Another strong group. 3. With starting quarterback Daniel Jones sidelined by a hamstring injury, the Giants started backup quarterback Colt McCoy in his place. Alright, enough preamble. Wi 5 yearth Godwin it isnt he has potential. Claypool has the potential to be a top-of-the-line guy based on his size and athleticism, but if the Steelers offense looks anything like it did last year, that's not happening. Washington stole Brown in the third round. Returning to Buffalo almost guarantees Woods as the WR2 behind Stefon Diggs. He is a complete tight end who is still ascending at almost 30 years old. Brown and Jones might actually be the best 1-2 punch in the league once they get on the field together. Chicago ranked dead last in pass attempts per game (22.2) in the 2022 season. 4.) Let's get to the rankings! He was hyper-efficient, catching 21 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns. Russell Gage Just five years ago, high-numbered receivers still dominated the statistical leaderboard. Tell me someone whos been better in his first 6 seasons? I Cant wait to see how Tom Brady meshes with the two dynamic pass-catchers. If I'm an NFL quarterback, I want this type of receiver in the huddle. In advance of the finale, Adam Schein provides his own personal top-10 list. The Chiefs suddenly do not have much beyond Hill, and the Chargers and Broncos have a lot of unproven players beyond their top two guys. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Hes only 26 years old and should see longer than a one-year deal wherever he plays ball next. The 2022 fantasy football season is a career-best for Lazard, though finishing as just WR37, even in the absence of Davante Adams. How he and Anderson, both of whom are intriguing vertical threats, gel with a quarterback who isnt aggressive down the field in Teddy Bridgewater will be very interesting to see. While Brown shouldnt be expected to put up those ridiculous numbers in his rookie season, he does bring intriguing upside with Ryan Fitzpatrick sure to give him plenty of deep targets in 2021. Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba plays against Michigan State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Amari Cooper, who wore no. Mike Evans is great now! Episode 9 of the "Top 100 Players of 2022" airs on Sunday, revealing the highest-ranked undrafted player in the players' list between Nos. 6. 2023 ARIZONA CARDINALS. Per those 1973 rules, receivers were only allowed to wear numbers between 80 and 89. 1 spot, 2022 NFL season preview: Ranking all eight divisions, NFL Power Rankings: Bills, Rams hold top two slots ahead of Kickoff Game showdown, Ranking NFL's blockbuster receiver deals: Most bang for the buck? Players ranked 20-1 will be revealed over the course of three hour-long episodes, beginning at 8 p.m. He was set to become an integral part of the Bucs' wide receiver corps this past season but consistently dealt with injuries. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Cole Kmet led this team in targets last season with 69. At tight end, there is no stud. Tyler Johnson may put us over the top as our WR3. They're not stars, but they're not guys who can't be on the field. 84). However, Washington brought in Samuel, who is coming off a career year and is just 24 years old. Moore. 11). The Falcons roster has a lot of issues, but their wide receiver unit isnt one of them. Shenault is more of a playmaker in theory than in practice so far. If you count running back Saquon Barkley, the Giants have another stud pass-catcher. Tough luck for the Panthers, as their wide receiver group is probably the best and deepest unit on their roster, but still finishes fourth next to the rest of the ridiculously stacked NFC South WR rooms. 80), the second most famous wide receiver on the Browns. I think fast forward 5 years from now, well be talking about Godwin as hands down the best WR in the league. With that in mind, former NFL defensive back Jason McCourty, who retired in July after a 13-year career, provides his ranking of the top 10 receivers heading into the 2022 season. 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Laquon Treadwell NFC Players By Position - Wide Receiver. After seeing 100 combined targets from Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love, Lazard just barely finished ahead of rookie Christian Watson (66 targets) in fantasy PPR scoring. Barkley can do it all, but the Giants will monitor his workload after last seasons injury. Logan Thomas returns at tight end. Just enjoy them both while we have them both, I love Mike, but there are plenty of receivers who have been better than Mike in their first six seasons. Head coach Ron Rivera reunited himself with his former Swiss Army Knife in Curtis Samuel. Julio Jones There's some intriguing talent outside of that duo: Williams is a solid deep threat; Sutton showed a lot of potential before his injury; Jeudy could become an Allen-esque player if he cuts down the drops. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and prime-time regular-season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand and more! In six seasons, on two different teams, Juju has 101 targets or more in three of them. Beyond those three, the Cowboys dont have a ton of experienced depth. The receivers with jerseys in the 80s are often end-of-roster guys who were assigned whichever numbers were left over in training camp. 2021 Projection: 90 receptions / 1,203 yards / 7 TDs, 2021 Projection: 68 receptions / 778 yards / 6 TDs / 22 rushes / 123 yards / 2 TDs, 2021 Projection: 38 receptions / 594 yards / 4 TDs, 2021 Projection: 38 receptions / 365 yards / 1 TD, 2021 Projection: 25 receptions / 364 yards / 1 TD. The Texans' group is uninspiring. Or not THE best?? Thats not saying much. Now what did they get wrong? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. While there are plenty of teams who would benefit from adding a free-agent receiver like Smith-Schuster, the New York Giants are a great fit. 13), and Marvin Jones Jr. (no. His 93 targets are second to Diggs but he averaged just 3.2 receptions, though 17.4 yards per, which ranks second in the league. Cue the Griddy. All three players can beat you deep, take a short pass and go the distance, or beat you with strong route-running and good footwork. If Julio Jones were still in this division, it would be No. Why in any way does it matter when theyre both on our team. The Colts are likely to add some depth to the room considering Campbell and Ashton Dulin are both free agents. (While the NCAA rule book strongly recommends certain uniform numbers for position groups, the only hard-and-fast rule is that offenses must go into every play with five linemen wearing numbers between 50 and 79.) But the NFC North has four of the very best wideouts in football, including possibly the best wideout in the league in Adams. The Lions probably have the league's worst wide receiver group. The Brown and Cooper defections sealed the deal. D.J. Jefferson just had arguably the best rookie season ever and was named a second-team All-Pro. Top 10 wide receivers entering the 2022 NFL season Published: Aug 24, 2022 at 07:12 AM Jason McCourty Host Top 10: Most underrated players Cornerbacks Edge rushers In 2012 draft class. Statistically, 2022 is one of Juju's better seasons. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. Which team boasts three representatives? 2021 Projection: 64 receptions / 1,063 yards / 8 TDs, 2021 Projection: 65 receptions / 703 yards / 3 TDs, 2021 Projection: 41 receptions / 619 yards / 4 TDs, 2021 Projection: 46 receptions / 548 yards / 3 TDs / 19 rushes / 112 yards / 1 TD, 2021 Projection: 11 receptions / 154 yards / 1 TD. Pretty amazing WR talent in our division. Hill's insane speed makes him an absolute nightmare to defend. 40-31? And, how much does he have left? The NFC North is loaded at the wide receiver position so let's see how the Green Bay Packers' top wideout stacks up against the rest. Ranking The NFC South By Position: Wide Receivers, Bucs' Brate Describes First Practices With Brady, Six Bucs Make Prisco's Top 100 Players Of 2020. Diggs is the only outright star here, but Parker is a high-quality starter and Davis showed the ability to be the same last year. Rian Johnson faced the biggest writing challenges of any of the five nominees, but the director managed to perfectly thread the needle, ensuring that Glass Onion felt totally unique but still delighted the fans of its predecessor. Hopkins and Thomas are two of the league's best receivers when healthy, but injuries have taken a toll of late -- and Hopkins is set to miss the first six games of this season after violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. With Tom Brady throwing him the rock -- and finding him for 27 scoring strikes over the past two seasons -- the 29-year-old is finally starting to get the national attention he deserves. I practiced against his units for three years in New England, and the offense is tough to defend at any time, let alone when he's working with elite players. //]]> The Philadelphia Eagles also used a 1st-round pick on the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, pairing him with another 1st-round pick from the prior year.