2009 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Santonio Holmes

WR Santonio Holmes, Pittsburgh Steelers

2008 Stats: 55 receptions, 821 receiving yards, 5 TDs
Projected 2009 Stats:  77 receptions, 1133 receiving yards, 10 TDs
Projected Fantasy Round: 5th Round
Wide Receivers to be picked ahead of Santonio Holmes: Reggie Wayne, Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, etc.

Fantasy Outlook:

Why you should draft Santonio Holmes:  Over the last two years, Holmes has averaged 881 receiving yards and nearly seven scores.  Holmes is coming off a Super Bowl winning catch, which should propel him into having a huge fantasy season in 2009. 

Why you may want to stay away from drafting Santonio Holmes: Holmes has not been able to play in all 16 games since his rookie year.  Last year, Holmes was held to three receptions or fewer in eight contests.

Bottom Line: Look for Holmes to rack up some big numbers by his standards in 2009.  Consequently, he should be viewed as a legitimate No.1 fantasy wideout.