2009 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Antonio Bryant

WR Antonio Bryant, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2008 Stats: 83 receptions, 1248 receiving yards, 7 TDs
Projected 2009 Stats: 76 receptions, 1100 receiving yards, 7 TDs
Projected Fantasy Round: 5th Round
Wide Receivers to be picked ahead of Antonio Bryant: Reggie Wayne, Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, etc.

Fantasy Outlook:

Why you should draft Antonio Bryant: Bryant missed the 2007 season and had a quick stint in San Francisco in 2006. However, if you look at Bryant’s two most recent years where he played in all 16 games (2005 and 2008), he averaged 76 receptions, 1129 receiving yards, and five touchdowns.  Last season, Bryant surpassed 100 receiving yards six times, and he ended the year catching at least one touchdown in four out of his last five games. 

Why you may want to stay away from drafting Antonio Bryant: Bryant is a very hot and cold player.  He racked up big numbers in several different weeks, but then there were six occasions where he was held under 50 receiving yards.  In fact, in Week 2 he was held without a catch. 

Bottom Line: Bryant had a solid 2008 campaign and has positioned himself to be a legitimate No.1 fantasy wideout.  He could be a nice value in the beginning of the middle rounds.