Going into the 2007 NFL season all the talk was about running backs. In the majority of fantasy drafts the top ten spots were reserved for running backs, but few have lived up to their hype. With only three weeks remaining in the regular season, wide receivers have stolen the spotlight and the highlights away from the majority of the leagues over rated running backs. Wide receiver is easily the flashiest position in any sport, so let's take a look at the Top Ten receivers in the NFL.
10.Andre Johnson: The Texans receiver might not be the most recognizable name in the NFL because of injuries, and because he plays for the Texans, but his production speaks for itself. Last season he led the league in receptions, and in six games this season he has 617 yards and six touchdowns. If he can stay healthy he'll be one of the league's top receivers for years to come.
9.T.J. Houshmandzadeh: He's probably the most underrated player in the league because he shares the field with the mouthiest showoff in the league. To the surprise of many, Houshmandzadeh leads the league in receptions and is fourth in touchdowns. Put him on most teams and he'd be their best receiver.
8.Torry Holt: One word - Consistency. Year after year, Holt is always among to top receivers in all the important categories. I think it's fair to say that his best years are behind him, but he still gets the job done by staying off the injured list, and with excellent speed and top notch route running.
7. Marvin Harrison: Just because he's been injured doesn't mean he should be excluded from this list. Last year he was second in both receiving yards and touchdowns. Harrison is also fourth all-time in receiving yards and third all-time in receiving touchdowns. He hasn't made much of an impact this season, but it looks like he'll be back just in time for the playoffs.
6. Larry Fitzgerald: The fourth year receiver gets better every season. This season he is fifth in both yards and receptions. Fitzgerald uses his size and jumping ability to out play secondaries, and would be higher on this list if he had a better quarterback to play with.
5. Braylon Edwards: After two so-so seasons, Edwards is tearing it up for the Browns. Edwards makes phenomenal catches week after week and is making opposing defenses look foolish. He's currently sixth in receiving yards and third in touchdowns.
4. Reggie Wayne: Batman, as he's known throughout the league is a machine. He's done an incredible job while Marvin Harrison has been out, and is now the top receiver on the Colts. He catches balls in traffic better than anyone in the league and is the ultimate team player, which is something you can't say about most guys on this list.
3. Chad Johnson: Ocho Cinco has a bigger mouth than anyone in sports, but he can back in up. Last season he led the league in yards, and he's fourth this year. He also sets crazy blocks and has a reputation as one of the toughest receivers in football. His touchdown celebrations aren't as good as they used to be, but no defense wants to play against him.
2.Terrell Owens: After a slightly above average season last year, T.O. Has regained the form that makes him one of the best of all-time. He's done less talking and more playing, and he's been next to unstoppable. He currently leads the league in receiving yards and is second in touchdowns. He's also fourth all-time in receiving touchdowns and it doesn't look like he's gonna slow down anytime soon.
1. Randy Moss: This man can do in all. He's the top deep threat in the NFL,he can catch balls in traffic, he runs short routes with excellent precision, and he's a great blocker too. Moss has unmatched athleticism as he can out jump anyone in the league, not to mention he can out run almost anyone in the league. Moss had three games left to beat Jerry Rice's record of 22 receiving touchdowns in a season. He leads the league with 19, and is second in yards. Moss also has the fifth most touchdowns ever for a receiver, and stands a chance of breaking some records if he stays healthy and has Tom Brady throwing him the ball.
-Joe Osborne
-Joe Osborne
