Fantasy Football WR Draft Rankings

Last update . Sep 08 . 10:35 AM EDT


#	Player	TM	BYE	FF Pts	ADP12	ADP10	↑↓	GC	DIF	Rec	RecYdsReceiving	RecTD	Rec1D	RuAtt	RuYdsRushing	RuTD	Ru1D	Fum
1	Justin Jefferson Draft Note In his third season, Jefferson finished as the fantasy WR1 after a WR5 finish the year before. He has the most receiving yards (4,825) and the most receptions (324) of any receiver in his first three seasons in the league. With Kirk Cousins and HC Kevin O’Connell returning for another season, it’s all systems go for Jefferson. The Vikings’ defense should struggle, which will keep the offense throwing the ball. He’s the WR1 off the board for good reason.	MIN	13	281	1.01	1.01		1	0	122	1670	8.2	80.1	4	25	0.6	1.0	1
2	Tyreek Hill Draft Note In his first season with the Dolphins, Hill set career highs in targets (170), receptions (119), yards (1,710), and yards per game (100.6). It’s clear that Mike McDaniel knows how to design an offense and that Tua Tagovailoa can deliver the ball accurately and on time. Entering his age-29 season, Hill is very much still in his prime and should have another big season for the Dolphins. Hill even predicted that 2,000 yards are within reach this season. He has the talent and environment to finish as the fantasy WR1. The NFL announced that no punitive action would be taken due to Hill’s alleged offseason physical altercation at a marina. He has reached a settlement with the alleged victim, so it’s wheels up for Hill in 2023.	MIA	10	244	1.05	1.05	↑	3	1	108	1425	6.8	69.5	8	34	0.8	1.4	1
3	Ja'Marr Chase Draft Note As a rookie, Chase was the fantasy WR4, posting 81-1455-13 on 128 targets. He was also the WR4 on a per-game basis. Last year, he dealt with a hip injury and missed five games. He still set career highs in catches (87) and targets (134) despite missing 29% of the season. He finished as the WR16 but was the WR5 on a per-game basis. Oddly enough, his per-game average only increased from 16.3 to 16.4 per game (half-PPR) from 2021 to 2022 even though his targets increased from 7.5 to 11.2 per game. His average depth of target dropped from 12.6 to 9.0 year-over-year, so the Bengals were using him differently. It was nice to see Chase’s targets increase significantly in his second season, but the decrease in target depth negatively impacted his yards per route run, which fell from 2.51 as a rookie to 2.02 in his second season. Chase’s situation is unchanged so I’m expecting another big season. He’s a safe and effective first-round pick.	CIN	7	238	1.02	1.02		2	-1	98	1269	10.5	62.3	2	8	0.0	0.3	1
4	Stefon Diggs Draft Note Diggs was the overall WR5 last year, though he had the WR6 per-game average. He turned a WR7 season the year before (WR10 on a per-game basis). He did express some frustration with “his role in the offense and his voice in play-calling” this summer, but the team doesn’t seem to be too worried about it. He should once again return solid WR1-level production in one of the best passing attacks in the league.	BUF	13	224	1.08	1.08		4	0	93	1237	9.2	59.9	0	0	0.0	0	1
5	CeeDee Lamb Draft Note Overshadowed by fellow 2020 draftee Justin Jefferson’s record-setting 4,825 receiving yards in his first three seasons, Lamb’s 3,396 yards ranks 12th all-time. He was the fantasy WR14 in 2021 and improved to WR6 last year. He rates good to very good against man, zone, double-team, and press coverage according to Matt Harmon’s Reception Perception charting. He tied Tyreek Hill for the fourth-highest “open” score per ESPN/538’s advanced metrics, and his 2.38 yards per route run was the 10th-highest in the league in 2022. He enjoys solid quarterback play and is the unquestioned first option in his team’s passing attack. The only concern with Lamb is that the Dallas offense takes a step back with HC Mike McCarthy taking over the play-calling from OC Kellen Moore, who was let go.	DAL	7	223	1.12	2.02		6	1	95	1215	8.5	60.1	9	41	0.0	1.7	1
6	Amon-Ra St. Brown Draft Note St. Brown turned in a WR8 finish after a WR27 rookie season. He posted the 7th-highest yards per route run (tied with Cooper Kupp and Stefon Diggs with 2.40). Not much has changed in Detroit, though the arrival of Jahmyr Gibbs and the return of Jameson Williams (after his suspension) could somewhat change the targets-dynamic in Detroit. But with 196 catches and 2,073 yards in his first two seasons, St. Brown’s career is off to a great start and he should produce more of the same in his third year.	DET	9	212	2.05	2.07		8	2	105	1125	6.7	60.3	9	87	0.0	3.6	1
7	A.J. Brown Draft Note Brown was the WR4 in his first season with the Eagles, though he was WR7 on a per-game basis. Little has changed in Philadelphia, personnel-wise, though OC Shane Steichen did leave to join the Colts as head coach. Brown should continue to serve a the team’s top target, though DeVonta Smith is one of the best WR2s in the league. Brown’s age (26), steady production, and consistent environment make him a worthwhile first round pick, though managers may be able to get him in the early second round in RB-heavy drafts.	PHI	10	212	1.11	2.01		5	-2	75	1233	8.7	55.0	0	0	0.0	0	1
8	Davante Adams Draft Note Adams is going off the board as the WR10, which is the latest that he’s been drafted since the 2017 season, when he was coming off of a 75-997-12 campaign in his third season. Of course, this has nothing to do with his ability to get open or catch the ball. He caught 100+ passes and racked up 1374+ yards for the third-straight season. He posted the sixth-highest yards per route run in 2022 after finishing third and first in the two previous seasons. The reason Adams is the 10th receiver off the board is the uncertainty at quarterback. Derek Carr has moved on, so Adams has to get in sync with Jimmy Garoppolo, who was recently cleared for training camp. Garoppolo may turn out to be better than Carr, but anytime there’s a (possibly negative) quarterback change, drafters rightfully get a little skittish. Still, Adams is immensely talented and Garoppolo has racked up some very efficient numbers in the last few seasons in San Francisco. Adams should provide a solid return as a second-round pick.	LV	13	211	2.02	2.04		7	-1	83	1134	9.6	54.3	0	0	0.0	0	1
9	Jaylen Waddle Draft Note Waddle was the WR7 last season (WR10 on a per-game basis) after a WR17 finish as a rookie. His targets dropped (8.8 per game in 2021 to 6.9 per game last year) upon the arrival of Tyreek Hill and HC Mike McDaniel, but his yards per route run spiked from 1.75 to 2.59, which tied with A.J. Brown for the third-highest in the league. (Tyreek Hill led the league in yards per route run, so clearly McDaniel knows how to design a passing attack.) Like Hill, Waddle is a very good route-runner, per Matt Harmon’s Reception Perception charting. Provided Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy, Waddle is in line for another huge season. One other note–we need to monitor Hill’s alleged slapping incident (at a marina) because if he were to miss any time due to suspension, Waddle could see a spike in targets.	MIA	10	200	2.11	3.03		10	1	70	1126	8.5	50.4	3	25	0.0	1.0	1
10	Garrett Wilson Draft Note The reigning Rookie of the Year posted 83 catches for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns, racking up 147 targets from the likes of Zach Wilson, Mike White, and Joe Flacco. With future HOF-er Aaron Rodgers now throwing the ball, Wilson should be able to meet or exceed those catch/yardage numbers and see a bump in touchdowns as well.	NYJ	7	193	2.04	2.06		9	-1	83	1099	7.0	53.5	0	0	0.0	0	1

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Fantasy Football WR Draft Rankings for 2023

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Is the team’s strategy more run-heavy or pass-heavy?

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How Important Are Wide Receivers in Fantasy Football?

Wide receivers hold a pivotal role in the dynamic landscape of fantasy football. Their significance stems from their potential to amass substantial points through receptions, yards gained, and touchdowns scored.

In point-per-reception (PPR) leagues, wide receivers who excel at catching passes become even more essential, acting as reliable sources of steady points. Their ability to turn routine receptions into valuable yardage and additional points can often tip the scales in closely contested matchups.

in the NFL, the opportunities for wide receivers to rack up yardage and touchdowns have expanded. This shift places a premium on securing a mix of reliable starters and potential breakout candidates among wide receivers.

Additionally, with the propensity for injuries among running backs, having a robust corps of wide receivers provides a cushion to navigate through bye weeks and unexpected setbacks.

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Fantasy Football Draft Rankings by Position

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