The Indianapolis Scoring Machine

The Indianapolis Colts have been a fantasy scoring machine for many years. Whether talking about Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Brandon Stokely, etc, the aerial show that is the Colts offense has produce some of fantasy football's best scoring wide outs, not to mention, the best QB in fantasy history.

But something has changed. Marvin Harrison. It used to be Marvin and whoever else would catch the rest of Peyton's lasar passes as second fiddle. But Harrison has moved on and Reggie Wayne has taken up the mantle of top fantasy receiver in Indy. So, the question remains, where will the rest of the balls go?

From standpoint, while a legitmate option might emerge from the depth chart, all are no-name players who are a crap shoot at best. For my money, I would count on Wayne to remain the fantasy stud, with both Anthony Gonzales and Dallas Clark to see a nice improvement on their numbers, particularly Gonzales. Wayne is in line for 1300+, 10+ and 100+ (yards, TDs and receptions). I would put my money on the Anthony putting up 1000+, 6+ and 75+ for himself.
This would be a nice third WR options, or perhaps even a #2.

Now, for Clark, he is already one of the prime tightends in the game, competely with Jason Witten, Tony Gonzales and Antonio Gates. With an expected boost from the absense of Harrison, Clark could be the best of the bunch.

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Fast Receivers = Fast Success?

Let's take a look at the wide receivers taken in this years first round. Right off the bat, rookie wideouts struggle for fantasy significance, even if first rounders. That said, in recent years, some rookies have made an immediate impact, think of Randy Moss, Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald and Marques Colston to name a few. Here is a look at the top picks this year and a little crystal ball work:

7th OAK - Darrius Heyward-Bey
While I have nothing against Darrius or how high Oakland took him, we have to look at who is throwing to him and the quality of the Oakland team of late. With JaMarcus Russell still feeling his way along, a marginal O-line protecting him, I think odds are against Heyward-Bey having a great fantasy impact.

10th SF - Michael Crabtree
Hold outs spell doom for almost every position, even for veterans, much less a rookie, but the longer Crabtree holds out, the less likely he will have any impact this year.

19th PHI - Jeremy Maclin
I like Maclin in Philly. He has a quality starter opposite him in DeSean Jackson, and no unsurmountable competition for the #2 spot. Plus, with Andy Reid's offense and tutelage, he could flourish.

22nd MIN - Percy Harvin
There is a lot of talk out of Minnesota about Harvin's skills, his attitude and their plans to use him. He might make his biggest impact on special teams, with Bernard Berrian as the solid primary and Sidney Rice seeming to have the #2 slot, he has a shot to contribute nicely as a #3 option. That does not mean huge fantasy numbers though.

29th NYG - Hakeem Nicks
If Nicks can fit into the roll of former Giant turned thug, Plaxico Burress, and be the sizable target and deep threat Burress was, Nicks might make a splash. But there is quality, if not outstandin,g set of WRs for him to beat out, so an outstanding season is not in the cards for Nicks.

30th TEN - Kenny Britt
Tennessee wideouts have historically under achieved, and I don't see that changing, especially with the ground oriented attack favored by coach Jeff Fisher.

In the final analysis, if you are going to take a risk or flier on a first round rookie WR, I would stick with Maclin, Harvin or Nick, and in that order.

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