Draft Fantasy Football Wide Receivers
Wide Receiver is the new Running Back. With the onset of so many pass first offenses, more and more fantasy football managers are drafting stud Wide Outs with their first round draft picks. This position can be a bit tricky at times when it comes to drafting. Just like the relationship between Running Backs and Offensive Linemen, a Wide Receiver's value is heavily linked to their Quarterback. This rule applies to just about every Receiver in the NFL. However, those with the proper skill set can usually overcome even the most mediocre Quarterback play. Talented Wide Outs should thrive regardless of their team’s offensive output. High octane offenses will create plenty of opportunities for said Wide Receiver to score you fantasy points. On the flip side, weak teams playing from behind will be forced to pass a lot, in turn creating opportunity on the back end.
There are 4 standard strategies when it comes to drafting wide receivers; A) Grab a “beast” Wide Receiver in the first round. Securing that stud Wide Out right away can give your fantasy team a big edge and allow you to focus on better value with your Running Back and Quarterback selections. B) Take a top Wide Receiver with your second round draft pick. This strategy allows you to grab that all important feature Running Back or stud Quarterback in the first round. C) Hold off on a Wide Receiver until round 3 or later. Doing so will allow you to grab top tier Running Backs and/or even a top 5 Quarterback. Wide Receivers can be had at a bargain later on in the draft if you know where to look. Do your draft day homework! D) Draft Wide Receivers with your first two or three picks – same principle as the Running Back position, it all depends on what the you would like the core of your fantasy team to made up of. |
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Wide Receiver Fantasy Trade Options
As with trading Running Back trades, similar rules apply to trading Wide Receivers. The biggest difference here is that there are simply more Wide Receivers to choose from. Each team starts at a minimum two Wide Receivers and usually a slot receiver. This gives you 96 viable options on any given week! Obviously some Wide Outs are stronger bets than others so as always do your homework.
When it comes to fantasy trading involving Wide Receivers a few thoughts come to mind;
A) If you did not manage to draft a top Wide Receiver you may feel inclined to trade for one. In this case you must be careful to not give up too much. That big name Wide Out might make you feel more comfortable when setting your fantasy lineup but the value has to be there for the deal to work. If the other owner is asking for too much you must walk away.
B) Let’s say you did manage to draft a top Wide Receiver. This usually means you grabbed him in the first round leaving you light at the all important Running Back slot. If you team is winning stick with it but you may want to be on the lookout for a deal. Putting all of your eggs in one basket may work for a few weeks but nine times out of ten this strategy will usually blow up in your face. You by no means should feel inclined to trade your top Receiver but if he is coming off a monster game and an offer comes along that will better your team for the long haul, you might consider the option. An excellent example is Calvin Johnson (2011) He caught two touchdowns in each of his first three games making him the quintessential “sell high.” Now he did go on to have a terrific season but I would bet owners you traded him to the right bidder got tremendous value in return.
C) Sweeten the deal! Coming up with a viable Wide Receiver is relatively easy. If you are targeting a player in a trade and having trouble getting the owner to bite feel free to throw in an expendable Wide Receiver he or she could use. Do not be afraid to ask for a lesser receiver in return on the exchange unless your team is just that stacked.
When it comes to fantasy trading involving Wide Receivers a few thoughts come to mind;
A) If you did not manage to draft a top Wide Receiver you may feel inclined to trade for one. In this case you must be careful to not give up too much. That big name Wide Out might make you feel more comfortable when setting your fantasy lineup but the value has to be there for the deal to work. If the other owner is asking for too much you must walk away.
B) Let’s say you did manage to draft a top Wide Receiver. This usually means you grabbed him in the first round leaving you light at the all important Running Back slot. If you team is winning stick with it but you may want to be on the lookout for a deal. Putting all of your eggs in one basket may work for a few weeks but nine times out of ten this strategy will usually blow up in your face. You by no means should feel inclined to trade your top Receiver but if he is coming off a monster game and an offer comes along that will better your team for the long haul, you might consider the option. An excellent example is Calvin Johnson (2011) He caught two touchdowns in each of his first three games making him the quintessential “sell high.” Now he did go on to have a terrific season but I would bet owners you traded him to the right bidder got tremendous value in return.
C) Sweeten the deal! Coming up with a viable Wide Receiver is relatively easy. If you are targeting a player in a trade and having trouble getting the owner to bite feel free to throw in an expendable Wide Receiver he or she could use. Do not be afraid to ask for a lesser receiver in return on the exchange unless your team is just that stacked.
Free Wide Receiver Trade Analysis
These fantasy football Wide Receiver tips will help you draft and/or maintain a superior team this season and for many seasons to come. A few calculated trades can excel your team from a contender to the overall winner. With so much riding on making the correct trades a second option can be extremely helpful. Trade Fantasy Football was created solely for this purpose. Submit your trade on our homepage and one of our trade experts will respond with a recommendation.