FantasyPros Staff | Sat, Aug 30th 2025, 3:20am EDT

Fantasy Football League Winners: Wide Receivers

Finding the right fantasy football league winners in 2025 can be the difference between finishing in the middle of the pack and taking home your championship trophy. To help you get an edge in your drafts, we’ve turned to our collection of Featured Pros, a trusted group of fantasy football experts who identify the players most likely to deliver league-winning upside this season. From breakout stars to proven veterans poised for big years, these are the names our analysts believe can carry your roster to the top of the standings. Here are our 2025 fantasy football league winners.

2025 Fantasy Football League Winners: Wide Receivers

Fantasy League Winners: Wide Receivers

What one wide receiver do you believe will be this year’s league winner?

Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI)

“Marvin Harrison Jr. is my pick. It’s easy to say Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, or Justin Jefferson, but what we are looking for here is a WR that you can pair with one of those that also has the potential to compete for WR 1 overall and give you a huge edge. Marvin Harrison Jr. has the best chance of being that guy. With Harrison, you are getting a second-year WR, a time when many WRs bloom into their potential, who can easily see eight-plus targets a game. If you land Chase, Lamb, or Jefferson in the first round, you can secure quality RBs in the second and third rounds and even an elite TE before getting Harrison. A build like that is going to be hard to beat every week right into the playoffs.”
– Dan McLellan (WBLZ Media)

Emeka Egbuka (TB)

“It is a bit of a long shot here, but Emeka Egbuka is the best option for me. Everyone is more concerned about the health of Chris Godwin at the beginning of the season. For a “league winner,” though, we are more concerned about the end of the season. Godwin is 29 and coming off his second catastrophic leg injury in three years. Mike Evans is 32 years old and usually misses at least a few games. Should one or both go down by the Fantasy Playoffs, Egbuka will be a Top-5 receiver against Atlanta, Carolina, and Miami.”
– Michael Tomlin (Fantasy Six Pack)

DK Metcalf (PIT)

“DK Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers, now catching passes from Aaron Rodgers, will be this year’s fantasy football league winner. In 2025, Metcalf’s elite athleticism and red-zone dominance pair perfectly with Rodgers’ precision and experience in a revamped Steelers offense. With George Pickens traded to Dallas, Metcalf is the clear WR1, likely seeing 100+ targets and a high touchdown share. His ADP in the late second to early third round remains a steal for his potential to post top-five WR numbers. The chemistry built during their offseason workouts, including a private session at UCLA, sets the stage for explosive production. Metcalf’s work ethic and big-play ability make him a championship-caliber asset in 2025.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)

“DK Metcalf – Metcalf is currently being drafted as the WR20 in Half-PPR drafts, a mark he has outperformed in 4 of the past 5 years. The one knock on Metcalf throughout his career has been weekly volatility from his relatively low number of receptions, leaving him reliant on yards and TDs. This could easily change in 2025 – over his past six healthy seasons, Aaron Rodgers has targeted his No. 1 WR 151.7 times over a 17-game pace. This includes a year where his number one was Allen Lazard; if you remove that, the average is 162 targets. Metcalf’s career-high in targets is 141 – should that rise, as his large contract and poor WR competition suggest is very possible, he offers upside far beyond cost. ”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)

Jameson Williams (DET)

“Jameson Williams. The hype is real. The breakout has already happened. And still he’s going in the 5th round when the new Lions OC has already promised to reorganize the offense to feature his skill set. Will Amon-Ra St. Brown still be fed? Probably. Will he see 13 TDs like he did last year? I’d say that’s unlikely. Jamo won’t be stopped this season. He’s being drafted at his floor. Believe in the WR1 ceiling.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

Ja’Marr Chase (CIN)

“WR1 finishes are notoriously unpredictable. Ultimately, Ja’Marr Chase stands out as the most likely to finish the season as the top fantasy wide receiver. His projection leads by a substantial margin, and he’s entrenched in top-tier rankings. During the 2024 season, Chase achieved the receiver triple crown, leading the NFL in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708), and receiving touchdowns (17), a feat only a few elite receivers accomplish. Ja’Marr Chase is clearly set up for another elite fantasy season. With a dominant target share, stellar QB play from Joe Burrow, and his All-Pro form intact, he offers both exceptional floor and massive upside. If you’re prioritizing the safest bet at wide receiver in your 2025 fantasy draft, Chase is your guy, especially in PPR formats.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)

“Ja’Marr Chase, Cincy Bungals. Once again, Chalk it is. I love what Malik Nabers is going to do with a huge target load, and I can’t help but dream about what he would do with a legitimate quarterback forcing him the ball. I also see Marvin Harrison making a huge leap in yards, receptions, targets, and TDs. With an ADP of 40.5, he’s my steal of the draft at WR so far. That being said, this is about picking a league-deciding producer at WR, and Chase is without peer. He’s healthy, he’s one of the most targeted players at his position, and he’s a monster talent. He outscored the second-best player at his position by as much as 75 points in some leagues in 2024. That’s by definition, “league-winning.” Chalk or not. He’s the title holder until dethroned otherwise.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)

Jerry Jeudy (CLE)

“Especially given his draft cost, I love me some Jerry Jeudy this season. He’s going after pick 60 and later than WR30. His QB situation isn’t ideal, but Flacco should pepper him. After all, last year he had 90 receptions, over 1200 yards, and only had 4 TDs. Even with low TD numbers, he was WR15 (depending on scoring) with Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, DTR, and Bailey Zappe throwing to him.”
– Brandon ‘B_Don’ Myers (Razzball)

Travis Hunter (JAC)

“Travis Hunter was just the 2nd overall pick in the draft, and we have confirmation that he’s going to play a ton of offense in year 1. Hunter is a special athlete and talent at WR, as he can separate, win in contested catch situations, and create YAC. Attached to an elite touch-schemer in Liam Coen, Hunter’s price does not appropriately reflect his uncapped upside in 2025.”
– Jake Maraia (FF Dataroma)

Courtland Sutton (DEN)

“Courtland Sutton is the obvious league winner WR to me. His name isn’t overly sexy, and he’s being overlooked for just how productive he was last season. From Week 8-18 last season, he was WR7 in PPR leagues and became Bo Nix‘s clear go-to WR as he settled into his rookie season. Now in Year 2, the Broncos added only Evan Engram to bolster the weapons for the Nix. Sutton is going to get a ton of targets, a ton of redzone looks, and I believe a ton of fantasy points to overperform his current ADP of WR22 well. ”
– Shawn Gill (Super Fantasy Bros)

Drake London (ATL)

“My favorite dark-horse candidate to finish as the WR1 in FPPG is Drake London, who currently has an ADP of WR9. With Darnell Mooney missing most of training camp due to a shoulder injury, Michael Penix Jr. and London have had extra time to build on their connection. While it’s a small sample size, London averaged 23.1 FPPG with Penix starting last season – a mark that would have ranked second on the year, just 0.5 behind Ja’Marr Chase.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)

“In Round 2, you can land a true WR1 in Drake London, who finished as a top-5 wide receiver last season. Pairing him with an elite RB or WR you select in Round 1 gives you a strong foundation. After Michael Penix Jr. took over at QB for Atlanta, London averaged 23 PPR points per game. He offers both a high floor and a high ceiling, making him a legitimate dark horse candidate to finish as the overall WR1 in fantasy football if everything breaks right.”
– Brady Auer (BA Sports Podcast)

“Drake London. He’s coming off a breakout season (100-1271-9) and could be even better this year in a season-long pairing with young QB Michael Penix, who hyper-targeted London when Penix made his first three NFL starts at the end of the 2024 season. London had 22-352-2 on 39 targets in those three games. Penix aggressively pushed the ball downfield, and the Falcons have few credible pass catchers other than London.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

“Drake London is currently the WR9 and will be moving up in value each week and leading teams to championships by the end of the 2025 season! He is the WR1 for the Atlanta Falcons and Michael Penix’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd read. Bijan Robinson will keep defenses honest, preventing the secondary from putting their primary focus on London. He ended 2024 with games of 13 and 18 targets! This trend will continue as he explodes and becomes a household name in 2025!”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Marvin Mims Jr. (DEN)

“Marvin Mims Jr. is my favorite league winner candidate at the wide receiver position. He was the WR18 over the final six weeks of last season, averaging 15.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, a higher average than A.J. Brown (13.4), Tyreek Hill (12.2), and his teammate Courtland Sutton (12.7). More importantly, Mims is primed for a third-year breakout with an increase in volume, especially after the Broncos didn’t add a big-name pass catcher this offseason and traded away Devaughn Vele. According to Fantasy Points Data, he averaged a higher fantasy points per route run average (0.98) than Puka Nacua (0.75), Brian Thomas Jr. (0.54), Justin Jefferson (0.48), and Nico Collins (0.45) over the final six regular-season contests. Yet, Mims only had a 41.1% route participation rate, 33.5% lower than any of those four superstar wide receivers during those six weeks.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

Tetairoa McMillan (CAR)

“Tet McMillan, Panthers. I hate to target players on bad teams, but I’m just going to go ahead and consider McMillan this year’s Malik Nabers. He can match his production. You have to wonder why he isn’t getting the same love as some of the rookie receivers last year – Marvin Harrison, Nabers, Brian Thomas. These guys went much higher than McMillan is going right now. McMillan is going to be a target monster in Carolina.”
– Jeff Paur (RTSports)

“Tetairoa McMillan is my guy for 2025, and I’m higher on him than any other industry analyst this season. The Panthers targeted their WRs at the 7th-highest rate in the NFL (66.3%) last year, and McMillan steps in as the clear WR1 for Bryce Young after being drafted 8th overall. He’s an elite prospect, coming off back-to-back 1,300+ yard seasons at Arizona while forcing missed tackles on 34.5% of his receptions, showcasing rare after-the-catch ability. With Adam Thielen aging and possibly on the move, limited competition around him, and a proven, pass-friendly Dave Canales system, McMillan could easily walk into 150+ targets as a rookie. At his current WR25 ADP (62 overall), I have him ranked well ahead of consensus at WR13, making him one of the best draft-day values with legit league-winning top-15 upside in 2025.”
– James Emrick-Wilson (The Armchair Sports Corner)

Keenan Allen (LAC)

“I don’t understand why no one is talking about Keenan Allen anymore. Yes, he had a down year last year, and the Los Angeles Chargers are a run-heavy offense under Greg Roman, but he racked up over 1,200 yards in just 13 games just two years ago. Even in his “down” year last year, he finished as WR33, yet he’s being drafted at WR52 right now. The Chargers will get into plenty of shootouts this year, and Allen will benefit greatly from that.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)

Garrett Wilson (NYJ)

“Garrett Wilson is one of the most exciting wide receivers heading into 2025, and his reunion with Justin Fields adds serious intrigue. The two built chemistry back at Ohio State, and now they’re teammates again with the New York Jets. Early camp reports show that the connection is already resurfacing with highlight-reel throws, timing routes, and red-zone flashes. Fields may be fighting to revive his career, but Wilson has been a model of consistency, posting over 1,000 yards in each of his first three NFL seasons. If Fields can stabilize the offense, Wilson has the talent and trust to deliver top 10 fantasy production with explosive upside.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)

Xavier Worthy (KC)

“Xavier Worthy saw a massive target increase when Rashee Rice missed time last year. We saw his role evolve, and he showed some flexibility. He is an explosive receiver who doesn’t necessarily need volume to have a good fantasy week. But the volume did raise his floor, and he looks to have solidified himself as a cornerstone of this offense. Worthy gives you league-winning upside, and the price is right.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)

Nico Collins (HOU)

“Nico Collins – Even missing five games last season, Collins still posted a 1,000-yard campaign. Last year, Stroud targeted him 8.3 times per game, and he led the team with 13 red-zone looks. If healthy for a full season, Collins could deliver weekly fireworks. He has top-5 fantasy WR upside, especially if Stroud can bounce back to what we saw from him in his rookie campaign.”
– Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)

Stefon Diggs (NE)

“Stefon Diggs enters New England with more than just a new jersey; he is bringing an entire fan base with him. Between Patriots Nation and the Cardi B army, Diggs is stepping into a spotlight reminiscent of the Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift phenomenon. But the real story is Drake Maye. The rookie QB likely grew up idolizing Diggs and now gets to lean on him as a true No. 1 target from Week 1. With no elite competition for targets and a chip on his shoulder, Diggs could easily return to WR1 form at a WR3 price.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

Jaylen Waddle (MIA)

“Jaylen Waddle. I think we are nearing the end of the Tyreek Hill era in Miami. And if the 31-year-old falls out of favor in the offense/team, I think Waddle (who is already going to benefit from the Jonnu Smith trade) is primed to crush. We’ve seen Waddle perform at an extremely high level with Tua Tagovailoa as his QB before. 3 1,000-yard seasons to start his career. He is far from washed, and will bounce back in a major way in 2025. I think Waddle has an extremely high ceiling based on what we have seen this offense produce with a healthy Tua under center.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

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