These 2019 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers Rankings will be updated often throughout the spring and summer, so make sure you check back from time to time. Also, be sure to check out my other 2019 Fantasy Football articles, which will include sleepers, busts, tons of 2019 Fantasy Football mock drafts and other material. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2020 Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers (Jan. 31):
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-60 | 61-100
Other Positions: QB | RB | TE | Top 250 | Sleepers | Busts
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Stefon Diggs, WR, Vikings. Bye: 12.
Stefon Diggs looked like he was going to be Kirk Cousins’ favorite receiver after what transpired last preseason, but Thielen led the Vikings in catches and receiving yards in most games. That said, Diggs posted some monstrous performances as well. He could have his best year yet with Cousins having an entire offseason to mesh with him.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Stats: 104 catches. 1,130 yards. 10 total TDs.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Points: 183.
Projected 2019 PPR Fantasy Points: 287.
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Chris Godwin, WR, Buccaneers. Bye: 7.
JULY 26 UPDATE: Bruce Arians told the media that Chris Godwin will “never come off the field.” This comes after Arians labeled Godwin a “100-catch guy.” With DeSean Jackson gone, and better coaching aiding him, Godwin seems poised for a massive season.
Chris Godwin seems poised to take a huge leap in 2019. He caught 59 passes for 842 yards and seven touchdowns in his second season. Those numbers are solid, but he was very productive when DeSean Jackson was out of the lineup. Jackson is gone, so that means Godwin could explode this upcoming season.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Stats: 88 catches. 1,280 yards. 9 total TDs.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Points: 182.
Projected 2019 PPR Fantasy Points: 270.
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Tyler Lockett, WR, Seahawks. Bye: 11.
AUG. 19 UPDATE: Tyler Lockett caught three passes for 27 yards in just two drives during the second preseason game. Lockett used to just be a deep threat, but he has emerged as a well-rounded receiver. Lockett projects as a quality WR2 in all fantasy formats.
Tyler Lockett always had great potential, but never was able to live up to it. He caught 45 passes for 555 yards and two touchdowns in 2017. The Lockett Man finally had his long-awaited break-out season in 2018, as he hauled in 57 passes for 965 yards and 10 touchdowns. I initially believed that the scoring total would regress to the mean, but Doug Baldwin’s release now has me thinking otherwise.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Stats: 73 catches. 1,130 yards. 11 total TDs.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Points: 179.
Projected 2019 PPR Fantasy Points: 252.
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Kenny Golladay, WR, Lions. Bye: 5.
Kenny Golladay flashed as a rookie, then became Detroit’s No. 1 receiver last year when Golden Tate was traded away. Golladay is very talented and should be able to take the next step forward in 2019. That said, Matthew Stafford could cap his touchdown upside.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Stats: 80 catches. 1,230 yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Points: 170.
Projected 2019 PPR Fantasy Points: 250.
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Calvin Ridley, WR, Falcons. Bye: 9.
Calvin Ridley caught an absurd number of touchdowns early in his rookie campaign, hauling in six scores in his first four games. His scoring total regressed to the mean as the season progressed, but Ridley’s overall stats should rise in his second year, especially with a better offensive coordinator calling the shots and an upgraded offensive line giving Matt Ryan more time.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Stats: 79 catches. 1,140 yards. 9 total TDs.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Points: 168.
Projected 2019 PPR Fantasy Points: 247.
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Will Fuller, WR, Texans. Bye: 10.
Will Fuller was on pace for his first 1,000-yard season last year, as he caught 32 balls for 503 yards and four touchdowns in seven games. Unfortunately, he tore his Achilles during a Thursday night game. Fuller figures to be 100 percent by training camp, so he’ll make for a solid WR2 option again in 2019.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Stats: 67 catches. 1,040 yards. 9 total TDs.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Points: 166.
Projected 2019 PPR Fantasy Points: 233.
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Robert Woods, WR, Rams. Bye: 9.
Robert Woods proved that 2017 was no fluke. He caught 86 passes for 1,219 yards and six touchdowns this past season, as he became Jared Goff’s favorite receiver when Cooper Kupp suffered an injury. There’s a chance Kupp could miss the first portion of the season, which bodes well for Woods. Regardless, Woods is a WR2 option once again in 2019.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Stats: 87 catches. 1,200 yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Points: 163.
Projected 2019 PPR Fantasy Points: 250.
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A.J. Green, WR, Bengals. Bye: 9. 
JULY 29 UPDATE: A.J. Green will be out for 6-8 weeks with a sprained ankle. It doesn’t sound like Green will be ready for the opener, and there’s a decent chance he’ll miss all of September. Given Green’s dubious history of leg injuries, he’s not someone I’ll be eager to draft.
JULY 28 UPDATE: The Lions have been talking up Kerryon Johnson’s reception total this season, and they backed that up by releasing Theo Riddick. This is huge for Johnson’s outlook. As an aside, I’ve been watching the 2018 games – I’m halfway through Week 7 – and I forgot how electric Johnson was prior to his injury.
A.J. Green has had two lost seasons in the past three years because of injury. He’s missed six games in 2016 and seven in 2018. If anything, this should make him a buy-low candidate, but there is some concern with Green turning 31 this offseason.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Stats: 75 catches. 1,050 yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Points: 162.
Projected 2019 PPR Fantasy Points: 237.
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Antonio Brown, WR, Raiders. Bye: 6. 
AUG. 20 UPDATE: Antonio Brown has returned to practice once again after his brief hiatus. This puts him on track to play in Week 1 unless he abandons his team once again. Brown will have some big games this year – I like him in Week 1 versus Denver – but given his age, declined quarterback play and odd behavior, he’s someone you’ll want to stay away from in your fantasy draft. I’m going to avoid him in the first four rounds, so that someone else can deal with this headache.
AUG. 18 UPDATE: We have more Antonio Brown drama. Brown was a full participant in a walkthrough on Saturday, and things seemed to be going well. However, Brown’s helmet didn’t pass an NFL test, prompting him to leave the team once again. Mike Mayock sounded frustrated, telling the media that the Raiders need to know if Brown is “all in or all out.” This is completely ridiculous, and I stand by my statement from about a week ago that I am not spending a pick in the first four rounds on Brown. Even if he eventually re-joins the team once more, what’s to stop him from quitting again? He doesn’t seem quite right, and I think he might have some remorse about going to the Raiders. Don’t draft him. Let someone else deal with this nonsense.
AUG. 9 UPDATE: Antonio Brown is threatening not to play ever again unless the NFL allows him to wear a different helmet. This is a very confusing story, and I wonder if this is the result of Brown having some sort of a remorse about being traded to the Raiders, given that the decline from Ben Roethlisberger to Derek Carr is very steep. I already had Brown listed in my 2019 Fantasy Football Busts list, and now I’m even more pessimistic about him. I’m not going to touch Brown in fantasy drafts at this point.
AUG. 4 UPDATE: Antonio Brown is visiting a foot specialist. Brown hasn’t been able to practice because of some sort of foot injury, so it remains to be seen when he’ll be able to re-join the team. I’m not moving Brown in my rankings just yet, but this is a situation to monitor.
Antonio Brown was traded to the Raiders this offseason, and I have to imagine that he’ll be eager to prove to the Steelers that they shouldn’t have made the move. Unfortunately, Brown turns 31 this summer, so regression is coming. Also, Derek Carr isn’t very accurate, so Brown’s production won’t be nearly as great as it was in Pittsburgh.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Stats: 81 catches. 990 yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Points: 161.
Projected 2019 PPR Fantasy Points: 242.
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Robby Anderson, WR, Jets. Bye: 4. 
AUG. 29 UPDATE: Robby Anderson is dealing with a calf injury. He’ll probably be able to play in the season opener, but you never know with these things.
AUG. 16 UPDATE: Robby Anderson caught all three of his targets for 32 yards against the Falcons. With Sam Darnold looking like he has made a huge leap, Anderson seems set to have a huge season.
Robby Anderson got into trouble last offseason and got off to a slow start in 2018. However, he finished the season on a very strong note, showing great chemistry with Sam Darnold. In his final four games of the season, Anderson caught 23 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns. Anderson seems like he could be in for a big 2019 campaign with the Jets not really doing anything at receiver.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Stats: 82 catches. 1,120 yards. 8 total TDs.
Projected 2019 Fantasy Points: 160.
Projected 2019 PPR Fantasy Points: 242.
2020 Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers (Jan. 31):
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-60 | 61-100
Other Positions: QB | RB | TE | Top 250 | Sleepers | Busts
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