Saturday, October 17, 2009

Sit #1 WRs Against the Cincinnati Bengals? Andre Johnson

The Houston Texans take their Miami Dolphins circa early 90s offense into Paul Brown Stadium this week. Given how poorly teams' #1 wide receivers have fared against the Bengals, ther eis some concern abouting Andre Johnson's expected production along with the idea that Kevin Walter is a safer play as AJ will be shut down as a #1.

Here are the five wide receviers who are #1s on the Bengals' 1st five opponents along with possible mitigating factors to consider.


GameTeam#1WRMitigating?
1DenverBrandon MarshallMarshall suspension
2PittsburghHines WardSantonio Holmes teased in Week One
3Green BayGreg JenningsHiding wrist injury/awful O-line
4ClevelandBraylon EdwardsNone
5BaltimoreDerrick MasonNone



Answer: Redefine #1 WR and ignore other factors.

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