DAN’S TIP: High-end talent among the pass-catcher is deeper than it has ever been, with many being drafted as third options capable of finishing as a WR1.
1. Michael Thomas, NO
1725 receiving yards, 9 TDs, 300.1 points.
Set the record for most catches in a season with 149, which is more than all but five players had in targets.
2. Davante Adams, GB
997 receiving yards, 5 TDs, 171.2 points.
Missed four games, but still finished with 17th most targets in the league while averaging 14.3 points per game.
3. Julio Jones, ATL
1394 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 224.6 points.
Hasn’t scored double-digit TDs since his sophomore season, but remains a consistent top-five WR.
4. Tyreek Hill, KC
860 receiving yards, 7 TDs, 159.3 points.
Coming into 2019 as the top fantasy WR, Hill had two different injuries to deal with but should bounce back.
5. Chris Godwin, TB
1333 receiving yards, 9 TDs, 233.1 points.
Last year’s hit sleeper won’t surprise anyone this season. Should be Tom Brady’s favourite target.
6. DeAndre Hopkins, ARI
1165 receiving yards, 7 TDs, 217.5 points.
Trade to Arizona is the most interesting move of the off-season. Targets may go down, but should remain a fantasy stud.
7. Allen Robinson II, CHI
1147 receiving yards, 7 TDs, 205.9 points.
Was third in targets last season so the volume is there, but it’s the guys throwing to him that raise questions.
8. Kenny Golladay, DET
1190 receiving yards, 11 TDs, 215.5 points.
Was able to finish as WR6 despite having QB Matt Stafford miss half of the season.
9. Odell Beckham Jr., CLE
1035 receiving yards, 4 TDs, 164.3 points.
Could be a dynamite value after coming off the worst season of his career in which he was slowed by injury.
10. Mike Evans, TB
1157 receiving yards, 8 TDs, 199.2 points.
The best big-play threat Brady has played with since Randy Moss, he’s a tougher fantasy bet than Godwin.
11. Adam Thielen, MIN
418 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 99.4 points.
Slowed by hamstring issues last year, Thielen is now the undisputed top target in Minny after the Diggs trade.
12. JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT
552 receiving yards, 3 TDs, 92.2 points.
Had a terrible season after Big Ben went down, but all the potential for a top-10 campaign is still there.
13. Robert Woods, LAR
1134 receiving yards, 2 TDs, 187.9 points.
Had the fewest TDs of any 1,000-yard WR while seeing the most targets on his team.
14. Tyler Lockett, SEA
1057 receiving yards, 8 TDs, 194.2 points.
One of seven WRs to score 225+ points in each of the past two years and did so in a run-heavy offence.
15. Cooper Kupp, LAR
1161 receiving yards, 10 TDs, 223.5 points.
Finished as the WR4 last season, but took a huge hit once the Rams went to a two-TE set.
16. Amari Cooper, DAL
1189 receiving yards, 8 TDs, 207 points.
Has put up incredible numbers since trade to Dallas, but addition of CeeDee Lamb hurts target share.
17. Courtland Sutton, DEN
1112 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 186.4 points.
Had 33% of the Broncos receiving yards last season, the second-highest ratio in the league.
18. A.J. Brown, TEN
1051 receiving yards, 8 TDs, 191.1 points.
Has huge-play potential, but the Titans averaged just 27 pass attempts per game with Tannehill.
19. DJ Moore, CAR
1175 receiving yards, 4 TDs, 187 points.
Has the talent to be a top-five WR, but there’s questions about Carolina’s continuity.
20. Terry McLaurin, WAS
919 receiving yards, 7 TDs, 162.9 points.
Exploded onto the scene as a rookie and looks to be the only real option in Washington’s passing game.
21. Calvin Ridley, ATL
866 receiving yards, 7 TDs, 165.5 points.
Remains stuck behind Julio Jones, but still finished as the WR17 in points per game.
22. Keenan Allen, LAC
1199 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 209.5 points.
Perennial Pro Bowl has 303 total catches over the past three seasons, but QB play is about to take a huge hit.
23. DeVante Parker, MIA
1202 receiving yards, 9 TDs, 210.2 points.
Finally lived up to his long-hyped potential in the second half of season, ranking as the WR2 from Weeks 9-17.
24. DK Metcalf, SEA
900 receiving yards, 7 TDs, 158.1 points.
Has plenty of upside after a great rookie season, but he’s also the secondary option in a run-heavy offence.
25. DJ Chark Jr., JAC
1008 receiving yards, 8 TDs, 189.3 points.
After a breakout sophomore season, Chark could be in for a ton of garbage time points in 2020.
26. Michael Gallup, DAL
1107 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 179.7 points.
Had just 82 yards and two scores fewer than Cooper while also missing two games.
27. Tyler Boyd, CIN
1046 receiving yards, 5 TDs, 177.9 points.
Should be set for a third straight 1,000-yard season with slot-receiver-loving Burrow at QB.
28. Stefon Diggs, BUF
1130 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 180.6 points.
Should be the focal point of Bills’ passing game, but Josh Allen has been poor with deep balls.
29. Marquise Brown, BAL
584 receiving yards, 7 TDs, 123.4 points.
One of the biggest boom-bust players in the league, don’t expect consistency from Ravens sophomore.
30. Julian Edelman, NE
1117 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 206.2 points.
Coming off a career-best season at age 34, but must adapt to life without Tom Brady.
BEST OF THE REST
Will Fuller V, HOU
670 receiving yards, 3 TDs, 109.5 points.
Has trouble staying on the field, but could be in line for a massive season with Hopkins gone.
T.Y. Hilton, IND
501 receiving yards, 5 TDs, 102.6 points.
His durability has taken a hit with his age, but could return to top-15 status with Phil Rivers at QB.
Jarvis Landry, CLE
1174 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 195.9 points.
His numbers actually went up with the arrival of Beckham Jr., who he actually outperformed.
Marvin Jones Jr., DET
779 receiving yards, 9 TDs, 162.9 points.
Has struggled with consistency, but put up good numbers when Stafford was healthy.
A.J. Green, CIN
Did not play in 2019.
Bengals star has played just 29 of a possible 64 games over the past four seasons and is already ailing.
Jamison Crowder, NYJ
833 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 158.7 points.
Racked up the 16th most targets in the league, but had one of the lowest yards per reception ratios.
Jerry Jeudy, DEN
2020 rookie
Has looked stellar in training camp, but the play of sophomore QB Drew Lock is the question mark.
Preston Williams, MIA
428 receiving yards, 3 TDs, 74.8 points.
Coming off a torn ACL, but has looked good in camp and is the Dolphins No. 2 receiving option.
Mecole Hardman, KC
538 receiving yards, 7 TDs, 106.5 points.
As explosive as they come, but only saw limited volume in Chiefs offence.
Sterling Shepard, NYG
576 receiving yards, 3 TDs, 113.3 points.
Figures to be the top receiving options for at least the first part of the season.
Diontae Johnson, PIT
680 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 133.6 points.
Has potential to be the new JuJu to Smith-Schuster’s Antonio Brown with Big Ben back under centre.
John Brown, BUF
1060 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 183.8 points.
His first season in Buffalo was his career best, but addition of Diggs scuttles his value.