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🚀 Ranking the Top-12 WRs

🚀 Ranking the Top-12 WRs

Get these players right if you want to win this year

Joe Holka
June 17, 2025

The Top-12 WRs of Fantasy Football

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12. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA), ADP 30.5

JSN caught 100 passes for 1,130 yards in 2024, and enters this season as Seattle’s top receiver by a mile — his biggest threat for targets is 32-year-old Cooper Kupp. But even while playing with DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, JSN still finished:

7th in YAC (477)
7th in juke rate (14.3%)
2nd in total route wins (248)
17th in fantasy points per game (14.9)

Ultimately, I think his usage will go up this season, even if Seattle continues to lean on their running game first. For whatever you may think about Sam Darnold, he did support Justin Jefferson’s WR2 season in 2024. So, Smith-Njigba should be a safe pick as a low-end WR1.

11. Ladd McConkey (LAC), ADP 19.0

McConkey is a PPR machine. He ran the 6th-most snaps out of the slot last year, and cracked the top 25 in targets (112) despite being a rookie. He proved he belonged in the league immediately, with Top-25 performances in 10 games, including 5 of his last 6 to end the season.

With a robust 2.56 yards per route run (7th), look for Ladd to take a second year step forward with Justin Herbert, and turn in solid value week after week.

10. Drake London (ATL), ADP 14.5

With Michael Penix under center last season, London was a very strong fantasy option. He finished Weeks 17-18 with 58.3 PPR points, which included 293 receiving yards and 2 TDs. So, Penix taking over the unquestioned starter’s mantle is probably good news for London.

Even throughout the season, London was consistently involved. He ranked 3rd in total air yards (1699), 6th in team target share (29.1%), 10th in yards per route run (2.45), and 13th in fantasy points per game (16.5). Atlanta wants to continue to build offensive prowess, so London should be a huge part of that.

9. Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX), ADP 13.0

I’m on record being bullish about Travis Hunter, and truly believe these two will become the next formidable WR duo in the NFL. Thomas will benefit from the departures of Christian Kirk, Evan Engram, and Gabe Davis, who left town with 153 of last season’s targets.

Thomas is already one of the scarier receivers out there, ranking 8th in yards per route (2.55), and 4th in yards after the catch (562). But, with a fresh set of teammates on offense, and a potential bounce-back year for Trevor Lawrence, Thomas is a terrific pick at turn of Rounds 1 and 2.

8. Nico Collins (HOU), ADP 12.0

He may have missed some time last season, but don’t forget how explosive Collins has been. In 2024, he ranked:

9th in yards per target (10.2)
3rd in yards per route run (2.92)
4th in fantasy points per route (0.61)
5th in PlayerProfiler’s Explosive Rating (122.9)

The table seems to be cleared with Stefon Diggs’s departure to New England. Collins could see a bump on his team target share, and with Houston in the top third of the league in pass play percentage, Collins has a Top-3 ceiling.

7. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET), ADP 11.0

The Lions won’t look much different from their high-powered 2024 version, which is good for Amon-Ra. He’s coming off two straight years as the WR4 in fantasy points per game, and was 2nd in total receptions last year.

Detroit’s coaches love using St. Brown in the red zone offense. He’s been no worse than 8th in red zone targets over the last 3 seasons, which has led to 29 touchdowns in that span. Even with the improved play of Jameson Williams and the emergence of Sam LaPorta, Amon-Ra remains one of the most solid first rounders you can select.

6. A.J. Brown (PHI), ADP 16.5

The at-large fantasy community is feeling shakier on Brown this season, but I don’t see it. Despite the Eagles being the most run-heavy team in the league based on play call percentage, Brown still cracked the Top-12 in fantasy points per game (16.7). He posted a sparking 3.16 yards per route run, and took up almost half of Philly’s air yards share.

Brown will still be 28 this season, and he’s just 2 years removed from his 6-game streak of 127 or more receiving yards. He can still be that guy, and will be the primary target for Jalen Hurts as the birds try and defend their championship.

5. Malik Nabers (NYG), ADP 8.0

Nabers had the best rookie WR season ever by catching 109 balls for 1,200 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2024. Remarkably, that’s despite missing 2 games due to injury. He was able to turn in 5 weeks of PPR Top-10 finishes.

The biggest risk this year for Nabers is the Giants’ QB situation. His outlook could shift depending on whether Russ Wilson, Jameis Winston, or Jaxon Dart ends up under center for the Giants. Despite that volatility, Nabers will be the easy WR1 on an offense that will be forced to play from behind at times. So, his talent keeps him safely in the Round 1 chatter.

4. Puka Nacua (LAR), ADP 7.5

The Rams shook it up a bit at the position, opting to move on from one 32 year old to another. Davante Adams should be an upgrade for the offense, which will only help Puka beat coverage and stay open downfield for Matthew Stafford. A quick peek at some of Nacua’s offensive rankings shows you why you shouldn’t worry about Adams too much: