One could certainly make an argument that heavily investing in the wide receiver position is one of the safer strategies out there for dynasty fantasy football managers because of their lengthy shelf life and the reliable fantasy floor they can provide your team on a weekly basis.
With that in mind, here are my updated dynasty WR rankings to help guide you as we head into Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season.
Top WRs To Roster in Dynasty Fantasy Football
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1) Justin Jefferson | MIN
2) Ja’Marr Chase | CIN
3) Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET
4) CeeDee Lamb | DAL
5) A.J. Brown | PHI
6) Garrett Wilson | NYJ
7) Tyreek Hill | MIA
8) Chris Olave | NO
9) Stefon Diggs | BUF
10) Jaylen Waddle | MIA
11) DJ Moore | CHI
12) Rashee Rice | KC
13) Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA
14) DeVonta Smith | PHI
15) Brandon Aiyuk | SF
16) Tank Dell | HOU
17) Drake London | ATL
18) DK Metcalf | SEA
19) Deebo Samuel | SF
20) Zay Flowers | BAL
21) Michael Pittman Jr. | IND
22) Tee Higgins | CIN
23) Puka Nacua | LAR
24) Davante Adams | LV
25) Nico Collins | HOU
26) Cooper Kupp | LAR
27) Keenan Allen | LAC
28) Mike Evans | TB
29) George Pickens | PIT
30) Jayden Reed | GB
31) Calvin Ridley | JAX
32) Jordan Addison | MIN
33) Terry McLaurin | WAS
34) Diontae Johnson | PIT
35) Christian Watson | GB
36) Josh Downs | IND
37) Marquise Brown | ARI
38) Jahan Dotson | WAS
39) Elijah Moore | CLE
40) Amari Cooper | CLE
41) Chris Godwin | TB
42) Christian Kirk | JAX
43) Jerry Jeudy | DEN
44) DeAndre Hopkins | TEN
45) Rashod Bateman | BAL
46) Romeo Doubs | GB
47) Jakobi Meyers | LV
48) Gabe Davis | BUF
49) Treylon Burks | TEN
50) Wan’Dale Robinson | NYG
51) Demario Douglas | NE
52) Michael Wilson | ARI
53) Tyler Lockett | SEA
54) Marvin Mims Jr. | DEN
55) Jameson Williams | DET
56) Khalil Shakir | BUF
57) Jalin Hyatt | NYG
58) Jonathan Mingo | CAR
59) Joshua Palmer | LAC
60) Quentin Johnston | LAC
61) Brandin Cooks | DAL
62) Adam Thielen | CAR
63) Curtis Samuel | WAS
64) Mike Williams | LAC
65) Courtland Sutton | DEN
66) Skyy Moore | KC
67) Darnell Mooney | CHI
68) Odell Beckham Jr. | BAL
69) Kadarius Toney | KC
70) Zay Jones | JAX
71) Rondale Moore | ARI
72) JuJu Smith-Schuster | NE
73) Alec Pierce | IND
74) Noah Brown | HOU
75) Michael Thomas | NO
76) Tutu Atwell | LAR
77) A.T. Perry | NO
78) Donovan Peoples-Jones | DET
79) Terrace Marshall Jr. | CAR
80) Calvin Austin III | PIT
81) Cedric Tillman | CLE
82) Xavier Hutchinson | HOU
83) Chase Claypool | MIA
84) Tyler Boyd | CIN
85) DJ Chark | CAR
86) Allen Lazard | NYJ
87) John Metchie III | HOU
88) Rashid Shaheed | NO
89) Michael Gallup | DAL
90) Isaiah Hodgins | NYG
91) Hunter Renfrow | LV
92) K.J. Osborn | MIN
93) Parris Campbell | NYG
94) Darius Slayton | NYG
95) Tyquan Thornton | NE
96) Allen Robinson II | PIT
97) Van Jefferson | ATL
98) Mecole Hardman Jr. | KC
99) Tyler Scott | CHI
100) Russell Gage | TB
101) Robert Woods | HOU
102) Marquez Valdes-Scantling | KC
103) Deonte Harty | BUF
104) DeVante Parker | NE
105) Kayshon Boutte | NE
106) Josh Reynolds | DET
107) Sterling Shepard | NYG
108) Kendrick Bourne | NE
109) Richie James Jr. | KC
110) Isaiah McKenzie | IND
111) Denzel Mims | FA
112) Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | TEN
113) Marvin Jones Jr. | DET
114) Mack Hollins | ATL
115) Kyle Philips | TEN
116) Quez Watkins | PHI
117) Laviska Shenault Jr. | CAR
118) Devin Duvernay | BAL
119) David Bell | CLE
120) KJ Hamler | FA
121) Braxton Berrios | MIA
122) Nelson Agholor | BAL
123) Justyn Ross | KC
124) Greg Dortch | ARI
125) Jarvis Landry | FA
126) Jamison Crowder | WAS
127) Ben Skowronek | LAR
128) Jauan Jennings | SF
129) Marquez Callaway | LV
130) Olamide Zaccheaus | PHI
131) Jalen Tolbert | DAL
132) Julio Jones | PHI
133) Tim Patrick | DEN
134) Parker Washington | JAX
135) Trey Palmer | TB
136) Charlie Jones | CIN
137) Andrei Iosivas | CIN
138) Dontayvion Wicks | GB
139) Tre Tucker | LV
140) Dyami Brown | WAS
141) Velus Jones Jr. | CHI
142) Robbie Chosen | MIA
143) Derius Davis | LAC
144) Rakim Jarrett | TB
145) Jake Bobo | SEA
146) Ronnie Bell | SF
147) Erik Ezukanma | MIA
148) Kalif Raymond | DET
149) Cedrick Wilson Jr. | MIA
150) KaVontae Turpin | DAL
151) Danny Gray | SF
152) Justin Watson | KC
Dynasty Fantasy Football WR Risers After Week 15
Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs
Fantasy managers have been in search of the next big-time fantasy producer alongside Travis Kelce since Tyreek Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins two offseasons ago.
Many hoped the next man up would be Mecole Hardman. That failed to come together. Then many hoped Skyy Moore would be the next fantasy star in this offense, but that has failed miserably.
Finally, fantasy managers got immediately excited about Kadarius Toney arriving in Kansas City to play with Patrick Mahomes, but he has seemingly worn out his welcome with Mahomes by dropping the ball — both figuratively and literally — by failing to seize the leading role with this WR group.
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Well, the correct answer appears to be Rashee Rice. Over the last four games, Rice has 32 receptions and has scored a receiving touchdown in three of his last four games, while Kelce has 21 receptions and zero scores.
During that same four-game stretch, Rice has seen a minimum of 9+ targets, 7+ receptions, and 64+ receiving yards. The Chiefs have made him a big focal point — if not, the focal point — of this passing attack. If this role continues into 2024 and beyond, then Rice’s ranking isn’t nearly high enough.
Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers
The Packers’ passing offense has been a bit of a mystery throughout the 2023 season. The inconsistent play of QB Jordan Love has made the offense tough to trust (and project) on a weekly basis, but one constant all year has been rookie WR Jayden Reed.
Reed’s 54 receptions for 592 yards and six scores don’t tell the whole story of his rookie campaign with head coach Matt LaFleur getting him plenty of looks in the running game with designed touches.
Reed’s recent jump in targets — 8+ in three of his last four games — has his arrow undoubtedly pointing in the right direction heading into his sophomore season in 2024.
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