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2025 Fantasy Football Rankings – Wide Receivers
Last Updated: August 22
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-60 | 61-100 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE

Justin Herbert had a great rapport with Ladd McConkey, who put together some incredible performances down the stretch, including his 197-yard showing in the playoffs.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 100 catches. 1,380 receiving yards. 10 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 198.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had some nice moments as a rookie. He became the primary receiver down the stretch, and now that is permanent with DK Metcalf gone.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 108 catches. 1,310 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 185.

Tee Higgins will be back in Cincinnati. He projects as a WR2 who will post WR1 numbers if Ja’Marr Chase gets hurt.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 82 catches. 1,240 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 178.

Calvin Ridley had a strong performance in the initial preseason game. He caught all three of his targets for 50 yards. Those numbers came on just two drives. Ridley has a major upgrade at quarterback, so he should have a strong bounce-back year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 76 catches. 1,190 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 176.

Travis Hunter saw three targets out of Trevor Lawrence’s seven passes during the opening drive. Hunter converted a third-down reception and later made some defenders miss after making a catch at the line of scrimmage. Hunter finished with just nine receiving yards, but it’s clear that he’ll be a featured weapon in this new offense.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 82 catches. 1,240 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 172.

Marvin Harrison Jr. had a decent season for a rookie, but based on expectations, he was a huge disappointment.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 78 catches. 1,170 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 171.

DeVonta Smith is an inconsistent fantasy option with huge upside, especially if A.J. Brown gets hurt.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 84 catches. 1,140 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 168.

Davante Adams had a great surge with Aaron Rodgers at the end of 2024. He should have an even better season with Matthew Stafford in 2025 despite his age (33).
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 81 catches. 1,070 receiving yards. 10 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 167.

If the second preseason game is any indication, Brock Purdy will be targeting Ricky Pearsall early and often this year. Pearsall caught three of his four targets for 42 yards – on one drive alone! Pearsall’s best play was when he hauled in a 21-yard pass over the middle of the field on a third-and-18. Purdy targeted Pearsall in the end zone on the final snap of the afternoon for the two of them, but there was a miscommunication on the play.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 86 catches. 1,080 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 166.

Emeka Egbuka has been the Buccaneers’ standout performer, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine. Egbuka is high in our rankings, so it’s nice to see him performing well at training camp.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 80 catches. 1,030 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 166.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-60 | 61-100 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE