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2026 Draft Rankings

Ja'Marr Chase Note
Ja'Marr Chase photo 1. Ja'Marr Chase CIN (vs . CLE)
Ja'Marr Chase had another stellar season last year. He was the WR3 in fantasy points per game while finishing sixth in red zone targets and 18th in deep targets (tied). Again this season, Chase will lead an offense that will live and die by their passing game. Last year, Cincy was third in neutral passing rate and fifth in red zone passing rate. I don't see either of those numbers changing much in 2026 with Joe Burrow back under center. Last year, Chase remained a volume and efficiency monster, ranking third in target share (30.2%) and receiving yards per game (88.3), 18th in yards per route run (2.30), 14th in first downs per route run (0.119), and third in first-read share (40.3%, per Fantasy Points Data). Among 109 qualifying receivers, he was ninth in separation score and 23rd in route win rate. Chase has WR1 overall upside again this season.
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Puka Nacua Note
Puka Nacua photo 2. Puka Nacua LAR (vs . SEA)
Last year, Puka Nacua took Ja'Marr Chase's throne as the WR1 in fantasy points per game, and he could repeat as the top dog this year among wide receivers. Last year, Nacua was third in raw target volume, first in receptions, second in receiving yards, 23rd in deep targets, and 12th in red zone targets (tied). Nacua was fourth in target share (28.8%), first in receiving yards per game (107.2), first in yards per route run (3.85), and fourth in first-read share (37.5%, per Fantasy Points Data). If all of that wasn't enough, he was also sixth-best in separation and route win rate. Nacua is a volume-gobbling stud who could easily repeat as the WR1 overall if Matthew Stafford keeps dealing at an MVP (or near) level in 2026.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Note
Jaxon Smith-Njigba photo 3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA (at LAR)
Last year, Jaxon Smith-Njigba stepped up and put up what might be a career-best season for him when it's all said and done. I'm not saying that he will definitively fall off, but replicating his 2025 season will be tough no matter how you slice it. Last year, he posted the seventh-most receiving yards ever in a single season (1,793) and 119 receptions as the WR2 in fantasy points per game. He had 44.1% of Seattle's receiving yards, which was easily the highest mark in the NFL among receivers by a staggering 6.2%. The next closest was Puka Nacua with 37.9%. Smith-Njigba didn't have any new faces added to this Seattle passing attack in the offseason to threaten his usage at all, and he still has Sam Darnold under center, but we'll have to see how much losing Klint Kubiak impacts this offense. That loss won't tank his season, but it's a concern that has to be brought up. Last year, Smith-Njigba ranked first in target share (32.6%), second in receiving yards per game (105.5), second in yards per route run (3.74), and first in first-read share (44.6%, per Fantasy Points Data). Smith-Njigba is a top 3-5 fantasy receiver with an extremely high ceiling and elite floor.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Note
Amon-Ra St. Brown photo 4. Amon-Ra St. Brown DET (at GB)
Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a no-brainer stud WR1 for fantasy football over the last four years. Since 2023, he has finished as the WR4 in fantasy points per game in EVERY season. Yep, it's true. Last season, among 109 qualifying receivers, St. Brown ranked fifth in target share (28.5%), in receiving yards per game (82.4), yards per route run (2.66), and first-read share (37.4%, per Fantasy Points Data). He was also third in first downs per route run and led all receivers in red zone targets. The red zone work should come down some with a healthy Sam LaPorta for 2026, but St. Brown should still finish with double-digit receiving touchdowns for the fourth consecutive season. St. Brown is a high floor/high ceiling pick again in 2026.
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CeeDee Lamb Note
CeeDee Lamb photo 5. CeeDee Lamb DAL (at WAS)
CeeDee Lamb had a "down" year last season as the WR11 in fantasy points per game, but that finish doesn't really tell the entire story of Lamb's season. In Week 3, he played only seven snaps, and in Week 18, he played only 45.5% of the snaps. If we remove those two games, he averaged 16.6 PPR points per game, which would have him as the WR9 in fantasy points per game last season. In that 12-game sample, Lamb drew a 24.8% target share with 89.4 receiving yards per game, 2.51 yards per route run, a 32.3% first-read share, and 0.098 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Overall, those marks would have ranked 13th, third, ninth, 12th, and 26th among all receivers with at least 200 routes last season. Lamb remains a locked-in WR1 with a stellar quarterback in his prime and George Pickens alongside him to keep defenses honest.
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Justin Jefferson Note
Justin Jefferson photo 6. Justin Jefferson MIN (vs . CHI)
Last year, Justin Jefferson had a horrible runout as the WR28 in fantasy points per game (WR14 in expected fantasy points per game). Obviously, a ton of his season was impacted by the level of quarterback play, but Jefferson also slid to 36th in separation score and 38th in route win rate (among 109 qualifying receivers, per Fantasy Points Data). A lot of the blame can fall at the feet of Minny's quarterback room last year, but not all of it, considering the per-route metrics as well as the fact that Jefferson was tied for the sixth-most drops. Yes, he was also 78th in catchable target rate, so 2025 was a mixed bag with some blame on both sides of the aisle. Last year, Jefferson was still sixth in target share (28.5%) and seventh in first-read share (35.1%), so we should all expect the Minnesota passing attack to run through their alpha wide receiver again in 2026. He could easily return to being a top 10 fantasy wideout as he has been every year of his NFL career (outside of 2025), but there's still some risk with Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy throwing him the ball this season.
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Drake London Note
Drake London photo 7. Drake London ATL (at CAR)
I absolutely understand the concern regarding the Falcons' quarterback situation, but that won't stop me from drafting Drake London. London is a bet on talent that I'll continue to make. Despite Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins, London was cooking last year before a PCL injury derailed his season in Week 11. In Weeks 1-10 last year, London was the WR6 in fantasy points per game. During that stretch, he was fourth in target share (30.3%), fourth in receiving yards per game (86.4), sixth in yards per route run (2.74), fifth in first-read share (37.6%), and seventh in first downs per route run (0.135, per Fantasy Points Data). London should be a locked-in WR1 this season with top-five upside if the quarterback situation works itself out.
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A.J. Brown Note
A.J. Brown photo 8. A.J. Brown NE (vs . MIA)
A.J. Brown has a new home in New England for the foreseeable future. Brown has been a WR1 in fantasy points per game over the last four seasons (WR10, WR12, WR8, WR8), and I don't see that stopping this season. Brown moves from an Eagles offense that was 15th in neutral passing rate to a Patriots' system that was ninth in neutral passing rate and could climb even higher this season with the additions of Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason. Brown could easily spike a career high in touchdowns this season. Last season, Philly was 32nd in passing rate inside the ten-yard line while the Patriots were 15th. That jump in touchdown fuel (if it all works out) could send him into top five status this season among fantasy receivers. Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, Brown was ninth in target share (27.5%), 17th in yards per route run (2.23), eighth in first-read share (35%), and 20th in first downs per route run (0.104, per Fantasy Points Data). Brown was also 30th in separation score and 16th in route win rate among the same sample of receivers. While many will worry about Drake Maye spreading the ball around in 2026, I'm not because last year that was related to New England not having an alpha-level receiver like Brown on the depth chart. That isn't the case now. Brown is a strong WR1 with more upside than he's had in previous seasons because of the passing volume floor and ceiling for New England this year.
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Nico Collins Note
Nico Collins photo 9. Nico Collins HOU (vs . TEN)
Nico Collins has now managed back-to-back-to-back WR1 seasons (WR9, WR8, WR7) in fantasy points per game. It's impressive that Collins has managed to do this despite C.J. Stroud's struggles over the last two years. There's no reason to doubt his ability to do it again this season. Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, Collins was 15th in target share (23.1%), eighth in receiving yards per game (74.5), fifth in deep targets (24), 16th in first-read share (28.1%), and 19th in first downs per route run (0.105, per Fantasy Points Data). Collins is an easy click in drafts with upside. If Stroud can flash even momentary glimpses of his rookie form in 2026, Collins could enter top five receiver territory this season.
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George Pickens Note
George Pickens photo 10. George Pickens DAL (at WAS)
Last season was a monster breakout season for George Pickens as the WR5 in fantasy points per game. His splits with CeeDee Lamb out and active were dramatic, but that doesn't mean that Pickens wasn't awesome in both realms. With Lamb in the huddle, Pickens averaged 15 fantasy points per game versus 24.2 with him out. Across that entire season with Lamb, that would have made Pickens the WR11 in fantasy points per game, and without him, he would have been the WR1 in fantasy points per game. With Lamb, Pickens had a 20.2% target share with 2.24 yards per route run, 77.1 receiving yards per game, a 25.2% first-read share, and 0.116 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Without Lamb, those numbers jumped to a 23.6% target share, 3.14 yards per route run, 106.8 receiving yards per game, a 34.1% first-read share, and 0.154 first downs per route run. No matter how you slice it, Pickens was elite last year, and he should be a WR1 again this season in a pass-first Dallas offense.
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Chris Olave Note
Chris Olave photo 11. Chris Olave NO (vs . TB)
Last season, Chris Olave had easily the most productive season of his NFL career, as the WR7 in fantasy points per game. Olave spiked a career-high nine receiving touchdowns and proved yet again that he should be mentioned in the same breath as the most talented receivers in the NFL. Among 109 qualifying receivers, Olave was tenth in target share (27.2%), ninth in receiving yards per game (72.7), 19th in yards per route run (2.09), ninth in first-read share (33.8%) ,and 28th in first downs per route run (0.095, per Fantasy Points Data). Olave will again be Tyler Shough's unquestioned WR1 in what we expect to be an ascending offense. Olave is a locked-in WR1 for 2026 who could take another step if Shough progresses. Jordyn Tyson's latest hamstring injury will linger into the regular season, which bumps Olave a tad bit further up the WR1 ranks.
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Malik Nabers Note
Malik Nabers photo 12. Malik Nabers NYG (vs . PHI)
Last year, before he was lost to a torn ACL (with subsequent meniscus damage), Malik Nabers was the WR9 in fantasy points per game. In Weeks 1-3, he drew a 26.4% target share with 83.7 receiving yards per game, 2.15 yards per route run, and a 41.5% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). Those are all elite WR1 per game numbers no matter how you slice it. The worry surrounding Nabers this season is the recovery from the devastating knee injury. The early returns in camp have been positive. Nabers looks good from the few practice routes I have seen, displaying good acceleration off the line and precision with his route breaks. There are also concerns with Matt Nagy's hiring as the new offensive coordinator for the Giants. I'm willing to buy into Nabers at his ADP with more and more positive reports coming out. I don't plan on being overweight on him this season across my leagues, but he has moved from my do-not-draft list to a player I'm willing to absorb the risk depending upon my team build.
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Rashee Rice Note
Rashee Rice photo 13. Rashee Rice KC (vs . LV)
Rashee Rice had another "interesting offseason" where he had a knee scope and spent some time rehabbing from that procedure in a jail cell. Rice hasn't played more than eight games in a season since 2023, so while he has been very productive when he's been on the field over the last two seasons, we still haven't seen him available for a full calendar of football since that season. Last year, when he was on the field, Rice remained a target hog with a 26.2% target share (12th among 109 qualifying receivers), averaging 71.4 receiving yards per game (tenth), producing 2.28 yards per route run (15th), and churning out 0.112 first downs per route run with a 31.9% first-read share (both 14th-best, per Fantasy Points Data). If Rice can stay healthy and out of trouble off the field this season, he should return strong WR2 value with upside.
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DeVonta Smith Note
DeVonta Smith photo 14. DeVonta Smith PHI (at NYG)
DeVonta Smith steps into the clear WR1 chair for the Philly passing attack. Over the last two years, in a VERY small sample, Smith has proven that he can handle it. In three games since 2024, without A.J. Brown on the field, Smith has commanded a 32.9% target share while producing 2.65 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Yes, I know the sample is tiny, but it is signal that Smith can command WR1-level volume and remain efficient while doing so. Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, Smith was also 27th in separation and 28th in route win rate. Last year, Smith also drew a 22.7% target share while producing 2.03 yards per route run (22nd) and 0.089 first downs per route run (32nd). I expect all of those marks to improve in 2026 with Smith leading the way for Philly. He's a WR1/2 with some upside and an extremely high floor.
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Tee Higgins Note
Tee Higgins photo 15. Tee Higgins CIN (vs . CLE)
Over the last two seasons, Tee Higgins has been the WR13 and WR5 in fantasy points per game. Last season, with Joe Burrow under center in Weeks 14-18, Higgins had an 18.8% target share with 67.8 receiving yards per game, 2.20 yards per route run, a 25.6% first-read share, and 0.106 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Those are all incredibly impressive per-route metrics. For context, if Higgins had kept up that pace for an entire season with Burrow, he would have ranked 12th in receiving yards per game, 19th in yards per route run, 28th in first-read share, and 17th in first downs per route run among wideouts (minimum 200 routes). Higgins is a strong bet for fantasy again this season. If Joe Burrow can stay healthy this season, Higgins should be a locked-in top-15 wideout with WR1 upside again.
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Zay Flowers Note
Zay Flowers photo 16. Zay Flowers BAL (vs . PIT)
Last year, Zay Flowers posted career-best marks across the board with 86 receptions, 1,211 receiving yards, and a WR12 finish in fantasy points per game. It was amazing to see for a player who also ranked eighth in target share (27.7%), 11th in receiving yards per game (71.2), seventh in yards per route run (2.61), and tenth in first-read share (33.3%, per Fantasy Points Data). While Flowers also saw 19 deep targets last year, the big concern with him is his touchdown upside. Flowers has never had more than five receiving touchdowns in any season, and with only 11 red zone targets last year, it's tough to project a huge spike in that this season, but there could be hope with the arrival of offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. I'm not projecting that Doyle heads into this season drawing up more usage for Flowers near the goal line, but it can't possibly get any worse than it has been previously. Flowers is a strong WR2 with WR1 upside again this year.
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Emeka Egbuka Note
Emeka Egbuka photo 17. Emeka Egbuka TB (at NO)
Emeka Egbuka could crush his mid WR2 draft cost this season. Egbuka faded after Week 5 last year after he sustained a hamstring injury, and Baker Mayfield's injury severely impacted his ability to feed catchable targets to the receiving options in Tampa Bay. In Weeks 1-5, Egbuka was the WR3 in fantasy points per game, commanding a 22.1% target share with 89 receiving yards per game, 2.71 yards per route run, a 26.1% first-read share, and 0.104 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Had Egbuka kept up that pace all season, he would have ranked 19th in target share, third in receiving yards per game, fourth in yards per route run, 26th in first-read share, and 20th in first downs per route run. Sadly, he didn't keep up that pace. In Weeks 6-18, despite still drawing a 23.1% target share with a 28.9% first-read share, Egbuka had only 41.1 receiving yards per game, 1.50 yards per route run, and 0.052 first downs per route run as the WR55 in fantasy points per game. If Egbuka had closed the season with the flurry of production instead of the other way around, fantasy gamers would be foaming at the mouth to draft him this season. Consider me a rabid drafter hellbent upon drafting as much Egbuka as possible this season. Entering his second season with Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan as his primary competition for targets, Egbuka can establish himself as the team's clear WR1 and return WR1/2 production.
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Tetairoa McMillan Note
Tetairoa McMillan photo 18. Tetairoa McMillan CAR (vs . ATL)
Last year, Tetairoa McMillan had a strong rookie season as the WR20 in fantasy points per game despite a limited passing volume offense and up-and-down quarterback play from Bryce Young. Last year, in Weeks 3-18, Young surpassed 35 passing attempts only once, had only two games with more than 225 passing yards, and directed an offense that was fifth in neutral rushing rate. It's concerning for McMillan's floor and ceiling, especially with Jalen Coker being fully healthy entering the season (Coker wasn't a full-time player until Week 8 last season). I don't doubt McMillan's talent for a second. I was heavily invested in him for fantasy purposes last year, but I find making the same investment this season tougher with a limited passing volume offense restricting him and Coker representing improved target competition for McMillan in 2026. Last year, McMillan, among 109 qualifying receivers, ranked 14th in target share (23.1%), 19th in receiving yards per game (59.6), 27th in yards per route run (1.94), 15th in first-read share (28.5%), and 17th in first downs per route run (0.105, per Fantasy Points Data). McMillan could easily finish as a strong WR2 again this season, but he could also see a dip to WR3 status if Coker is able to cut into his target share and touchdowns, or if Bryce Young face plants again this season.
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Ladd McConkey Note
Ladd McConkey photo 19. Ladd McConkey LAC (at DEN)
Last year was a disappointing season for Ladd McConkey. He finished as the WR34 in fantasy points per game, with eight weeks outside the top 36 wide receivers in weekly scoring. The hype is heavy this draft season for McConkey to post monster numbers in Mike McDaniel's offense. I love McConkey's talent, but find myself lower than the market and expectations for McConkey this season. Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, he ranked 41st in separation and 15th in route win rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Those aren't daming numbers at all, but my bigger concern for McConkey this season is his ability to earn a target share that could vault him into the top 12 fantasy receivers. Last year, among the same subset of receivers, McConkey was 29th in target share (19.8%), 62nd in yards per route run (1.47), 37th in receiving yards per game (49.3), 46th in first-read share (20.4%), and 64th in first downs per route run. None of this screams "ascending monster breakout WR1" for the Chargers offense in 2026. McConkey has flashed the talent to do so at various points in his career, most notably in his rookie season, but where he's being drafted (as a mid-range WR2), for me to pay that price in drafts, I have to be able to squint and see WR1 or close to it upside for a player. I just don't see that for McConkey in 2026, but I could easily be wrong. I won't crush anyone for taking McConkey in drafts this summer, but I find myself consistently drafting other receivers and running backs over him at his ADP.
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Jaylen Waddle Note
Jaylen Waddle photo 20. Jaylen Waddle DEN (vs . LAC)
It's Jaylen Waddle SZN! I can't wait to see him ball out in the Denver passing attack. Waddle should get a wonderful infusion of volume this season, moving from an offense that was 29th in neutral passing rate to one that was fourth in that metric last season. Overall, Denver was fourth in passing attempts behind only Arizona, Cincy, and Dallas last year. Waddle is a stud no matter what metric you look at. Last year, among 109 qualifying wide receivers (per Fantasy Points Data), he was 12th in target per route run rate, 12th in yards per route run, seventh in first downs per route run, 12th in separation score, and 11th in route win rate. He also bested Courtland Sutton in each of those metrics with the exception of route win rate (15.3% vs. 15.5%). Waddle is a flag plant player for me this year. You can easily draft him as a WR2 for your teams this season that has WR1 upside.
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Jameson Williams Note
Jameson Williams photo 21. Jameson Williams DET (at GB)
Jameson Williams had a tale of two halves season in 2025. There are a lot of reasons why it worked out that way that I'll dive into shortly. In Weeks 1-19, he was the WR46 in fantasy points per game with a 14.9% target share (15.2 aDOT), 44.4 receiving yards per game, 1.54 yards per route run, a 14.9% first-read share, and 0.074 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). During this stretch, Williams was just the low-volume field-stretching option while Sam LaPorta was healthy. John Morton was still calling plays, and it looks like Williams was on his way to a bust season. Then Sam LaPorta was lost for the season in Week 10, and Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties, and everything changed for the Detroit speedster. In Weeks 10-18, Williams was the WR11 in fantasy points per game while seeing an 18.5% target share (11.5 aDOT) with 84.7 receiving yards per game, 2.34 yards per route run, a 21.1% first-read share, and 0.098 first downs per route run. Williams' target share and first-read share put him in the WR2/3 bucket, while his per-route efficiency and three 100-yard receiving games vaulted him higher. His aDOT came down, and he was more involved weekly as a central cog of the offense. So the question is which version of Williams will we see in 2026? Well, that's tough to say because Drew Petzing will be calling plays, and he has had his own struggles in previous seasons putting wide receivers in the best spot to produce (hello, Marvin Harrison Jr.). Also, Sam LaPorta will be back in the huddle and healthy. Williams is best viewed as a volatile WR3 that could have strong WR2 upside if his usage remains strong and he's not forced back into a downfield role in 2026.
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Terry McLaurin Note
Terry McLaurin photo 22. Terry McLaurin WAS (vs . DAL)
Terry McLaurin experienced a steep drop-off last year after his banner WR14 campaign in 2024. Ultimately, the Washington offense took a massive step back, and McLaurin was dealing with a quad injury for much of last season, which limited him to ten games played. In those ten games, yes, he was the WR33 in fantasy points per game, but his per-route metrics remained stellar. Among 109 qualifying receivers, McLaurin ranked 25th in target per route run rate (24%), 13th in yards per route run (2.38), fourth in first downs per route run (0.135), and 26th in route win rate (per Fantasy Points Data). With Deebo Samuel and Zach Ertz gone, only Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams, and Chig Okonkwo were added to this receiving depth chart; McLaurin should return to his target-hog WR2 ways in 2026. He's a strong bounceback candidate.
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Davante Adams Note
Davante Adams photo 23. Davante Adams LAR (vs . SEA)
Davante Adams was a fantasy monster before succumbing to a hamstring injury in Week 15 that forced him to miss the rest of the regular season. In Weeks 1-14, Adams (among 86 qualifying receivers per Fantasy Points Data) was 16th in target share (23.8%), 26th in receiving yards per game (55.2), 18th in yards per route run (2.02), 23rd in first-read share (27%), and fifth in first downs per route run (0.132). He was scoring touchdowns at an insane clip with 14 in those 13 games while leading all receivers with 30 red zone targets (the closest receiver to him during that span had 19). During those 13 games, Adams was the WR8 in fantasy points per game. I don't expect him to repeat that insane fantasy production in 2026 as his touchdown scoring is likely to see some small bit of regression. Adams didn't show any falloff in his separation skills, ranking first in separation score and route win rate among 109 qualifying receivers last year. Adams should be considered a solid WR2 with some upside if the Rams offense can continue to cook in 2026 as it did in 2025.
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Christian Watson Note
Christian Watson photo 24. Christian Watson GB (vs . DET)
Christian Watson got the bag this offseason and should be considered the clear WR1 for the Green Bay Packers. Watson deserved the pay day as a he proved that he can handle this role last year. Last season, in Weeks 8-18, he was the WR21 in fantasy points per game with an 18.2% target share, 61.1 receiving yards per game, 2.67 yards per route run, a 23.9% first-read share, and 0.122 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). His target share and first-read share should go up this season with Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks gone and Watson likely getting promoted into a full-time role. Last year, he was also held back by a 68% route share (56th out of 109 qualifying receivers). The increase in usage and playing time should make his ultra-efficiency per route even more deadly in 2026. Last year, among those 109 qualifying receivers, Watson ranked fourth in yards per route run, tenth in first downs per route run, and sixth in fantasy points per route run. Watson is a strong WR2 with upside for more in 2026.
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Garrett Wilson Note
Garrett Wilson photo 25. Garrett Wilson NYJ (at BUF)
Last year, before being lost to a knee injury (Weeks 1-6), Garrett Wilson was the WR10 in fantasy points per game. During that span, he commanded a 31.2% target share with 65.8 receiving yards per game, 1.92 yards per route run, a whopping 45.9% first-read share, and 0.087 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). With more weapons installed around him this offseason (Omar Cooper Jr. and Kenyon Sadiq), Wilson's target share and first-read share could dip some, but he'll still be the clear leader of the passing attack with (hopefully) improved quarterback play with Geno Smith under center. Wilson is a strong WR2 with WR1 upside if the Jets new look offense gels in 2026.
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Rome Odunze Note
Rome Odunze photo 26. Rome Odunze CHI (at MIN)
Rome Odunze was on his way to a breakout season before he sustained a foot fracture. In Weeks 1-12, he was the WR21 in fantasy points per game despite dealing with a 68.3% catchable target rate (96th out of 127 qualifying receivers). During that stretch of games, among that sample of receivers, he was 21st in target share (22.4%), 20th in receiving yards per game (59.4), 27th in yards per route run (1.95), 25th in first-read share (27.2%), and 16th in first-downs per route run (0.107, per Fantasy Points Data). Foot injuries always scare me, and Odunze has talked openly this offseason about the "new normal" of playing, planting, and running on his foot. The bum foot could crush him in 2026 if it remains a problem, but Odunze is appropriately priced in drafts as a WR3 with WR2 upside, with the risk being baked in.
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Luther Burden III Note
Luther Burden III photo 27. Luther Burden III CHI (at MIN)
Luther Burden steps into a much larger workload in 2026. Last year (including the playoffs), Burden had only five games in which he played at least 53% of the snaps. In those games, he had a 15.5% target share and 61.2 receiving yards per game, which is concerning, but his per-route metrics were outstanding, with 2.30 yards per route run, a 23.6% first-read share, and 0.120 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). There's a lot of projection for Burden's 2026 season. Last year, he was stellar overall per-route with a 26% target per route run rate (11th), 2.83 yards per route run (third), 0.117 first downs per route run (12th), and 0.56 fantasy points per route run (eighth, among all wideouts with at least 200 routes). The hope and hype centered around Burden is that he can turn that small-sample hyper-efficiency into a marvelous season with a full-time workload. That could happen this year, and it sends him screaming up the weekly rankings for wide receivers, but Burden also has Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland to contend with for the top spot in the Chicago pecking order. Burden is best viewed as a WR2 with upside.
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Mike Evans Note
Mike Evans photo 28. Mike Evans SF (at ARI)
Mike Evans has a new home with the 49ers, and he looks like a wonderful value in fantasy drafts. Yes, Evans dealt with hamstring issues again last year, but that wasn't the big limiting factor in his games played. That was related to a broken collarbone. For all of the injury talk about Evans, before the 2025 season, he had never played less than 13 games in any season, and since 2020 he had played at least 14 games in every season. Evans might be older, but he hasn't slowed down when you look at his metrics. Last year, during his seven full games played, he had a 24.4% target share, a 30.6% first-read share, and 0.116 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Among 109 qualifying receivers last year, those numbers would have ranked 13th-best across the board. Yes, during that sample, he had only 1.86 yards per route run and 52.6 receiving yards per game, which would have ranked 31st and 33rd among the same group of receivers, but that was more related to Baker Mayfield's inaccuracy than Evans slowing down. In his full games played, Evans had only a 70.9% catchable target rate, which among those 109 receivers would have ranked 84th. Evans on field production didn't match his deeper analytics and target-earning ability, as he was also second-best in separation and route win rate last season. If he can stay healthy this season, he should be one of the best values on the board for fantasy season with WR1 upside.
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DJ Moore Note
DJ Moore photo 29. DJ Moore BUF (vs . NYJ)
D.J. Moore's stock took a tumble last year as Moore sank to WR41 in fantasy points per game. Moore has a new home for 2026 and beyond after being traded to Buffalo as Josh Allen's new WR1. Moore had a 14.3% target share with 1.33 yards per route run, a 17.5% first-read share, and 0.063 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). None of these numbers offer hope for 2026, but don't tune out just yet because I'm getting to the hope segment of this outlook. Buffalo hasn't had a dependable high-end target share earning receiving option since Stefon Diggs, and Joe Brady's previous experience with Moore has him and Buffalo believing that he can return to that form in 2026. Moore's deeper analytics agree with Brady. Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, Moore was 47th and 49th in separation score and route win rate. The numbers get even better when we look at Moore as a perimeter receiver, which he'll be asked to do more than the 65% of the snaps that he played there last year. As an outside receiver last year, among the same sample of receivers, he was 36th in separation and 29th in route win rate. Moore looks like a nice bounceback candidate this season as a WR2/3 with upside for much more.
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Parker Washington Note
Parker Washington photo 30. Parker Washington JAC (at IND)
Parker Washington finished last season with a flurry of insane production; if he picks up right where he left off, he'll be one of the best picks in fantasy football this season. Last year, in Weeks 16-19, Washington asserted himself as the Jags' clear WR1. During that stretch, he averaged 22.3 PPR points per game while soaking up six red zone targets and 13 deep targets (per Fantasy Points Data). In those four games, he had a 28.9% target share, 113.5 receiving yards per game, 3.78 yards per route run, and a 33.3% first-read share. Those are all absolutely elite metrics no matter how you slice it. There's some uncertainty about how the Jags target hierarchy sifts out this season with Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter healthy. Each player could effectively put a dent in Washington, putting up monster numbers in 2026, but that risk is baked into Washington's price in drafts. He's a wonderful upside swing in the later rounds.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. Note
Marvin Harrison Jr. photo 31. Marvin Harrison Jr. ARI (vs . SF)
Marvin Harrison Jr. had a troubled 2025 season as he dealt with a concussion, an appendectomy, and a heel injury that cost him five games. In the eight games he played last year before dealing with appendicitis and a heel injury, he garnered a 21.9% target share, producing 61.6 receiving yards per game with 1.68 yards per route run, a 27.1% first-read share, and 0.082 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). During that stretch, he averaged 13.4 PPR points per game. It's a BIG if, but if he had kept up that type of production, he would have been the WR17 in fantasy points per game. Last year, if you put up that sample for Harrison Jr. against all wide receivers with at least 200 routes, he would have ranked 19th in target share, 16th in receiving yards per game, 44th in yards per route run, 23rd in first-read share, and 46th in first downs per route run. The passing volume for the Cards was propping up some shoddy per-route efficiency, but there are some slivers of hope to take away from this too. If he can overcome the quarterback play and a talented running mate in Michael Wilson, Harrison Jr. can be a volume-based WR3/flex for 2026.
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Carnell Tate Note
Carnell Tate photo 32. Carnell Tate TEN (at HOU)
Drafting Carnell Tate is a bet on talent and Cam Ward's ability to take off in his second season with Brian Daboll calling plays. I want to bet on Tate as I'm in love with the talent. Tate is an amazing route runner who can separate at all three levels of the field after ranking tenth in yards per route run and fourth in receiving grade last season (per PFF). He finished college with an otherworldly 68.8% contested catch rate, and he had zero drops in his final season despite a 14.6 aDOT. Tate will have to contend with Wan'Dale Robinson and Calvin Ridley for the WR1 spot in the Tennessee offense, but he has the talent to be the clear WR1 from Week 1. It just comes down to how quickly he can hit the ground running and how many weapons can Ward support in 2026. I'll be drafting Tate a ton.
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Brian Thomas Jr. Note
Brian Thomas Jr. photo 33. Brian Thomas Jr. JAC (at IND)
Brian Thomas Jr. was one of the biggest busts of the 2025 season. He dealt with a high ankle sprain and a shoulder issue and never looked like the player we all loved during his rookie season. Once Thomas Jr. was "healthy" and Jakobi Meyers was on the roster, Thomas was relegated to a field-stretching role. In Weeks 13-18, he had only two top-24 outings in weekly scoring (WR15, WR23) with a 14.9% target share (18.1 aDOT), 47.8 receiving yards per game, 1.65 yards per route run, three red zone targets, and a 20.6% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). Could Thomas bounce back in 2026? Sure, it's possible, but with how this passing attack and receiver depth chart are composed, I don't see him returning to alpha-level usage this season. He'll likely fill the downfield role for Liam Coen and Trevor Lawrence. This means he'll have massive week-to-week volatility. I'm mostly interested in Thomas Jr. in best ball formats where I don't have to stress about when to start him. I'll just enjoy the overall point total that he accumulates by the end of the season. Thomas is a WR3/4 who could easily be a WR2 by the end of the year if the big plays and touchdowns come.
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DK Metcalf Note
DK Metcalf photo 34. DK Metcalf PIT (at BAL)
Yes, D.K. Metcalf finished as the WR19 in fantasy points per game last year, but if you rostered him last season, you know that it wasn't nearly that glorious to trot him out in your lineup weekly. In nine of his 15 games played, he was outside the top 24 receivers in weekly scoring. Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, Metcalf ranked 24th in target share (21.1%), 26th in receiving yards per game (56.7), 25th in yards per route run (1.98), 20th in first-read share (27.7%), and 37th in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Metcalf will still be operating as Pittsburgh's WR1 (most likely), but he has stiffer target competition with Michael Pittman Jr. added this offseason. He's best viewed as a WR3 with some upside. I won't be going out of my way to draft Metcalf this year, but if he slips past ADP, then he becomes intriguing.
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Courtland Sutton Note
Courtland Sutton photo 35. Courtland Sutton DEN (vs . LAC)
Over the last two seasons, Courtland Sutton has been the unquestioned WR1 for Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos. In those seasons, he finished as the WR18 and WR24 in fantasy points per game. The arrival of Jaylen Waddle will change that this year. Sutton still can be a highly productive player in a pass-happy offense, but he'll take a backseat to Waddle. Last year, Denver was fourth in pass rate over expectation and passing attempts (per Fantasy Points Data). His per-route data remained solid, but it wasn't spectacular outside of his separation score and route win rate (20th, ninth). Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, Sutton was 35th in target per route run rate, 32nd in yards per route run, and 29th in first downs per route run. I expect the passing attack to condense around Waddle and Sutton with all of the other receiving options falling in behind them as matchup/coverage specific chess pieces. Sutton is a WR2/3 for 2026.
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Alec Pierce Note
Alec Pierce photo 36. Alec Pierce IND (vs . JAC)
Alec Pierce finished as the WR23 in fantasy points per game last year after serving as Indy's field stretcher. He had only a 17.4% target share (19.4 aDOT), but he turned that into 1,003 receiving yards and six scores. Indy was counting on Pierce to step into a heavier workload this season with Michael Pittman Jr. gone, but his ankle issues and the signing of Keenan Allen have complicated things. Pierce had left ankle surgery in March of 2026 and has had a bumpy recovery. He needed a PRP injection in January for the same ankle prior to surgery. Pierce will be slow out of the gate for 2026. That isn't a question. The worry is how long before he's 100% (if at all in 2026). The positives are Pierce are that last season, among 109 qualifying receivers, he was 12th in receiving yards per game and 16th in yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Those efficiency marks are awesome, but the lingering concerns about Pierce's health/effectiveness, his target-earning ability, Daniel Jones' health/effectiveness, and this Colts' offense in general push him into the WR3/4 territory in drafts. With the addition of Keenan Allen and Pierce's continued health struggles, I'm avoiding him in drafts this year.
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Quentin Johnston Note
Quentin Johnston photo 37. Quentin Johnston LAC (at DEN)
I'll go ahead and say it...I'm irrationally high on Quentin Johnston's outlook for 2026. He has a real opportunity to be the Bolts' WR1 this season because when he was healthy last year, that is exactly who he was. Last year, in Week 5, Johnston sustained a hamstring injury that lingered even into his Week 7 and 8 usage (missed Week 6). In Weeks 7-8, Johnston had a 9.1% target share and zero targets (9.78% and zero first-read shares). Those were massive departures from his early-season usage and for the remainder of the season. In Weeks 1-4 and 9-18, when he was presumably healthy, Johnson had a 20.3% target share, 1.83 yards per route run, 12 red zone targets, 17 deep targets, a 27% missed tackle rate, and a 24.8% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). During those games, Johnston led the team in EACH of those statistical categories while posting 13.9 PPR points per game. If Johnston had kept up that per-game output for fantasy all season, he would have been the WR16 in fantasy points per game. There's a real runout for Johnston that he's the Chargers' WR1 this year, and it's not Ladd McConkey, or at the very least that the gap in usage isn't nearly as wide as the consensus believes. I"ll be drafting Johnston a ton this season as a high-upside and cheap investment in the Chargers' offense that could pay off handsomely.
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Chris Godwin Jr. Note
Chris Godwin Jr. photo 38. Chris Godwin Jr. TB (at NO)
Last year, Chris Godwin had a slow ramp-up in 2025, coming off a horrific ankle fracture in 2024. After coming back in Week 5, he had a fibula injury that delayed his return to a full-time role until Week 13. Once he was back, in Weeks 13-18, he had a 16.8% target share, 49.8 receiving yards per game, 1.88 yards per route run, a 21.2% first-read share, and 0.107 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). The yards per route run and first downs per route run in that stretch loudly state that Chris Godwin isn't washed or over the hill, as he was also the WR32 in fantasy points per game. Godwin is a nice late-round receiver who could easily outkick his ADP if Baker Mayfield can stay health in 2026.
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Jordan Addison Note
Jordan Addison photo 39. Jordan Addison MIN (vs . CHI)
Last year, as the quarterback play in Minnesota cratered, Jordan Addison had a career-worst season as the WR44 in fantasy points per game. Addison had only a 17.4% target share with 43.6 receiving yards per game, 1.53 yards per route run, a 22.1% first-read share, and 0.065 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). None of those numbers jump off the page or are convincing enough to dive back in on Addison with Kyler Murray as the starting quarterback for 2026. Addison could have a bounce-back season and still not move the needle for fantasy purposes as a matchup-based flex option or WR3/4. I'm avoiding Addison this season.
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Michael Wilson Note
Michael Wilson photo 40. Michael Wilson ARI (vs . SF)
Michael Wilson had Grand Canyon-sized splits last year when Marvin Harrison Jr. was out of the lineup versus when he was healthy. In the eight games Harrison Jr. was active before his heel injury and was healthy, Wilson had only an 11.7% target share, 23.4 receiving yards per game, 0.72 yards per route run, and a 14.1% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). That isn't remotely close to fantasy-viable production. In the games Harrison Jr. missed and during Weeks 16 & 17 (after Harrison Jr returned post heel injury), Wilson was absolutely fantastic with a 27.5% target share, 105.6 receiving yards per game, 2.79 yards per route run, and a 38.8% first-read share (23.3 PPR points per game). That is elite WR1-level production and efficiency. Wilson is a decent late-round receiver option, but I don't know if that level of production happens again, even in a watered-down fashion, if Harrison Jr. is healthy and the Cardinals get replacement-level quarterback play in 2026.
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Jayden Reed Note
Jayden Reed photo 41. Jayden Reed GB (vs . DET)
Jayden Reed missed much of the 2025 season with a broken collarbone and surgery to repair a Jones fracture. Last year, we got only a five-game sample for Reed where he played at least 35% of the snaps. In those contests, Reed had a 21% target-per-route-run rate, 1.99 yards per route run, and 0.47 fantasy points per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Those are strong numbers, but the worry for Reed persists into 2026 about his inclusion in two wide receiver sets. Last year, Reed played 75% of his snaps from the slot, which is tough when Green Bay ranked 22nd in usage of 11 personnel (55.6%). That leaves Reed as a capped upside player who can only be counted on as a matchup-specific flex play. I fully expect Matthew Golden to start in two wide receiver sets, which will leave on the outside looking in for many weeks. Reed isn't on my draft board in 2026. If I need receiver help during bye weeks, I'll look for his name on waivers.
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Makai Lemon Note
Makai Lemon photo 42. Makai Lemon PHI (at NYG)
Makai Lemon enters the Eagles' depth chart as their possible WR2 this season behind DeVonta Smith. We have seen Jalen Hurts support multiple receivers in numerous seasons, so it wouldn't be a shock to see Hurts do it again this season and Lemon be a big beneficiary. Lemon finishes a productive collegiate career ranking sixth and 12th in yards per route run, ninth and 50th in missed tackles forced, and 60th and 28th in YAC per reception over the last two seasons (per PFF). Lemon is a solid WR4 to scoop up in drafts that could easily produce as a weekly WR2/3 during the heart of the fantasy season.
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Michael Pittman Jr. Note
Michael Pittman Jr. photo 43. Michael Pittman Jr. PIT (at BAL)
Michael Pittman Jr. had a tough 2025 season as he played through a back fracture and sustained a hamstring injury along the way. Pittman was still the WR26 in fantasy points per game as the Colts' go-to against two high. The back end of his 2025 season was crushed by Daniel Jones' injury. After Week 10, Pittman Jr. surpassed 40 receiving yards in a game only once. In Weeks 1-10, he was the WR9 in fantasy points per game. During that stretch, among 117 qualifying receivers, he was 23rd in target share (21%), 26th in receiving yards per game (58), 33rd in yards per route run (1.90), 31st in first-read share (24.5%), and 15th in first downs per route run (0.114, per Fantasy Points Data). Pittman Jr. isn't the sexiest pick in fantasy football drafts in 2026, but he could return solid value in PPR formats as Aaron Rodgers' underneath chain mover.
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Jakobi Meyers Note
Jakobi Meyers photo 44. Jakobi Meyers JAC (at IND)
Last year, in Weeks 13-18, with Brian Thomas Jr. back in the lineup, Parker Washington doing his thing, and Trevor Lawrence playing with his hair on fire, Jakobi Meyers was the WR28 in fantasy points per game. During that six-game stretch, he was seeing a 22.6% target share and a 26.7% first-read share, producing 54.7 receiving yards per game, 1.62 yards per route run, and 0.094 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Lawrence was playing at a level that was likely unsustainable to expect for him to continue for a full season, but that doesn't mean that Meyers can't be the WR2 in the offense this season and outkick his ADP cost. Meyers is best viewed as a possible WR3/flex option this season if Lawrence can pick up where he left off.
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Josh Downs Note
Josh Downs photo 45. Josh Downs IND (vs . JAC)
Josh Downs dealt with a hamstring issue to open last season, which could be a reason why he didn't eclipse a 60% snap share until Week 4. Downs' playing time was a rollercoaster the rest of the season as his snap rate dipped below 60% in five other weeks in the remainder of the season. Originally, Downs was expected to step into an elevated role in 2026 and play more on the perimeter after seeing only 65 routes as a boundary receiver last year (per Fantasy Points Data). With the signing of Keenan Allen, Downs could be on the outside with Allen until Alec Pierce is fully healthy, but once all three are in the lineup, I expect Allen and Downs to rotate slot and perimeter usage. There's also a scenario where Allen falls into the Michael Pittman Jr. role from 2025 in this offense and Downs goes back to a slot-only role. The addition of Allen just widened Downs' range of outcomes for 2026. The splits in the slot versus outside aren't in Downs' favor. Last year, overall, he was 19th in separation score and 55th in route win rate, but when you look at him as a perimeter receiver, he drops to 52nd in separation and 84th in route win rate. On a per-route basis, among 109 qualifying receivers, he was 29th in target per route run rate, 66th in yards per route run, and 26th in first downs per route run. Downs is downgraded with the signing of Allen to a late-round flier or matchup-dependent PPR flex play.
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Xavier Worthy Note
Xavier Worthy photo 46. Xavier Worthy KC (vs . LV)
I had zero interest in drafting Xavier Worthy for fantasy purposes last year, and I don't have any in 2026. Last year, he finished as the WR54 in fantasy points per game with only one week as a top-24 wide receiver in weekly scoring. Last year, after returning from a shoulder injury (Weeks 4-17), he only had a 15.8% target share, 1.40 yards per route run, 40.9 receiving yards per game, a 19.5% first-read share, 0.058 first downs per route run, and 8.5 PPR points per game (per Fantasy Points Data). I'll happily avoid Worthy in drafts again this year. If it burns me, it burns me (I don't think it will).
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Jayden Higgins Note
Jayden Higgins photo 47. Jayden Higgins HOU (vs . TEN)
We should always be looking to take swings on talented second-year wide receivers for fantasy football, and Jayden Higgins fits the bill as a possible late-round breakout candidate for 2026. Last year, in Weeks 8-18, Higgins had seven finishes as a WR3 or better in weekly scoring. During that stretch, Higgins, among 119 qualifying receivers, also ranked 24th in target per route run rate (24%) and 38th in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). During those 11 games, among the same group of 119 receivers, Higgins was also 28th in yards per route run and 25th in route win rate as a perimeter receiver. If C.J. Stroud can at least be a league-average passer in 2026, Higgins could be a weekly WR2/3 or flex option. He also has contingent upside if Nico Collins misses any time.
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Wan'Dale Robinson Note
Wan'Dale Robinson photo 48. Wan'Dale Robinson TEN (at HOU)
Last year, Wan'Dale Robinson had his best season to date, easily, with a true breakout campaign as the WR14 in fantasy points per game. Among 109 qualifying receivers, he ranked 11th in target share (26.8%), 15th in receiving yards per game (63.4), 28th in yards per route run (1.94), and 11th in first-read share (32.9%, per Fantasy Points Data). A huge change for Robinson was that he wasn't just a checkdown or underneath option anymore, as his aDOT rose to 8.7 and he was 21st among that sample of receivers in deep targets. This season, Robinson will have more target competition alongside Carnell Tate and Calvin Ridley, but I expect him to be the clear WR2 in the offense. It's wonderful that he stays tied to Brian Daboll in Tennessee, who oversaw his breakout and usage last year, which gives me hope for his 2026 outlook. His floor and ceiling this season will be tied to Cam Ward taking a big step with this new coaching staff. If that happens, Robinson could be a weekly WR2/3 this season.
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Jordyn Tyson Note
Jordyn Tyson photo 49. Jordyn Tyson NO (vs . TB)
Jordyn Tyson should become the second target in the Saints' offense this season once he's healthy, but right now his health for the 2026 season is the biggest question. Sadly, Tyson is dealing with another hamstring injury that will linger into the regular season (possibly into Week 7). This automatically makes him a player that I'm avoiding unless he slips past his ADP. Tyson is a decent bet as your WR4/5, but it's impossible to trust him in fantasy this season as more than that. Over the last two collegiate seasons, Tyson has ranked 60th and 11th in yards per route run and 12th and 15th in receiving grade (per PFF). Last year, in Weeks 12-18, New Orleans was fifth in neutral passing rate and 11th in pass rate over expectation. Tyson can't be counted on for more than a midseason flex play or stretch-run difference-maker at his point and that's only if his problematic hamstrings permit it.
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Matthew Golden Note
Matthew Golden photo 50. Matthew Golden GB (vs . DET)
After all the hype for Matthew Golden last year, he was only a part-time player for Green Bay in his rookie season. He had only five games in which he surpassed a 60% snap share. When he was on the field, he had a 17% target-per-route-run rate, 1.46 yards per route run, and 0.065 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Among 109 qualifying receivers, he was 16th in separation and 67th in route win rate. The separation score is notable, but all of his other metrics and the fact that he had a quiet rookie season leave me unimpressed. Golden can take a step forward this season as the primary running mate with Christian Watson in two-receiver sets, and it can still be uninspiring. The Green Bay passing attack will still flow through Christian Watson and Tucker Kraft this season, with everyone else playing a role or a bit part, or at least that is how I'm projecting it. I'm avoiding Golden in drafts this season.
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Romeo Doubs Note
Romeo Doubs photo 51. Romeo Doubs NE (vs . MIA)
Romeo Doubs lands with the New England Patriots and should be Drake Maye's clear WR2 behind A.J. Brown. He should see a volume bump with the Pats, simply moving from an offense that was 30th in neutral passing rate last year (Green Bay) to one that was ninth in neutral passing rate. I wouldn't be surprised if the Pats increase their neutral passing rate this season, either with the arrival of Brown and Doubs and Drake Maye having another year in Josh McDaniels' offensive system. Also add in Green Bay's love of rotating receivers and Doubs 72.8% route share last year, and it's not difficult to see Doubs being a late-round value. Last year, Doubs was the WR43 in fantasy points per game with five weeks in weekly scoring as a top 25 fantasy wideout. Last year, among 109 qualifying wide receivers, Doubs was 36th in target per route run rate, 31st in yards per route run, 18th in first downs per route run, and 27th in fantasy points per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Also among those 109 receivers, Doubs was 23rd in separation and fifth in route win rate. He's primed to explode this season with WR2/3 upside if everything goes right.
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KC Concepcion Note
KC Concepcion photo 52. KC Concepcion CLE (at CIN)
KC Concepcion has the talent to be Cleveland's clear WR1 this season. Where he's priced in drafts, all of the risk of bad quarterback play and Denzel Boston and Harold Fannin Jr. competing with him for the team target lead is priced in. The upside if he is the true WR1 isn't. Concepcion is a receiver that can threaten a defense at all three levels while also making things happen after the catch with the ball in his hands. In two of his last three collegiate seasons, he ranked top 35 in FBS in YAC per reception (26th, 33rd, per PFF). In 2023, Concepcion was 17th in missed tackles forced among FBS wide receivers. He's a wonderful late-round dart to toss in every format. Hell, draft him, and Boston, considering the cost and cut the player who is lagging behind in target share by Week 4.
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Stefon Diggs Note
Stefon Diggs photo 53. Stefon Diggs WAS (vs . DAL)
After a long offseason, Stefon Diggs is finally a Washington Commander. We've all speculated all offseason that Diggs would possibly land with Washington, and now it has come to fruition. Diggs had a strong 2025 season that proved that he has plenty left in the tank to post a strong fantasy season in 2026. Last year, he was the WR23 in fantasy points per game with only a 65.4% route share (62nd out of 109 qualifying receivers). Among 109 qualifying receivers, he was stellar on a per-route basis, ranking 22nd in target per route run rate (25%), 20th in receiving yards per game (59.6), and eighth in yards per route run (2.53) and first downs per route run (0.127, per Fantasy Points Data). Among the same sample of receivers, he was also 28th in overall separation score, 18th in separation versus man coverage, 22nd in route win rate against man coverage, and 11th in yards per route run against both man and zone coverages. Diggs didn't show any falloff, so I'm not projecting that for 2026, being even further out from his ACL reconstruction. Diggs is a strong WR3 with upside this season. I expect the Washington passing attack to be funneled through Diggs and Terry McLaurin.
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Jalen Coker Note
Jalen Coker photo 54. Jalen Coker CAR (vs . ATL)
The Carolina passing attack will flow through Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker this season, especially with Chris Brazzell now missing up to eight weeks with a torn LCL. Last year, when Coker was at his healthiest (quad injury early in the year) during Weeks 13-19, he was challenging Tetairoa McMillan for the top spot in Carolina's aerial attack. During that stretch, Coker had a 20% target share (McMillan 18.3%), 2.30 yards per route run (McMillan 1.78), four red zone targets (McMillan, one), and a 28.3% first-read share (McMillan 26.1% per Fantasy Points Data). In those six games played, Coker finished with at least 14 PPR points four times. Coker is a late-round priority for me this season. The massive divide between McMillan and Coker in ADP should not exist. Enjoy the value.
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Khalil Shakir Note
Khalil Shakir photo 55. Khalil Shakir BUF (vs . NYJ)
At this point in his career, we know who Khalil Shakir is. A low-ceiling WR3/4 or flex play on a weekly basis in PPR formats. Over the last two seasons, he has finished as the WR39 and WR33 in fantasy points per game. With the arrival of D.J. Moore this offseason, I don't see anything changing for Shakir. Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, Shakir was 36th in target share, 55th in receiving yards per game, 41st in yards per route run, 38th in first-read share, and 80th in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Shakir is a bye-week replacement flex play at best this season.
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Rashid Shaheed Note
Rashid Shaheed photo 56. Rashid Shaheed SEA (at LAR)
Last year, after becoming a Seahawk, Rashid Shaheed had only a 61.9% route share, an 8.8% target share with 20.9 receiving yards per game, 1.05 yards per route run, and a 12.3% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). This type of usage isn't conducive to fantasy success. Yes, could it trend upward in 2026 with a full offseason to learn the ropes? Sure, but Seattle was 29th in 11 personnel usage last year (41.3%), and I don't see that changing this season. Unless Shaheed can hop Copper Kupp on the depth chart or Kupp gets injured, it will still be tough for Shaheed to see a 70-80% route share and be productive in a run-centric offense. I'm avoiding Shaheed in drafts in all formats.
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De'Zhaun Stribling Note
De'Zhaun Stribling photo 57. De'Zhaun Stribling SF (at ARI)
De'Zhaun Stribling has been zooming up draft boards and ADP since the news of Ricky Pearsall's season-ending PCL news. Many could pump the brakes on that now that San Francisco brought back Deebo Samuel on a one-year deal, but I'll still be drafting Stribling at cost. Christian Kirk (calf) is also dealing with an injury to open camp. At this point in Kirk's career, he can't be counted on to stay healthy or be an effective weekly cog of an NFL passing attack. Stribling had a solid collegiate career, with his skill set fitting what the 49ers want from their receivers. During his final two collegiate seasons, he posted 2.15 and 2.44 yards per route run with 7.3 and 6.7 yards after the catch per reception (17 missed tackles forced across both seasons, per PFF). Stribling offers the 49ers a varied skill set with shades of what they have hoped to get from Pearsall. He can make players miss in space, outrun them with the ball in his hands (4.36 40-yard dash), and create yards after the catch. Stribling is a great late-round selection in fantasy football drafts in 2026.
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Denzel Boston Note
Denzel Boston photo 58. Denzel Boston CLE (at CIN)
Denzel Boston was a baller in college. In his final season, he had the fifth-best contested catch rate (min ten contested targets) among FBS wide receivers while also posting 2.44 yards per route run. He finished college with a 79th percentile college dominator and an 86th percentile collegiate target share. Boston will compete with KC Concepcion and Harold Fannin Jr. for the team lead in targets in 2026. The worries about the quarterback play in Cleveland and the certainty that other players will out-target him are pushing Boston down the board. Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season, and it's not reflected in his draft price at all. Draft him and Concepcion late and see how it plays out in the first few weeks of the season. There will be value to mine in this passing attack.
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Deebo Samuel Sr. Note
Deebo Samuel Sr. photo 59. Deebo Samuel Sr. SF (at ARI)
Deebo Samuel rejoins the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal after a one-year dalliance with the Commanders. Samuel will compete with De'Zhaun Stribling to be the WR2 in the pecking order behind Mike Evans. Last year, Samuel was the WR29 in fantasy points per game while putting up a varied stat line. Samuel posted some metrics that make me want to feel bullish about his 2026 outlook, but there are also concerning pieces of his analytical profile. Let's start out with the good. Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, Samuel was 18th in target share (22.4%), ninth in yards after the catch per reception (6.6), 21st in first-read share (27.3%), and ninth-best in missed tackles forced per reception. Unfortunately, though, among the same sample of receivers, he was also 38th in yards per route run and 53rd in first downs per route run (0.076) while seeing his usual bevy of underneath targets (5.3 aDOT, 103rd out of 109 qualifying receivers). I find myself more in than out with Samuel for 2026. His ability to break tackles and create with the ball in his hands has always been his calling card, and he's still posting stellar metrics in those departments and target-earning areas. The per-route efficiency worries I'll chalk up to Washington's struggling offense last season. Samuel should be a viable WR3/flex with upside for 2026 in the 49ers' offense.
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Jalen McMillan Note
Jalen McMillan photo 60. Jalen McMillan TB (at NO)
Jalen McMillan's 2025 season was essentially wiped out by injury, but the flashes he showed in limited action — and previously as a rookie — remain intriguing. The former Washington product continued to post strong efficiency metrics when healthy, highlighted by a huge Week 17 performance and over 2.0 yards per route run in a small sample. The issue has never really been talent; it has been availability. McMillan remains an upside stash in deeper formats, but fantasy managers need to factor in the growing injury concerns entering Year 3.
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Adonai Mitchell Note
Adonai Mitchell photo 61. Adonai Mitchell NYJ (at BUF)
Last year, after joining the Jets, Adonai Mitchell saw a 23.6% target share and a 30% first-read share, but he did very little with it, producing only 37.6 receiving yards per game and 1.37 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Yes, the quarterback play for the Jets last year can be a large part of this discussion, but we also have to acknowledge that Mitchell saw that volume without Garrett Wilson in the lineup. Mitchell likely fills a field-stretching role for the Jets in 2026, which I don't expect to be a high-volume one. Mitchell is a deep league or best-ball option only.
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Tre Tucker Note
Tre Tucker photo 62. Tre Tucker LV (at KC)
Tre Tucker quietly put together a solid 2025 season and enters 2026 with a legitimate chance to emerge as the Raiders' top wide receiver, even if Brock Bowers remains the centerpiece of the passing game. The former third-round pick has improved each season, logged nearly every snap last year, and continues to command meaningful downfield volume. New coaches have already praised Tucker's leadership and work ethic, suggesting he will remain heavily involved in the offense.
6 days ago
Jerry Jeudy Note
Jerry Jeudy photo 63. Jerry Jeudy CLE (at CIN)
I didn't draft Jerry Jeudy anywhere last year, and I don't expect that to change in 2026. With Harold Fannin Jr., Denzel Boston, and KC Concepcion leading the way for the Cleveland passing attack this year, I expect Jeudy to be on the outside looking in. Last year, Jeudy was the WR61 in fantasy points per game with an 18.6% target share, 1.09 yards per route run, 0.056 first downs per route run, and a 25.3% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). He had 104 targets last year and did little to nothing with them. Avoid Jeudy in all formats this year.
4 hours ago
Omar Cooper Jr. Note
Omar Cooper Jr. photo 64. Omar Cooper Jr. NYJ (at BUF)
Omar Cooper Jr. is a viable late-round dart throw. Yes, I have concerns about the Jets' passing attack outside of Garrett Wilson. How many players can Geno Smith support in fantasy in 2026 when he was wretched last year? Considering Cooper's late-round ADP, though, the risk is all baked in, and expectations are low. Cooper has the talent to outperform them. During his final season in college, he was 36th in yards per route run, 27th in YAC per reception, and fourth in missed tackles (per PFF). Cooper displayed the ability to operate in the slot and on the perimeter in college, so don't be surprised if he is playing in two wide receiver sets in short order in 2026.
4 hours ago
Jauan Jennings Note
Jauan Jennings photo 65. Jauan Jennings MIN (vs . CHI)
After a slow start last season (in Weeks 7-18), Jauan Jennings was the WR21 in fantasy points per game, commanding a 19.5% target share with 46.1 receiving yards per game, 1.67 yards per route run, 0.095 first downs per route run, and a 28.9% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). Those are all decent to strong metrics, but here's the problem. Jennings is no longer with the 49ers. He signed with the Vikings this offseason and profiles as the third or fourth option in the passing attack that is led by Kyler Murray. Murray isn't exactly a passer who has shown he can support three weapons (or more) on a weekly basis for fantasy. Jennings could have some flex appeal and be a bye-week fill-in for teams during the season, but I don't want to draft him this year and count on him as a weekly flex option.
4 hours ago
Jalen Nailor Note
Jalen Nailor photo 66. Jalen Nailor LV (at KC)
It wouldn't shock me at all if Jalen Nailor steps up as the clear number two option for the Raiders this season behind Brock Bowers through the air. Nailor isn't facing stiff competition from Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, Dont'e Thornton, and company. Yes, last year Nailor had only a 10.3% target share, 1.19 yards per route run, and a 10.8% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). None of those metrics will or should get you excited, but when we dig deeper, his per-route numbers are QUITE INTERESTING. Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, he was 33rd in separation and 51st in route win rate. As a perimeter receiver among the same sample, his numbers look even better (141 routes) as he was sixth-best in separation and 13th in route win rate. Nailor is the final pick in a draft that could pay dividends and become a weekly WR3 or flex if it all works out.
4 hours ago
Tre' Harris Note
Tre' Harris photo 67. Tre' Harris LAC (at DEN)
Ok, let me get this out of the way first. I loved Tre Harris as a prospect, but there's not a ton to get overly excited about from this rookie season. He had only a 39.9% route share with a 15% target-per-route run rate, 1.19 yards per route run, and 0.066 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). I still have faith that he can blossom in his second season. Yes, I know I'm leaning on my priors here and my thoughts about him as a prospect, but he's a free dart throw at the end of drafts right now. Just to be kind and rewind, we're discussing a player who was first in yards per route run, first in yards per route run against man coverage, and 19th in YAC per reception in his final season in college (per PFF). I'm willing to forget his rookie season and take a shot on him late in drafts again in 2026, with the hope that the talent is still there and he can breakout this season.
4 hours ago
Travis Hunter Note
Travis Hunter photo 68. Travis Hunter JAC (at IND)
Travis Hunter remains one of fantasy football's most fascinating wild cards as Jacksonville continues to balance his two-way responsibilities. Early indications suggest the Jaguars want him playing more cornerback in 2026, although that may not necessarily come at the expense of his WR role. Before his injury last season, Hunter was heavily involved as a schemed-touch weapon, leading the Jaguars in catches while flashing explosive upside from the slot. His fantasy value ultimately hinges on offensive snap volume, making him more of a high-upside stash unless injuries or dedicated role expansion push him into a full-time receiving role.
6 days ago
Ryan Flournoy Note
Ryan Flournoy photo 69. Ryan Flournoy DAL (at WAS)
Ryan Flournoy stepped up in a big way last year as the Dallas Cowboys' No. 3 WR, posting two 100-yard games when CeeDee Lamb missed time. The third-year WR finished 31st in yards per route run (1.82, 16th in this rank over his last five games) and 13th in 1st downs per route run, showcasing his efficiency. "Flo" might not have much standalone value when everybody on Dallas is healthy, but there's clearly upside appeal that he can deliver when called upon if Lamb or George Pickens misses time in 2026. The rare WR upside handcuff.
6 days ago
Dontayvion Wicks Note
Dontayvion Wicks photo 70. Dontayvion Wicks PHI (at NYG)
Dontayvion Wicks has been a separation-score and route-win-rate darling over the last two years, and could finally step into a bigger role this year in Philly. Makai Lemon is a talented rookie, but he's dealing with a hamstring injury, which has sidelined him for much of training camp. This could allow Wicks to get a runway as the WR2 opposite DeVonta Smith. If that happens, Wicks might not let go of the job. Over the last two years, Wicks has ranked third and 24th in separation score and sixth and seventh in route win rate among all wide receivers with at least 200 routes (per Fantasy Points Data). Last year, Wicks posted a 21% target-per-route run rate, 1.56 yards per route run, and 0.099 first downs per route run. Those are strong per-route metrics for a late-round dart throw that could emerge in 2026. I'll take last-round fliers on Wicks in a ton of my leagues.
4 hours ago
Calvin Ridley Note
Calvin Ridley photo 71. Calvin Ridley TEN (at HOU)
Calvin Ridley's 2025 season was crushed by a hamstring injury and a broken fibula. Last year, we only got to see him on the field in a full-time capacity in Weeks 1-5. During that sample, Ridley had a 19.5% target share, 54.4 receiving yards per game, 1.89 yards per route run, a 26.7% first-read share, and 0.076 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Entering his age-32 season, I'm not expecting Ridley to be a last-round league winner in 2026, but he could easily become a decent flex play this season if Cam Ward can become the player that we hoped he would be with Brian Daboll. Even in the rosiest of circumstances, though, Ward supporting three wide receivers in fantasy on a weekly basis is probably asking way too much of him.
4 hours ago
Kayshon Boutte Note
Kayshon Boutte photo 72. Kayshon Boutte NE (vs . MIA)
Rashod Bateman Note
Rashod Bateman photo 73. Rashod Bateman BAL (vs . PIT)
Pat Bryant Note
Pat Bryant photo 74. Pat Bryant DEN (vs . LAC)
Pat Bryant quietly carved out a larger role as his rookie season progressed, giving Denver reason to believe he can contribute more in Year 2. The former third-round pick earned increased playing time late in the season and showed flashes of reliability before an injury cut short his playoff run. The addition of Jaylen Waddle limits Bryant's path to major target volume, but he still projects as the favorite for the Broncos' No. 3 WR role entering 2026. In deeper formats, Bryant profiles as more of a depth stash tied to offensive growth rather than standalone volume.
6 days ago
Malik Washington Note
Malik Washington photo 75. Malik Washington MIA (at NE)
Isaac TeSlaa Note
Isaac TeSlaa photo 76. Isaac TeSlaa DET (at GB)
Isaac TeSlaa barely saw the field as a rookie, but he flashed intriguing upside by turning just 16 receptions into six touchdowns. Detroit clearly believes in the former third-round pick after trading up for him in 2025, and Dan Campbell has already hinted at a potential Year 2 leap. With Kalif Raymond gone, TeSlaa has a clear path to the Lions' No. 3 WR role behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. He's still more dynasty/deep-league upside stash than reliable redraft option, but the athletic traits and red-zone usage are worth monitoring closely.
6 days ago
Troy Franklin Note
Troy Franklin photo 77. Troy Franklin DEN (vs . LAC)
Tank Dell Note
Tank Dell photo 78. Tank Dell HOU (vs . TEN)
Jaylin Noel Note
Jaylin Noel photo 79. Jaylin Noel HOU (vs . TEN)
I loved Jaylin Noel as a prospect, and I'm willing to take a last-round flier on him again in 2026. I will acknowledge that if Tank Dell does come roaring back from his injuries this year, it's a death knell for Noel's fantasy value in 2026. In the four games last year that Noel played at least 33% of the snaps, he had a 25% target-per-route run rate, 2.46 yards per route run, and 0.132 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Yes, that is an insanely small sample of 76 routes, but it does show that Noel's talent is real. If he can seize a full-time role in 2026, the sky is the limit, but he has an uphill climb to get there.
4 hours ago
Darnell Mooney Note
Darnell Mooney photo 80. Darnell Mooney NYG (vs . PHI)
Darnell Mooney could quietly emerge as an important veteran presence in the Giants' offense after reuniting with OC Matt Nagy in New York on a one-year deal. Injuries derailed his 2025 season in Atlanta, but Mooney still brings proven downfield ability and prior 1,000-yard production to a WR room searching for stability behind Malik Nabers. His vertical skill set meshes well with Jaxson Dart's aggressive style of play, and he should compete for meaningful snaps early in the season while Nabers works his way back. Among the Giants' veteran receivers, Mooney offers the most fantasy intrigue entering 2026.
6 days ago
Antonio Williams Note
Antonio Williams photo 81. Antonio Williams WAS (vs . DAL)
Antonio Williams' rookie season outlook took a massive hit with Stefon Diggs signing with the Commanders. Williams could still have his moments as a flex option in 2026, but I wouldn't count on him as anything more than a bye-week flex option unless Diggs gets hurt. During his final season in college, Williams ranked 69th in yards per route run and 39th in receiving grade as an underneath slot option.
4 hours ago
Zachariah Branch Note
Zachariah Branch photo 82. Zachariah Branch ATL (at CAR)
Zachariah Branch enters Atlanta with a clear opportunity to carve out an immediate role behind Drake London in a thin Falcons WR room. The explosive rookie thrives with the ball in his hands, leading the nation in screen targets while showcasing elite open-field ability and dynamic YAC skills. His fit alongside Tua Tagovailoa makes plenty of sense stylistically, especially in an offense that could manufacture touches for him early. Although his smaller frame may cap his ceiling, Branch has intriguing upside if he can quickly secure the Falcons' No. 2 WR role.
2 weeks ago
Cooper Kupp Note
Cooper Kupp photo 83. Cooper Kupp SEA (at LAR)
Germie Bernard Note
Germie Bernard photo 84. Germie Bernard PIT (at BAL)
Germie Bernard profiles as a better real-life fit than fantasy target entering the NFL, landing behind established veterans DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. in Pittsburgh. The former Alabama receiver offers versatility, toughness, and strong YAC ability, which should help him earn snaps early, particularly from the slot. However, Year 1 fantasy expectations should remain modest given the crowded depth chart and uncertainty surrounding Pittsburgh's quarterback situation. The second-round pick feels more like a long-term depth stash than an immediate-impact rookie, although his well-rounded skill set gives him a relatively safe floor.
6 days ago
Elic Ayomanor Note
Elic Ayomanor photo 85. Elic Ayomanor TEN (at HOU)
Chimere Dike Note
Chimere Dike photo 86. Chimere Dike TEN (at HOU)
Jack Bech Note
Jack Bech photo 87. Jack Bech LV (at KC)
Keon Coleman Note
Keon Coleman photo 88. Keon Coleman BUF (vs . NYJ)
Ted Hurst III Note
Ted Hurst III photo 89. Ted Hurst III TB (at NO)
Ted Hurst is making waves in training camp. He could push for a starting job quicker than many anticipate if he can push Jalen McMillan aside. His play strength is surprising for his frame. He doesn't get pushed off routes and fits through contact well. Hurst has immediate and fluid speed with easy change of direction. He loses little speed when subtly changing directions mid-route. Hurst has a nice home run gear in the open field. He's a refined route runner with a varied release package. Hurst can invite indecision in cornerbacks' heads as he sets them up and dances in their blind spot. He sells the vertical push well and has solid hip sink and deceleration skills for a player his size. Hurst can play above the rim with good adjustment to back shoulder throws and nice body control in the air. He displays a large catch radius and late hands. I know he attended a smaller school in college, but the talent is real. He was 24th in missed tackles among all FBS/FCS wide receivers (minimum 50 targets, per PFF) in his final season, while overall posting an 84th percentile collegiate target share and 67th percentile collegiate dominator. Take a flier on Hurst in the final round of your drafts this season.
4 hours ago
Malachi Fields Note
Malachi Fields photo 90. Malachi Fields NYG (vs . PHI)
Malachi Fields lands in an intriguing spot with the Giants after being selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-5 receiver brings size and downfield ability to New York's offense, flashing strong ball skills and separation ability throughout the pre-draft process despite a disappointing Combine 40 time. Fields profiles as a strong fit alongside Jaxson Dart given his vertical play style, and Malik Nabers' injury could open the door for early-season opportunities. He's an intriguing rookie stash with upside if he earns immediate snaps during training camp.
2 weeks ago
Tory Horton Note
Tory Horton photo 91. Tory Horton SEA (at LAR)
Elijah Sarratt Note
Elijah Sarratt photo 92. Elijah Sarratt BAL (vs . PIT)
2026 4th-rounder Elijah Sarratt may have been overshadowed by Baltimore's earlier selection of Ja'Kobi Lane, but the former Indiana receiver offers an intriguing pathway to Year 1 relevance. Sarratt enters a crowded, run-heavy offense, yet his strong production profile, early breakout age, and red-zone skill set could help him carve out a role quickly if Mark Andrews continues declining. The Ravens already have their No.1 WR in Zay Flowers, so expectations should remain tempered, but Sarratt's ability to win contested catches and earn targets gives him sleeper appeal. Among Baltimore's rookie receivers, he might be the better value bet relative to cost.
6 days ago
Tyquan Thornton Note
Tyquan Thornton photo 93. Tyquan Thornton KC (vs . LV)
Tyquan Thornton re-signed with the Chiefs on a two-year deal worth $11 million. This is notable given that only Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals were the other Chiefs WRs under contract for the 2027 season.
The speedy wide receiver had his most productive season in the NFL last year, catching 19 passes for 438 yards and three touchdowns (on nearly 1,000 air yards and 23 deep targets). He stepped up at the start of the year due to Worthy's injury and Rashee Rice's suspension. Over the first 5 weeks of the year, Thornton averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game.
His 2025 yardage and touchdown totals set new career-highs, and he averaged 23.1 yards per reception (first in the NFL). Also had zero recorded drops.
2 weeks ago
Keenan Allen Note
Keenan Allen photo 94. Keenan Allen IND (vs . JAC)
Well, it's official. Keenan Allen is a Colt for the 2026 season. Yes, this is signal related to Alec Pierce's health, but it's also a reflection of the Colts' receiving depth chart. All offseason, this team has been painfully thin at wide receiver behind Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. Allen will immediately help in that department. Last year, Allen proved that he still has gas in the tank on multiple levels as the WR36 in fantasy points per game. Among 109 qualifying receivers, he was 54th in overall separation, 14th in overall route win rate, 22nd in slot yards per route run (2.09), and 18th in route win rate as a perimeter wide receiver (per Fantasy Points Data). Last year, Allen ran 60.5% of his routes as a perimeter wide receiver while drawing a 20.7% target share with 45.7 receiving yards per game, 1.72 yards per route run, a 24.4% first-read share, and 0.108 first downs per route run. Allen and Josh Downs could rotate between the slot and the perimeter once Alec Pierce is back on the field. Until Pierce is back, I would expect Allen and Downs to be the receivers on the field in two-wide sets. Allen could easily function in the Michael Pittman Jr. role in this offense from 2025 and put Downs back into a slot-only role once Pierce is back. Allen is a viable WR3/4 this season or a flex play with a lean toward PPR formats.
4 hours ago
Chris Bell Note
Chris Bell photo 95. Chris Bell MIA (at NE)
Chris Bell's rookie season outlook is tied heavily to his recovery timeline after suffering an ACL injury late in 2025, but Miami offers a strong long-term landing spot given the lack of pass-catching depth. The former Louisville standout brings legitimate alpha traits and was one of college football's premier target earners before getting hurt. Miami can afford to be patient, potentially setting Bell up for a larger role once healthy in an offense lacking long-term answers at receiver. He's a better dynasty investment than immediate redraft target, though his upside remains appealing if he returns to full strength quickly (activated off the NFI list on Aug 17).
2 days ago
Ja'Kobi Lane Note
Ja'Kobi Lane photo 96. Ja'Kobi Lane BAL (vs . PIT)
Devaughn Vele Note
Devaughn Vele photo 97. Devaughn Vele NO (vs . TB)
Devaughn Vele should see an expanded role to start the season with Jordyn Tyson sidelined with a hamstring injury. In his last four games with the Saints last season, he averaged just south of 10 PPG in half-PPR (minimum WR4 production for all four games).
17 hours ago
Christian Kirk Note
Christian Kirk photo 98. Christian Kirk SF (at ARI)
Darius Slayton Note
Darius Slayton photo 99. Darius Slayton NYG (vs . PHI)
Marvin Mims Jr. Note
Marvin Mims Jr. photo 100. Marvin Mims Jr. DEN (vs . LAC)
Xavier Legette Note
Xavier Legette photo 101. Xavier Legette CAR (vs . ATL)
Caleb Douglas Note
Caleb Douglas photo 102. Caleb Douglas MIA (at NE)
Kyle Williams Note
Kyle Williams photo 103. Kyle Williams NE (vs . MIA)
Hollywood Brown Note
Hollywood Brown photo 104. Hollywood Brown PHI (at NYG)
Skyler Bell Note
Skyler Bell photo 105. Skyler Bell BUF (vs . NYJ)
Isaiah Bond Note
Isaiah Bond photo 106. Isaiah Bond CLE (at CIN)
Mack Hollins Note
Mack Hollins photo 107. Mack Hollins NE (vs . MIA)
Brandon Aiyuk Note
Brandon Aiyuk photo 108. Brandon Aiyuk SF (at ARI)
Cyrus Allen Note
Cyrus Allen photo 109. Cyrus Allen KC (vs . LV)
Cyrus Allen might be one of the more interesting deep sleeper receivers from the 2026 class after landing in Kansas City. The former Bearcats wideout has quietly produced everywhere he has played, showcasing strong target-earning ability, separation skills, and positional versatility across multiple stops. With long-term uncertainty surrounding several Chiefs pass-catchers, Allen has a realistic pathway to eventually carving out a meaningful role in the offense. He remains a long-shot Day 3 prospect for redraft leagues, but dynasty managers looking for cheap upside should keep him firmly on the radar.
6 days ago
Andrei Iosivas Note
Andrei Iosivas photo 110. Andrei Iosivas CIN (vs . CLE)
Tyreek Hill Note
Tyreek Hill photo 111. Tyreek Hill FA (BYE)
The Dolphins released WR Tyreek Hill this offseason. After suffering a devastating knee injury in 2025, he might not be ready to contribute to an NFL roster until mid-way through the 2026 season.
2 weeks ago
Jalen Tolbert Note
Jalen Tolbert photo 112. Jalen Tolbert MIA (at NE)
Tez Johnson Note
Tez Johnson photo 113. Tez Johnson TB (at NO)
Cedric Tillman Note
Cedric Tillman photo 114. Cedric Tillman CLE (at CIN)
Calvin Austin III Note
Calvin Austin III photo 115. Calvin Austin III NYG (vs . PHI)
DeMario Douglas Note
DeMario Douglas photo 116. DeMario Douglas NE (vs . MIA)
Jahan Dotson Note
Jahan Dotson photo 117. Jahan Dotson ATL (at CAR)
Konata Mumpfield Note
Konata Mumpfield photo 118. Konata Mumpfield LAR (vs . SEA)
Luke McCaffrey Note
Luke McCaffrey photo 119. Luke McCaffrey WAS (vs . DAL)
Jalen Royals Note
Jalen Royals photo 120. Jalen Royals KC (vs . LV)
Olamide Zaccheaus Note
Olamide Zaccheaus photo 121. Olamide Zaccheaus ATL (at CAR)
Bryce Lance Note
Bryce Lance photo 122. Bryce Lance NO (vs . TB)
Bryce Lance has the opportunity to crack the Saints' starting lineup coming out of camp now, with the upcoming lengthy absence of Jordyn Tyson as he deals with another hamstring injury. Tyson could be out until Week 7 or 8 of the regular season. Many drafters will automatically gravitate to Devaughn Vele in the final round of their drafts, but I have little interest in Vele. Vele hasn't been able to prove himself to be a consistent target earner, and his 1.34 career yards per route run is middling at best (per PFF). Lance is a blazing-fast field stretcher who can threaten a defense at all three levels. In his final collegiate season, among all FBS/FCS wide receivers with at least 50 targets, he ranked sixth in yards per route run, eighth in yards per reception, and eighth-best in receiving grade. Lance is a fantastic last-round lottery ticket that could pay huge dividends in 2026.
4 hours ago
Brenen Thompson Note
Brenen Thompson photo 123. Brenen Thompson LAC (at DEN)
Chris Brazzell II Note
Chris Brazzell II photo 124. Chris Brazzell II CAR (vs . ATL)
Joshua Palmer Note
Joshua Palmer photo 125. Joshua Palmer BUF (vs . NYJ)
Treylon Burks Note
Treylon Burks photo 126. Treylon Burks WAS (vs . DAL)
Kendrick Bourne Note
Kendrick Bourne photo 127. Kendrick Bourne ARI (vs . SF)
Tutu Atwell Note
Tutu Atwell photo 128. Tutu Atwell MIA (at NE)
Kevin Coleman Jr. Note
Kevin Coleman Jr. photo 129. Kevin Coleman Jr. MIA (at NE)
Savion Williams Note
Savion Williams photo 130. Savion Williams GB (vs . DET)
Jaylin Lane Note
Jaylin Lane photo 131. Jaylin Lane WAS (vs . DAL)
Dont'e Thornton Jr. Note
Dont'e Thornton Jr. photo 132. Dont'e Thornton Jr. LV (at KC)
Xavier Hutchinson Note
Xavier Hutchinson photo 133. Xavier Hutchinson HOU (vs . TEN)
John Metchie III Note
John Metchie III photo 134. John Metchie III CAR (vs . ATL)
Malik Benson Note
Malik Benson photo 135. Malik Benson LV (at KC)
Zavion Thomas Note
Zavion Thomas photo 136. Zavion Thomas CHI (at MIN)
Kalif Raymond Note
Kalif Raymond photo 137. Kalif Raymond CHI (at MIN)
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Note
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine photo 138. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine IND (vs . JAC)
CJ Daniels Note
CJ Daniels photo 139. CJ Daniels LAR (vs . SEA)
KaVontae Turpin Note
KaVontae Turpin photo 140. KaVontae Turpin DAL (at WAS)
Roman Wilson Note
Roman Wilson photo 141. Roman Wilson PIT (at BAL)
Demarcus Robinson Note
Demarcus Robinson photo 142. Demarcus Robinson SF (at ARI)
Jordan Whittington Note
Jordan Whittington photo 143. Jordan Whittington LAR (vs . SEA)
Devontez Walker Note
Devontez Walker photo 144. Devontez Walker BAL (vs . PIT)
Deion Burks Note
Deion Burks photo 145. Deion Burks IND (vs . JAC)
Dyami Brown Note
Dyami Brown photo 146. Dyami Brown WAS (vs . DAL)
Colbie Young Note
Colbie Young photo 147. Colbie Young CIN (vs . CLE)
Ashton Dulin Note
Ashton Dulin photo 148. Ashton Dulin IND (vs . JAC)
Greg Dortch Note
Greg Dortch photo 149. Greg Dortch DET (at GB)
Tai Felton Note
Tai Felton photo 150. Tai Felton MIN (vs . CHI)
Jahdae Walker Note
Jahdae Walker photo 151. Jahdae Walker CHI (at MIN)
Odell Beckham Jr. Note
Odell Beckham Jr. photo 152. Odell Beckham Jr. NYG (vs . PHI)
Mitch Tinsley Note
Mitch Tinsley photo 153. Mitch Tinsley CIN (vs . CLE)
Xavier Smith Note
Xavier Smith photo 154. Xavier Smith LAR (vs . SEA)
Reggie Virgil Note
Reggie Virgil photo 155. Reggie Virgil ARI (vs . SF)
DeAndre Hopkins Note
DeAndre Hopkins photo 156. DeAndre Hopkins BAL (vs . PIT)
Tim Patrick Note
Tim Patrick photo 157. Tim Patrick NYJ (at BUF)
Theo Wease Jr. Note
Theo Wease Jr. photo 158. Theo Wease Jr. MIA (at NE)
Elijah Moore Note
Elijah Moore photo 159. Elijah Moore PHI (at NYG)
Xavier Restrepo Note
Xavier Restrepo photo 160. Xavier Restrepo TEN (at HOU)
Barion Brown Note
Barion Brown photo 161. Barion Brown NO (vs . TB)
Josh Cameron Note
Josh Cameron photo 162. Josh Cameron JAC (at IND)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling Note
Marquez Valdes-Scantling photo 163. Marquez Valdes-Scantling DAL (at WAS)
Isaiah Williams Note
Isaiah Williams photo 164. Isaiah Williams NYJ (at BUF)
Tyler Lockett Note
Tyler Lockett photo 165. Tyler Lockett LV (at KC)
Van Jefferson Note
Van Jefferson photo 166. Van Jefferson WAS (vs . DAL)
Kendrick Law Note
Kendrick Law photo 167. Kendrick Law DET (at GB)
Juice Wells Jr. Note
Juice Wells Jr. photo 168. Juice Wells Jr. ATL (at CAR)
Jimmy Horn Jr. Note
Jimmy Horn Jr. photo 169. Jimmy Horn Jr. CAR (vs . ATL)
Efton Chism III Note
Efton Chism III photo 170. Efton Chism III NE (vs . MIA)
Myles Price Note
Myles Price photo 171. Myles Price MIN (vs . CHI)
Lil'Jordan Humphrey Note
Lil'Jordan Humphrey photo 172. Lil'Jordan Humphrey DEN (vs . LAC)
Jalen Reagor Note
Jalen Reagor photo 173. Jalen Reagor MIA (at NE)
Kaden Wetjen Note
Kaden Wetjen photo 174. Kaden Wetjen PIT (at BAL)
Michael Wortham Note
Michael Wortham photo 175. Michael Wortham JAC (at IND)
KeAndre Lambert-Smith Note
KeAndre Lambert-Smith photo 176. KeAndre Lambert-Smith LAC (at DEN)
Jacob Cowing Note
Jacob Cowing photo 177. Jacob Cowing SF (at ARI)
JuJu Smith-Schuster Note
JuJu Smith-Schuster photo 178. JuJu Smith-Schuster FA (BYE)
David Sills V Note
David Sills V photo 179. David Sills V TB (at NO)
Brandin Cooks Note
Brandin Cooks photo 180. Brandin Cooks FA (BYE)
Jake Bobo Note
Jake Bobo photo 181. Jake Bobo SEA (at LAR)
Kevin Austin Jr. Note
Kevin Austin Jr. photo 182. Kevin Austin Jr. NO (vs . TB)
Scotty Miller Note
Scotty Miller photo 183. Scotty Miller CHI (at MIN)
Tahj Washington Note
Tahj Washington photo 184. Tahj Washington MIA (at NE)
Bo Melton Note
Bo Melton photo 185. Bo Melton GB (vs . DET)
Michael Woods II Note
Michael Woods II photo 186. Michael Woods II DEN (vs . LAC)
Jared Wayne Note
Jared Wayne photo 187. Jared Wayne HOU (vs . TEN)
Chris Blair Note
Chris Blair photo 188. Chris Blair ATL (at CAR)
Jordan Watkins Note
Jordan Watkins photo 189. Jordan Watkins SF (at ARI)
Anthony Gould Note
Anthony Gould photo 190. Anthony Gould IND (vs . JAC)
Montorie Foster Jr. Note
Montorie Foster Jr. photo 191. Montorie Foster Jr. SEA (at LAR)
Cedrick Wilson Jr. Note
Cedrick Wilson Jr. photo 192. Cedrick Wilson Jr. DET (at GB)
Jonathan Mingo Note
Jonathan Mingo photo 193. Jonathan Mingo DAL (at WAS)
Jermaine Burton Note
Jermaine Burton photo 194. Jermaine Burton FA (BYE)
Jeshaun Jones Note
Jeshaun Jones photo 195. Jeshaun Jones MIN (vs . CHI)
Derius Davis Note
Derius Davis photo 196. Derius Davis LAC (at DEN)
Diontae Johnson Note
Diontae Johnson photo 197. Diontae Johnson FA (BYE)
Justin Watson Note
Justin Watson photo 198. Justin Watson HOU (vs . TEN)
Isaiah Williams Note
Isaiah Williams photo 199. Isaiah Williams FA (BYE)
Dominic Lovett Note
Dominic Lovett photo 200. Dominic Lovett DET (at GB)
Skyy Moore Note
Skyy Moore photo 201. Skyy Moore GB (vs . DET)
Isaiah Hodgins Note
Isaiah Hodgins photo 202. Isaiah Hodgins NYG (vs . PHI)
Coleman Owen Note
Coleman Owen photo 203. Coleman Owen IND (vs . JAC)
Mason Tipton Note
Mason Tipton photo 204. Mason Tipton NO (vs . TB)
Xavier Weaver Note
Xavier Weaver photo 205. Xavier Weaver ARI (vs . SF)
Maurice Alexander Note
Maurice Alexander photo 206. Maurice Alexander CHI (at MIN)
Ronnie Bell Note
Ronnie Bell photo 207. Ronnie Bell NO (vs . TB)
Ben Skowronek Note
Ben Skowronek photo 208. Ben Skowronek PIT (at BAL)
Mecole Hardman Jr. Note
Mecole Hardman Jr. photo 209. Mecole Hardman Jr. BUF (vs . NYJ)
Kendric Pryor Note
Kendric Pryor photo 210. Kendric Pryor CIN (vs . CLE)
Velus Jones Jr. Note
Velus Jones Jr. photo 211. Velus Jones Jr. SEA (at LAR)
Jalen Brooks Note
Jalen Brooks photo 212. Jalen Brooks ARI (vs . SF)
Curtis Samuel Note
Curtis Samuel photo 213. Curtis Samuel FA (BYE)
Darius Cooper Note
Darius Cooper photo 214. Darius Cooper PHI (at NYG)
Bub Means Note
Bub Means photo 215. Bub Means NO (vs . TB)
Jeff Caldwell Note
Jeff Caldwell photo 216. Jeff Caldwell KC (vs . LV)
Emmanuel Henderson Jr. Note
Emmanuel Henderson Jr. photo 217. Emmanuel Henderson Jr. SEA (at LAR)
Tyler Scott Note
Tyler Scott photo 218. Tyler Scott LAR (vs . SEA)
Jakobie Keeney-James Note
Jakobie Keeney-James photo 219. Jakobie Keeney-James PIT (at BAL)
Tyler Johnson Note
Tyler Johnson photo 220. Tyler Johnson DAL (at WAS)
Michael Briscoe Note
Michael Briscoe photo 221. Michael Briscoe MIN (vs . CHI)
Arian Smith Note
Arian Smith photo 222. Arian Smith NYJ (at BUF)
Dohnte Meyers Note
Dohnte Meyers photo 223. Dohnte Meyers CIN (vs . CLE)
Tyrell Shavers Note
Tyrell Shavers photo 224. Tyrell Shavers BUF (vs . NYJ)
Brandon Johnson Note
Brandon Johnson photo 225. Brandon Johnson LV (at KC)
Laquon Treadwell Note
Laquon Treadwell photo 226. Laquon Treadwell IND (vs . JAC)
K.J. Osborn Note
K.J. Osborn photo 227. K.J. Osborn TEN (at HOU)
Julian Fleming Note
Julian Fleming photo 228. Julian Fleming FA (BYE)
Terrace Marshall Jr. Note
Terrace Marshall Jr. photo 229. Terrace Marshall Jr. MIA (at NE)
Casey Washington Note
Casey Washington photo 230. Casey Washington CAR (vs . ATL)
Noah Brown Note
Noah Brown photo 231. Noah Brown LV (at KC)
Malachi Corley Note
Malachi Corley photo 232. Malachi Corley CLE (at CIN)
Vinny Anthony II Note
Vinny Anthony II photo 233. Vinny Anthony II ATL (at CAR)
Dylan Drummond Note
Dylan Drummond photo 234. Dylan Drummond ATL (at CAR)
Gabe Davis Note
Gabe Davis photo 235. Gabe Davis FA (BYE)
Simi Fehoko Note
Simi Fehoko photo 236. Simi Fehoko ARI (vs . SF)
Michael Bandy Note
Michael Bandy photo 237. Michael Bandy DEN (vs . LAC)
Gunner Olszewski Note
Gunner Olszewski photo 238. Gunner Olszewski NYG (vs . PHI)
Brycen Tremayne Note
Brycen Tremayne photo 239. Brycen Tremayne CAR (vs . ATL)
Dante Pettis Note
Dante Pettis photo 240. Dante Pettis BUF (vs . NYJ)
Tyren Montgomery Note
Tyren Montgomery photo 241. Tyren Montgomery TEN (at HOU)
Camden Brown Note
Camden Brown photo 242. Camden Brown DAL (at WAS)
Ricky White III Note
Ricky White III photo 243. Ricky White III SEA (at LAR)
Cody White Note
Cody White photo 244. Cody White SEA (at LAR)
Shedrick Jackson Note
Shedrick Jackson photo 245. Shedrick Jackson LV (at KC)
Jalin Hyatt Note
Jalin Hyatt photo 246. Jalin Hyatt NYG (vs . PHI)
CJ Williams Note
CJ Williams photo 247. CJ Williams JAC (at IND)
Dalevon Campbell Note
Dalevon Campbell photo 248. Dalevon Campbell LAC (at DEN)
Trey Palmer Note
Trey Palmer photo 249. Trey Palmer NO (vs . TB)
Ryan Miller Note
Ryan Miller photo 250. Ryan Miller NYG (vs . PHI)
Quentin Skinner Note
Quentin Skinner photo 251. Quentin Skinner BUF (vs . NYJ)
Bryce Oliver Note
Bryce Oliver photo 252. Bryce Oliver TEN (at HOU)
Charlie Jones Note
Charlie Jones photo 253. Charlie Jones CIN (vs . CLE)
Nikko Remigio Note
Nikko Remigio photo 254. Nikko Remigio KC (vs . LV)
Dillon Bell Note
Dillon Bell photo 255. Dillon Bell MIN (vs . CHI)
Devin Duvernay Note
Devin Duvernay photo 256. Devin Duvernay ARI (vs . SF)
Braxton Berrios Note
Braxton Berrios photo 257. Braxton Berrios NYG (vs . PHI)
Tom Kennedy Note
Tom Kennedy photo 258. Tom Kennedy DET (at GB)
Johnny Wilson Note
Johnny Wilson photo 259. Johnny Wilson PHI (at NYG)
Britain Covey Note
Britain Covey photo 260. Britain Covey PHI (at NYG)
Beaux Collins Note
Beaux Collins photo 261. Beaux Collins ATL (at CAR)
J. Michael Sturdivant Note
J. Michael Sturdivant photo 262. J. Michael Sturdivant GB (vs . DET)
Dareke Young Note
Dareke Young photo 263. Dareke Young LV (at KC)
David Moore Note
David Moore photo 264. David Moore CAR (vs . ATL)
Kameron Johnson Note
Kameron Johnson photo 265. Kameron Johnson TB (at NO)
Trent Sherfield Sr. Note
Trent Sherfield Sr. photo 266. Trent Sherfield Sr. BUF (vs . NYJ)
Samori Toure Note
Samori Toure photo 267. Samori Toure PHI (at NYG)
Tim Jones Note
Tim Jones photo 268. Tim Jones JAC (at IND)
Joshua Cephus Note
Joshua Cephus photo 269. Joshua Cephus FA (BYE)
Deven Thompkins Note
Deven Thompkins photo 270. Deven Thompkins LV (at KC)
Xavier Gipson Note
Xavier Gipson photo 271. Xavier Gipson NYG (vs . PHI)
Deontay Burnett Note
Deontay Burnett photo 272. Deontay Burnett FA (BYE)
Tejhaun Palmer Note
Tejhaun Palmer photo 273. Tejhaun Palmer NE (vs . MIA)
Jamari Thrash Note
Jamari Thrash photo 274. Jamari Thrash CLE (at CIN)
Kadarius Toney Note
Kadarius Toney photo 275. Kadarius Toney FA (BYE)
Mazeo Bennett Note
Mazeo Bennett photo 276. Mazeo Bennett FA (BYE)