Like quarterbacks, wide receivers are the best assets you can hold in dynasty fantasy football leagues. We are good at projecting their annual production. They hold value through bumpy stretches of production. They have long careers. Those factors make them worthwhile players to trade for and hold.

If running backs are the cryptocurrency of dynasty markets, high-end wide receivers are akin to mutual funds. Of course, we get the rare Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Tyreek Hill that unexpectedly boom in value. And first-round picks occasionally bust. But the value moves slower than other positions. In my running back article, I discussed how players like Javonte Williams and Kyren Williams have aggressively fallen and risen in consensus dynasty rankings. We don’t see that same type of volatility in dynasty wide receiver rankings.

Wide receivers work well in any build. If you’re rebuilding, invest in wide receivers. If you’re contending, you want a stable of strong wide receivers.

As with every article in this series, this is not a flat list of rankings. In each tier, receivers are ranked by my preference. However, the players are lumped with other players in similar situations or scoring profiles.

In a startup, I almost exclusively draft quarterbacks and wide receivers early. We’ll cover tight ends next week, and I will look at a select few in the early rounds. However, quarterbacks and wide receivers possess an insulated value that running backs do not. Wide receivers are safe, long-lasting, and score a lot of points. 

I’m unlikely to trade away elite wide receivers in trades. Unless I have a positional need for a quarterback or tight end and get an elite one in return, the top-tier guys are typically on my “Do Not Trade” list. Trading away young and productive wide receivers for picks rarely works out.

So let’s dive in, starting with my aptly named first tier of wide receivers.

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Dynasty Wide Receiver Rankings and Tiers

You Can Pry Them From My Cold, Dead Fingers

• CeeDee Lamb
• Justin Jefferson
• Ja'Marr Chase
• Amon-Ra St. Brown

As I alluded to in the intro, there are few situations where I am even entertaining a trade offer for these players. I need to be contending with a hole at quarterback or tight end, and getting an elite one in return. You’ll often hear these guys valued at “two firsts,” but I would rarely trade these guys away for picks alone. They already surpassed their pick value, and a first-round pick could be a bust.

All four of these wide receivers will produce for the next five-plus years. Even a season-ending injury in 2024 would keep their value insulated as high-end assets. They have all proven capable of elite production and are entering their age-25 seasons or younger. I listed them in order of my personal preference, but they are all interchangeable within this tier.

CeeDee Lamb rose the ranks after his eye-popping 2023 campaign with 1,862 scrimmage yards. Whether he stays in Dallas long-term or ends up in a different city, he’s displayed enough versatility in his playstyle to succeed anywhere. Justin Jefferson fell from the consensus WR1 to WR2 after Lamb’s breakout and the loss of Kirk Cousins. But if anyone dares to sell Jefferson low, they are making a grave mistake. Jefferson had the best three-year start to his career in NFL history. If Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy opens a buy window for Jefferson, do whatever you can to add him to your team. Chase was in the same tier as Jefferson last year, and injuries to him and Joe Burrow caused a mini dip in value. However, the same practices should apply to Chase as they do to Jefferson. If anyone is selling, try to buy. Amon-Ra St. Brown took a bit longer to crack into this tier. Fighting an uphill battle against draft capital, he has finally proven himself as an elite asset here to stay. Over the last two seasons, only Tyreek Hill, Jefferson, Lamb, and Keenan Allen have averaged more points per game. St. Brown received mega-extension and has the security of being tied to Jared Goff for the foreseeable future. Any concerns about draft capital can be thrown out the window.

In dynasty startups, these wide receivers are viable targets after the first few quarterbacks are off the board. They shouldn’t slip into Round 2. They are the safest tier of players in dynasty wide receiver rankings.

Could Make The Jump

• Puka Nacua
• Marvin Harrison Jr.
• Garrett Wilson
• Malik Nabers
• Chris Olave
• Rome Odunze
• Drake London

These are arguably the best wide receivers to target in trades. They could quickly find themselves in the tier above. Last year, CeeDee Lamb and Amon-Ra St. Brown both would have found themselves here. These wide receivers have all done enough to insulate their value for the next few seasons. Even if they don’t make the leap this year, you can likely flip them for similar value next offseason.

The only thing keeping Puka Nacua out of the tier ahead is his lack of draft capital and history of sustained success. Like Amon-Ra St. Brown, he has more to prove than elite prospects. However, if he builds off his rookie-year success, he can quickly find himself entrenched in the elite tier of receivers by the season’s midway point. Garrett Wilson has yet to produce as an elite fantasy points compiler so far. But we know the talent is there. He’s displayed an ability to draw targets, catch the ball, and make plays after the catch; all critical requirements for a wide receiver. If he takes the expected step forward with better quarterback play this year, he will quickly climb in value. Chris Olave’s story so far has been similar. We know he’s good, but quarterback play has inhibited his ability to score points. Unlike Wilson, his situation is almost identical to last year’s, making a breakout harder to anticipate.

The three rookies are only suppressed in value because we’ve yet to see it. But Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze all have elite prospect profiles. Just a glimpse of their potential will cause them to shoot up dynasty wide receiver rankings, and rightfully so. Harrison enters a dream situation in Year 1, tied to an elite veteran quarterback with a history of supporting fantasy WR1s. Nabers’ quarterback situation is a bit shakier, but he’s the unquestioned lead receiver in a decrepit Giants’ locker room. Rome Odunze’s 2024 outlook is challenging to predict as he has stout target competition. But the expectation of being tied to Caleb Williams will insulate his value for the next few seasons.

Drake London is probably the most polarizing on this list. But he is also a great example of how safe wide receivers can be. He’s never eclipsed 1,000 yards or caught more than four touchdowns through two seasons. He also displayed a concerning drop in volume and efficiency from Year 1 to Year 2. His target rate fell from 32.4% to 23.0%. His target share dropped from 29.4% to 23.3%. His yards per route run dipped from 2.4 to 1.9. But the excitement surrounding the Kirk Cousins signing has inflated his value. Like the others in this tier, he has the opportunity to shoot up the dynasty wide receiver rankings. But a disappointing Year 3 campaign could cause his value to plummet. He is, by far, the most volatile wide receiver in this tier.

Buy On The Wrong Side Of 25

• A.J. Brown
• Brandon Aiyuk
• DeVonta Smith
• DJ Moore
• Jaylen Waddle
• Michael Pittman Jr.
• DK Metcalf

Wide receivers age much more gracefully than most other positions. Still, a buy window opens when a wide receiver turns 26. All of these receivers are entering their age-26-or-older season. They have also all displayed abilities to be elite fantasy point compilers. And rookie picks are not a sure thing. These players are all still young enough that I’d be willing to trade first-round rookie picks for them, especially if you’re contending. Rebuilders might look to tier down for younger and less-proven players, but these guys can still work in any build. They aren’t at risk of falling off the age curve for a few more seasons and can be had a bit more affordably than younger guys.

A.J. Brown is an excellent example of elite peripheral data becoming elite production in a better situation. Everything during his career in Tennessee told us he was good. But a trade to Philadelphia has provided us with back-to-back top-six seasons. Going into his age-27 season, there’s no reason to expect that trend to stop. Brandon Aiyuk has also displayed elite peripheral data. Unfortunately, a run-first offense and intense target competition have capped his ceiling. You’re getting high-end WR2 output for now. But changes to his environment could quickly push him up in rankings. DJ Moore, another guy with a great efficiency profile, finally broke out in 2023 after a change of scenery. He might struggle a bit in 2024 with a rookie quarterback and Keenan Allen, but he’s the same age as A.J. Brown and should have plenty of productive years ahead of him. Jaylen Waddle has had an interesting career. In Year 1, he was a target hog and considered an elite asset in dynasty wide receiver rankings. In Year 2 with Tyreek Hill, his usage fell off a cliff, but his efficiency spiked. And then, in Year 3, he balanced out in both usage and efficiency while battling many injuries. He deserves to be considered a premium asset, but his recent struggles to produce could open up a nice buy window. Michael Pittman and DK Metcalf both appear destined to be long-term fantasy WR2s. Both failed to reach their hopeful ceilings as prospects. That, coupled with their rising ages, makes them cheap targets. They are the two players in their tier you might be able to pry away in a trade for just a second-round rookie pick.

Aiyuk and Waddle probably have the most room for growth in their expected range of outcomes. But most of these wide receivers have shown us who they are at this point. They’ll maintain the value they currently have for a few more years. They’ll produce when on the field. And they can be had reasonably cheaply. These players can still work in any build but should be priority targets for contenders looking to build an empire.

 Could Be This Year's WR1... But He's 30

• Tyreek Hill

Tyreek Hill is the Christian McCaffrey in dynasty wide receiver rankings right now. He’s likely to finish 2024 as the top scorer at his position. But he’s also sitting atop the age curve. He could provide elite production for a few more years. He could get injured in 2024, be cut after the season, and end up a 31-year-old free agent who lands in a less-than-ideal spot. It’s tough to recommend giving up much for Hill at this point in his career. But if you’re a contender looking for an extra push, see what you can acquire Hill for. In a loaded 2024 Draft class, an early 2024 second-rounder might be enough. Maybe you can get him for a projected late first in 2025. You’re not buying Hill with the hopes of him accruing value and flipping him down the road. You’re getting him solely for his immediate production. If you’re rebuilding and didn’t sell high on Hill last year, you might be best to wait until the season starts to sell him. If he’s healthy and compiling points like last year, he’ll likely see an in-season bump. Hill is a very volatile asset, but it’s impossible to ignore his production since joining the Dolphins. No one has averaged more fantasy points per game over the last two years. But how much longer can he keep it up?

Surprisingly Young Potential Superstars

• Tee Higgins
• Nico Collins
• George Pickens

Did you know Tee Higgins is entering his age-25 season? He’s younger than DK Metcalf, Brandon Aiyuk, Jaylen Waddle, and DeVonta Smith. He came into the league extraordinarily young but has checked all the boxes we want to see. He draws targets deep downfield and in the red zone. He’s excellent at contested catches. He makes plays after the catch. He’s big and athletic. The only knocks to his game have been being behind Ja'Marr Chase and having lousy injury luck. But whether he stays in Cincinnati long-term or signs with a new team after 2024, Higgins has a strong profile that indicates a high floor and ceiling. He’s worth investing in. Like Higgins, Collins was drafted young. Poor quarterback play hampered his first two years, but he broke out in 2023 with C.J. Stroud, finishing the year as fantasy’s per-game WR7. Lack of draft capital and a Year 3 breakout have kept him down in the dynasty wide receiver rankings. But his ceiling is undeniable. Pickens played his rookie season at 21 years old and heads into Year 3 at just 23. His profile has some undeniable red flags, mainly his ability to draw targets. But the targets he does draw are valuable; they come deep downfield and near the end zone. He also has an innate ability to make big plays after the catch. His name might be surprising on this list, but it’s hard to ignore his potential ceiling after witnessing some of his boom weeks last year.

These wide receivers all have similar profiles. They’re big-bodied receivers who excel at contested catches and play after the catch. As we’ve seen with Allen Robinson and Kenny Golladay, that’s not always the best profile to invest in. However, some personal gumption regarding any of these players doesn’t hurt. They flash on film and could see their value spike in season.

Expensive Year 2 Wide Receivers With Promise  

• Tank Dell
• Rashee Rice
• Zay Flowers
• Jordan Addison
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba

The 2023 Draft class was great for wide receivers. Puka Nacua was the most productive (and surprising), but there is plenty of other talent to look at and invest in. This class was touted pre-draft for the top-end talent with first-round grades. But the best players may have come from the later rounds.

Only Nacua had more yards per game among rookie wide receivers than Tank Dell last year. He got off to a slow start and dealt with some injuries. But what we saw when he was healthy was a game-breaking receiver who was playing WR1a to Nico Collins’ WR1b in an explosive Texans offense. Size, draft capital, and injuries have all pushed his value down. But he should be a primary target for rebuilding and contending squads. Rashee Rice, if not for his offseason legal issues, would probably be in the “Could Make The Jump” tier. He was limited in his skill set as a rookie, struggling to do much more than a few yards off the line of scrimmage. But his usage and efficiency were elite, and he’s tied to the league’s best quarterback for at least the next three years. He’s worth a buy as long as you can stomach the possibility that he quickly flames out.

Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba fall back-to-back-to-back in my dynasty wide receiver rankings. Flowers and Addison had the best rookie-year situations and produced the most of the bunch. Smith-Njigba had a preseason wrist injury and never got up to NFL speed. He was also buried behind a pair of outstanding veteran wide receivers. If we look solely at rookie-year production, Addison is the only one to check the 900-yard box. But first-round rookies maintain their value, and I’m willing to hold for now. In recent years, we’ve been spoiled by rookies who perform as elite fantasy contributors right out of the gate. All of these players showed flashes in Year 1, and I don’t have enough concerns to think about selling low.

These wide receivers did enough as rookies that their value should remain relatively insulated in dynasty wide receiver rankings beyond the 2024 season. They might see a slight dip if they fail to perform but have plenty of room for growth.

Cheap Year 2 Wide Receivers With Promise

• Jayden Reed
• Dontayvion Wicks
• Josh Downs
• Demario Douglas
• Michael Wilson

Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Josh Downs, Demario Douglas, and Michael Wilson are in a clear tier below the guys listed above. But I think it’s important to lump them somewhat together. All of these receivers averaged more yards per game than Smith-Njigba. They simply did not have the draft capital we’d like to see from players with safer profiles.

Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks both had extremely impressive rookie seasons and are in an ambiguous Green Bay receiver room that is yearning for someone to stand out as the WR1. Both receivers are low enough in dynasty wide receiver rankings that they could explode in value if they got off to a hot start in 2024. Josh Downs quietly had a productive rookie season, finishing fifth in target among all rookies. However, concerns about the new passing attack with Anthony Richardson and Adonai Mitchell have opened up a nice buy window for a talented player. DeMario Douglas made the best of an abhorrent situation in New England last year. He dealt with injuries and poor quarterback play but looked promising based on what we saw. He could be valuable if Drake Maye puts it together as a rookie. Douglas profiles to lead the team in targets and could be a considerable value. Michael Wilson didn’t produce much, but he also showed exciting flashes. With Kyler Murray a year removed form his injury, the overall passing pie in Arizona will grow from last year. Wilson may be better suited as the team’s WR2 opposite Marvin Harrison Jr. He’s the cheapest of the bunch, but his cost is so low that he’s worth the risk.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see some of these wide receivers ahead of the guys in the bucket above in next offseason’s dynasty wide receiver rankings. Reed, Wicks, and Downs are my favorites of this tier, but I’m willing to acquire them all cheaply and keep them stashed.

Draft Capital Matters In Dynasty Wide Receiver Rankings

• Brian Thomas Jr.
• Xavier Worthy
• Ladd McConkey
• Ricky Pearsall
• Xavier Legette
• Keon Coleman
• Ja'Lynn Polk

All these wide receivers went off the board between picks 23 and 37 in this year’s draft. Regardless of your personal feelings about these players, that draft capital is noteworthy. Many people think Brian Thomas Jr. is too soft for the NFL. People lump Xavier Worthy in with the other 40-yard leaders who busted in the NFL. People will claim that Xavier Legette is Jonathan Mingo 2.0. There are plenty of personal nitpicks about this grouping of wide receivers, and that has pushed most of them way down in dynasty wide receiver rankings. But that’s a foolish way to play dynasty, in my opinion. Teams invested premium draft capital in these players. Draft capital is correlated heavily with fantasy success. Sure, they won’t all hit. But there is gold in this tier.

As with all these groupings, I have them listed by my preference. Thomas Jr. should fit perfectly into the role vacated by Calvin Ridley in Jacksonville. Worthy can be a queen on a chess board, a player Andy Reid can line up all over the field and be capable of running every route. While his floor is admittedly shaky, his ceiling in this offense is sky-high. Ladd McConkey and Ricky Pearsall have similar profiles—sure-handed wide receivers who can line up inside or outside and make plays after the catch. The Panthers have desperately searched for a versatile and toolsy offensive weapon. They’ve tried and failed with Curtis Samuel, Laviska Shenault, Tommy Tremble, and Jonathan Mingo. But what if things work out for Legette? Keon Coleman isn’t the most polished route runner, but his backyard style of play pairs up ideally with Josh Allen’s frenetic playstyle. And Ja’Lynn Polk walks into a wide-open Patriots depth chart and could build early chemistry with Drake Maye.

It’s easy to see the upside for any of these wide receivers. Some were surprising picks in the NFL Draft, but it’s important to reconsider our prior stances after the draft and recognize the value.

Boring Buys

• Deebo Samuel
• Christian Kirk
• Diontae Johnson
• Hollywood Brown
• Chris Godwin

These wide receivers are not young or sexy. They all found themselves inside the top twenty of dynasty wide receiver rankings at some point in their careers but have since fallen. Despite that, they still are likely to have some productive years ahead of them.

Deebo Samuel must be looked at on a different age curve than most wide receivers due to his aggressive playstyle and injury history. But when healthy, he is still a dominant force. He had six games with 20-plus points last year, including two with over 30. Christian Kirk has cemented himself as Trevor Lawrence’s WR1. That’s produced consecutive seasons where he’s been a WR2 in fantasy, but his steady production is significant to plug into your weekly flex spot. Whether it be injuries, lack of touchdowns, or poor quarterback play, something has always kept Diontae Johnson from being a productive fantasy scorer. But he gets a change of scenery to presumably be the WR1 for Bryce Young. He’s heading into his age-28 season but has a style of play that should bode well for his career longevity. Marquise Brown checked all the boxes we like to see in underlying data but has only been an elite fantasy scorer in short spurts throughout his career. On a one-year prove-it deal with the Chiefs, Brown could finally break out, setting himself up to be the WR1 in next year’s free agency class. And Chris Godwin has quietly been a 1,000-yard machine over the last few seasons. He may never hit the ceiling we hoped for after his breakout 2019 campaign, but he’s still a worthwhile player to add to your roster, and he should have plenty of productive years ahead of him.

Given the ages of the wide receivers in this tier, you’d think they’d be reserved for contenders only. But these players are likely being traded now for cheaper than they will be in a few months. Johnson and Brown, especially, given their new situations, could see huge spikes in value in-season. Although near the apex of the age curve, these wide receivers can work in just about roster construction.

Aged But Productive Veterans

• Davante Adams
• Stefon Diggs
• Mike Evans
• Amari Cooper
• Terry McLaurin
• Keenan Allen
• Cooper Kupp
• Calvin Ridley
• DeAndre Hopkins

In this tier, we start to look at players reserved for contenders only. Although not impossible, it is rare to see wide receivers rise in the dynasty wide receiver rankings at this age. For instance, Amari Cooper and Keenan Allen are each coming off career years. And their consensus value is lower now than it was this time last offseason.

I won’t dissect these players one by one. You know them all well. They have all been elite fantasy scorers at one point. Maybe you get that same production this year. Perhaps you get an injury and an offseason retirement. You are acquiring these players solely with the intention of getting production from them in 2024. And even that isn’t a guarantee. Anything beyond that should be viewed as a lucky surprise.

Rookies To Keep An Eye On

• Adonai Mitchell
• Roman Wilson
• Malachi Corley
• Troy Franklin

Last year, we witnessed the best rookie wide receivers come from outside of Round 1. Some talented wide receivers slid in the draft this year and fell into pleasant situations.

Adonai Mitchell slid in the draft for some character concerns, which Chris Ballard seems utterly unphased by. Michael Pittman is a sure-handed receiver who wins in the short and intermediate parts of the field. Mitchell is a big-play receiver who can do a lot more. This situation feels vaguely reminiscent of Diontae Johnson and George Pickens in Pittsburgh. Mitchell could be a surprising talent as early as Week 1. Roman Wilson steps into the role just vacated in Pittsburgh by Diontae Johnson. He’s a savvy and technical route runner with sure hands who should see the field in Week 1. Malachi Corley is a bully after the catch. Outside of Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall, the Jets desperately need someone who can contribute. With shades of Randall Cobb in his game, he may be able to develop chemistry with Aaron Rodgers. And Troy Franklin was a projected first-round by some scouts. He slid all the way to Round 4 but was paired up with his college quarterback, Bo Nix. Nix projects to be the Week 1 starter. It’s very easy to envision a world where Franklin is the team’s WR1.

These guys have all been suppressed in dynasty wide receiver rankings. But the devalued costs mean there is a ton of room to grow. Whether you stumble into the next late-round steal or flip after a strong rookie-season showing, these are all worthwhile investments for any roster construction.

Young Former First-Round Picks

• Jerry Jeudy
• Jameson Williams
• Jahan Dotson
• Rashod Bateman
• Treylon Burks
• Kadarius Toney

Prospect analysis is one of the best parts of playing dynasty. We fall in love with prospects and hold onto those opinions for years. All of these wide receivers are relatively young and have first-round draft capital. That’s exciting! But that’s pretty much all they’ve done so far. Of course, you can make excuses for all of them. Jerry Jeudy had lousy quarterback play and struggled with injuries. Jameson Williams was drafted with a torn ACL and started Year 2 with a suspension. Jahan Dotson has had to play behind Terry McLaurin. Rashod Bateman and Treylon Burks have both had injuries. Kadarius Toney… He, um… I don’t really have an excuse for Toney. He might just be bad at football.

If it weren’t for people holding onto their prior opinions, these wide receivers would all be way lower in dynasty wide receiver rankings. But because of that, you might still be able to recoup some value, even years after mediocre production. Of course, you might also be one of the people who believe in excuses. And that’s fine, too! Maybe Jeudy can turn it around after a fresh start in Cleveland. Maybe Williams finally puts it together after a healthy offseason and a suspension-free start to the year. Maybe Dotson takes a step forward as McLaurin ages and Jayden Daniels takes over. Maybe Bateman and Burks will finally stay healthy and live up to their lofty first-round draft capital. Maybe Toney can… I don’t know. Perhaps he can learn to play football!

All of these receivers should be considered on a case-by-case basis. It’s hard to blanket them all as buys or sells. They’ll require some personal conviction. Their careers up until this point haven’t been great. Pedigrees have insulated some of their value, but that’s not something you can count on forever. At worst, test the market and see if you can bring a surprising return.

Big, Fast, and Not Old

• Christian Watson
• Rashid Shaheed
• Gabe Davis

All of these wide receivers are going into their age-26 season or younger. They all have a similar skill set in blowing the top off defenses. Unfortunately, that doesn’t lend to consistent production. However, volatility isn’t always a bad thing in fantasy football. Having these receivers on your squad as a WR3 or secondary flex option isn’t necessarily bad. They can single-handedly give you week-winning performances. In the case of Christian Watson, he may have a ceiling high enough to take over as his team’s WR1. Rashid Shaheed is rising in value. Watson and Gabe Davis are slipping. But they’re all cheap enough that I’m willing to take the small risk of acquiring them.

Cheap Veterans

• Jakobi Meyers
• Courtland Sutton
• Tyler Lockett
• Mike Williams
• Brandin Cooks
• Joshua Palmer
• Adam Thielen
• Tyler Boyd
• Zay Jones
• Michael Thomas

These wide receivers are all going into Year 4 or later. They’ve all been productive at some point, whether over just a few games or multiple seasons. You aren’t trading any premium assets for these guys. And outside of deep leagues, some might not even be rostered. But as we saw last year with Jakobi Meyers, Courtland Sutton, Brandin Cooks, Joshua Palmer, and Adam Thielen, you can still count on many of these guys for production. An injury to a teammate could open up opportunity for one of these vets. Maybe they display a newfound connection with a new quarterback. These are all skilled, albeit older, players. If you’re looking to tier down at a position (for example, trading away Kyren Williams for Jonathan Brooks), adding one of these “Cheap Veterans” could balance out the returning offer.

2023 Rookie Faceplanters

• Quentin Johnston
• Marvin Mims Jr.
• Jonathan Mingo
• Trey Palmer
• Jalin Hyatt
• Cedric Tillman
• Tyler Scott

Trey Palmer and Quentin Johnston were the best of this bunch last year. They finished as WR72 and WR74 in PPR scoring. Rookies who perform this poorly very rarely find themselves in fantasy-relevant positions. Even Davante Adams, the poster boy for rookie faceplanters who turn it around, had a better rookie season than all of these wide receivers. Of course, like everything in fantasy football, context is required.

Quentin Johnston was a raw prospect who had to take on an unexpectedly significant role after Mike Williams and Keenan Allen were injured. Marvin Mims Jr. showed some flashes on special teams but failed to see a significant offensive snap share behind Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy. The same can be said for Trey Palmer, who is behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. But the reality is that getting any meaningful production from these receivers would be against all historical trends. If you can get any return for the players in this tier, it’s a good deal in your favor.

Young, Cheap, and Buyable

• Khalil Shakir
• Romeo Doubs
• Bo Melton
• Wan'Dale Robinson
• Elijah Moore

This bucket varies widely in cost. Romeo Doubs and Khalil Shakir are inside the top 60 of the dynasty wide receiver rankings. Wan’Dale Robinson and Elijah Moore are in the WR80 range. Bo Melton is outside of the top 100. But all of these guys are under 25 years old and extremely cheap. Most of these guys are on the waiver wire in shallower leagues. But for you deep-league dynasty sickos who are looking for super cheap stacks, these are some of my favorite targets. Melton specifically put up peripheral metrics similar to those of Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks. He just did it on a much smaller sample size. Wan’Dale Robinson has been a target hog in the glimpses we’ve seen, but health has kept him from reaching his full potential. Shakir was an exciting prospect who hasn’t done much in his first couple of seasons. But after Ken Dorsey was fired, he saw his role grow. And with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis out of Buffalo, the stage is set for Shakir to take another step forward. Moore hasn’t done much since his half-season breakout as a rookie, but his value plummeted so much that I’m willing to stash him at the end of my bench in case he can recapture the magic.

These guys won’t burn you if they don’t hit. And they’re so cheap at this point that you won’t feel any need to keep them stashed beyond the midseason point if they are disappointing. But having guys like this with room to grow is never bad. Whether you hit on an unexpected starter in your lineup or flip one of these guys in-season for a 2025 draft pick, acquiring them is unlikely to work against you.

Bargain Bin Veterans

• Curtis Samuel
• Darnell Mooney
• Odell Beckham Jr.
• Greg Dortch
• JuJu Smith-Schuster
• Kendrick Bourne
• K.J. Osborn
• Michael Gallup
• DJ Chark Jr.

We’re deep in the trenches of dynasty wide receiver rankings. These guys only need to be rostered in the deepest of leagues. But even there, these guys probably have little value. Someone might be excited by the new landing spots for Curtis Samuel, Darnell Mooney, Odell Beckham Jr., K.J. Osborn, Michael Gallup, or DJ Chark Jr. If so, I’d love to flip these guys for an injury-away running back. The likely scenario is that these guys never see your lineup. And if they do, you probably aren’t contending. Once we’re this deep down the rankings, I prefer to stash running backs, who are much more likely to boom in value and production. You’re familiar with all the names on this list, but I’d happily take a third-round pick for them if possible.

Willing To Throw Some Darts 

• Andrei Iosivas
• Tutu Atwell
• John Metchie III
• A.T. Perry
• Kayshon Boutte
• Devontez Walker
• Charlie Jones

What fun is dynasty if we don’t stash some of “our guys?” Nothing in spreadsheets or on film indicates any upside with these players. But in deep leagues, why not stash them? You’ll feel like a genius if they hit, and they’re cheap enough that you won’t care when they inevitably bust.

Exciting Prospects, But We Need To Move On

• Rondale Moore
• Alec Pierce
• Skyy Moore
• Donovan Peoples-Jones
• Justyn Ross
• Tyquan Thornton
• Chase Claypool

I could rename this to the “Fire Sale” tier. Most of these guys still have youth on their side. They were all steamed up in dynasty wide receiver ranks at some point. But we’ve seen enough now that it probably isn’t panning. Rondale Moore was traded to the Falcons for pennies on the dollar. Alec Pierce’s replacement was drafted in Adonai Mitchell. Skyy Moore had all of the opportunity in the world last year and let it slip through his hands the way most passes do. Donovan Peoples-Jones, a notable former “My Guy,” can’t even get snaps on the Lions. Chase Claypool is on his fourth team since Week 8 of 2022. Maybe you still have faith in some of these guys. I do not.

It Would Take A Miracle

• Darius Slayton
• Allen Lazard
• Hunter Renfrow
• Marquez Valdes-Scantling
• Isaiah Hodgins
• Mecole Hardman Jr.
• Parris Campbell

Someone somewhere is still rostering these players in dynasty leagues. If that person is you, this is your sign to drop them. You probably won’t get anything in return on the trade market. So, just cut them for a young running back. You’ll feel better because of it. 

Dynasty Wide Receiver Rankings

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