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2025 Fantasy Football Rankings — WR Tiers

Fantasy Football 2025

With the influx of people deploying the Zero-RB draft strategy, it’s no surprise that WR ADP has boomed over the last few years. (It’s also why savvy drafters are able to get such value at RB. But I digress.) And this has led to teams spending more early-round picks at the position. So, how should you be prioritizing your WRs in fantasy drafts? Below are my Fantasy WR Rankings, broken into tiers, heading into the 2025 season. These are not based on talent and skill set. They simply reflect my team projections heading into the season. So let’s see how the dominoes fall.

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WR Tiers – 2025 Fantasy WR Rankings

Tier 1

  • Ja’Marr Chase

People will call this lazy, putting the top overall WR from last year as the top overall WR this year. And I get it. We haven’t had a repeat overall WR1 since Antonio Brown ripped off four consecutive WR1 finishes before he ran himself out of the league.

But here’s the simple facts – what we want from our overall WR1 is elite target shares in high passing volume offenses, potential for 13+ YPR, 10+ TD upside, and elite QB play. And while some WRs in the next tier can check off most of these boxes, they can’t check off all of them.

Chase’s QB, Joe Burrow, has been one of the most elite QB options in the league since 2020. Burrow ranks 3rd in pass attempts per game, 2nd in passing yards per game, 1st in completion percentage, 3rd in total TD passes, and is one of four QBs who average more than two passing TDs per game. (min 30 games)

When you pair an elite WR with an elite QB, not to mention a bad defense, great things will happen in fantasy football. Chase is in a league of his own in 2025, and you can make the case for him as the overall 1.01 in PPR fantasy football drafts.

Tier 2

This group is full of challengers for Chase’s top spot, and while I think all of them could finish as the overall WR1 in a given year, there are only two that I think have a legitimate shot to do so – CeeDee Lamb and Brian Thomas Jr.

Dak Prescott, for all the flak he catches from pundits (and Eagles fans), is one of the better passers at the QB position in the NFL. Lamb has already logged an overall WR1 season. Now he has a legitimate second option in George Pickens opposite him to draw attention away from him. Lamb can easily top a 27% target share in a high passing volume offense, amass 1,500+ yards, and go for 10+ TDs. The fact that Dallas has a decent defense is what gives me some pause to limit the passing game just a smidge.

Brian Thomas Jr exploded onto the scene last year, finishing the season with 3 100-yard games over his last four. A coaching change has many people excited for what could be for BTJ, especially after Coen helped Chris Godwin (before injury) finish as the WR2 in points per game last season. Thomas gets downfield, has a high catch percentage, and is a TD magnet. If TLaw figures it out and makes a Baker Mayfield-like jump, we could be talking about BTJ as the next great LSU WR.

Puka Nacua is the only other WR in this group that has a legit chance to jump into the next tier for me. He finished last season as the PPG leader in 11 games. But his offense just added Davante Adams – who, at 32, is still that damn good – and Nacua has never been a high TD scorer. Adams averaged over 10 targets a game last year and should easily secure around 8 per game this year. Nacua is likely to average close to 10 per game, but the lack of TDs is the issue.

We know what Justin Jefferson is, and he’s proven he’s just as good with whoever is throwing him the football. But I’m willing to not elevate him into Tier 1 simply because JJ McCarthy is a literal unknown, having missed his entire rookie season due to a knee injury. Plus, Jefferson has never been a consistent threat to score 10+ TDs, so that docks him for me.

Nabers is another one dealing with QB problems. The hope is that Jaxson Dart becomes the long-term answer, and Nabers did lead the league last year in targets per game. A lower-than-expect yards per reception places him here, even with the expected bump in downfield targets this year.

And then we have Nico Collins. A new offense should help unlock his potential, similar to what happened with Drake London last year. Collins has always been a downfield threat, which helps his case for a shot at overall WR1. And with a ton of inexperience in the WR room next to him, he’s likely to command a 25%+ target share. But health is a factor (never played a full season), and he’s not a big red zone target for this offense. 

These guys are all late-1st, early-to-mid 2nd-round picks for me. I’m happy to have any of them as my WR1 to anchor my lineups

Tier 3

I’m happy to trust any one of these guys as my WR1 after I’ve grabbed either someone from the 1st two tiers, or a top RB.

AJ Brown caught a lot of flak last year because of the Eagles’ limited passing attack. (Is it his fault teams couldn’t stop Saquan Barkley?) But he averaged over 16 yards per reception, topped 1,000 yards, and caught over 69% of his passes. Plus, he eats up man coverage like it’s his last supper. He had two consecutive seasons over 1,400 yards in the previous two seasons and should be much closer to that range this year. Take the screaming value while others obsess over what Barkley is unlikely to do in 2025.

ARSB has proven time and time again that he’s a legitimate WR1 in this league. He’s the top target for the Lions, and they’re unafraid to throw the football. He hit some rough patches of inconsistency last year, but it all worked out in the end. While I expect the Lions offense to regress some this year, ARSB’s role is too well-defined to impact him too much.

Drake London had a coming-out party in 2024. The new offense fit him perfectly, and we finally got to see what he could do with high target volume. He’s a fringe WR1 for me this year, mainly because I expect Bijan Robinson to be the clear-cut RB1, and that will likely affect London’s season.

And then there’s Tyreek Hill. We know how good he is when he’s focused. This Dolphins offense revolves around him. Even last year, when he wasn’t quite himself, they still peppered him with targets. Now recovered from the ailments that limited his effectiveness, there’s no reason to think he won’t once again be at the center of Miami’s passing attack in 2025. Others are fading him because of his antics, so grab the value and thank your leaguemates for the championship.

These guys are the back-end WR1s for me. Back of Round 2, top of Round 3 range.

Tier 4

I group these two together because I can see scenarios where they vault as high as Tier 2, or tumble as low as Tier 6.

Both Terry McLaurin and Ladd McConkey are outstanding football players who I believe will have awesome seasons in 2025. But they both are featured in passing offenses that don’t throw the ball a ton, so they need more breaks than others.

McLaurin set a new career high in TDs last year with the emergence of rookie QB Jayden Daniels. The team upgraded the WR2 position next to him, which should help his case as a WR1 in fantasy. But what that really means is that his target share likely doesn’t get much higher than last year’s 22.3%, which means he’ll once again need 10+ TDs.

McConkey might already be the best route runner in the NFL, and that’s saying something after only one season. Like the Commanders, the Chargers don’t throw much, finishing 28th in pass attempts. McConkey didn’t even see a 22% target share, and the team spent a 2nd round pick on WR Tre Harris (Ole Miss). Does this mean the team will throw more? Maybe, and we know Herbert can do just that.

There’s enough uncertainty that I’d prefer these guys as my WR2, back end of the 3rd Round. If I ended up with one of the elite TEs (Brock Bowers or Trey McBride), I could live with them as my WR1.

Tier 5

This is another tier when many of the WRs could go in any direction for a multitude of factors

  • Davante Adams is still an elite option, even entering his age-32 season. And he landed with the Rams, who love to feature two WRs. He’ll be the best WR2 in fantasy this season, but Puka Nacua caps his upside.
  • DJ Moore is likely to be the Bears’ top target, but he has plenty of competition from last year’s 1st-round pick, Rome Odunze, and this year’s 2nd-round pick, Luther Burden III. He led the Bears in targets last year, and if he secures the ARSB role for Ben Johnson’s first year in Chicago, this is a slam-dunk ranking.
  • Marvin Harrison Jr was underwhelming in 2024 compared to other rookies like Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr., but the real issue is the offense. It sucks. His ceiling is likely a fringe WR1, but an improvement from last year is the likely outcome.
  • Garrett Wilson will see a ton of targets since there’s no real competition around him with the Jets. How many will be on target from the erratic Justin Fields is the real question.
  • Rashee Rice is coming off a knee injury and, by all accounts, should be ready for Week 1. He was off to an electric start through three games last year, and if that continues, you’re getting a top-5 WR at WR2 prices.
  • Brandon Aiyuk’s standing is the biggest wild card in this tier. The team paid him to be their WR1, but his holdout last season clearly affected his timing. Then came the knee injury that ended his season. The 49ers don’t throw a ton, so efficiency will be key, something Aiyuk has shown in the past. If he regains the WR1 spot in this offense, like I expect him to, this is a safe landing spot for him. But he’s not without risk.

These are all 4th-round guys for me. Solid WR2 production that would make me weary if they were my WR1 in heavy RB builds.

Tier 6

I kinda feel like any of these guys could finish as WR1s (as some have in years past). The simple fact is, there are A LOT of good WRs in the league, so someone has to finish below 20.

Mike Evans and Chris Godwin were great when healthy last year and were the overall WR2 during stretches last year. But age, injuries, and a 3rd OC in as many seasons will make 2025 interesting.

DeVonta Smith and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are in offenses featuring other great options. And both should have strong running games, another factor that caps their upside.

DK Metcalf, Calvin Ridley, Chris Olave, Tetairoa McMillan, and Courtland Sutton are all WR1s on their respective teams. They’ll see healthy target shares and have a decent shot at 8+ TDs. But 130 targets feels like their ceiling, making them better as upside WR2s.

Zay Flowers and Khalil Shakir are on the smaller side, but they’re WR1s on their team. One is in a low-volume passing attack, and the other has competition from 30 other weapons. Similar limitations with similar expectations.

All should be targets between Rounds 5-7 as building blocks for your rosters.

Tier 7

This is the upside WR2 range. Most of them play second fiddle on their own teams, but if their respective offense ends up throwing the ball a ton, their stocks will rise significantly.

Tee Higgins and George Pickens are basically the same player in 2025. Both should finish between 950 and 1150 receiving yards with 5-8 TDs. Both have gunslinging QBs who can throw for anywhere between 30-45 TDs in a season and up to 4,500 yards. But both are also in offenses with ELITE WR1s who will command upwards of 160 targets.

Xavier Worthy and Jayden Reed are also similar in that they’re talented enough to be their team’s WR1, but the pecking order doesn’t reflect it. Worthy faces competition from Rashee Rice, and Reed’s head coach doesn’t give a pass catcher more than 6 targets a game. They can win you weeks, and give you headaches in between.

Jordan Addison, Deebo Samuel, and Jameson Williams will all see their fair share of targets. But much like the others, they play second fiddle in their respective offenses and will rely on big plays to make their mark.

The only real WR1 in this group is Stefon Diggs. But with so much uncertainty around his recovery, he’s not likely to see more than 110 targets this season, which caps his upside.

I’m not touching any of these guys before Round 6 or 7. They’re strong WR3 types that can help you win weeks and become trade pieces to secure stronger options as the season progresses.

Tier 8

More strong WR2s that can break out if given a chance. But all have top target earners ahead of them.

Jakobi Meyers and Michael Pittman Jr are the top WRs on their respective teams. Meyers takes a back seat to TE-phenom Brock Bowers. But Chip Kelly loves to dial up volume for his lead receiver, which makes Meyers a screaming value. Pittman finds himself in an inept passing attack where he’s just praying for Daniel Jones to win the starting QB job. And when that’s what you’re hoping for… oof.

Rome Odunze and Jaylen Waddle could find themselves in the top 15 territory if given a chance. Both are top-end talents in offenses that aren’t afraid to throw. They just happen to have talented WRs ahead of them in the pecking order.

Then there’s Travis Hunter. How much run will he get as a WR? Will all those practices at CB hurt his development during his rookie year? The talent is clearly there, and the offense is set up to be explosive. But questions remain on what his true ceiling is in 2025.

I would feel much better with these guys as my WR4/5 as bye week fill-ins until they show me weekly consistency. Still, they’re valuable lineup assets due to upside. Rounds 7-9 are where I’m looking at these guys.

Tier 9

Similar to Tier 8, these are all guys who could have larger roles due to unexpected circumstances. Or they’re simply inconsistent Flex options.

We’ve seen Cooper Kupp and Jerry Jeudy have standout seasons in the past. Kupp has had health issues and now finds himself on a team where he’s not likely to see the same kind of target volume when healthy. Jeudy’s offense isn’t likely to throw near as much as last year, which caps his upside immensely.

The two from this group I find the most intriguing are 2nd-year WR Xavier Legette and rookie Matthew Golden. Legette will likely slot into the WR2 role behind top 10 pick Tetairoa McMillan and see competition from veteran Adam Thielen. Golden will have every opportunity to be the Packers’ WR1, but what that’s worth remains to be seen since the team spreads the ball around so much.

These are Round 8-9 guys for me as I continue to build depth in my WR corps.

Tier 10

This rounds out my Top 60 WRs. And there are plenty of good circumstances with all of them.

Coleman and Palmer find themselves on the same team and in the same situation – likely deep threats for the big-armed Josh Allen with not much in the way of volume. One likely exceeds this tier while the other tumbles and becomes an afterthought.

Bateman, Doubs, and Pearsall could all be the WR1s on their respective teams if given the chance. But even that may not lift them above WR30 because the passing volume isn’t all that high.

Rashid Shaheed, much like Coleman and Palmer, relies on the big play for much of his fantasy value. With rookie Tyler Shough expected to win the starting job, his outlook is certainly muddied as the team’s WR2.

These are my Round 10 and beyond, guys. Pick your favorites and fill out your bench with them.

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Yes, there are many more WRs to rank. But after the Top 60, you’re picking your favorites based on how untrustworthy you feel the options ahead of them are. Here are a few that I like that I feel could make a reasonable impact in fantasy football this year:

  • Jauan Jennings is currently my WR72. (Yes, I know. WAY TOO LOW.) I do expect Brandon Aiyuk to be the team’s WR1 when healthy, and Ricky Pearsall already is dealing with a hamstring injury. But this is the time for Jennings and Purdy to pick up where they left off in 2024. This team won’t throw a ton, so targets are at a premium. And if Jennings isn’t the team’s top WR option, he’s not all that attractive in fantasy.
  • Tre Harris is big, fast, and will likely unseat Quentin Johnston as the main TD option in the Chargers’ offense. If they let Herbert throw even 30 more passes than last year, Harris could finish as a top 40 WR as a rookie.
  • Emeka Egbuka will be given the best chance at being the Bucs’ WR3 in 2025. With Chris Godwin and Mike Evans on the wrong side of 29 and each having missed time last year with injury, Egbuka could find himself as a league-winner in this prolific Tampa Bay passing attack.
  • Jets rookie Arian Smith has put on a show early in OTAs with his speed. Justin Fields has a capable arm (even if it isn’t the most accurate), and someone needs to become the WR2 behind Garrett Wilson. Keep an eye on him as the season progresses.
  • New Jaguars WR Dyami Brown has looked good during OTAs. If Travis Hunter finds himself on defense more than offense, Brown as the WR2 for the Jags is an immense value. And he looked solid down the stretch for the Commanders in 2024.

These tiers will be tweaked, and rankings will update as the summer goes on. This is just the first round! So stay tuned for updates!

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