January 4, 2026
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Fantasy Football Week 18 Rankings – Wide Receivers

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To differentiate between all the “Start ‘Ems” on my Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em page, you can check out the Weekly Fantasy Football Rankings, so you can figure out whom to start between Player X and Player Y.

Below are my fantasy WR rankings and a set of links for my positional Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings. Keep in mind that this list is for this week only; not the entire rest of the season.

The rankings are based on a Traditional scoring system. Each player has Walterfootball.com’s projected stats and standard scoring points.


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings – PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings – Half-PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |






Updated 1/3/2026 6:57:16 PM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Puka Nacua, WR, Rams (vs. Cardinals)- 20 Points
    7 Catches, 110 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Puka Nacua will continue to be unstoppable.

  2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks (at 49ers)- 19 Points
    6 Catches, 100 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jaxon Smith-Njigba will continue to thrive in this easy matchup.

  3. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys (at Giants)- 15 Points
    6 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    CeeDee Lamb will continue to be the preferred option.

  4. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions (at Bears)- 15 Points
    7 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    What sprained ankle? Amon-Ra St. Brown will continue to dominate.

  5. Mike Evans, WR, Bucs (vs. Panthers)- 14 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Mike Evans should be able to abuse Carolina’s secondary.

  6. George Pickens, WR, Cowboys (at Giants)- 14 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    George Pickens redeemed himself from his two-game funk, but struggled last week.

  7. Stefon Diggs, WR, Patriots (vs. Dolphins)- 14 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Stefon Diggs is a big injury risk, but he should continue to be started.

  8. Michael Wilson, WR, Cardinals (at Rams)- 13 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Michael Wilson has dominated whenever Marvin Harrison Jr. has been out.

  9. Nico Collins, WR, Texans (vs. Colts)- 13 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Nico Collins will thrive no matter who starts at quarterback. He has a middling matchup this week.

  10. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals (vs. Browns)- 12 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Ja’Marr Chase doesn’t do his best against the Browns.

  11. Drake London, WR, Falcons (vs. Saints)- 12 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Drake London could have a big game.

  12. Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos (vs. Chargers)- 11 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Courtland Sutton has a chance to redeem himself this week.

  13. Jakobi Meyers, WR, Jaguars (vs. Titans)- 8 Points
    6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Jakobi Meyers continues to be more productive.

  14. Jameson Williams, WR, Lions (at Bears)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    The Lions seem determined to get the ball to Jameson Williams lately.

  15. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Panthers (at Buccaneers)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Tetairoa McMillan was sick last week, so perhaps he’ll rebound in this game.

  16. Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens (at Steelers)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Zay Flowers has a decent matchup this week.

  17. Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Justin Jefferson will be hoping that the other J.J. can play.

  18. D.J. Moore, WR, Bears (vs. Lions)- 7 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    D.J. Moore will continue to benefit from other receiver injuries.

  19. Luther Burden, WR, Bears (vs. Lions)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.


  20. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars (vs. Titans)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Brian Thomas Jr. won’t have to deal with a top cornerback.

  21. Jauan Jennings, WR, 49ers (vs. Seahawks)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Jauan Jennings is a solid option this week.

  22. Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals (vs. Browns)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Tee Higgins won’t be as promising this week.

  23. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Browns (at Bengals)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Shedeur Sanders is at least looking toward Jerry Jeudy downfield.

  24. Terry McLaurin, WR, Redskins (at Eagles)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Not an option with Josh Johnson.

  25. Jayden Higgins, WR, Texans (vs. Colts)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Jayden Higgins has improved recently and continues to see more targets.

  26. Chimere Dike, WR, Titans (at Jaguars)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Chimere Dike is the receiver you want on the Titans, if you even want one.

  27. Troy Franklin, WR, Broncos (vs. Chargers)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Troy Franklin has established himself as the WR2 on the Broncos.

  28. Alec Pierce, WR, Colts (at Texans)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  29. Darius Slayton, WR, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  30. Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  31. Adonai Mitchell, WR, Jets (at Bills)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  32. Kayshon Boutte, WR, Patriots (vs. Dolphins)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Status unknown.

  33. Tre Tucker, WR, Raiders (vs. Chiefs)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  34. Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Still difficult to trust, but we can trust him more this week.

  35. Kendrick Bourne, WR, 49ers (vs. Seahawks)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  36. Isaiah Bond, WR, Browns (at Bengals)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  37. Chris Godwin, WR, Bucs (vs. Panthers)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Chris Godwin still isn’t 100 percent, but he’s looking better.

  38. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Bucs (vs. Panthers)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Emeka Egbuka has hit a rookie wall.

  39. Michael Pittman, WR, Colts (at Texans)- 4 Points
    4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Michael Pittman Jr. will be hurt by the quarterback change.

  40. Ryan Flournoy, WR, Cowboys (at Giants)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  41. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    I agree with Butters that Jaylen Waddle is a pyramid scheme, but he’s the only downfield option.

  42. Theo Wease, WR, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  43. John Metchie, WR, Jets (at Bills)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  44. Xavier Legette, WR, Panthers (at Buccaneers)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  45. Deebo Samuel, WR, Redskins (at Eagles)- 4 Points
    4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    There’s not much here.

  46. Rashid Shaheed, WR, Seahawks (at 49ers)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  47. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, Steelers (vs. Ravens)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  48. Olamide Zaccheaus, WR, Bears (vs. Lions)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  49. Gabe Davis, WR, Bills (vs. Jets)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  50. Josh Palmer, WR, Bills (vs. Jets)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  51. Marvin Mims, WR, Broncos (vs. Chargers)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  52. Pat Bryant, WR, Broncos (vs. Chargers)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  53. Cedric Tillman, WR, Browns (at Bengals)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  54. Jalen McMillan, WR, Bucs (vs. Panthers)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  55. Zay Jones, WR, Cardinals (at Rams)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  56. Marquise Brown, WR, Chiefs (at Raiders)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  57. Josh Downs, WR, Colts (at Texans)- 3 Points
    3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  58. Kavonte Turpin, WR, Cowboys (at Giants)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  59. Malik Washington, WR, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Malik Washington will get some manufactured touches.

  60. Jahan Dotson, WR, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  61. Darnell Mooney, WR, Falcons (vs. Saints)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Darnell Mooney has too many dud performances.

  62. Parker Washington, WR, Jaguars (vs. Titans)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  63. Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Lions (at Bears)- 3 Points
    1 Catch, 30 Receiving Yards.


  64. Matthew Golden, WR, Packers (at Vikings)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  65. Jalen Coker, WR, Panthers (at Buccaneers)- 3 Points
    4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  66. Noah Brown, WR, Redskins (at Eagles)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  67. Kevin Austin, WR, Saints (at Falcons)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  68. Adam Thielen, WR, Steelers (vs. Ravens)- 3 Points
    3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  69. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Titans (at Jaguars)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  70. Andrei Iosivas, WR, Bengals (vs. Browns)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  71. Demario Douglas, WR, Patriots (vs. Dolphins)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  72. Tyler Lockett, WR, Raiders (vs. Chiefs)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  73. Konata Mumpfield, WR, Rams (vs. Cardinals)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  74. Rashod Bateman, WR, Ravens (at Steelers)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  75. Cooper Kupp, WR, Seahawks (at 49ers)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Way past his prime.

  76. Christian Kirk, WR, Texans (vs. Colts)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  77. Jalen Nailor, WR, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  78. Casey Washington, WR, Falcons (vs. Saints)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  79. Tim Patrick, WR, Jaguars (vs. Titans)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  80. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Ravens (at Steelers)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  81. Jaylin Noel, WR, Texans (vs. Colts)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Can be started if Christian Kirk is out again.

  82. Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers (vs. Seahawks)- 0 Points

    Ricky Pearsall should be healthier this week.

  83. Rome Odunze, WR, Bears (vs. Lions)- 0 Points

    Status unknown.

  84. Khalil Shakir, WR, Bills (vs. Jets)- 0 Points



  85. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals (at Rams)- 0 Points

    Marvin Harrison Jr. continues to disappoint.

  86. Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers (at Broncos)- 0 Points

    Ladd McConkey has produced more without Joe Alt on the field.

  87. Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers (at Broncos)- 0 Points

    Keenan Allen hasn’t done much lately.

  88. Johnston Quentin, WR, Chargers (at Broncos)- 0 Points

    Quentin Johnston won’t do nearly as much this week.

  89. Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs (at Raiders)- 0 Points



  90. Rashee Rice, WR, Chiefs (at Raiders)- 0 Points

    In concussion protocol.

  91. Tyquan Thornton, WR, Chiefs (at Raiders)- 0 Points



  92. A.J. Brown, WR, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 0 Points

    Unlikely to play.

  93. DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 0 Points



  94. Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 0 Points

    Wan’Dale Robinson exploded this year. Perhaps he’s finally not being used as a PPR scam only.

  95. Tyler Johnson, WR, Jets (at Bills)- 0 Points



  96. Arian Smith, WR, Jets (at Bills)- 0 Points



  97. Christian Watson, WR, Packers (at Vikings)- 0 Points



  98. Jayden Reed, WR, Packers (at Vikings)- 0 Points



  99. Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers (at Vikings)- 0 Points



  100. Jake Bech, WR, Raiders (vs. Chiefs)- 0 Points



  101. Davante Adams, WR, Rams (vs. Cardinals)- 0 Points

    Davante Adams seems unlikely to play.

  102. Robbie Chosen, WR, Redskins (at Eagles)- 0 Points



  103. Chris Olave, WR, Saints (at Falcons)- 0 Points

    Chris Olave will continue to be targeted heavily by an inexperienced quarterback.

  104. Tory Horton, WR, Seahawks (at 49ers)- 0 Points



  105. DK Metcalf, WR, Steelers (vs. Ravens)- 0 Points

    DK Metcalf is suspended for one more game.




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