In Week 17 of the 2011 fantasy football season, there are a number of explosive options at wide receiver. Check out our top ten list for best WRs to start for Week 17. You can't really go wrong with any of these wide receivers, especially the first few.

1. Wes Welker, New England Patriots
Brady will go to Welker early and often.

A mix of exciting youngsters and grizzled veterans had breakout games in Week 8 of the 2011 fantasy football season. We saw a number of upsets and a few great games. Here's a look at the best fantasy football performances of Week 8.

QB Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
The Panthers rookie continues to dazzle.

With as many injuries as there are in the NFL this season, hitting the waiver wire has never been more important for fantasy football owners. Check out our list below to find out who will believe to be the sleepers of the Week 3 waiver wire. Warning: These waiver wire sleepers won't last long.

QB Matt Hasselbeck, Tennessee Titans
When will we start believing?

In 2011 fantasy football drafts, there are a handful of fantasy quarterback sleepers available in the later rounds. These QBs could prove to be huge boosts to your fantasy squad ... and you won't have to give up a lot to acquire one of these underrated quarterback sleepers.

Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
With Anquan Boldin and Lee Evans, the Ravens have enough wide receiver talent to allow Joe Flacco to shine.

While the wide receiving crop for the 2011 fantasy football season is a bit light up top, there are a ton of players with a lot of potential. Who will catch fire and be a fantasy football stud at the wide receiver position? Here are our top ten wide receivers for 2011 fantasy football:

1. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans
He's the most talented wide receiver in the game.