Week 1 Receivers - Starters and Bench Warmers

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WR – Start 'EM

Reggie Wayne

Ready for some # 2 DB on week one opening night? If you've been with me through the years, you know that I think Wayne is the best receiver in the game and the fact that he is matched up with the Saints Denfense should make for a great night. This is the year that Wayne did as T.O. did when he stepped out of Rice's shadow and became the Man. He will have a huge night as there will be plenty to go around. If there's one offense that doesn't need any time to get warmed in the regular season it's the colts. Put this guy in and while you're at it...

Marvin Marvin

Harrison will take a backseat to Wayne this year, but riding in the back of the Colts bus is almost more of a pleasure than riding Shotgun. Wayne's emergence will mean that Marvin won't have the double coverage on him and give him the chance to break some ankles with his crisp runs and magic hands. The Saints game has an over / under of , so Thursday night Marvin Marvin should do just fine on the night shift.

Anquon Boldwin / Larry Fitzgerald

For the start of this season, I'm going to list these two as the same player. Do you really know who Leinhart likes better? If you have either, you're going to eat well on Monday Night. If you have both, it's be a feast. The over / under on this game is , and you know they don't think that's going to be all Alex Smith and his rebuilt Electric Cool Aid Bay Area Bus. Let your Cardinals fly in week 1. You already know this. Go with what you know.

Tory Holt

The word on Holt is that he's OK, which is good news for everyone who drafted the steady receiver early in their draft. It's amazing how all training camp injuries. Tory is at home against Carolina who will look to stop Mr. Jackson. When that happens, Holt will have a few chances down the field to do some real damage. The Over / Under there is 42.5, so Vegas thinks the Rams will put some points on the board. So do I.

Andre Johnson

The Kansas City Chiefs this year are going to be like the Raiders of the past two years. Whenever you see someone on your offense starting against these guys, put them in. The Texans are together out the tunnel and Mr. Schaub is going to have a nice debut and with Mr. Green blocking up from and providing a steady run game, this just feels like a game where Johnson is going to get his. Look for a big yardage day and a score.

Steve Smith

Carolina will need points and Smith is always around the ball. Until a solid #2 is established, I can't move smith up to the top. He may make a fool out of me, but I'd rather be a fool early in the year than late. Don't be afriad to play with your new toy. Smith should have big yards and could just break free for a long TD against the suspect Rams secondary. This one could turn into a shoot out, so look for big points here.

Reggie Brown

Love this guy. He's good for a long TD and many yards this game. Philly opens up against Green Bay and these two always light up the scoreboard. McNabb will look to silence whatever critics are left out there by putting on a Blue Angels like display and Brown will be the recipient of the glory. If you have him as a #2, your flyers are going to be in for a nice payday. Use him and never take him out.

Jerry Porter

You bet. Raiders on the field. Against Detroit at home. Porter is likely placed down towards the end of your bench and he should be there for most of the games this year, but Detroit lost their #1 corner to free agency and are on the road in Oaktown. Let Jerry and his kids drive the bus for a little while and you'll be rewarded for believing in the Silver and Black. Either that or my email box will be full of hate mail – but I don't think so.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Still can't spell it without looking it up. He's ahead of Chad Johnson because the Ravens Defense is nasty and they don't want Johnson dancing on them this Monday Night. T.J. Carson can look off any receiver and will give T.J. all the chances he wants to make those tough, bone crushing catches over in the middle and in the corner of the endzone. If you're thinking about it, don't think. Do it. Do it.

Chad Johnson

He wants to dance on Monday night. If the man wants to dance, you better bring him to the dance.

Marques Colston

They're going to put up points and the sophomore wants in on the action. He would be nearer to the top if anyone really knew just how healthy he way. Should be fine, but just to be sure, if you are one of those coaches who drafted 3 stud receivers and can only play 2, he might be the one to sit. If not, let him in there. The Saints will be Marching and marching and marching......

Terrell Owens

Never, EVER – never underestimate T.O. Just put him in there and let him play. You knew what you were getting into.

Lee Evens

What can I say. I'm not going to be responsible for leaving a 77 yard Touchdown bomb on the bench. You believed and now you must leave him in there until you see a game break and soil yourself.


GIVE THEM A SHOT

Roy Williams

I have a feeling this game is going to produce some points. With Tatum Bell hurting, Williams will carry the offensive load against the Ders. Roy usually starts out strong, and seeing as how there were no setbacks this off season and that it's his second with Jon Kitna under the Martz system, he might surprise you. Let him go but make sure you send a buddy with him.

Javon Walker

He's too hot and cold to have in the upper bracket, but he's a nice #2 receiver if you have him. Jay Cutler has not proven himself consistent enough but hey, it's early. Cutler loves to look for him deep and with Rod Smith slowly drifting into the sunset, Javon will look to carry the Broncos. Besides, that Mohawk is tight.

Hines Ward

He'll lose touches to Santio Holmes, but not that many. This is Cleveland folks. Big Ben will look to show off his new offense against the Browns and Mr. Ward knows how to get open near the stripe. I think Parker is going to get the work and this game will be over early, but not before Ward shows up for work. Send him in and sleep well until Sunday.

Vincent Jackson

This guy will move up quickly during the season. The Bears will game plan for LT and Antonio, leaving Jackson to get some big gains. The Bears Defensive Backs are fast but they take chances. If Jackson gets his way it could be a big payday and fine find at a #2 receiver.

Joey Galloway

Everyone sleeps on Joey. Seattle's defense is paper thin and prone to big plays and that's just what Mr. Galloway does. If you can't find a solid #3 receiver to go, let this Tampa Bay MAN do the job. You'll be smiling come Monday morning.

GRAB SOME PINE

Calvin Johnson

Not ready yet. Not yet. Week 4 or 5. Don't start your rookie receivers in week 1. The most that will happen is that they'll make fools of you (and me) and you can put them in there for the rest of the year. Let him sit, especially against the Raiders at home.

Plaxico Burress

Plax has been hurt and the Cowboys are going to test his threshold for pain. If you have other options, look there. Plax is going to need something special to make it through the rest of this season. Besides, I'm just not an Eli Manning Guy.

Santana Moss

Not this week. They will Run Portis till he breaks and then give it to Betts until he does the same. Jason Campbell will be brought along slowly and that means no bombs down the field unless they are desperate. Nobody is desperate week 1.

Bears Receivers

Diego is going to shut everyone down in this game. Going to be a bloody. BLOODY.

Randy Moss

He's hurting and you can't afford to wait until Sunday. Don't let him ruin your team. Trade him now.