2010 WR Keeper Rankings are based on a 3-year outlook for the 2010, 2011, and 2012 fantasy football seasons. Players age for the 2010 season is listed after their name.
2010 WR Keeper Rankings are established for a standard fantasy football scoring system, with scoring categories and points including:
Passing Yards: 1 point / 20 passing yards
Rushing Yards: 1 point / 10 rushing yards
Receiving Yards: 1 point / 10 receiving yards
Passing Touchdown: 4 points
Rushing/Receiving Touchdown: 6 points
Interceptions: -2 points
Fumbles Lost: -2 points
Rankings Updated: January 13, 2010
1. Larry Fitzgerald – Ari (27)
While the top 3 WRs listed here are all excellent keeper options, Fitzgerald is clearly the #1 choice. Based on his age, ability, health, and proven stats, it seems extremely safe to say that nearly all fantasy football managers in keeper leagues would rank Fitzgerald at #1. However as usual, having Kurt Warner at QB no doubt helps Fitzgerald, but even if Warner wouldn’t be back playing in 2010, I would still want Fitzgerald at my #1 WR keeper.
2. Andre Johnson – Hou (29)
Injuries limited Johnson for a couple of seasons, but after posting a career year in 2008, Johnson has followed that up with another outstanding season in 2009. With an excellent passing QB in Matt Schaub throwing to him, Andre Johnson is primed for at least another three superb seasons. In PPR scoring leagues, Johnson is a no doubt better keeper WR than Calvin Johnson.
3. Calvin Johnson – Det (25)
Offering loads of potential, Calvin Johnson has regressed a bit over the 2009 season after his breakout 2008 campaign. Yet there is tremendous hope for the future, as Matthew Stafford could easily transform into a Pro-Bowl caliber quarterback in the upcoming years. Assuming Stafford progresses and continues to get better as a QB, Johnson and his huge upside is a must rank at #3 among all WRs heading into the 2010 season for keeper leagues.
4. Reggie Wayne – Ind (31)
Wayne is just too proven and reliable not to get this #4 spot. Not to mention he is still in the prime of his career and he has Peyton Manning still throwing to him. If you want a safe sure bet fantasy football WR, Reggie Wayne is the guy you want.
5. Greg Jennings – GB (27)
Jennings edged out this ranking over some of the more popular WR names because of his vast potential. With Aaron Rodgers emerging as one of the premiere QBs in the NFL, the Rodgers to Jennings combo could be lethal for the Packers offense over the next several years, as both players are signed to long term deals.
6. Brandon Marshall – Den (26)
Marshall has posted better stats than Greg Jennings over the past couple of years, but he doesn’t have as good of a QB throwing him the ball, and worse yet is that you never know when his legal problems will pop up. However based on overall potential, I cannot justify ranking Marshall any lower, especially in PPR scoring leagues where Marshall is a near lock for 100 receptions each year.
7. Roddy White – Atl (28)
Finally getting the recognition that many fantasy football managers feel he deserves, Roddy White is clearly a solid top 10 keeper WR heading into the 2010 season. If Matt Ryan continues to progress and get better, Roddy White should continue to be a Pro-Bowl caliber WR over the next several seasons.
8. DeSean Jackson – Phi (23)
Jackson is extremely young at just age 23, and he is just starting to tap into his potential as a potential star WR in the NFL. If you want to rank him higher on this list I can understand why, but for now I’m sticking with the more reliable guys listed above him.
9. Vincent Jackson – SD (27)
Entering the prime of his career at age 27, Jackson should continue to excel into a Pro-Bowl caliber WR during the 2010 season. With a young gun slinging Philip Rivers under center in San Diego, Jackson and his 6-5 height should dominate defense for years to come.
10. Marques Colston – NO (27)
Colston could have easily been #7 on this list over Wes Welker, but with so much offensive talent in New Orleans, especially the emerging Robert Meachem, Colston’s touchdown totals could be limited. Still this is very much speculation, as it assumes the fact that Meachem does continue to emerge and Pierre Thomas becomes a reliable RB who could swipe goal line TDs.
11. Wes Welker – NE (29)
Many may question this ranking, but Welker is entering the prime of his career, and is a much safer and more reliable fantasy football WR than the more popular Randy Moss. If you are in a PPR scoring league, Welker is a must have at this ranking, as he is a near lock to tally around 100 receptions over at least the next three season. However in non-PPR leagues, Welker just doesn’t score enough touchdowns to garner him any higher of a ranking.
12. Randy Moss – NE (33)
I don’t know about you, but I’m over Randy Moss being an elite fantasy football WR heading into the 2010 season. Yes he can still put up 1,200 receiving yards and 8-10 touchdowns, but his age and possible lack of commitment, have me taking a chance on a young WR with a higher upside.
13. Anquan Boldin – Ari
14. Sidney Rice – Min
15. Santonio Holmes – Pit
16. Miles Austin – Dal
17. Hakeem Nicks – NYG
18. Dwayne Bowe – KC
19. Chad Ochocinco – Cin
20. Michael Crabtree – SF
21. Steve Smith – Car
22. Percy Harvin – Min
23. Robert Meachem – NO
24. Mike Sims-Walker – Jac
25. Anthony Gonzalez – Ind
26. Lee Evans – Buf
27. Jeremy Maclin – Phi
28. Kenny Britt – Ten
29. Steve Smith – NYG
30. Braylon Edwards – NYJ
31. Nate Burleson – Sea
32. Roy Williams – Dal
33. Donald Driver – GB
34. Jerricho Cotchery – NYJ
35. TJ Houshmandzadeh – Sea
36. Steve Breaston – Ari
37. Hines Ward – Pit
38. Eddie Royal – Den
39. Johnny Knox – Chi
40. Donnie Avery – StL
41. Austin Collie – Ind
42. Bernard Berrian – Min
43. Kevin Walter – Hou
44. Antonio Bryant – TB
45. Mike Wallace – Pit
46. Pierre Garcon – Ind
47. Derrick Mason – Bal
48. Mohamed Massaquoi – Cle
49. Mario Manningham – NYG
50. Santana Moss – Was
51. Josh Morgan – SF
52. Terrell Owens – Buf
53. Louis Murphy – Oak
54. Devin Hester – Chi
55. Torry Holt – Jac
56. Chris Chambers – KC
57. Malcom Floyd – SD
58. Nate Washington – Ten
59. Jacoby Jones – Hou
60. James Jones – GB
61. Laveranues Coles – Cin
62. Domenik Hixon – NYG
63. Earl Bennett – Chi
64. Mark Clayton – Bal
65. Early Doucet – Ari
66. Chris Henry – Cin
67. Andre Caldwell – Cin
68. Devery Henderson – NO
69. Michael Jenkins – Atl
70. Ted Ginn Jr – Mia
71. Devin Thomas – Was
72. Jordy Nelson – GB
73. Lance Moore – NO
74. Davone Bess – Mia
75. Brian Robiskie – Cle
76. Malcolm Kelly – Was
77. Deion Branch – Sea
78. Bryant Johnson – Det
79. Julian Edelman – NE
80. Joshua Cribbs – Cle
81. Brian Hartline – Mia
82. Darrius Heyward-Bey – Oak
83. Limas Sweed – Pit
84. Juaquin Iglesias – Chi
85. Deon Butler – Sea
86. Ramses Barden – NYG
87. Laurent Robinson – StL
88. Dwayne Jarrett – Car
89. Kelley Washington – Bal
90. Jason Avant – Phi
91. David Clowney – NYJ
92. Sammie Stroughter – TB
93. Justin Gage – Ten
94. Danny Amendola – StL
95. Muhsin Muhammad – Car = Mia
96. Brandon Stokely – Den = SD
97. Greg Camarillo – Mia = @Car
98. Michael Clayton – TB = NO
99. Mark Bradley – KC = Pit
100. Chansi Stuckey – Cle = @Det
101. Reggie Brown – Phi = @Chi
102. Antwaan Randle El – Was = @Dal
103. Jason Hill – SF
104. Jerome Simpson – Cin
105. Patrick Crayton – Dal
106. Andre Davis – Hou
107. Jerheme Urban – Ari
108. Mike Furrey – Cle
109. Dennis Northcutt – Det = Cle
110. Josh Reed – Buf = @Jac
Written by Hawk Michaels
Writer & Owner of Hawk Fantasy Sports Blog
