The easiest position to find help is wide receiver as many teams now go five deep at the position. For owners looking for an edge and some extra scoring power each week, finding the right match ups can be the difference between a win or a loss.
Here’s a quick look at the top-3 waiver wire wide receivers that are still available in most leagues and why they could have a breakout season and help owners win a league title.
The New Orleans Saints are known for throwing the football all over the field, but the team lost All Pro tight end Jimmy Graham to Seattle in free agency. Brandon Coleman is 6’6″ and scored 20 touchdowns in his college career at Rutgers. Now he’s the answer for quarterback Drew Brees in the red zone and with the amount of playing time he received with the first unit in the preseason, Coleman could see plenty of action early in the year and if he produces, the youngster could become a hot commodity in the coming weeks.
Rookie Tyler Lockett showed blazing speed in the preseason for Seattle and with the Seahawks defense taking a hit with holdouts and injuries, they may need to throw the ball more than usual. The youngster will likely see time as a kick returner and for owners in leagues that award points on return yards, he is a great duel-threat option and a player that could challenge for Rookie of the Year.
Stevie Johnson failed to help San Francisco last year, but the veteran is in a better offense for his skill set in San Diego. The Chargers have a terrific veteran quarterback in Phillip Rivers and will look to spread the field a bit more this season. Johnson had a couple big years in Buffalo and has a knack for finding the end zone and for NFL fantasy football owners looking for depth, Johnson could be a big addition for the 2015 season.
