Highest Ranking: #6 by Scott Luebke

Throughout the last two seasons, Horn has been one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL.  With a rising young star at quarterback, look for this trend to continue in 2002.  Let's take a look at his stat line:

Year	Rec	Yds	TDs	Yds	Avg
1996	2	30	0	38	15
1997	2	65	0	65	32.5
1998	14	198	1	190	14.1
1999	35	586	6	601	16.7
2000	94	1332	8	1350	14.2
2001	83	1265	9	1269	15.2

Keep in mind, because of some early troubles in 2001 by inexperienced Aaron Brooks, Horn started the season slowly.  Throughout his first 5 games, Horn averaged 57 yards per game and scored 0 touchdowns.  Don't look for a slow start this season as Brooks has gained more experience and has showed drastic improvement throughout 2001, especially in the red zone.

With Ricky Williams gone, look for the Saints to focus on more of an aeriel attack, which is one reason they drafted rookie receive Donte Stallworth.  The talented Stallworth and free agent acquisition Jerome Pathon will help take coverage away from Horn.  Let's not forget that Horn was double covered heavily throughout last season. 

The sky is the limit for Brooks and Horn.  Look for the two of them to connect more often, which will result in a career year by Horn.  Chemistry is always a main concern when drafting a wide receiver.  Brooks and Horn have built a quality relationship, which will reward fantasy owners who jump on the Horn bandwagon.

Lowest Ranking: #14 by Chris Smith
Here is another player that I happen to think is a wonderful fantasy option for this season. I have him ranked at #14, which is still a very good starting receiver in almost all fantasy leagues. I believe the Saints support cast is much stronger this season with the talented Jerome Pathon teaming up with super rookie Donte Stallworth to give the Saints other options than Joe Horn. Willie Jackson was a decent second receiver but it was clear that Joe Horn was the go-to guy in that offense.

I believe Pathon and Stallworth both have the potential to catch 40 to 50 passes apiece which will deflect from Horn's numbers just enough to have him outside the top 10. Personally, I think that players such as Chris Chambers, Keyshawn Johnson, Jimmy Smith, Plaxico Burress, Isaac Bruce and Tim Brown (ranked #8-#13 on my sheet) are going to edge him out in 2002.