Top 5 Fantasy Wide Receivers for Week 11

By Vincent Frank on Friday, November 15th 2013
Top 5 Fantasy Wide Receivers for Week 11

1. Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions

With 904 yards through nine games, Johnson has a shot at that elusive 2,000-yard mark for a wide receiver. He's put up 567 yards and five touchdowns over the past three games. That's insane. Despite the fact that Johnson is going up against a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that ranks sixth against fantasy receivers, he should still find himself atop the weekly rankings. That's just how good he is. 

Projected Statistics: Eight receptions, 130 yards and two touchdowns

 

2. A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals

Not only does Green lead the NFL with 1,013 receiving yards this season, he's been downright ridiculous over the past five games. He's caught 34 passes for 652 yards and three scores during that span. In addition, Green has caught over 80 percent of the passes thrown in his direction in those five games. While it won't be a great matchup against a Cleveland Browns defense that has given up the ninth-fewest fantasy points to receivers this season, we can expect Green to eat early and often against Joe Haden. Yeah, you read that last sentence right. 

Projected Statistics: Seven receptions, 120 yards and one touchdown

 

3. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans

After putting up just two touchdowns in his previous 20 games, Johnson has found a great rhythm with new starting quarterback Case Keenum. He's tallied over 300 receiving yards and five scores over the previous two games and is the eighth-ranked fantasy receiver through 10 weeks. Johnson will also find himself lined up against a poor Oakland Raiders secondary that is giving up an average of 193.3 yards and 1.2 touchdowns to starting receiver duos this season. Look for another huge game from Johnson. 

Projected Statistics: Seven receptions, 120 yards and one touchdown

 

4. Riley Cooper, Philadelphia Eagles

It's simply stunning what Cooper has done over the last two games with Nick Foles playing outstanding football under center. After putting up 313 yards and two scores in his first eight games, Cooper has tallied over 240 receiving yards and five scores in his last two outing. There is no reason to believe that's going to change against a disastrous Washington Redskins defense that is giving up an average of 193 yards and 1.2 scores to starting receivers this season. Cooper will likely be lined up against rookie David Amerson, who has been downright horrible in coverage all season long. If Washington decides to mix it up a bit in coverage, an equally bad Josh Wilson will be going up against Cooper. Either way, don't expect the 'Skins to be able to contain him. 

Projected Statistics: Six receptions, 100 yards and one touchdown

 

5. Torrey Smith, Baltimore Ravens

Smith hasn't been what you'd call a PPR stud, but he is averaging over 18 yards per reception and will be going up against a Chicago Bears defense that is going to be without Charles Tillman, who would normally be lined up against Smith. That's the primary reason I have the talented receiver in the top-five here. Just keep in mind that it could be boom or bust, depending on how Joe Flacco performs. 

Projected Statistics: Five receptions, 95 yards and one touchdown

 

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