2012 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers 11-20
These 2012 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers Rankings will be updated often throughout the summer, so make sure you check back from time to time. Also, be sure to check out my other 2012 Fantasy Football articles, which will include sleepers, busts, tons of 2012 Fantasy Football mock drafts and other material. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2012 Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers (Sept. 2):
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-60 | 61-95
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Roddy White, WR, Falcons. Bye: 7. 
Roddy White is still the man to own in PPR formats, but Julio Jones will be the preferred wideout in all other leagues. White caught 100 balls for the second consecutive season in 2011, but he failed to reach double-digit touchdowns for the first time since 2008. Expect that to continue with Jones commanding the end-zone looks.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Stats: 100 catches. 1,290 yards. 8 total TDs.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Points: 177.
Projected 2012 PPR Fantasy Points: 277.
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Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings. Bye: 11. 
Matt Kalil was the right pick. He'll protect Christian Ponder, who will have more time in the pocket to locate Percy "Collard Kector" Harvin. Harvin could have a big 2012 campaign if he can stay healthy, especially considering that he'll get more touches while Adrian Peterson is out. Oh, and as a bonus, the Collard Kector gets interviewed by hot women (fast forward to :43 for the infamous quote).
Projected 2012 Fantasy Stats: 85 catches. 980 rec. yards. 300 rushing yards. 8 total TDs.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Points: 176.
Projected 2012 PPR Fantasy Points: 261.
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Jordy Nelson, WR, Packers. Bye: 10. 
I loved Jordy Nelson as a fantasy sleeper heading into August last year, but I never imagined that he'd accumulate 1,263 yards and 15 touchdowns. It would be unreasonable to expect him to maintain 15 scores though, which makes him overvalued this year. He'll come back down to reality, but he'll still post WR2-caliber numbers.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Stats: 68 catches. 1,090 yards. 10 total TDs.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Points: 169.
Projected 2012 PPR Fantasy Points: 237.
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Wes Welker, WR, Patriots. Bye: 9.
Wes Welker boasted a career-high in receiving yards last year (1,569), but don't look for him to repeat that in 2012. Welker will lose targets to Brandon Lloyd and Jabar Gaffney. He'll still perform well, but it's time to sell high.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Stats: 115 catches. 1,260 yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Points: 168.
Projected 2012 PPR Fantasy Points: 283.
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Brandon Lloyd, WR, Patriots. Bye: 9.
JULY 19 UPDATE: Brandon Lloyd and Tom Brady have reportedly really clicked during OTAs. This should hardly be a surprise because Lloyd had his best seasons under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. With Wes Welker holding out, Lloyd could have a monster 2012 campaign.
JUNE 19 UPDATE: Brandon Lloyd predictably has fit right in with the Patriots. He's been terrific at OTAs. Tom Brady really complimented his ball skills and great body control, so it's looking like he'll be targeting Lloyd often.
Non-elite free-agent receivers seldom pan out because there's usually too much of a learning curve. They have to absorb a new offense and develop chemistry with a new quarterback. Only half of that is true in Brandon Lloyd's case. He's never worked with Tom Brady before, but he's thrived in Josh McDaniels' offense. There shouldn't be much of a transition for him, meaning he could begin posting WR2 numbers almost immediately.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Stats: 79 catches. 1,190 yards. 8 total TDs.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Points: 167.
Projected 2012 PPR Fantasy Points: 246.
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Steve Johnson, WR, Bills. Bye: 8.
Steve Johnson was plagued by a hamstring injury throughout the 2011 season, but you wouldn't know it based on his stats; he hauled in 76 receptions for 1,004 yards and seven scores despite the fact that Ryan Fitzpatrick was dealing with a rib problem in the second half of the year. Both players are capable of posting great numbers - if they can stay healthy, of course.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Stats: 84 catches. 1,130 yards. 9 total TDs.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Points: 167.
Projected 2012 PPR Fantasy Points: 251.
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Antonio Brown, WR, Steelers. Bye: 4.
AUG. 26 UPDATE: Antonio Brown led the Steelers with seven targets from Ben Roethlisberger against the Bills. Though he dropped one pass, he managed to haul in seven grabs for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Brown scored just twice last year, but that's clearly going to change. He's a strong WR2.
Mike Wallace is holding out, so Antonio Brown could be the top Steeler fantasy producer this year. He scored only two touchdowns in 2011, but I feel like that was an anomaly. Ben Roethlisberger, who will have more protection from the offensive linemen drafted early in the 2012 NFL Draft, will have more time to locate Brown, especially in the end zone.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Stats: 77 catches. 1,210 yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Points: 163.
Projected 2012 PPR Fantasy Points: 240.
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Steve Smith, WR, Panthers. Bye: 6.
I completely missed on Steve Smith last year. He looked done in 2010, but as it turns out, he simply quit on Jimmy Clausen (who wouldn't?) Smith put effort into his 2011 campaign, breaking out for 79 receptions, 1,394 yards and seven touchdowns. He is unlikely to repeat that performance, however, because he just turned 33. He undoubtedly lost some of his speed.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Stats: 74 catches. 1,260 yards. 6 total TDs.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Points: 162.
Projected 2012 PPR Fantasy Points: 236.
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Eric Decker, WR, Broncos. Bye: 7.
AUG. 27 UPDATE: Though he was guilty of his usual drops against the 49ers, Eric Decker gets a stock up. Peyton Manning was very sharp, opting to go to Decker twice in the end zone. Decker finished with four catches for 38 yards and the two scores.
JULY 31 UPDATE: Peyton Manning has favored Eric Decker over Demaryius Thomas in Broncos' training camp thus far. Manning and Decker have clicked, while Thomas has had to receive instruction from Manning on several occasions. By the way, Awesome Girl Who Loves Football - follow her @emilysh93 - talked about how Manning looked at camp: "Peyton's fitting the ball into little spaces around defenders as he used to. The zip on the ball looks good."
Eric Decker's eight touchdowns last year were fluky, but he could repeat that figure if Peyton Manning is at least at 75 percent. Manning and Decker reportedly have great chemistry together, so it's possible that the 25-year-old wideout could be a WR2 this season.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Stats: 72 catches. 1,040 yards. 9 total TDs.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Points: 158.
Projected 2012 PPR Fantasy Points: 230.
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Demaryius Thomas, WR, Broncos. Bye: 7.
Demaryius Thomas was an absolute stud to close out the season. In his final seven games, he caught 35 passes for 715 yards and four touchdowns. Extend that to a full season, and you get 80 receptions, 1,634 yards and nine scores. Thomas will flirt with WR1 status if Peyton Manning is as healthy as John Elway hopes he is. Even if he's not, Thomas will be a WR2.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Stats: 75 catches. 1,150 yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected 2012 Fantasy Points: 157.
Projected 2012 PPR Fantasy Points: 232.
2012 Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers (Sept. 2):
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-60 | 61-95
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Julio Jones as a sleeper lookes funny, but it's really true
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08-26-2012
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for all you retards that read this sites rankings then just yell at him for doug baldwin and percy harvin are just stupid. This guy has his own opinion and your choice to read it, don't just go around criticizing this guy, I'm sure he 10 times as successful in his fantasy football league this year
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if anyone is interested in joining a $20 fantasy football league on espn, email me at xxbasil3xx@aim.com..draft is sunday night if the league gets filled by then.
its $20 to enter with 12 teams: 1st = $160 2nd = $60 3rd = $20 currently, there are 3 people out of 12 in the league, so you can invite your friends to join the league also. the league is called "$20 entry for real prize money" but need the pasword or an email from me to join the league.
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Walter really dislikes the niners.
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08-25-2012
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Laurent robison thumbs up
santana moss thumbs down
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08-23-2012
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I need your help!!!
Thumbs up for Kendall Wright Thumbs down for Santana Moss Thanks!
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08-22-2012
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Fred Jackson and Maclin for Percy Harvin and Doug Martin.
My Team Brady Charles Martin Fitzgerald Jones Cook Lloyd Harvin Steve Johnson Cutler Ingram Rashard Jennings
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08-20-2012
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It's getting to be about that time for the Sleepers and Busts lists Walt, no?
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I can keep 1 in a 14 team league I am in.
Wes Welker-for a 4th round pick or Steve Smith(Car)-for a 8th round pick thumbs up welker thumbs down smith
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08-19-2012
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is anyone interested in joining a fantasy football league on ESPN..its $20 to enter and 1st get $170 2nd $50 3rd $20..JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT!!!
the league is called $20 entry for Real Money..Email xxbasil3xx@aim.com for entry details draft is this sunday night..Fantasy Football is SOOOOO much better when there is a MONEY prize..just $20 to join
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08-17-2012
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Last one today, I promise:
2012 Projected Point Totals and position ranking for Doug Baldwin: Site One: 107 (79). Site Two: 178.4 (41) Site Three: 137 (56) Walter Football: Not in Top 100.
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Patriots Projected Receiving Yards:
Welker 1260 Lloyd 1190 Gronk 1150 Hernandez 920 Gaffney 780 Branch 430 Vereen 230 Ridley 130 Woodhead 100 ------------- Total: 6,190 yards Brady's Projected Passing Yards: 5,000. (disregard repost below)
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Patriots Projected Receiving Yards:
Welker 1190 Lloyd 1190 Gronk 1150 Hernandez 920 Gaffney 780 Branch 430 Vereen 230 Ridley 130 Woodhead 100 ------------- Total: 6,190 yards Brady's Projected Passing Yards: 5,000.
Ram Mas
08-17-2012
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You call Manningham a bust but you have him projected to score 70 more PPR points than Fantasy Football Starters and 40 more points than KFFL. In fact, most of your projections seem to be 30 more points than these other sites. Time for a recount, Walt.
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08-16-2012
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Walter: I love your rankings each year and I routinely check into your web page for updates. I looked at your rankings this year and you are pretty consistent with your rankings except with Doug Martin. I really think you are selling this guy short. Blount stunk it up last year and he fumbled frequently. I think MARTIN wins the starting job .
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More 2012 Fantasy Football Articles:
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2012 Fantasy Football Rankings:
2012 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks - 9/2 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs - 9/3 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers - 9/2 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends - 9/2 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers - 6/2 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defenses - 6/3 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Downloadable Spreadsheets - 9/2 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Auction Values - 7/28 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Re-Draft) - 5/6 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Dynasty) - 5/6 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings - 1/2 (Walt)
Week 17 Fantasy Football Rankings - 12/27 (Walt)
Week 17 Fantasy Football Injury Reports - 12/27 (Walt)
Week 17 Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - 12/27 (Walt)
Week 16 Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - 12/20 (Walt)
WalterFootball.com $1,000 Contest on FanDuel.com - 11/4
2012 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets:
2012 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Traditional Scoring - 9/4 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: PPR Scoring - 9/4 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Touchdown Scoring - 9/4 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: 2-QB Format - 9/4 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Traditional Scoring PRINTABLE - 9/4 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: PPR Scoring PRINTABLE - 9/4 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Touchdown Scoring PRINTABLE - 9/4 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: 2-QB Format PRINTABLE - 9/4 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts:
2012 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft - 8/23 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 8/16 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Forum 2-QB PPR Mock Draft - 8/9 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Auction Mock Draft - 8/2 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Forum PPR Mock Draft - 7/27 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Forum 2-QB Mock Draft - 7/17 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Forum Standard 14-Team Mock Draft - 7/12 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Forum PPR Mock Draft - 7/6 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Forum Touchdown-Format Mock Draft - 7/4 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Forum Standard Mock Draft - 7/3 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Forum PPR Mock Draft - 6/22 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Forum Mock Draft - 6/14 (Walt)
The Four-Man PPR Fantasy Mock Draft - 5/18 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Articles:
2012 Fantasy Football Stock: Training Camp, OTAs - 9/3 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock - 8/31 (Walt)
2012 NFL Preseason Recap, Fantasy Football Notes - 8/31 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football: Quarterback Targets - 8/31 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football: 20 Sleepers - 8/28 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football: Round-by-Round Strategy - 8/21 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Busts - 6/5 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Sleepers (Early-Middle Rounds) - 6/5 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football All-Value Team - 5/26 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Quarterbacks - 5/8 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Running Backs - 5/8 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Wide Receivers - 5/8 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Quarterbacks, Tight Ends - 4/3 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Running Backs - 4/3 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Wide Receivers - 4/3 (Walt)
2012 Fantasy Football: First-Round Bust History - 2/17 (Walt)
Running Backs with Most Carries - 2/17 (Walt)
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 23
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 22
2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 21
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 20
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
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