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NFL WR Power Rankings: Every Team's Top Wide Receiver for Week 5
With Week 4 in the books, let’s rank each team’s top wide receiver ahead of Week 5. While some teams have several high-end pas catchers, in this ranking, we only include one representative from each team. Where did we go wrong? Who is too high or too low? Let us know in the comments!
Note – This ranking is based on production from this season only.
No. 32 - Jerry Jeudy, CLE
With Cedric Tillman hitting the injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, Jerry Jeudy enters Week 5 as the Browns’ clear WR1. Through four games, Jeudy has not been as successful as he was last season, as he has caught just 13 passes for a mere 183 yards. In Week 4, Jeudy saw a season-high nine targets and could be turning the corner.
No. 31 - Elic Ayomanor, TEN
With Calvin Ridley continuing to struggle, the fourth-round rookie has claimed the WR1 role. In Week 4, Ayomanor remained Cam Ward’s top target, as he saw seven targets. However, he was only able to bring in two of them for just 44 yards. While his modest 151 yardage total appears small, he has seen 21.9% of the team’s targets through the opening month.
No. 30 - Wan'Dale Robinson, NY
Top wideout Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending knee injury this past weekend, which will open the door for Wan’Dale Robinson to emerge as the team’s top wide receiver for the remainder of the season. While he was relatively quiet in Week 4, catching only three of five targets for 15 yards, he flashed elite upside in Week 2, tallying 142 yards and a score.
No. 29 - Stefon Diggs, NE
After Kayshon Boutte appeared poised to emerge as the team’s WR1, Stefon Diggs has seen his role slowly increase throughout the first month. This past weekend, Diggs enjoyed a breakout performance, catching six passes (on seven targets) for 101 yards. This was his first 100-yard game as a Patriot.
No. 28 - Brian Thomas Jr., JAC
After catching just two passes in Week 3, Thomas was able to make a much-needed step forward in Week 4. During their victory over the San Francisco 49ers, the former first-round pick brought five of his seven targets for 49 yards. While he has only eclipsed 50 yards in one game this season, Thomas has seen 23.2% of the team’s targets and is on the verge of breaking out of his early-season slump.
No. 27 - Romeo Doubs, GB
With Jayden Reed sidling and Matthew Golden slowly growing into his role, Romeo Doubs has remained the clear WR1 in Green Bay. This past weekend, Doubs enjoyed a career game, catching three touchdowns and tallying 58 yards during their tie against the Dallas Cowboys. Through four games, Doubs has scored four touchdowns.
No. 26 - Khalil Shakir, BUF
After Keon Coleman appeared to be Josh Allen’s top target early on, Khalil Shakir has seen his role steadily return to 2024 form over the past two games. In Week 3, Shakir tallied 45 yards and a touchdown on four receptions. Then, in Week 4, Shakir found the back of the end zone for the second straight game and posted a season-high 69 receiving yards.
No. 25 - Xavier Worthy, KC
After suffering a torn labrum in Week 1, Worthy was able to return to action much quicker than expected. During the demanding victory over the Ravens on Sunday, Worthy quickly reclaimed the WR1 role in Kansas City, catching five of his eight targets for 83 yards. On the ground, he added 38 yards on two attempts.
No. 24 - Jaylen Waddle, MIA
In their Week 4 victory, top wideout Tyreek Hill suffered a gruesome season-ending knee injury. As a result, Jaylen Waddle is slated to operate as the team’s No. 1 WR for the remainder of the season. While he caught only three passes for 48 yards on Monday evening, in Weeks 2 and 3, Waddle was very productive, tallying 107 yards and two scores.
No. 23 - Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI
The 23-year-old had a rough start to their Thursday night contests against the Seahawks, dropping multiple passes in the first half. However, Harrison came alive in the second half, catching his touchdown pass of the season and finishing the game with six catches for 66 yards. Through four games, Harrison has flashed upside at times (catching five or more passes in two games) but has fallen short twice as well (catching three or fewer passes in the other two games).
No. 22 - Deebo Samuel Sr., WSH
Deebo Samuel enjoyed a strong bounce-back showing in their Week 4 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The “new” No. 1 WR in Washington caught all six of his targets for 72 yards and a touchdown. This was a nice outing for Samuel as he was held to just 11 yards during his first game with Marcus Mariota under center. He will remain the WR1 with Terry McLaurin week-to-week with a quadriceps injury.
No. 21 - Michael Pittman Jr., IND
The 27-year-old found the back of the end zone for the third time this season during their Week 4 loss to the Rams. In this contest, Pittman continued to be Daniel Jones’ top target, catching five of his 10 targets for 41 yards. Through four games, Pittman has kick-started a strong bounce-back season, tallying 234 yards on 21 receptions.
No. 20 - DK Metcalf, PIT
Despite the minimal volume Dk Metcalf has seen in his first month as a Steeler, the top wideout has had a nose for the end zone. In Dublin, Ireland, Metcalf found the back of the end zone for his third straight game and led the Steelers to their third victory of the season. He caught just five passes but racked up 126 yards, highlighted by his 80-yard TD reception. He has scored three touchdowns and remains Aaron Rodgers’s top target.
No. 19 - Chris Olave, NO
While Olave’s target share was much lower in this contest, he was able to score his first touchdown of the yonyg seaosn. In a close loss to the Bills, Olave caught three of his six targets for 20 yards and a score. During the first three games of the campaign, Olave saw a hefty 36 targets, but was only able to bring in 23 of them for 165 yards.
No. 18 - A.J. Brown, PHI
A.J. Brown continued his up-and-down start to the season in Week 4. While the Eagles picked up their fourth victory of the campaign, Brown took the backseat once again, catching only two of his nine targets for 80 yards. Outside of Week 3 (when he caught 109 yards and a score), Brown has tallied just 42 yards in three games.
No. 17 - Jakobi Meyers, LV
Aston Jeanty stole the headlines in Las Vegas this weekend, but Jakobi Meyers still led the passing attack. He saw a high-seven targets, but only brought in four of them for 30 yards. During the first two games of the season, Meyers caught 14 of his 22 targets for 165 yards. However, over his last two, he has tallied just 93 yards on seven catches.
No. 16 - Drake London, ATL
After a modest showing in Week 3, where London tallied only 55 yards, the top wideout in Atlanta enjoyed a much-needed breakout game in Week 4. During the victory over the Commanders, London re-established himself among the sport’s top wideouts as he caught eight passes for 110 yards and a score.
No. 15 - Courtland Sutton, DEN
After a disappointing showing in Week 2, Courtland Sutton has enjoyed two straight strong showings and has quickly surpassed Troy Franklin on the depth chart. In Week 3, Sutton tallied 118 yards and a score, and then in Week 4, Sutton found the back of the end zone again and added 81 yards. Through four games, Sutton has scored three touchdowns.
No. 14 - Tetaiora McMillan, CAR
While his production has looked modest on the surface, the first-round pick has continued to see a hefty target share in his debut season. In Week 4, McMillan saw at least eight targets for the fourth-straight game but was only able to bring in four of them for a modest 62 yards. Through four games, McMillan has seen 24.6% of the team’s targets and has totaled 278 yards.
No. 13 - Ja'Marr Chase, CIN
Without Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase’s production is expected to decline significantly. In his second game without his QB1, Chase was shut down by the Endover secondary, catching only five of his eight passes for a modest 23 yards. In Week 3, Chase was also relatively quiet with Jake Browning under center, tallying a modest 50 yards on just five catches.
No. 12 - Ricky Pearsall, SF
Ricky Pearsall is in danger of missing their Week 5 contest, but will still represent the 49ers on this list. Through four games, the second-year wideout has enjoyed a strong start to the season, catching 20 passes for 327 yards. He has eclipsed 100 yards in two games this season and has seen six or more targets in three of the four.
No. 11 - Nico Collins, HOU
Even though the Houston offense has stumbled throughout the opening month, Nico Collins has remained a productive WR1 for C.J Stroud. After posting a modest 25-yard stat line in Week 1, Collins has gone on to tally 50+ yards in three straight games. During this stretch, Collins has averaged 78.3 yards per game and 5.0 receptions per game.
No. 10 - Justin Jefferson, MIN
After a slow start to the season, the superstar wideout got back on track in Week 4. Despite falling short to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jefferson was able to top the century mark for the first time this season. The former LSU standout caught 10 of his 11 targets for an impressive 126 yards. However, he has only found the back of the end zone once so far.
No. 9 - George Pickens, DAL
With CeeDee Lamb sidelined, George Pickens enjoyed his breakout game as a Cowboy. During their thrilling 40-40 tie against the Green Bay Packers, Pickens brought in eight of his 11 targets for an impressive 134 yards and two touchdowns. Even though Pickens will revert to the No. 2 spot on the depth chart when Lamb returns, he can be the WR1 on most teams in the NFL.
No. 8 - Zay Flowers, BAL
Zay Flowers has been one of the few bright spots on the 1-3 Ravens. Throughout four games, Flowers has been a reliable option in the passing game, catching 23 of his 31 targets for 305 yards and a touchdown. In their Week 4 loss to the Chiefs, Flowers caught at least seven passes for the third time and tallied at least 70 yards for the third time.
No. 7 - Quentin Johnston, LAC
Quentin Johnston continued his dominant start to the season on Sunday and has been one of the biggest risers at the position this season. In their Week 4 loss to the Giants, Johnston caught eight passes (13 targets) for 98 yards and his fourth touchdown of the season. Through four games, Johnston has surpassed both Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen on the depth chart and has totaled an impressive 337 yards.
No. 6- Emeka Egbuka, TB
Emeka Egbuka has had a breakout start through his first month in the NFL. The former first-round pick has emerged as the focal point of the Tampa Bay passing attack, as he has caught 18 passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns. This past weekend, Egbuka posted his first 100-yard game in the NFL during their loss to the Eagles.
No. 5 - Rome Odunze, CHI
After an underwhelming rookie season, Rome Odunze has continued to silence his critics and may have already established himself among the sport’s top wide receivers. In Week 4, the former Washington product continued to produce, catching his fifth touchdown of the season and adding 69 yards. He has scored at least one touchdown in each game and has tallied 296 total yards.
No. 4 - Garrett Wilson, NY
Despite playing with two different QBs in the opening weeks, Garrett Wilson has continued to produce at an elite level. Through four games, Wilson has been the lone bright spot in the New York offense, catching 27 passes for 311 yards and three touchdowns. He has seen at least eight targets in each of the contests and is averaging a strong 6.8 receptions and 77.8 yards per game.
No. 3 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA
The 23-year-old has remained the centerpiece of the Seattle passing offense with DK Metcalf now in Pittsburgh. In Week 4, Smith-Njigba had a down game (to his standards) as he caught only four passes for 79 yards. However, during Weeks 1 through 3, Smith-Njigba saw 9.3 targets per game, grabbed 7.3 receptions, and tallied 107.7 yards per game.
No. 2 - Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET
Amon-Ra St. Brown makes a strong case to hold the top spot but falls just short. After a quiet Week 1, St. Brown has been one of the most dominant wideouts in the sport, tallying 262 yards and six touchdowns on 23 receptions. During this stretch, St. Brown has posted two multi-touchdown performances, including a three-touchdown game in Week 2 against the Bears.
No. 1 - Puka Nacua, LAR
Without a doubt, Puka Nacua sits comfortably in the top spot. Through four games, Nauca is on pace to put his name in the history books as he caught an eye-catching 42 passes for 503 yards and a touchdown. Nacua has caught at least 10 passes in three games and an incredible 50 targets through the air.
