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2026 Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers
Last Updated: September 9
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-60 | 61-100 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
Jaylen Waddle, WR, Broncos. Bye: 10.
Jaylen Waddle had a disappointing year considering that Tyreek Hill barely played. He's in a crowded receiver group in Denver.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 77 catches. 980 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 134.
Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, Ravens. Bye: 13.
One beat reporter said that he has never seen a training camp performance from a rookie like he's seen from Ja'Kobi Lane. It's difficult to trust beat reports, especially when they're being hyperbolic, but this is confirmation from what our sources have told us about Lane. Rashod Bateman is facing three charges for smashing a windshield of a car with his 3-month-old child inside. While there will be some lunatics who will praise this action, Bateman could be facing a suspension. This can only help Lane, who continues to look better and better.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 62 catches. 770 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 133.
Romeo Doubs, WR, Patriots. Bye: 11.
Romeo Doubs was more consistent than usual last year, but that had to do with injuries at the position. He's now a starter on the Patriots.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 80 catches. 950 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 131.
DK Metcalf had a solid year considering the age of his quarterback. Aaron Rodgers should be back another year.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 65 catches. 950 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 131.
Ryan Flournoy, WR, Cowboys. Bye: 14.
Ryan Flournoy had some solid performances down the stretch, establishing himself as Dallas' No. 3. He should be added if either CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens gets hurt.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 57 catches. 710 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 131.
Carnell Tate, WR, Titans. Bye: 9.
Carnell Tate is in position to be a No. 1 receiver in Tennessee, but he's not a true No. 1 wideout in the NFL.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 60 catches. 830 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 129.
Chris Godwin, WR, Buccaneers. Bye: 10.
Chris Godwin's season was ruined by a foot injury he suffered in the middle of 2024. He'll be healthier in 2026.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 73 catches. 860 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 128.
Deebo Samuel, WR, 49ers. Bye: 8.
Deebo Samuel has signed with the 49ers, likely in response to Ricky Pearsall's injury. Samuel knows San Francisco's system well, so it's definitely a plus that he won't have to learn a new scheme this upcoming season.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 60 catches. 830 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 128.
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals. Bye: 14.
Marvin Harrison Jr. had a decent season for a rookie, but regressed in his second year. He's difficult to trust. Harrison Jr. has struggled with drops during the early stages of training camp. Even worse, he's been running with the backups. This wouldn't be a huge deal if Harrison wasn't already a huge disappointment.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 60 catches. 920 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 128.
Jayden Reed, WR, Packers. Bye: 11.
Jayden Reed is lining up in two-receiver sets in training camp. This is huge. Reed hardly played in two-receiver sets when Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks were on the team. Reed's upside was capped as a result, but it sounds like he's being unleashed this season.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 75 catches. 910 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 127.
Caleb Douglas, WR, Dolphins. Bye: 6.
Caleb Douglas saw two targets from Malik Willis in his preseason debut, and he looked incredible on both of them. He appeared to catch the first pass, but upon replay review, it was apparent that he was barely out of bounds. The catch was terrific, so it would have made SportsCenter highlights had Douglas' one foot not been out of bounds. The second catch did make SportsCenter highlights, however. It was an incredible one-handed, back-shoulder catch to convert a third-and-5. The announcers in this game called Douglas a breakout star in training camp, and it appears to be true. Douglas, who was named the No. 1 receiver by his coaching staff, appears to be a terrific late-round fantasy sleeper.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 62 catches. 860 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 125.
Denzel Boston, WR, Browns. Bye: 11.
Denzel Boston is having a great training camp, according to multiple reports. This could be another fluff piece, but it's coming from multiple places. Keep in mind, however, that Cleveland's quarterbacks are terrible. Boston has been listed as a starting receiver on Cleveland's depth chart. This can't be a surprise to anyone who has followed Boston's amazing training camp.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 64 catches. 880 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 124.
Kayshon Boutte, WR, Texans. Bye: 8.
The Texans have acquired Kayshon Boutte, who will likely start across from Nico Collins. This is an upgrade for Boutte, who goes from being a WR3 and a WR2, albeit in a worse offense.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 58 catches. 880 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 124.
Michael Pittman, WR, Steelers. Bye: 9.
Michael Pittman Jr. caught 80 passes last year, but his yards per catch was way down. He'll be a solid No. 2 in Pittsburgh.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 82 catches. 870 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 123.
Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Titans. Bye: 9.
It's difficult to find a positive for a receiver in a game in which a quarterback completed fewer than half of his throws, but Wan'Dale Robinson definitely deserves to be mentioned as a positive coming out of this game. Robinson saw five targets from Cam Ward, and yet no other Tennessee receiver who started the game saw more than two targets. In fact, Robinson was only one of two starters who saw multiple targets in this game. Ward struggled in this contest, but he looked most comfortable throwing to Robinson, who should have a solid year from a PPR perspective.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 88 catches. 980 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 122.
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Saints. Bye: 8.
Jordan Tyson will miss the next two months with a hamstring injury. I'm not sure why a hamstring injury would cause Tyson to miss two months, but it's a huge disappointment. He's now just a late-round pick because it's unclear if he'll be 100 percent when he returns.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 51 catches. 720 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 122.
Tre' Harris, WR, Chargers. Bye: 7.
Tre' Harris' rookie year began with a disappointing Keenan Allen signing, but Harris made some big plays down the stretch. Allen is now gone.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 51 catches. 710 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 121.
Jakobi Meyers, WR, Jaguars. Bye: 7.
Jakobi Meyers continues to be a solid producer no matter who his quarterback is. He was a very reliable player for Trevor Lawrence.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 76 catches. 890 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 119.
Josh Downs, WR, Colts. Bye: 13.
The Colts signed Keenan Allen, which is a major blow for Josh Downs. We saw Allen destroy Ladd McConkey's value last year when he signed with the Chargers, and now he's going to do the same thing with Downs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 79 catches. 810 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 117.
Pat Bryant, WR, Broncos. Bye: 10.
Pat Bryant had a strong second half of a rookie season, which should perhaps lead to a quality second season. Jaylen Waddle's presence complicates things, however. Bryant has been a standout according to some reports. There's been some speculation that Bryant could even surpass Courtland Sutton on the depth chart.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 53 catches. 710 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 117.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-60 | 61-100 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE

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