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Joe Holka
July 20, 2024

Fantasy Football’s Top-10 Wide Receivers

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Knowing the top wide receivers in fantasy football could be step 1 of winning your league this season…

CeeDee Lamb (DAL), ADP 1.9, WR1

Lamb has improved in every major category for catching passes in each of his professional seasons. In 2023, he was the top fantasy WR, averaging 23.7 points per game. He led the league in total targets with 181, receptions with 135, and red zone targets with 31. But, that wasn’t even the best part. During the fantasy season's end, he never fell below WR16. He had standout finishes as WR4, WR11, WR9, WR1, and WR2. He’s just 25 years old, playing in a familiar offense with Dak Prescott, who led the league with 36 touchdown passes. So, if you’re looking for a game-changing player, CeeDee Lamb should be one of your top picks in the first round.

Tyreek Hill (MIA), ADP 3.1, WR2

Cheetah may be heading into his age 30 season, but I don’t see him slowing down. In 2023, he had 8 weekly performances as a top-five wide receiver, making his fantasy owners happy. But that’s not all - he tied for 2nd in the league in percentage of his team’s air yards with a ridiculous 43%. Despite last summer's Jaylen Waddle hype, Hill proved himself the dominant receiver.

He led the league in yards per route run with 3.80, scored 13 TDs, was 2nd in juke rate, and 1st in route win rate. So, he is still a monster fantasy receiver

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET), ADP 6.0, WR3

You already know the Sun God is one of my guys. I have him at number 3. His consistency sets him apart as one of the few players who could end the season as the top fantasy wideout. He was 2nd in the league with 141 catches. But, his competition remains talented. Sam LaPorta has arrived as one of the game’s top tight ends. Jameson Williams remains a capable WR2 despite his inconsistency. It won’t matter. Amon-Ra is a top-10 gut in yards per route, red zone targets, juke rate, and fantasy points per route. So, he’s a mid-first round pick, and I wouldn’t hesitate to draft him as early as 4th or 5th overall.

Ja’Marr Chase (CIN), ADP 4.3, WR4

Chances are Chase will go off the board before St. Brown. He’s got an uncapped ceiling, especially with Joe Burrow. When Shiesty was healthy, Chase had 4 weeks as a top-7 wideout, including a standout 15-catch, 52.2 PPR explosion against the Cardinals. But, Chase fell outside of the top-10 in fantasy points per game for the first time in his career. So, with a healthy Burrow I like Chase to return to the top echelon again.

Puka Nacua (LAR), ADP 10.4, WR5

Puka set records as a rookie with 114 receptions and 1,667 receiving yards. He got comfortable right away, attracting an incredible 35 Matthew Stafford targets in the first 2 weeks of the season. But, that momentum continued even when Cooper Kupp was in the lineup. Puka finished with a 28% target share, which ranked 13th overall. Kupp is now another year older, with more wear and tear on his body. So, as he continues to decline, Puka should rise up and take his place as the Rams’ WR1.

Justin Jefferson (MIN), ADP 5.3, WR6

Despite some significant injury challenges last season, Jefferson still managed to shine as the WR5 with 20.2 points per game. After missing time, he seized his role as the team’s alpha. He garnered 10 or more targets in each of his first 4 games back, culminating in finishes as the PPR WR7 and WR1. On the year, he ranked:

4th in yards per route (2.95)
6th in yards per target (10.7)
13th in yards per catch (15.8)

Jordan Addison is heading into Year 2, but I don’t think he’ll take much volume from Jefferson with a developing quarterback situation. So, J.J. is still the receiver who has lit up fantasy scoreboards over the last few years.

A.J. Brown (PHI), ADP 8.8, WR7

Brown was the PPR WR5 in ‘23, averaging 17 fantasy points per game. He finished 7th in total yards with 1,456 and commanded over 40% of the Eagles’ air yards. He’s still a beast. But, the numbers did drop off toward the end of the season and the fantasy playoffs. The offensive coaching staff took the fall for that one, and the team hired Kellen Moore to take over the play calling. So, if that works out then Brown should be even better in the stretch run. Look for him in the later part of the first round of your draft.

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) ADP 10.8, WR8

The New York Jets are ready for a fresh start to the Aaron Rodgers era, and my number 8 pick, Garrett Wilson, agrees. Wilson faced challenges last season due to inconsistent QB play in Rodgers' absence. He still emerged as a key target however, ranking 3rd in air yard percentage and 4th in total targets among all WRs. He also led the league in total routes run. But, poor efficiency and scoring caused him to finish outside the top 25 WRs and 32nd in fantasy points per game. He scored just 3 times despite 19 red zone targets. So, with Rodgers back in the mix, there’s optimism that these numbers will improve. He’s a strong pick at the end of round 1.

Brandon Aiyuk (SF), ADP 19.9, WR9*

Aiyuk has requested a trade from San Fransisco, creating fresh uncertainty around his outlook. But, I’m assuming he stays with the 49ers and is on the field for Week 1. If that changes his place in the rankings will adjust accordingly. He is impressive as a deep threat. He ranks 11th in air yards with 1,753, which was 39% of the team’s share. This is noteworthy considering his relatively modest 23% target percentage. So, as long as Aiyuk is with the team when the season opens, I like him to be the WR1 for the 49ers.

Brandon Aiyuk’s talent alone is enough to get him into my list. He often faces criticism in fantasy circles for his inconsistency, but that’s typical in a crowded offense like the 49ers', though he did just request a trade so we’ll attack this

Chris Olave (NO), ADP 18.9, WR10

I'm a big fan of third-year breakouts, and Olave fits the bill. He’s already notched two consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start his career, and now he is the unquestionable go-to guy in New Orleans with Michael Thomas no longer in the picture. But, despite finishing 19th in fantasy points per game, Olave was still building chemistry with Derek Carr. Their growing rapport bodes well for increased production. Olave ranked 6th in total air yards and 4th in deep targets among all WRs. He also ranked 3rd in unrealized air yards, indicating a lot of missed connections. So, if Olave and Carr can improve their connection on those deep throws, he’s got the makings of a solid WR1.