be a familiar name like Steve Smith or Marvin Harrison, or will all fantasy owners be scrambling for the no-name WR, who racked up 100 yards and a score come Monday? To see the Bruno Boys take on the week 1 wide receivers, simply read the Bruno Boys Fantasy Wide Receiver Rankings below. ??????????????????????????????- 1. Steve Smith (CAR) at St. Louis Last year, Smith missed week 1. This year, not only will he be playing, he's got a fantastic match-up vs. a not-so-great Rams D on turf. 2007 will start off with a bang. Point Projection: 21 points ??????????????????????????????- 2. Marvin Harrison (IND) vs. New Orleans Opening night during prime time. How can you not like Harrison in what promises to be a high-scoring affair? Point Projection: 19 points ??????????????????????????????- 3. Terrell Owens (DAL) vs. New York Giants T.O.'s biggest accomplishment this off-season - being a non-story. The lack of media attention allowed Owens to focus on his game and have a solid training camp. Results will follow. Point Projection: 18 points ??????????????????????????????- 4. Reggie Wayne (IND) vs. New Orleans He's 1A to Harrison's 1 in Indy. In this shootout against the Saints, both will get their numbers. Point Projection: 16 points ??????????????????????????????- 5. Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) at San Francisco Many a team's week 1 fate may come down to this Monday Night match-up, and if it's Fitzgerald you're banking on to get you the win, you shouldn't be disappointed. Point Projection: 16 points ??????????????????????????????- 6. Torry Holt (STL) vs. Carolina It's no secret that Holt isn't at 100%, but even his 70% should be good enough to make him a top tier receiver. Until we have reason to believe otherwise, Holt will remain near the top of this list. Point Projection: 16 points ??????????????????????????????- 7. Roy Williams (DET) at Oakland With Mike Martz calling the plays and the running back situation not exactly hammered out, the Lions will pass on Sunday. Many of those throws will be directed Williams' way. Point Projection: 16 points ??????????????????????????????- 8. Chad Johnson (CIN) vs. Baltimore It's always a bit disheartening to see one of your top guys set to face the Ravens or Da' Bears in week 1. Still, you got to start Johnson because he always has that superstar potential no matter the opponent. Point Projection: 15 points ??????????????????????????????- 9. Marques Colston (NO) at Indianapolis Really, Thursday Night's game has the potential to end with an Arena Football League score. Accordingly, as the Saints' number 1 receiver, Colston's sophomore campaign should get off to a fast start. Point Projection: 15 points ??????????????????????????????- 10. T.J. Houshmandzadeh (CIN) vs. Baltimore Ok, he might not bring you a "CHAMPIONSHIP" just yet, but be sure to play Housh in week 1. He was in double digits last season in both games against the Ravens. Point Projection: 14 points ??????????????????????????????- 11. Donald Driver (GB) vs. Philadelphia Driver gave all his owners a scare when he had to be carted off the field during the Packers' preseason game against the Jags. The injury though turned out to be just a sprain, meaning Driver will be on the field week 1. And, as usual, he'll be Favre's favorite target. Point Projection: 14 points ??????????????????????????????- 12. Andre Johnson (HOU) vs. Kansas City It's time to see if QB Matt Schaub is an upgrade over David Carr. Our guess, at least for week 1 against a poor KC defense, is that he will be. That's good news for Johnson. Point Projection: 14 points ??????????????????????????????- 13. Javon Walker (DEN) at Buffalo A pleasant treat for his fantasy owners in 2006, Walker should give them plenty to be happy about after Week 1 of the 2007 season, especially since CB Nate Clements no longer suits up for Buffalo. Point Projection: 13 points ??????????????????????????????- 14. Plaxico Burress (NYG) at Dallas Plaxico Burress and the word inconsistent are basically synonyms; however, in each of the Giants two meetings with the Cowboys in 2006, Plax found pay dirt. Look for him to nab another score here in week 1. Point Projection: 13 points ??????????????????????????????- 15. Anquan Boldin (ARI) at San Francisco The Cardinals passing game will have a bit tougher time against the Niners this year with the 49ers' off-season addition of CB Nate Clements. But, Clements is only one CB, which means he can only guard one member of the dynamic duo at a time. Point Projection: 13 points ??????????????????????????????- 16. Darrell Jackson (SF) vs. Arizona Playing for the Seahawks, Jackson use to tear up the Cardinals (in 2006, he had double digit fantasy points in both match-ups with Arizona). Can he do the same as a member of the 49ers? If healthy, count on it. Point Projection: 13 points ??????????????????????????????- 17. Hines Ward (PIT) at Cleveland A broken nose, while painful, is not the type of injury that prevents a WR from being effective. Look for the Steelers to get things going on the right foot in 2007 and Hines Ward being a big part of that. Point Projection: 12 points ??????????????????????????????- 18. Lee Evans (BUF) vs. Denver While Evans has the potential to be a top fantasy receiver in 2007, a week 1 match-up against the Broncos and the likes of Champ Bailey and Dre' Bly won't help his cause. Point Projection: 12 points ??????????????????????????????- 19. Randy Moss (NE) at New York Jets Due to all the time Moss missed during training camp, he's a risky play in week 1. Not only will he not be familiar with his new teammates, he also may not be in football playing condition. Still, there is a chance that he gets on that field and puts up big numbers just to prove the Pats were right to get him. Because of that, he should be in your line-up if healthy. Point Projection: 11 points ??????????????????????????????- 20. Santana Moss (WAS) vs. Miami A large part of Moss's success early on in 2007 will be dependent upon QB Jason Campbell's play. As Campbell continues to get his feet wet, look for him to rely on his veteran WR often. 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