It’s obvious that DeAndre Hopkins will be the “it” guy on the wire this week, but let’s take a look at some of the lesser known wide outs that had big days.
Analysis: Kendall Wright caught 7 balls on 11 targets for 54 yards and a score Sunday afternoon against the Texans. Jake Locker threw the ball 30 times, so the 11 targets is impressive. Wright caught 64 balls last year and had 4 touchdowns, he should be able to surpass that this year and become fantasy relevant. Keep in mind that Wright’s fantasy value is directly related to Jake Locker’s pass volume. At this point Wright makes a solid depth add with upside. The former first round pick is available in 50-75% of fantasy leagues.
Eddie Royal already has 5 touchdowns this year. On Sunday afternoon against the Eagles he recorded 7 receptions on 8 targets for 90 yards and 3 touchdowns. Philip Rivers now has 76 passing attempts through 2 games, Royal is up to 14 targets in that span. Although his fantasy stock is skyrocketing, he’s more of a sell high option at this point. Antonio Gates and Malcom Floyd are the real fantasy threats on this team when healthy. Royal is available in 80-90% of fantasy leagues.