Fantasy football: Scouting the wide receivers

Miles Austin, Cowboys: Don't sweat Dallas spending a first-round pick on Dez Bryant. That was more of an indication that Roy Williams isn't the answer.

Anquan Boldin, Ravens: Boldin and Derrick Mason have been called Baltimore's 1A and 1B receivers. Curious to see how many touchdowns Boldin scores after notching just four last year in 15 games with Arizona.

Steve Breaston, Cardinals: With Boldin gone, we finally get to see what Breaston can do as a full-time starter. Arizona's decision to take him off the punt return team is a good sign.

Dez Bryant, Cowboys: Has been kept under wraps most of the preseason because of an ankle injury. Bryant is an intriguing midround gamble as a No. 3 receiver.

Marques Colston, Saints: The Saints' maddening ability to spread the ball among their receivers keeps Colston in the second tier of studs. Had his knee 'scoped in the offseason, but seems OK.

Michael Crabtree, 49ers: Participating in training camp can only help Crabtree, whose holdout as a rookie last year limited him to 11 games. He still had 625 yards receiving, which projects to 904 yards over a full season; not bad for a rook.

Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals: Tough to have your No. 1 receiver relying on Matt Leinart getting him the ball.

Malcom Floyd, Chargers: He's the San Diego wide receiver you want. Expected to step in for the estranged Vincent Jackson.

DeSean Jackson, Eagles: He's so valuable as a wide receiver, the Eagles are hoping to limit his punt return work. That's just fine with fantasy owners.

Vincent Jackson, Chargers: He's in the throes of an ugly holdout that could cost him the season. If he ever does return, Jackson still has to serve a three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal policy code after a pair of DUIs.

Greg Jennings, Packers: His numbers slipped a bit in 2009, but his role as Aaron Rodgers' favorite downfield target makes him hard to pass up.

Andre Johnson, Texans: Now that Johnson is the highest-paid wide receiver in football, hopefully he can crack double digits in touchdowns.

Johnny Knox, Bears: Chicago's wide receivers have worked more extensively on beating cornerback press coverage this year than in recent camps. If speedsters Knox and Devin Hester can get off the line, it will open up the whole offense. Knox is a legit sleeper.