Sometimes rankings aren’t enough. Don’t have much time before your draft? Here’s a quick rundown of the WR2s for 2015:
DeAndre Hopkins – Hopkins has talent, but now that he is Houston’s number 1 wide receiver there are questions about his quarterback downgrade and the fact that he will be facing the top corners in the league. Draft him, but defenses will zone in on him until Arian Foster returns.
Brandon Cooks – The Saints are moving to a more run based offense and Brees likes to spread the ball around. He has looked great in preseason and there are not many WR options with so many injuries. He is worth the pick at his current ADP. He gets a small bump in leagues with points for return yards.
Jordan Matthews – He should be the lead wide receiver in the Eagles fast paced offense. They expect to score 30 points a game this year and with the way Bradford has played they look like they could do it. Draft without fear.
Emmanuel Sanders – Peyton seems to be declining and he is second to Demaryius Thomas. Draft him if he falls far enough, but know that he expects his own production to dip this year.
Andre Johnson – He used to be an elite option, but is now getting old. His move into a much more favorable offense should help his numbers though. Expect him to show that he isn’t out of the game just yet. Draft confident as a wide receiver 2.
Keenan Allen – He was inconsistent last year and may bounce back in 2015. He isn’t an exciting choice, but you could take him if your draft falls that way.
Amari Cooper – He is a rookie, but one that has shown great promise during he preseason. Oakland will be forced to throw from behind again this year and Crabtree shouldn’t steal too many targets. If you aren’t afraid of the rookie pick, at his ADP he will be a good WR2.
Brandon Marshall – After having a down season with the Bears he looks to bounce back this season. Ryan Fitzpatrick loves to zone in on one guy and Marshall’s season could benefit from it. As long as he stays healthy and out of trouble he should make a fine wide receiver 2.
Julian Edelman – A low risk option, his production should increase once Brady returns. He will be a low-end WR2 with a bump in PPR.
Golden Tate – A talented player, he looked amazing in 2014 when Calvin went down, but Detroit’s offense can’t support both him and Calvin. If you can handcuff a wide receiver this is it. A decent WR2 who will be great if something happens to Calvin.
DeSean Jackson – He is a boom or bust player and looking at the Redskin’s offense he may have more bust games this season. The Redskins have said they want to feature Garcon more and signs point to a down season. Avoid if possible.
Sammy Watkins – He is a great receiver in a bad situation. In a run heavy offense led by Greg Roman there is too much downside and not enough up. Avoid and don’t draft.
Jeremy Maclin – The Chiefs haven’t been much for passing to wide receivers, but Maclin is a really good player and the preseason has showed the Chiefs aren’t afraid to mix up their offense. Others will be low on him, because of Alex Smith, but that just makes his price so much sweeter. An excellent WR 2.
Allen Robinson – There is a lot of buzz so far around him and he could be worthy of it. He will have plenty of targets as the Jags throw from behind, but they were the team to stream defenses against last year. Avoid and let someone else take the risk on this one.
Jarvis Landry– Do not touch in standard, but in PPR his floor will be very consistent for a WR2. In PPR he should be a miniature Antonio Brown with his floor being 50 yards on 6 receptions. He doesn’t have huge upside, but he is a solid play every week. If your team does return yards he is a top 10 WR and a steal at his ADP.
Vincent Jackson – Another boom or bust receiver, Jackson is getting older and will fall into a wide receiver 2 role behind Mike Evans. This year you can expect his numbers to become more consistent as his catches will come closer to the goal line. It’s possible that he has a fifth straight 1000 yd season and makes a great WR2.
Roddy White – His upside is limited. Roddy even expects the Falcons to pass less. The situation is similar to Golden Tate, with Julio around there isn’t enough room for two great receivers. His career is on the decline, but could still be a WR2. A risky pick, without that much upside.
Martais Bryant – He didn’t play on half the snaps last year and still scored 8 TDs. During the preseason he has destroyed in the Steelers high-powered offense. His role will be increased once he is back from his suspension. Huge upside and with his ADP dropped for being suspended he can be a great late round steal.