7. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay BuccaneersEvans benefitted from quarterback Tom Brady’s arrival in 2020 and is viewed as one of the fiercest competitors the position has to offer. Evans, 27, was ranked as high as fourth and as low as No. 13. The Patriots will face Evans, Brady and the defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers at Gillette Stadium during Week 4.
8. Michael Thomas, New Orleans SaintsThomas was dealt a bizarre year of injures and production during the 2020 season, but it’d probably be unfair to completely discount the year prior when he led the league in yards per game. Thomas was ranked as high as fourth but at least one surveyed had him off his list of 15. New England will play Thomas and the Saints in Week 3.
10. A.J. Brown, Tennessee TitansBrown, who led the recruitmentin getting Jones to Tennessee, rounded out the top 10. The 24-year-old wideout, who’s praised for his ability after the catch, was graded as high …