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Volume XXIV Edition XVII | 2024 FF Cheatsheet: Wide Receivers
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2024 FANTASY FOOTBALL WIDE RECEIVER RANKINGS
Back by popular demand! All Access Football presents the 2024 Fantasy Football Cheatsheet. For those of you who seek an unfair advantage, our football diagnostics have brought home the trophy for countless individuals over the past two-plus decades! Get in the game and dominate your competition.
We have broken the wideouts into three categories: 1) Veteran Commodities - proven players who can be relied upon. 2) Old Faces In New Places - players who switched teams during the offseason and what to expect. 3) Rookie Watch - first year players who could have fantasy football relevance.
*In case you missed our previous rankings, you can view them here: QB | RB
2024 FF CHEATSHEET - WR - VETERAN COMMODITIES
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins: The Cheetah led all receivers with 1,799 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. He has hinted at retirement soon, so take full advantage while you still can. | (photo: Miami Dolphins)
CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys: No one had more catches than Lamb who hauled in 135 balls, while also posting a career-high with a dozen touchdowns.
Justin Jefferson, Vikings: It was a down season for Jefferson who appeared in just 10 games due to injury, while whispers continue to persist about his demands for a new contract.
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions: The best is yet to come for St. Brown who collected 119 receptions for 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns–his stock is trending way up!
Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals: Despite not having his number one quarterback for half of the year, Chase still managed to be amongst the league leaders with 100 catches and 1,216 yards.
Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers: A three-year slow burn led to an explosion for Aiyuk with 1,342 yards last year. Even more impressive was 68-of-his-75 catches went for first down, or touchdown.
Garrett Wilson, Jets: It was an impressive feat for Wilson to gain over 1,000 yards with the likes of Zach Wilson, Trevor Siemian and Tim Boyle throwing him the ball.
Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins: Buying up time-share in the Dolphins offense seems like a wise investment, as Waddle is one of the biggest game breakers in the NFL.
Puka Nacua, Rams: No one could have predicted the fifth round sensation to set NFL single-season rookie records with 105 catches and 1,486 yards! What can he do for an encore?
Cooper Kupp, Rams: After nearly becoming the first receiver to break the 2K barrier, Kupp has missed 13 games over the past two seasons. He still flashes big-play ability, when healthy.
Davante Adams, Raiders: Despite failing to register double-digit touchdowns for the first time in four seasons, Adams seeks his fifth straight year of 100-plus catches.
AJ Brown, Eagles: There is not a tougher one-on-one matchup in the league than the big-bodied, physical Brown who also serves as a deep threat.
Nico Collins, Texans: A rising star, don’t be surprised to see Collins end up atop the leaderboards by the end of the year during his first season as a full-time starter.
Mike Evans, Buccaneers: The remarkable Evans enters ‘24 attempting to achieve his 11th consecutive season of 1,000-yards receiving. He tied for the league lead with 13 touchdowns.
Amari Cooper, Browns: No matter if it’s rain, sleet, or snow, Cooper just finds a way to deliver. He’s one of the few players in history to total 1,000 receiving yards with three different teams.
Deebo Samuel, 49ers: Leave it to Deebo to gain the tough yards. Whether in the flat, or out of the backfield, he managed to combine for 12 total touchdowns a year ago.
Stefon Diggs, Texans: Possibly the biggest splash made this offseason, the acquisition of Diggs catapults the Texans offense into another stratosphere.
Chris Olave, Saints: A dynamic playmaker, Olave would be ranked higher if he had a more dependable quarterback to get him the ball. He will still get his yardage.
DK Metcalf, Seahawks: A model of consistency, Metcalf has had at least 900 yards receiving every year, while posting 43 touchdowns through his first five seasons.
DJ Moore, Bears: A change of scenery resulted in Moore enjoying his finest season to date, racking up career highs with 96 catches, 1,364 yards and nine touchdowns.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles: Look for Smith to continue his steady output as the second fiddle in Philadelphia. He has averaged over 1,000 yards and six scores through his first three seasons.
Chris Godwin, Buccaneers: One of the most consistent wideouts since entering the league, Godwin played and started in all 17 games for the first time in his career last year.
Jordan Addison, Vikings: An offseason DUI arrest could possibly land Addison a suspension later in the season. However, there has been no indication of league discipline yet.
Terry McLaurin, Commanders: If first round selection Jayden Daniels can provide any kind of stability at the quarterback position, sky’s the limit for Scary Terry.
Tank Dell, Texans: A potential rising young superstar, Dell exploited opponents for seven touchdowns in just eight starts before a season-ending injury. If he can stay healthy, lookout! | (photo: Houston Texans)
Zay Flowers, Ravens
Christian Watson, Packers
George Pickens, Steelers
Tee Higgins, Bengals
Michael Pittman, Colts
Christian Kirk, Jaguars
Rashee Rice, Chiefs
Drake London, Falcons
Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
Jakobi Meyers, Raiders
Romeo Doubs, Packers
Jaxson Smith-Njigba
Rashid Shaheed, Saints
Jaydan Reed, Packers
Joshua Palmer, Chargers
Jameson Williams, Lions
Courtland Sutton, Broncos
Brandin Cooks, Cowboys
Darius Slayton, Giants
Diontae Johnson, Panthers
Michael Wilson, Cardinals
Quentin Johnston, Chargers
Josh Downs, Colts
Demario Douglas, Patriots
Khalil Shakir, Bills
2024 FF CHEATSHEET - WR - OLD FACES IN NEW PLACES
Keenan Allen, Bears: A dependable veteran in Allen to pair with the established DJ Moore and rookie Rome Odunze gives the Bears the most potent wideout group in the NFL. | (photo: Chicago Bears)
Calvin Ridley, Titans: After a one-year banishment for gambling, Ridley had a one-year stint in Atlanta. He could see double-digit touchdowns playing opposite of Nuke Hopkins in Tennessee.
Marquise Brown, Chiefs: The irony in Brown wanting out of Baltimore was so he could see more targets but that never materialized in Arizona. His odds increase landing in Kansas City.
Mike Williams, Jets: It’s looking to be an all-or-nothing type season for the Jets and Williams is expected to play a major role in the offense coming off an ACL injury.
Gabe Davis, Jaguars: A streaky performer, Davis seems to produce in bunches and can then disappear for several weeks at a time. We’ll see if he improves his consistency in Jacksonville.
Jerry Jeudy, Browns: From one bad quarterback team to another shaky situation surrounding their signal-caller in Cleveland, don’t expect Jeudy to produce more than he did in Denver.
Josh Reynolds, Broncos: An under the radar signing this offseason, Reynolds has shown the ability to do damage from the slot and would seem to be an excellent fit in Denver.
Curtis Samuel, Bills: To help replace Davis, the Bills imported Samuel who may be needed to be counted on as the number one wideout on offense.
Demarcus Robinson, Rams: Great minds think alike. Andy Reid was able to utilize Robinson in situational matchups and Sean McVay will probably look to copy the same blueprint.
Rondale Moore, Falcons: Another wideout who made his escape from the putrid dessert offense is Moore who serves as more of a gadget player that can operate in space.
Darnell Mooney, Falcons: While Moore is working the underneath routes, Mooney was brought in to stretch the field and take the top off opposing defenses. Welcome the M&M boys to town!
2024 FF CHEATSHEET - WR - ROOKIE WATCH
Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals: A projected instant impact rookie, Harrison will make his presence known from day one.
Xavier Worthy, Chiefs: Inserted into the ideal situation, Worthy is expected to be one of the most productive players from this draft class in year one. | (photo: Kansas City Chiefs)
Rome Odunze, Bears: Should be plenty of leftover scraps to eat with a stacked wideout unit and newly formed rapport with fellow rookie Caleb Williams.
Malik Nabers, Giants: The G-Men went back to the LSU pool in hopes of landing another dynamic playmaker. Nabers is the most unique talent in Big Blue since Odell Beckham Jr.
Ladd McConkey, Chargers: A great fit, McConkey should see plenty of balls out of the slot, on end-arounds and bubble screens–think Percy Harvin effect.
Keon Coleman, Bills: A big target who will be counted upon greatly during his first season, Coleman owns a set of dependable hands and can win the contested catch.
Malik Washington, Dolphins: This might have been one of the picks of the draft, in terms of skill-set fitting into the scheme. Washington is a speedy change of direction nightmare.
Malachi Corley, Jets: Another toy to inject into the offense for Aaron Rodgers, the compact Corley showcases phenomenal lower body strength and yards after catch ability.
Adonai Mitchell, Colts: There are some concerns about his route running, which caused Mitchell to slide in the draft but he possesses a large frame and elite speed.
Brian Thomas, Jaguars: It has become standard operational procedure for Trevor Lawrence to spray the ball around the field, so Thomas will get fed but in a limited capacity.
Ja’Lynn Polk, Patriots: Some feel the selection of Polk was a reach but in-house, New England believes they got a steal. The truth probably lies somewhere in between.
Dontrez Walker, Ravens: The merry-go-round of wide receivers has featured the likes of OBJ, Breshad Perryman, amongst others. Baltimore hopes Walker brings greater returns.
Anthony Gould, Colts: Whether it be as a slot weapon, or as a return man, you will know Gould by the end of the year due to his top-plight speed and electric acceleration.
Cornelius Johnson, Chargers: A depleted receiver core means great opportunity for Johnson who should outplay his seventh round draft status. Remember the name!