Where does Bryant Johnson rank for WRs... (1 Viewer)

[gbill2004]

If Larry Fitzgerald is out for an extended period of time (possibly the season) with his hamstring injury, where does Bryant Johnson rank in terms of fantasy WRs? Top 10, top 15??Yesterday, Leinart locked into Johnson with Fitz out of the game (team high 6 catches for 82 yards in limited time), plus the fact that Arizona throws 40-50 times a game, you'd think that Bryant Johnson would be a top fantasy WR.What are your thoughts/analyais?Here is the background on the Fitz injury - a "pop" in a hamstring is never a good thing, and usually results in a tear, which is typically season ending:

Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will undergo an MRI test Monday after saying that he felt his hamstring pop."I couldn't even straighten my leg out," Fitzgerald added. Coach Dennis Green said that the receiver's injury "looks like it's going to be fairly serious," but that sounds like it could be an understatement. Owners of Fitzgerald should be bracing for the pro bowl receiver to miss some time, but they should also grab slot WR Bryant Johnson as quickly as possible off the waiver wire. Johnson caught 6 passes for 82 yards Sunday and was routinely targeted once Fitzgerald left. He did drop another key pass, but fantasy owners should not hesitate to immediately plug him into starting lineups if Fitzgerald cannot play. Oct. 8 - 10:16 pm et

 

[Wheelhouse]

I'd say Bryant Johnson is a VERY good pickup this week. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't he a 1st round pick? Someone is going to have to come in and replace Fitzgerald. Boldin's value will rise significantly, as will Edgerrin's. Bryant Johnson will have every chance that Fitz had. Here's his opportunity to excel, he just has to go out an execute.

IMO, Johnson is a strong play going forward.

Fitzgerald was 11th in receptions, 18th in yards as of the end of yesterday. 67.2 ypg

Johnson has 10 rec for 227 yards and 1 TD. Going forward, replacing Fitzgerald in the next 11 games I'd say he averages 4.7 recs and 62.5 yards per game with 0.6 TD per game, which would be...

54 rec, 915 yards, 7 TD for a season total.

 

[Urinal Mint]

He was a great late pickup in the draft this year

 

[jurrassic]

I am wondering the same thing. Arizona really only has a few tough games left vs. Chicago, Denver, and Seattle. Besides that the scheedule is not that bad. I am considering dropping Henry for Johnson. Not sure what I am going to do.

 

[gbill2004]

He was a great late pickup in the draft this year

Someone in my league dropped him a coupel weeks ago, and I was able to pick him up last night

 

[JayMan]

He was a great late pickup in the draft this year

Indeed... considering he was a "double-handcuff" to Fitz and Boldin... in fact, mainly to Boldin considering his past injuries while Fitz had been healthy all along...That lottery tickey might be paying off...

 

[jurrassic]

I am wondering the same thing. Arizona really only has a few tough games left vs. Chicago, Denver, and Seattle. Besides that the scheedule is not that bad. I am considering dropping Henry for Johnson. Not sure what I am going to do.

 

[BoltzNBrew]

I was offered Marcus Robinson for him already from a Fitz owner.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

Bryant Johnson could be a #1 or #2 WR on probably 25+ teams in the NFL. Dynasty league owners should get him for cheap (stock rising with Fitz injury). When contracts expire, AZ won't be resigning all 3 of these star WR's. BJ will be a good (if not great) WR down the road.