Ah, the world of fantasy football! A place where grown adults get more emotionally invested in fictional statistics than they do in their real relationships. I mean, why have meaningful conversations when you could be tracking the performance of 300-pound men sprinting around in tight pants? What a time to be alive!
So, let’s dive into this article, shall we? The rankings update has just rolled in, and they’re about as highly anticipated as a new episode of your favorite crime drama—except, spoiler alert: this drama is entirely manufactured, occurring in the realm of Half PPR. Yes, I said Half PPR. Because who doesn’t love a twist? When life gives you lemons, you add a bit of citrus and make it just half-sweet.
Now, let’s talk about the top wide receivers—ironic, isn’t it? We call them “wide” receivers, yet if you misplace a single draft pick, your entire season can start to feel like one of those sad Roberto Benigni films. Speaking of which, Justin Jefferson’s sitting at number 1—like the most popular kid in school, blooming on prom night while the rest of us are just trying to figure out how to open a bag of chips without embarrassment. Minnesota Vikings fans must be feeling pleasantly smug, and if there’s any fan base that knows how to sulk in a corner, it’s the Vikings’.
CeeDee Lamb at number 2! In typical Dallas Cowboys fashion, they’ll be hailed as the champions of mediocrity—let’s see how far that takes them when the playoffs roll around! I mean, you’ve got to admire the optimism, right? Meanwhile, Ja’Marr Chase isn’t far behind at 3. He’s like a dependable friend who arrives whenever you’re deep in fantasy despair, but only if they remember to put on pants.
And oh, A.J. Brown at 4. Just a shade below those three—much like my self-esteem every time I try to enter a gym. It’s a visceral pain, folks, and let me tell you, I feel it. Puka Nacua makes an appearance, and suddenly we’re not just discussing fantasy football; we’re bringing in new cultural references. Who knew the NFL was also a talent show? Next thing you know, they’ll have auditions for ‘America’s Next Top Receiver’!
I can’t ignore the presence of Tyreek Hill either. At 7, he’s like that one guy at the party who walks in, and suddenly the air is filled with intensity, like someone just combined a blender and a jackhammer. Imagine what would happen if he put on a pair of roller skates! Danger! Excitement! Also, possible injuries!
We’ve also got some notable rankings lower down the list that are sure to make fantasy managers sweat in disbelief. DK Metcalf and Garrett Wilson? Wisely keeping their places as hot prospects while basically hanging out in the fantasy version of an indie rock band. “Niche” is the name of their game, folks!
And can we take a moment to appreciate the gambit of naming players? “Malik Nabers” sounds like a character straight out of a Gregory Maguire novel. Could you imagine someone writing a fantasy football sitcom based on these names alone? “Malik Nabers: The Rise and Fall of a Wide Receiver.” It just has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?
Oh, and let’s not forget about the potential for heartbreak! A classic touch in fantasy leagues. Do you remember a time when a certain player made every Sunday feel like a trip to the dentist? You’d think they were performing open-heart surgery with the way they kept us all hanging on their every yard gained or lost. I can’t help but empathize with the lonely souls on the list who seem destined for glory but end up, well, as glorified water boys.
Finally, to wrap things up—if you don’t want your fantasy season to resemble a sad sitcom, take this opportunity to follow the updates, rankings, and analysis coming from these sources. So much so that you might as well start thinking of strategies like they’re your next Tinder date. Swipe right on those stats, folks!
If you’re feeling bold, head over to the NFL Fantasy News section and dive headfirst into a pool of fantasy football madness. Just be warned: the water’s likely filled with last-minute trade regrets and the collective tears of hopeful managers. Enjoy the chaos, and may your fantasy fortunes be as bright as Jimmy Carr’s smile—biting and full of surprises! Cheers to a season of unadulterated fun!
Updated rankings for both Standard and PPR leagues are set to be unveiled on Thursday, leading up to the final version that will be released Sunday morning.
Wide Receivers
| Rk | Player | Team | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | vs IND |
| 2 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | @ ATL |
| 3 | Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | vs LV |
| 4 | A.J. Brown | PHI | vs JAX |
| 5 | Puka Nacua | LAR | @ SEA |
| 6 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | @ GB |
| 7 | Tyreek Hill | MIA | @ BUF |
| 8 | Malik Nabers | NYG | vs WSH |
| 9 | Drake London | ATL | vs DAL |
| 10 | Cooper Kupp | LAR | @ SEA |
| 11 | DeVonta Smith | PHI | vs JAX |
| 12 | Terry McLaurin | WSH | @ NYG |
| 13 | Chris Olave | NO | @ CAR |
| 14 | DK Metcalf | SEA | vs LAR |
| 15 | Garrett Wilson | NYJ | vs HOU |
| 16 | Josh Downs | IND | @ MIN |
| 17 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | ARI | vs CHI |
| 18 | Davante Adams | NYJ | vs HOU |
| 19 | Zay Flowers | BAL | vs DEN |
| 20 | Tank Dell | HOU | @ NYJ |
| 21 | Jayden Reed | GB | vs DET |
| 22 | DJ Moore | CHI | @ ARI |
| 23 | Amari Cooper | BUF | vs MIA |
| 24 | Darnell Mooney | ATL | vs DAL |
| 25 | Jakobi Meyers | LV | @ CIN |
| 26 | Ladd McConkey | LAC | @ CLE |
| 27 | Jaylen Waddle | MIA | @ BUF |
| 28 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | @ BAL |
| 29 | Cedric Tillman | CLE | vs LAC |
| 30 | Calvin Ridley | TEN | vs NE |
| 31 | Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | @ MIN |
| 32 | Khalil Shakir | BUF | vs MIA |
| 33 | Xavier Worthy | KC | vs TB |
| 34 | Keon Coleman | BUF | vs MIA |
| 35 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | vs LAR |
| 36 | DeAndre Hopkins | KC | vs TB |
| 37 | Keenan Allen | CHI | @ ARI |
| 38 | Xavier Legette | CAR | vs NO |
| 39 | Romeo Doubs | GB | vs DET |
| 40 | Jordan Addison | MIN | vs IND |
| 41 | Parker Washington | JAX | @ PHI |
| 42 | Jalen McMillan | TB | @ KC |
| 43 | Jalen Tolbert | DAL | @ ATL |
| 44 | Rome Odunze | CHI | @ ARI |
| 45 | Jerry Jeudy | CLE | vs LAC |
| 46 | Tyler Lockett | SEA | vs LAR |
| 47 | Wan’Dale Robinson | NYG | vs WSH |
| 48 | Elijah Moore | CLE | vs LAC |
| 49 | DeMario Douglas | NE | @ TEN |
| 50 | Rashod Bateman | BAL | vs DEN |
| 51 | Sterling Shepard | TB | @ KC |
| 52 | Demarcus Robinson | LAR | @ SEA |
| 53 | Noah Brown | WSH | @ NYG |
| 54 | Christian Watson | GB | vs DET |
| 55 | Michael Wilson | ARI | vs CHI |
| 56 | Alec Pierce | IND | @ MIN |
| 57 | Jalen Coker | CAR | vs NO |
| 58 | Joshua Palmer | LAC | @ CLE |
| 59 | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | TEN | vs NE |
| 60 | Diontae Johnson | BAL | vs DEN |
| 61 | Darius Slayton | NYG | vs WSH |
| 62 | Kayshon Boutte | NE | @ TEN |
| 63 | Andrei Iosivas | CIN | vs LV |
| 64 | Troy Franklin | DEN | @ BAL |
| 65 | Tre Tucker | LV | @ CIN |
| 66 | Dontayvion Wicks | GB | vs DET |
| 67 | Kalif Raymond | DET | @ GB |
| 68 | Trey Palmer | TB | @ KC |
| 69 | Tim Patrick | DET | @ GB |
| 70 | Jalen Nailor | MIN | vs IND |
| 71 | Ray-Ray McCloud III | ATL | vs DAL |
| 72 | Xavier Hutchinson | HOU | @ NYJ |
| 73 | Tyler Boyd | TEN | vs NE |
| 74 | Mason Tipton | NO | @ CAR |
| 75 | Adonai Mitchell | IND | @ MIN |
| 76 | Devaughn Vele | DEN | @ BAL |
| 77 | Tim Jones | JAX | @ PHI |
| 78 | DJ Turner | LV | @ CIN |
| 79 | Justin Watson | KC | vs TB |
| 80 | Adam Thielen | CAR | vs NO |
| 81 | Jermaine Burton | CIN | vs LV |
| 82 | Simi Fehoko | LAC | @ CLE |
| 83 | KaVontae Turpin | DAL | @ ATL |
| 84 | John Metchie III | HOU | @ NYJ |
| 85 | Robert Woods | HOU | @ NYJ |
| 86 | David Moore | CAR | vs NO |
| 87 | Jonathan Mingo | CAR | vs NO |
| 88 | Trenton Irwin | CIN | vs LV |
| 89 | Tutu Atwell | LAR | @ SEA |
| 90 | Xavier Gipson | NYJ | vs HOU |
theScore’s Justin Boone was first overall in FantasyPros’ Most Accurate Expert Competition in 2019 and finished among the top seven each of his last seven years in the contest.
Find positional rankings and analysis in the NFL Fantasy News section.
