The 2022 NFL regular season is just a few days away, but there’s still time to get those last-minute fantasy football drafts in before the new year kicks off.
Here’s how we rank this year’s top wide receivers:
1. Justin Jefferson | Minnesota Vikings
If you’re tired of The Griddy, we’ve got some bad news: Jefferson appears to have signed a long-term lease with the end zone.
2. Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals
This passing offense will be high-flying once again this year, and Joe Burrow’s favorite target from college will keep making big plays.
3. Cooper Kupp | Los Angeles Rams
He may not have the youth of Jefferson and Chase, but Kupp will once again be one of the most productive pass-catchers in the league this year.
4. Stefon Diggs | Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen and the Bills are going to throw it all over the yard, and Diggs will once again be his top target.
5. Davante Adams | Las Vegas Raiders
Reunited with his college quarterback, Adams should keep putting up huge numbers for the team he dreamed of playing for as a kid.
6. CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys
With Amari Cooper gone and Michael Gallup still working his way back from injury, Lamb should see the ball plenty coming from Dak Prescott.
7. Mike Evans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady is back for another year, and this future Hall of Famer is headed for a ninth consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, and double-digit touchdowns for the third year in a row.
8. Tyreek Hill | Miami Dolphins
He doesn’t have Patrick Mahomes anymore, but Hill is still a game-breaker who could help Tua Tagovailoa take the next step in his development.
9. Deebo Samuel | San Francisco 49ers
No matter how he gets the ball in his hands, Deebo is going to make big things happen with it, regardless of who is playing quarterback.
10. D.J. Moore | Carolina Panthers
A healthy Baker Mayfield gives Moore a huge upgrade at quarterback, which was really the only thing keeping him from putting up huge numbers.
11. Michael Pittman Jr. | Indianapolis Colts
Speaking of quarterback improvements, the addition of Matt Ryan should be huge for Pittman, who has all the traits to maximize his role as Indy’s No. 1 receiver.
12. A.J. Brown | Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts needed another legit weapon to take the Eagles’ passing game to the next level, and Brown provides exactly that.
13. Tee Higgins | Cincinnati Bengals
He may be the No. 2 in Cincy, but Higgins still has the traits of a No. 1 receiver, and Joe Burrow will still send plenty of targets his way.
14. Mike Williams | Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert is already one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and he’s going to sling the ball plenty this year. Even with Keenan Allen in the picture, Williams should put up his share of big numbers.
15. Terry McLaurin | Washington Commanders
Even with a questionable quarterback situation, “Scary Terry” is just too good not to have a huge year in 2022.
16. Courtland Sutton | Denver Broncos
The arrival of Russell Wilson should be a huge boost for this entire offense, especially the Broncos’ top pass-catchers like Sutton.
17. DK Metcalf | Seattle Seahawks
It’s a huge drop-off from Russell Wilson to Geno Smith, but Metcalf still has rare athleticism and explosiveness, which should result in plenty of production.
18. Keenan Allen | Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert’s No. 1a, Allen is one of the most savvy route-runners in the league, and rarely loses out on contested catches.
19. Chris Godwin | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Even if Godwin’s not ready for Week 1, he’ll be back sooner than later, and should resume his vital role as Tom Brady’s most reliable intermediate target.
20. Allen Robinson II | Los Angeles Rams
With Odell Beckham Jr. and Robert Woods gone, Robinson takes the No. 2 spot in Los Angeles across from Cooper Kupp, and should make the most of it.
