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Aces in the Hole - Sleeper WR's

08/17/2007

Asita's Aces in the Hole

By Asita Goonewardena

August 17,2007

Today's installment covers the top sleeper picks at Wide Receiver who you should draft on your fantasy team. Ignore the Minnesota connection that all of these players have, they're GOING to have good years.

Ace of Spades – Randy Moss, New England Patriots. What a difference a year make. Moss was abysmal last year, hampered by leg injuries and generally apathetic towards the Raiders organization Moss had his worst year ever. This year if Moss' legs hold up, he is poised to have one of the best years of his career. Moss when healthy and motivated was arguably the best receiver in the NFL(circa 1998-99). Now that Moss has a chance to win a championship with Tom Brady and the patriots, look for him to kick it into top gear.

Ace of Clubs – Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals. Fitzgerald is another receiver who was hobbled by injury last year. Fitzgerald showed signs of brilliance in his sophomore year prior to getting sidelined by injury last year. Look for Fitzgerald to return to his sophomore form barring injury.

Ace of Diamonds – Troy Williamson, Minnesota Vikings. Once touted as the heir apparent to Randy Moss in Minnesota, Troy Williamson has been a complete bust. Yet, this talented youngster has too much promise for the Vikings to give up on. Williamson is lightning quick, and has the ability to beat coverage down the field, the only problem is that in the past he hasn't been able to catch the ball. Williamson has come into training camp with a renewed swagger, and team mates believe that this is the year that he will finally put it all together. He better. Its likely this is his final audition with the Vikings.

Ace of Hearts – Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns. I've been a fan of Braylon Edwards ever since I saw him rip up the Gophers defense with the Wolverines a few years ago. Edwards has it all: size, speed, strength, you name it. Edwards was another player hindered by injury problems last year. The other major hurdle in Edwards' path is the historic ineptitude of the Cleveland Browns organization. Is it too much to hope that Cleveland can find a way to put together an offensive line and quarterback combo that can find a way to get the ball to Edwards and Kellen Winslow?

Honorable Mentions: Joe Horn, Mike Williams, Anthony Gonzales

About the Author:
Asita Goonewardena is a senior staff writer for fflcommish.com, a flexible online fantasy football league management service providing features for the discerning fantasy football league manager. Send him any questions or comments at asita@fflcommish.com .