Fantasy & Betting
8/13/24
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Fantasy Football 2024: Ranking Top 36 Wide Receivers This Year
It's August, and that means it is officially fantasy football season. Drafts are already happening around the world, and it's time to help you get prepared to win your league.
Today, we are looking at the top 36 receivers in fantasy football heading into the 2024 season. Those 36 receivers are separated into six tiers and are ranked accordingly. So, without further ado, here are the receivers that you should be targeting in your fantasy leagues this year:
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TIER 1: Elite WR1s
1. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
2. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
3. Justin Jefferson, Vikings
4. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
You can’t go wrong with any of the top four options here. Justin Jefferson was the No. 1 pick at wide receiver in the last two seasons, but his quarterback situation is the most unpredictable this year. Still, the Vikings will find ways to get him the football, and you can draft him with confidence again this year.
But if you are given the choice of any receiver in your fantasy draft, the pick should be Tyreek Hill. In his two seasons in Miami, Hill has averaged more than 110 yards from scrimmage per game. That was with a litany of quarterbacks, including Skylar Thompson, Teddy Bridgewater, and, of course, Tua Tagovailoa. He is almost quarterback-proof, and he provides a week-to-week floor that is unheard of in today’s NFL. Plus, he gets into the end zone, recording 21 touchdowns in the last two seasons.
CeeDee Lamb is often being drafted as the No. 1 receiver in most leagues, and it's not hard to understand why. Coming off a career year, Lamb is a target hog in Dallas and is one of the NFL's most efficient receivers. He is currently holding out of camp. It shouldn't be a major concern for his 2024 production, but when it comes to breaking ties, it helps to go with the players who are in camp.
TIER 2: Solid WR1 Options
5. Amon-Ra. St. Brown, Lions
6. Puka Nacua, Rams
7. Garrett Wilson, Jets
8. A.J. Brown, Eagles
If you can't grab one of the top four receivers, don’t fret — the next group is just as talented.
Amon-Ra St. Brown and A.J. Brown have produced multiple seasons as top-10 fantasy receivers. St. Brown is coming off the best year of his career, catching 119 passes for 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns. He is only 24 and is in one of the league's top offenses, so don’t expect any type of drop-off soon.
The most interesting name of this group is Garrett Wilson, who has now produced back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. Unfortunately, fantasy managers have been hoping for more. Could this finally be the breakout season now that Aaron Rodgers is healthy? It’s still worth gambling on late in Round 1 or early in Round 2.
TIER 3: Low-End WR1
9. Drake London, Falcons
10. Davante Adams, Raiders
11. Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals
12. Chris Olave, Saints
13. Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
We’ve been waiting on the Drake London breakout for a couple of seasons now, but it feels like this is finally the year. The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins this offseason, who has a strong track record of producing elite fantasy receivers. Atlanta also hired Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, who should help the offense become much more dynamic. Everything is set up for London to have a massive season, and you should be comfortably drafting him inside the top 10 wide receivers because of his ceiling.
If you are feeling bold, Marvin Harrison Jr. is a player with untapped upside, and he'll instantly be the WR1 in Arizona. Harrison will play with a fully healthy Kyler Murray, who we've seen have success with top-level receivers before. Picking him instead of established players like Chris Olave and Brandon Aiyuk is risky, but it could result in a big payoff.
TIER 4: High-End WR2
14. Cooper Kupp, Rams
15. Michael Evans, Buccaneers
16. Michael Pittman, Colts
17. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins
18. DJ Moore, Bears
19. DK Metcalf, Seahawks
20. Nico Collins, Texans
This tier of receivers is filled with more proven commodities, like Cooper Kupp, Mike Evans, DJ Moore, and DK Metcalf. But that doesn’t mean they are bad options. If you decide to grab running backs early in your draft, some of these players could effectively be your WR1 on the right team.
The most interesting name in this tier is Nico Collins, who had a massive breakout season in 2023 with C.J. Stroud. Collins totaled more than 1,300 yards from scrimmage and scored eight touchdowns, operating as the de facto No. 1 receiver in Houston.
However, his production was nearly identical to that of Tank Dell when both were on the field and now Stefon Diggs has been added to the mix. Will Collins continue to be the top target-getter in Houston, or will he fade back into a complementary role?
TIER 5: Solid WR2
21. DeVonta Smith, Eagles
22. Malik Nabers, Giants
23. Deebo Samuel, 49ers
24. George Pickens, Steelers
25. Zay Flowers, Ravens
26. Amari Cooper, Browns
27. Tank Dell, Texans
28. Christian Kirk, Jaguars
29. Tee Higgins, Bengals
This is the biggest tier listed because it’s hard to separate any of these receivers. You can make a strong argument that Tee Higgins, who is at the bottom of this tier, should be at the top now that he is back with the Bengals and Joe Burrow is healthy. He's been a top receiver before, and we shouldn't expect much to be different in 2024.
The best value pick is likely George Pickens, who is being drafted much later than this spot in most leagues. He is the clear-cut No. 1 receiver in Pittsburgh, and its WR2 situation might be the NFL's worst. Pickens is coming off a massive 2023 season, leading the league in yards per catch (18.1).
Pickens is expected to see significantly more work this year with better quarterback play. It remains to be seen who will be throwing Pickens the football, but Russell Wilson or Justin Fields are huge upgrades over Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph.
TIER 6: High-End WR3
30. Stefon Diggs, Texans
31. Terry McLaurin, Commanders
32. Diontae Johnson, Panthers
33. Rashee Rice, Chiefs
34. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers
35. Calvin Ridley, Titans
36. Keenan Allen, Bears
There is still a ton of value in Tier 6. There are receivers available who could garner 130 or more targets with their respective teams.
Diontae Johnson is the clear-cut No. 1 receiver in Carolina and has proven to be a target hog in the past. Just how effective he’ll be is unknown, but getting a productive and proven No. 1 receiver this late feels like a steal.
Another interesting name is Rashee Rice, who caught 79 passes for more than 900 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie in Kansas City. It’s becoming more likely that he won’t serve a suspension after an offseason vehicle accident, making him a massive value. He’ll likely be the Chiefs' No. 1 receiver anytime he is on the field and could lead them in touchdowns this season.
