With the Los Angeles Rams retooling the roster after suffering a brutal Super Bowl hangover last season, Jalen Ramsey is available for trade. Note: All scoring in this article is standard, non-PPR. Throughout his three-year professional career, Brown ranks top-five in both receiving grade and yards per route Top WRs under contract for 2022:Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, Denzel Mims, Key free agents: Keelan Cole (UFA), Jamison Crowder (UFA), Braxton Berrios (UFA). Top WRs under contract for 2022:Randall Cobb, Amari Rodgers, Key free agents: Davante Adams (UFA), Allen Lazard (RFA), Marquez Valdes-Scantling (UFA), Equanimeous St. Brown (UFA), Malik Taylor (ERFA). However, some of these players are being drafted as if they still have their upside from a few years ago. Andre Johnson is nearing the mini-dropoff that tends to bite 32-year-old receivers. It's the last hurrah for 33-year-olds, Reggie Wayne and Steve Smith. While wideouts don't quite have the consistency and longevity of quarterbacks, the wise dynasty owner will pair quarterbacks with receivers instead of running backs when building the foundation of their team. Some proposed that the best receiver with a number in the 80s was Julio Jones, who wears no. Samuel thinks Aiyuk can be a breakout dynamo, too, but he shouldn't forget that he has special similar qualities for the outside as a third-year second-rounder at 25.. The sample size of fantasy relevant receivers matches what we used for running backs. Wilson compiled career-highs in catches (45), yards (602) and TDs (six) in Dallas a year ago. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, Tim Patrick, K.J. 2020 stats: 100receptions on 147 targets, 992 yards, 8TDs, 9.9yards per catch. Players who are age-32 and beyond this season are: Julio Jones (32), T.Y. Hutson Aguirre Greene Liebel Kutner Pihos Fears Taylor Crisler Keane Mann Soltau Fletcher Edwards Keane O'Connor Brito Hoffman McChesney Grant Wightkin Wilson Stonesifer Hensley Stribling. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Kendrick Bourne, Nelson Agholor, N'Keal Harry, Key free agents: Jakobi Meyers (RFA), Gunner Olszewski (RFA). Top WRs under contract for 2022:Marquise Brown, Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay, James Proche. The Patriots once again made the pass game work without a dominant receiver. The fourth-round pick is the ideal building block in Detroit. While Cooper led the Cowboys in catches (292), receiving yards (3,893) and receiving TDs (27) over the past four seasons, his 2021 production (68 catches for 865 yards and eight TDs) didn't justify his lucrative contract, leading a frustrated Jerry Jones to trade away his star receiver to Cleveland. Danny Amendola, 37 Football Player. The only reason Wallace caught more touchdowns over that span is that he vultured a pass intended for Brown in week 9. GM Howie Roseman continues to swing big at the receiver position. The new league year has produced quite a shuffle at the wide receiver position. Yeesh. I know there's some concern about Hill ditching Patrick Mahomes for Tua Tagovailoa, a quarterback who has struggled throwing the ball deep downfield, but the veteran receiver has so much speed and big-play ability that he'll succeed no matter who's throwing him the ball. 2022 projection: 900 receiving yards, 5-6 TDs. Samuel was signed to be that do-it-all threat who could capitalize on coverage rolling towards McLaurin, but he played in just five games due to injury. 2:09 pm ET, Agent's Take: Rodgers' trade value, logistics, best fit, McCarthy discusses taking over Cowboys' play-calling, Brett Favre welfare funds scandal explained, Reich says Carr 'checks a lot of boxes' after meeting, Cooper embracing role as leader with Browns, Mock: Carter falls amid warrant, Ravens take QB, Rodgers' trade value, logistics and best fit, Best team fits for top FAs at each position, Ex-NFL GM on ramifications of Carter's legal issue, NFLPA issues team report cards: Commanders fail, 49ers GM says he contacted Brady as team seeks QB help, Jalen Carter issues statement amid charges. We just didn't see it play out on the field in 2021. If he wiggles to free agency, Davante Adams could look good in South Beach. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He's in for a monster second season. . Lamb is in for a big leap in one of the league's most explosive passing attacks. If the best quarterbacks around the NFL are the conductors of explosive passing games, then their top wide receivers wouldbe the first chairs. Osborn, Ihmir Smith-Marsette. The bigger question for the Seahawks' receiver corps is whether Eskridge, a 2021 second-round pick, can grow into a role after playing sparingly as a rookie. Is 28 old for a wide receiver? All Rights Reserved. Eskridge caught just 10 passes for 64 yards and a TD, but he has the raw talent to thrive in Year 2. He was primed for a big third year, or when many No. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Ezekiel Elliott, Michael Thomas among eight NFC players to keep an eye on, expected to pick up his fifth-year option. Williams led the Chargers with 1,146 yards on 76 catches with nine TDs last season. Brown is coming off his first 1,000-yard season, but the breakthrough was mitigated by fewer explosive plays and the first three fumbles of his career. Kevin Patra breaks down every team's running back situation ahead of free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. The offense struggled at times without Antonio Brown. Adams is line for a massive new contract that should make him the NFL's highest-paid wideout. First we'll use the broad trends to inform our dynasty strategy. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Tyreek Hill, Mecole Hardman, Josh Gordon, Key free agents: Byron Pringle (UFA), Demarcus Robinson (UFA). Mooney shined in his second season, breaching the 1,000-yard mark. Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects helped themselves the most at the HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans? Then we'll wrap up the series by using age trends to identify some tight ends to target and others to avoid. Over that span, he's also one of only seven players with back-to-back 1000-yard, 75-catch seasons. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Will Fuller experiment didn't work. The last installment in my Age of Decline series will cover tight ends, whose aging trend is distinctly different from that of wide receivers. The 2022 NFL offseason featured several blockbuster moves, including the trade of wide receiver A.J. WebThe following are the New England Patriots career receiving leaders ranked by receptions. Without Vincent Brown and Ryan Mathews to take defensive pressure off of their pass-catchers, the Chargers are primed for their traditional, slow start. So, what's the next move for each quarterback? WebNFL Network's Peter Schrager and Emmanuel Sanders shares their top three WR under 25 years old, a list featuring Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf. As he prepares for his first season with the Cleveland Browns, he finds himself taking on a new role and mentoring some of the younger players. 2020 stats: 88receptions on 144 targets, 923yards, 7TDs, 10.5 yards per catch. Hilton could retire after another injury-ravaged season, and Campbell remains MIA within the offense, having logged just 20 targets over six games thanks to a foot injury. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Cobb could be a cut candidate, especially if Aaron Rodgers leaves. Bateman has the potential to grow into the top target in Baltimore. Jennings should return, while Kyle Shanahan fills out the rest of the depth chart with cheaper options and likely a veteran or two. The Broncos have the makings of a dynamic, top-flight receiver corps if they can stay healthy. Stefon Diggs led the NFL in contested catches . Smoothis the best word to describe how Hopkins, 29,works himself open and sets up defenders. His catch rate has seen signficant improvement with every year in the league. As we saw in the first graph at the top of the article, the productivity of wide receivers really takes a dive after 34, making it hard to get excited about the comeback attempts of Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, and Plaxico Burress. We'll draw broad conclusions based on a graphical comparison of all of the positions and examine how the tight end data is skewed by two of the greatest tight ends to ever play the game. To develop Fields in Year 2, the new brass must add pass-catchers who help out the quarterback more than the 2021 crew. This man has been the NFL standard for receivers over the last few seasons, and he's fresh off a banner season in which he posted career-highs with 123 receptions (second in the NFL) and 1,553 receiving yards (third), while also adding 11 TD catches (fifth). Hes being drafted as the third receiver in most drafts, and thats way too high for a player who has missed 11 of his teams last 20 games due to three different soft-tissue injuries. 2022 projection: 1,000 receiving yards, seven TDs. St. 2022 projection: 500 receiving yards, three TDs. Adams is the biggest potential free-agent receiver. Look for improved routes and hands to boost Brown'scatch rate this season. He will be helped by second-year stud CeeDee Lamb getting attention from using hisown alignment versatility. I expect Moore to be more involved as a field stretcher in Year 2 after netting 1.1 air yards per target in 2021 (lowest in the NFL among receivers with at least 50 targets, per Next Gen Stats). The 28 year old wide receiver appeared in 13 games in 2021 and ended with 27 receptions, 394 yards, and 1 reception. 2020 stats: 115receptions on 149 targets, 1,374 yards, 18 TDs, 11.9yards per catch. After missing all of 2021, Thomas looms as a big question mark moving forward. Between Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, Aiyuk will break out as the No. The Jets signed Davis to play a big role in 2021. Eric Edholm identifies some prospects who are primed to show off dazzling speed -- and maybe even set a new record -- in Indianapolis, including Texas A&M running back Devon Achane. After a one-catch season, it's time the Cards moved on from the Isabella project. He will break down film from 6 NFC East wide receivers, in order: Amari Cooper. Conversely, be on the lookout for other owners bailing on receivers too soon. Speaking to Giants fans during a question-and-answer telephone session at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday, general manager Joe Schoen said the 29-year-old receiver recently was informed of the NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Unless your league awards bonus points for punching Cortland Finnegan, steer clear of Johnson on draft day. Davis is in for a bigger leap in Year 3. The birds now have one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL. Godwin developed some durability issues last season but still remained valuable as a short-to-intermediate targets, complementing Evans well with his reliable hands and route running. Since Moss is the only employed member of this elderly trio, hes being taken the highest with an ADP of WR43. They ran 54% of the time compared to 42% in each of the previous two years. Robinson will have an important role in Sean McVay's offense, especially with Robert Woods traded to Tennessee. Only stats for Regular Season Games have been included. However, in Cleveland, Cooper could again emerge as a true No. He's coming off a career season that saw him lead the Cardinals in both receptions (77) and receiving yards (982). Height: 59 Position: Wide Receiver; Coming in at number 9, Wesley Carter Welker is a former American football pro who played for 11 seasons in the NFL. They've been doing a good job. More than 300 draft hopefuls are heading to Indianapolis, looking to put on a show at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. By most accounts, the Bucs don't plan on letting the star wideout out of the building after he played on the franchise tag in 2021. Teams are sorted into categories signifying the level of stability at the position, then listed in alphabetical order, with the top wideouts under contract for 2022 listed, as well as key players who are not under contract for 2022. The 25-year-old, whether known as "Scary Terry" or "F1 McLaurin," has elite speed and continues to develop into a trusted route runner. It won't be quite the same ashis locked-in connection with Drew Brees, but Thomas will keep excelling with his unique style of play. His resume includes four Pro Bowls and five seasons with 1,000 yards receiving. I really like Woods to help this Titans passing attack bounce back from a down 2021 season. Robinson has a good chance to get back to producing big numbers week in and week out, with Kupp attracting most of the defensive attention. He can take over games and also break free in a big-play moment even whenteams scheme to try to take him out of games. It becomes easier and easier over time because, from what I see now, leadership is just experience," Cooper said, via the team's website. Reagor has been a massive disappointment since being drafted in the first round in 2020 (just 695 total yards in two years). 2020 stats: 102receptions on 151 targets, 1,250 yards, 6TDs, 12.3yards per catch. His limitations in the offense have been tied to quarterback play in two seasons, but that should change with Ryan Fitzpatrick giving him the true No. Probably the greatest wide receiver from 2013-2018 (ages 25-30), Brown The speedster put up the sixth 1,000-yard season of his eight-year career, despite the team's QB questions in 2021. It was the type of Year 2 leap that foreshadows big things for the Tulane product. 2020 stats:33 receptions on 44 targets,391yards, TD, 11.8yards per catch, Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. Johnson certainly has upside and will put up a few big games this year, but there are too many concerns for me to trust him as my WR1. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. He now joins a passer he's quite familiar with in Derek Carr, as they spent two record-setting seasons together at Fresno State in 2012 and '13. Andy Reid Names 2 Chiefs Wide Receivers Who Will Have Larger Roles In 2023. He could be a little more consistent with his hands and routes to be more active all over the field, but he will always catch Tom Brady's eye in key scoring spots. Part of that is because the team has reason to feel good about second year wide receiver David Bell. Woods, at 29, has been outstanding in Sean McVay's offense for four seasons in transitioning from the Bills. Now it's time add receivers into the mix to see how they compare to rushers and passers. Where could they be headed? Odell Beckham Jr. has been rumored as a target if healthy, and the Chiefs were in on JuJu Smith-Schuster last offseason and could revisit the free agent. Sammy Watkins, 29 Gutekunst said 24-year-old Jordan Love, A decision on Jordan Love's fifth-year option will need to be made by May 1. If Tampa doesn't pay Godwin, someone with more cap room surely will make a huge offer. With a consistent quarterback and talents like Amon-Ra St. Brown and T.J. Hockenson around him, Chark should help take Detroit's offense to the next level. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, Cole Beasley, Key free agents: Emmanuel Sanders (UFA), Isaiah McKenzie (UFA). 2020 stats: 90receptions on 143 targets, 1,374yards, 9 TDs, 15.3 yards per catch. Waddle is a bona fide star who should shine even brighter in Mike McDaniel's offense as a go-to target who can produce after the catch. Lockett and Metcalf represent a dangerous duo who can win at all levels and offer explosive playmaking. Veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper is 28 years old and in football years he is considered by some to be the "old guy" on the team. Wayne is toeing the precipice of decline by turning 34 in November, but he should improve a little on his WR29 numbers from last year. Waddle went for 1,015 yards in 2021. Veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper is 28 years old and in football years he is considered by some to be the "old guy" on the team. Top WRs under contract for 2022: Darnell Mooney, Dazz Newsome, Key free agents: Allen Robinson (UFA), Damiere Byrd (UFA), Marquise Goodwin (UFA), Jakeem Grant (UFA). He will be key for futher development of Justin Herbert in Year 2, already having made the nice transition from Philip Rivers. Moore flashed play-making ability at times, but he appeared in only 11 games. He has the big-play ability, hands and body control to haul in contested catches in the end zone. The Josh Gordon experiment didn't take -- although the Chiefs did sign him to a reserve/future contract earlier this month -- so it's back to the drawing board in K.C. Brown is ready for a massive third season at only 24, now flanked by former Falcons go-to guy Julio Jones. Jefferson isstill only 22 after winning Sporting News offensive rookie of the year and bringing up immediate-impact memories of Randy Moss in Minnesota. 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