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Fantasy Football: Top 15 Wide Receivers to Target in 2016

Dec 4, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) runs after catching a pass during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Dallas won 41-28. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) runs after catching a pass during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Dallas won 41-28. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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August 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) runs with the football against the St. Louis Rams during the first quarter in a preseason NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) – Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers – Number 9: Amari Cooper

2015 Stats: 72 REC 1,070 YDS 6 TDS

High expectations are set for Amari Cooper this season. He is a great all-around player that could have a long career in the NFL and is heading into a fairly optimistic season with the Oakland Raiders.

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Cooper isn’t a top-tier wide receiver yet, but this will be a defining season barring injury. The Raiders are going to be heaving the football down the field all season long and Cooper will have plenty of opportunities to prove himself in the Black Hole.

His upside comes with his young team around him. Derek Carr almost hit 4,000 passing yards last season and the connection between the two should only improve.

Cooper will probably fall to the second or third round in your fantasy drafts so he’s a good pick to look out for and could end up being the star of your team.

Next: He has a new quarterback this year.