Not one person is saying anything bad in any way about him. In advance of the finale, Adam Schein provides his own personal top-10 list. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images). Theres an aesthetic issue, too: 1 is the slimmest numeral, while 8 is the digit that takes up the most space. Emmanuel Sanders Michael Pittman Jr. was one reception shy of becoming the youngest Colts player ever to record 100 catches in a season. Where Have All the NFCs Elite Teams Gone? Parris Campbell has just 97 receptions in four seasons, 63 of them in 2022 alone. If Woods were to sign with Buffalo as a free agent, Im upgrading him in my rankings to a high-floor, high-ceiling WR3. 58). Unthinkable! There are not many high-numbered receivers, the ones who exist do not have big roles, and the ones who have big roles are mostly playing poorly. He also shouldn't have a problem getting back to piling up 1,000-yard seasons, given his ability to make the contested catch, accumulate yards after the catch and break tackles, qualities that make him a top-tier wideout. Frankly, I get it. Metcalf might be the next Calvin Johnson. 2023 ARIZONA CARDINALS. 2023 PewterReport.com All Rights Reserved. Remember the 2022 off-season when the Jacksonville Jaguars gave Christian Kirk a hefty deal and NFL fans everywhere went nuts over it? Give It the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar. If he does land with the Giants, I think hes a rock-solid WR2 in PPR formats. In that ESPN article above, Fitzgerald explained that no. Here are Mikes basic numbers through those 6 seasons: 462 catches @-- 55.3% catch rate, 7,260 yards, 48 TDs. 17 for the Saints werent originally acquired by the Saints either. A reunion with the Buffalo Bills gives Woods a legitimate chance for his career to come full circle and win another Super Bowl. Here are Washington Wires rankings for the top units in the NFC East. Learn more about NFL+. Daily soccer predictions. 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. I got to watch Chase up close in Week 3 of the 2021 preseason, when my Dolphins played in Cincinnati. The Patriots finally upgraded their wide receiver room -- albeit with guys who are merely solid starters rather than stars. 88), and Jordy Nelson (no. We'd be foolish to think we'll see anything different from him in Year 3. Not that its any surprise one of the most illustrious wide receivers to ever play the game would succeed as a coach. Another strong group. Statistically, 2022 is one of Juju's better seasons. Now, its two of the top 25 and four of the top 50. Lazard is more likely to finish as a WR3 than anything so dont overpay too much, even if hes seemingly the only option on whichever offense hes playing for. Top NBA Duos, Bears No. 19 into the regular seasonjust that Johnson was very persistent about it. First things first, the Giants currently have the fifth-most cap space. Why are the Saints in the third spot in the NFC South? No this isnt about a Frozen song, this is referring to the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver room. He dominated cornerbacks outside the numbers on the regular, helping him set an NFL rookie record with 1,455 receiving yards. But beyond the Titans, there is just not a whole lot to work with in this division. I agree with your Team List and with the Players List, except one point because Evans should be in front of Godwin. The Indianapolis Colts will be making changes to the coaching staff, but one of the organizations most iconic figures in Reggie Wayne is returning as the teams wide receivers coach. He also led them in targets (90), but again, on an offense that ranks in bottom-five in attempts, completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. 87), and Santana Moss (no. I think Godwin was better last year and I think hell be a go-to guy in this offense as long as Arians is here, so its going to be very interesting to see how all of this works out. I Cant wait to see how Tom Brady meshes with the two dynamic pass-catchers. As of now, Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool, and Equanimeous St. Brown are the only wide receivers worth mentioning on Chicagos depth chart. Godwin has the edge on speed and has proven to have Amazing hands, just dont think Id pick him over Evans if I had to choose. Statistically, 2022 is one of Jujus better seasons. Having played against Davante multiple times during my career, this was a no-brainer for me. Higgins might already be the NFL's most overqualified No. Now that generation has flooded the league, and the wideouts with numbers in the 80s stand out. Allen might not be the fastest guy on the field, but his releases off the line of scrimmage -- I'd rank him second in the NFL in this area, behind only Davante Adams -- allow him to get ahead on his routes from the snap. Seriously, who cares who ranks who higher. . Likely to be used in the slot and as a ball carrier, Samuel should not be ignored in fantasy drafts as a high-upside, low investment pick. Kupp captured the receiving triple crown last season with 145 receptions, 1,947 receiving yards and 16 receiving TDs. Catches, yards, TDs, yac, yac/rec, catch %, yards/target, blocking efficiency, and PFF grade. Let's take a closer look now at the rest of the division to see where Detroit ranks at the position. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. New York entered the offseason in desperate need of help at wide receiver. Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup and CeeDee Lamb may be the top trio in all of the NFL. Diggs was a really good player in Minnesota. The 2021 Cincinnati Bengals are a prime example. Please enter a valid email and try again. Richardson (No. It will be fascinating to see who is the lead receiver for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys. That is, of course, until they reach deals with one or both of Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. 89 during his tenure with the Raiders, switched to no. Its been quite the number for the New Orleans Saints throughout the last few decades. Assuming the Ravens can continue to establish the run as successfully as they have in recent years, there should be plenty of opportunities for Lamar to move the ball through the air. Then the regular season started, and all Chase did was make plays. As a result, just about every other Bills pass catcher gets stashed on the bench just in case. The receivers with jerseys in the 80s are often end-of-roster guys who were assigned whichever numbers were left over in training camp. Man, this group is really damn good. It was a signifier that a player was a member of the NFLs young, new receiving generation. He was hyper-efficient, catching 21 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns. The players have spoken. He wasnt quite as effective in 2020 with more targets, but thats not solely on Slayton. The Falcons roster has a lot of issues, but their wide receiver unit isnt one of them. Plus, Mooney, the best of that bunch, is returning from a season-ending broken ankle. Jujus 78 receptions on 101 targets are both the third-most in his career respectively. Other players wanted in, but the league remained steadfast in forcing every other receiver to wear numbers in the 80s for almost a decade. Evans might not be the loudest or flashiest receiver; he's just a guy who performs no matter the situation, typically letting his production do the talking. Your email address will not be published. At tight end, there is no stud. The original notion that wide receivers were given numbers in the 80s was arbitrary. But Im with Leynard, Id take Godwin over Evans too. It soon became a prerequisite for any young incoming star receiver to wear a number in the teens. Curtis Samuel Johnson was a perfect trendsetter, a brash superstar with dynamic skills and a legion of haters. 2021 Projection: 92 receptions / 1,152 yards / 8 TDs, 2021 Projection: 87 receptions / 1,179 yards / 8 TDs, 2021 Projection: 60 receptions / 876 yards / 6 TDs. 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. at 2 and 3s solely due to the number of snaps they get, not their contributions. Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett (22) stops Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) from making a catch in the endzone in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2022 NFL season. 17 has been worn by eleven different players ranging from the quarterbacks to kickers. More importantly, he will be nearly two years removed from a November 2021 ACL tear that prevented him from actually playing in the Rams Super Bowl LVI win. What a great offseason to be a wide receiver, as six of the 10 players on my list below signed new contracts. Wi 5 yearth Godwin it isnt he has potential. If you have two of the top ten wide receivers in the NFL on your roster, chances are pretty good youll have the best wide receiver room in your division, if not the entire league. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Thats 6 consecutive thousand yard seasons! I know the idea of Woods returning to the Los Angeles Rams is popular on social media, but Im more interested in him returning to the team that drafted him. Now what did they get wrong? In that game, the rookie had his fourth drop in five preseason targets. The 6-foot-4 wide receiver is going to be a great target for Stafford for years to come. In fact, no one in NFL history has logged more receiving yards in his first two seasons than Jefferson (3,016). Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys stood pat this offseason, choosing to add pieces on the defensive side of the ball. Even supporting guys like Sanu, Jalen Hurd, Kirk, Green, and Van Jefferson bring something to the table. He had almost 900 yards and 7 TDs year 2, and then 86 rec for 1300 yards and 10 TDs year 3. Lockett makes the impossible seem possible due to his combination of speed and chemistry with Russell Wilson. Combine that with Adams' unparalleled ability to get open off the line of scrimmage -- and stay open -- and this is a match made in heaven. By continuing to access AZCardinals.com or use the services governed by the Privacy Policy after this date, you are agreeing to these updated terms. Although the trickle has been steady over the past 20 years, 2019 officially marks the season when the high-numbered receiver emerged as an endangered species. The Texans' group is uninspiring. No, really. Point is, yes, Godwin is a beast with tons of potential. The Brown and Cooper defections sealed the deal. 6. He is a complete tight end who is still ascending at almost 30 years old. 19 had no special meaning for Keyshawn, who wore no. Washington has the best wide receiver in the division in Terry McLaurin. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 4 in the division but have several talented pass-catchers. 14 in honor of legendary quarterback Otto Graham. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 2 and 3 wideouts that are called No. FantraxHQ - The Home of Fantasy Sports Analysis, ROS Top 200 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2022-23. The Bucs might have both, especially if Tyler Johnson can make an impact as a rookie. 19. DeVonta Smith is an instant star for the Eagles and a true No. Otherwise, if Lamar Jackson signs a deal with Baltimore, OBJ would be the Ravens WR1 if given the opportunity. Chris Godwin Please make sure you review the updates. Episode 9 of the "Top 100 Players of 2022" airs on Sunday, revealing the highest-ranked undrafted player in the players' list between Nos. Of the 198 passing touchdowns thrown in the NFL this season, only 13 (6.6 percent) have gone to wide receivers wearing numbers in the 80s. Moore 2 group in the NFC East. Finally, the Washington Football Team possibly has the best receiver in the entire division. I bring this up mainly to point out that there was a football team whose top receivers were named Dante Gluefingers Lavelli and Mac Speedie, but the uniform numbers are interesting too. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Russell Gage. 5. Five superstar wideouts sit among the 20 unnamed players remaining in this epic countdown. His 60 receptions and 788 receiving yards are career highs that he will look to surpass with a new team in 2023. It wasnt until 2013 that a player with a number in the 10-to-19 range (Josh Gordon, no. This division has new faces all around, and some of the best talent in all of football. Which 10 players make up Nos. Julio Jones had 497 receptions @-- 64% catch rate, 7,610 yards, and 40 TDs. 1 again. Chark is a good player coming off a down season. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 20 and 11. The former fifth-round pick has worked his way into the upper echelon of NFL receivers by making similar plays every time he takes the field. Lastly, Quez Watkins is an explosive receiver (4.35 forty) who could arise from the unknown. This division is basically the opposite of the AFC East. NFC Players By Position - Wide Receiver. That means wide receivers are more important than ever, because teams are getting more of them on the field, more often than ever. While I wish to ignore his 2022 stats with Tennessee, its worth noting he did play in every game. 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. Logan Thomas returns at tight end. Thatll usually get you the top spot. DeVonta Smith is the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and immediately comes in as the teams best overall wide receiver. He will find an immediate role. 11. Toney is dynamic on the inside and if he plays, he will undoubtedly be used primarily in the slot. Guys like Kadarius Toney and Dyami Brown might not be starters right away but could pop later in the year. 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