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We're viewing McLaurin as a No. 3 wide receiver in Fantasy Football the season and we're comfortable drafting him at the end of Round 5 in a PPR league. It feels like we've never seen the best of McLaurin due to mediocre quarterback play and there is legitimate reason to hope that Jayden Daniels changes that. On the other hand, Daniels is a rookie quarterback with exceptional running ability, so we should probably anticipate a pretty severe decrease in passing volume for Washington this season. McLaurin could make up for that loss in volume by improving on his minuscule 3.5% touchdown rate over the past four seasons, but it's hard to see how McLaurin can take a big leap this year. In Dynasty there is slightly more hope that a Daniels/McLaurin marriage could produce long-term elite production, but McLaurin turns 29 in September so it's probably time to stop talking about what he could be. Keep an eye on the contract situation with McLaurin and Washington. He started training camp as a hold out and then landed on the PUP list with an ankle injury.
In the first seven games of the 2024 season, Godwin was on pace for a career year, ranking second among all wide receivers in fantasy points per game. He had 50 receptions for 576 yards and 5 touchdowns in just 7 games, averaging 16.1 fantasy points per game. Godwin suffered a gruesome ankle injury in Week 7 of the 2024 season, raising questions about his health and availability for the start of the 2025 season. Godwin's injury and the addition of Emeka Egbuka have caused his average draft position (ADP) to fall, making him a potential value pick in fantasy drafts. While there are some risks associated with his health and role, Godwin's history of elite performance and expected utilization in the slot suggest he has a high ceiling if he remains healthy.
Pierce hasn't been able to find consistency at the NFL level and even if he continues to earn a large snap share, it's difficult to envision him finding consistency. Therefore he is not worth rostering in all but the deepest of Fantasy leagues. He left the Colts week 1 preseason game with a leg injury, returned for agility drills and then was seen leaving the field on a cart. His status is unknown as of 8/11/25.
Kirk no longer looks hindered by the broken collarbone that ended his 2024 season in Jacksonville after just eight games. The Texans traded for Kirk in early March, then selected two rookies out of Iowa State -- Jayden Higgins (second round) and Jaylin Noel (third round) -- in the 2025 NFL Draft. Even with Tank Dell (knee) nursing a serious enough injury that he could miss most, or all, of the upcoming season, Higgins and Noel represent notable competition for targets behind No. 1 wideout Nico Collins. At 6-foot-4, 212 pounds with 4.47 speed, Higgins is a physical clone of Collins capable of joining him on the boundary, while Noel's smaller frame and 4.39 speed seemingly positions him to begin as a deep threat. That leaves Kirk with a clear path to dominate slot reps, with the catch being that Noel could eventually compete for such snaps, and Houston's other wideouts could emerge as higher-priority targets for C.J. Stroud.
Coming off a knee (Meniscus) injury, Shaheed profiles best in standard scoring leagues as a big-play threat, but even then his scoring is unpredictable. He finished with just the 49th-most Fantasy points per game among wide receivers. Shaheed will get some run as a field stretcher to help open up space in the middle, but he is not on the Fantasy radar and shouldn't be rostered in standard leagues, especially with major questions at the QB position.
A major concern for Olave in fantasy football is his history of concussions. He missed the final eight games of the 2024 season due to his fourth NFL concussion (fifth overall including college), making him an injury risk for 2025. Additionally, the Saints' current quarterback situation is seen as a drawback, potentially limiting his upside. Despite the concerns, Olave's talent is undeniable, and he could exceed expectations if he stays healthy and the quarterback play is consistent. He has the potential for high-end production, especially with new coach Kellen Moore emphasizing slot receivers in his offense. Our best advice is to target him in the middle rounds as a borderline WR2/WR3 with the upside to perform better.
Addison quietly had a solid rookie campaign in 2023, and he's looking to build off that performance this year. Addison is worth drafting as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver with a mid- to late-round pick, even with a possible suspension looming and with Sam Darnold as his QB for the foreseeable future. As a rookie, Addison was one of six receivers to score double digits in touchdowns with 10, and he averaged 13.0 PPR points per game. Addison could also benefit with T.J. Hockenson (knee) potentially out to start the season, which could lead to more targets. He has the upside to be a top-20 Fantasy receiver in any given week. While this isn't an injury, off-field indiscretions have landed Jordan Addison on the Suspended list for weeks 1-3.
Flowers missed both of Baltimore's playoff games last year due to a right knee sprain sustained during the team's regular-season finale against Cleveland, but he didn't require surgery to address the issue and now appears back to full health. He'll work to take another step forward as the leader of the Ravens' wide receiver corps entering Year 3, after having tallied a 74-1,059-4 receiving line (on 116 targets) across 17 regular-season appearances in 2024. Baltimore remains a run-heavy offense featuring QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry, leaving a smaller share of targets to be distributed between the 2023 first-round pick, Rashod Bateman and tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, but Flowers' ability to create separation downfield and 4.42 speed make it possible for him to produce efficiently even without heavy volume.
Rice is recovering from a torn LCL, but is expected to be ready for training camp. Even with limited games in 2024 due to injury, he demonstrated his ability to be a top target for Patrick Mahomes. He averaged 7.3 targets and 16.2 PPR points in the first four games of the season before his injury. He led the Chiefs in targets (120), receiving yards (1,110), and receiving touchdowns (six) from Week 11 of 2023 through Week 3 of 2024. He's facing legal issues stemming from a hit-and-run car crash, which could lead to a suspension in 2025 or 2026. The NFL is reportedly waiting for the legal process to conclude before deciding on any action. Given the potential to score a good number of TDs in the Patrick Mahomes-led KC offense, Rice would be worthy of fantasy WR1 status were it not for the health and legal issues clouding him. As it is, we see him as a lower tier WR2.
The 2024 first-round pick from South Carolina underwent offseason foot surgery, but he now appears to have fully recovered. Legette showed flashes of brilliance throughout his rookie campaign, recording 44 receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns across 16 games. However, he struggled to be a consistent receiving threat, dropping eight passes. With the addition of 2025 first-round wideout Tetairoa McMillan, Legette is expected to have more opportunities to showcase his big-play ability on a more consistent basis.
Doubs, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, has gained full clearance to participate in OTAs after he sustained a concussion during Green Bay's wild-card round loss to the Eagles in January. Jayden Reed (shoulder) and newcomer Mecole Hardman (knee) are also practicing Wednesday. Rookie first-round pick Matthew Golden and third-rounder Savion Williams represent additional notable additions to the Packers' wide receiver corps, which also returns Dontayvion Wicks and Christian Watson (ACL) in what looks like one of the league's most crowded units, though Watson's recovery could realistically sideline him until mid-season. Reed appears destined to dominate slot reps, and general manager Brian Gutekunst has talked him up as Green Bay's top wideout, while Golden's draft capital and playmaking ability give the team every incentive to find him a starting role. Doubs has proven himself as a jack-of-all-trades and a capable starter, but he's now entering a contract year facing tough competition for targets and snaps.
Mooney is coming off of a 2024 campaign with Atlanta in which he caught 64 of 106 targets for 992 yards and five touchdowns over 16 contests. The wide receiver missed the team's regular-season finale versus the Panthers with a shoulder injury, but he now appears to be fully healthy ahead of 2025. Mooney likely will operate as the Falcons' No. 2 option at wide receiver alongside Drake London this season as Michael Penix officially takes the reigns at quarterback. Mooney left practice field last week with a shoulder injury that should keep him out "a few weeks".
Diggs played 8 games for the Texans in 2024 before suffering a season-ending ACL tear in Week 8. In those games, he recorded 47 receptions for 496 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, averaging 62 yards per contest and 15.2 fantasy points per game. He's expected to be the No. 1 receiver for the Patriots and second-year quarterback Drake Maye, provided he's fully recovered from his torn ACL. His age (31), health, and questions about meshing with the new team/coach/QB raise a number of flags. If he is available late in the draft as a WR5, he could be a nice value pick -- but someone is likely to jump on him too early based on name recognition. Don't let that be you.
Aiyuk's 2024 season was cut short after only 7 games due to a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. He recorded 25 receptions for 374 yards with no touchdowns in that timeframe. His fantasy points per game were low at 4.7. His availability for the start of the 2025 season is uncertain. He may even begin the year on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, potentially missing the first four games. If/when he returns, Aiyuk will have to compete for targets with other talented players like Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Ricky Pearsall, and Jauan Jennings. There are better fantasy WR4 options to be found elsewhere.
After missing the 2024 season due to a knee injury sustained in training camp with the Falcons, he signed with the Vikings on a one-year contract. Moore is expected to compete for a depth role behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. While he has shown flashes of explosiveness and versatility (including punt and kickoff returns), his production and role with the Vikings remain uncertain, which in our minds makes him un-draftable in re-draft formats.
It's an encouraging sign to see Burks working with the team as he heals from the ACL damage he incurred in Week 6 of the 2024 season. Per Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com, coach Brian Callahan said Wednesday that while Burks isn't fully back, he'll be involved in practice as he progresses in his recovery. Once he's fully healthy, Tennessee hopes Burks will be able to compete for targets that don't go to Calvin Ridley with veteran wideouts Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson, as well as rookies Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor.
Watson is hopeful that the hamstring problems he's dealt with over the first two seasons of his career are behind him, and he can start playing at a high level in Year 3. When healthy, Watson could be the best receiver in Green Bay, and he's worth drafting as early as Round 7 in all leagues. Hamstring problems resulted in multi-game absences three times during Watson's first two NFL seasons, and he was also removed early from other contests with a concussion, chest injury, hip injury and back/chest injury. When healthy, Watson has produced some huge games, scoring at least 16.6 PPR points in seven of 23 games, and he has averaged at least 11.3 PPR points per game in each year of his career. The Packers have a loaded receiving corps with Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks, but Watson has the highest ceiling of the group. Hopefully, he can stay healthy for most of 2024, and this could be a breakout season for him in his third year.