Wide receivers are one of the most critical components, and a core building block, for all fantasy football teams. This is especially true in PPR formats, where fantasy owners are rewarded for every catch that a wide receiver makes. We are here to help you plan your wide receiver draft strategy, and to target the right players on each NFL team.

Below are our 2015 fantasy football wide receiver depth charts as we approach the start of the NFL and fantasy football season. For each team you will find the primary wide receiver (WR1), the secondary wide receiver (WR2), the third wide receiver (WR3), and dynasty values. Players listed under "Dynasty Value" have added value in dynasty/keeper league formats and can be targeted on draft day.

There have already been some preseason injuries, and more may be coming, so we will  be updating these depth charts throughout the preseason and all through the fantasy football season. It’s important to stay on top of the wide receiver situations and any depth chart changes throughout each week of the fantasy football season, so be sure to check back regularly. By staying on top of all the depth charts changes, preseason position battles, and in-season injuries, you can draft the right receivers, adjust your rosters off the waiver wire, find sleepers, potential breakouts, and dominate your fantasy football leagues.

All WR1/WR2/WR3 listings are based off current Fantasy Football projections, not NFL depth chart values. Players listed under "Dynasty Value" have increased value in a Dynasty league.

 

AFC EAST: Fantasy Football Wide Receiver (WR) Depth Charts

Baller Stability Rating	Team Name	Primary Wide Receiver (WR1)	Second Wide Receiver (WR2)	WR3 & Longshots	Dynasty Value
Solid	Patriots	Julian Edelman	Brandon LaFell	Danny  Amendola	N/A
Solid	Jets	Brandon Marshall	Eric Decker	Quincy Enunwa	N/A
Solid	Bills	Sammy Watkins	Percy Harvin	Robert Woods	Sammy Watkins
Questionable	Dolphins	Jarvis Landry	Kenny Stills	Greg  Jennings	DeVante  Parker

 

There is not much in the way of surprises in the AFC East entering the 2015 season, but the one situation I am monitoring closely is in Miami. Jarvis Landry had a very solid rookie campaign, racking up 84 receptions in a blossoming Dolphins offense. Miami added Greg Jennings to act as a veteran presence in the locker room and drafted DeVante Parker, who was arguably the best raw talent to come out of the draft.

It remains to be seen how Tannehill will spread the ball around, particularly if Parker, who is currently trying to come back from foot surgery, is ready for the season. I predict that it'll be Landry in the slot, new import Kenny Stills on the deep balls, and Parker acting as the primary red zone threat.

 

AFC WEST: Fantasy Football Wide Receivers (WR) Depth Charts

Baller Stability Rating	Team Name	Primary Wide Receiver (WR1)	Second Wide Receiver (WR2)	WR3 & Longshots	Dynasty Value
Solid	Broncos	Demaryius Thomas	Emmanuel Sanders	Cody Latimer	Cody Latimer
Solid	Chiefs	Jeremy Maclin	Albert Wilson	Jason Avant	Albert Wilson
Solid	Raiders	Amari Cooper	Michael Crabtree	Andre Holmes	Amari Cooper
Solid	Chargers	Keenan Allen	Stevie Johnson	Malcolm Floyd	Keenan Allen

 

While the top receivers on each of these teams is unquestioned, the back end of each corps has a few question marks. Cody Latimer is riding the hype train in Denver, and may take away some looks from Manny Sanders between the hash marks.

Michael Crabtree is still a talented wide receiver, and could make for a serviceable flex play if Derek Carr takes a step forward. There has been plenty of buzz around Stevie Johnson possibly having an increased role with tight end Antonio Gates suspended for four games, but I'm not sure he'll be able to replicate the production he had in Buffalo.

 

AFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Wide Receivers (WR) Depth Charts

Baller Stability Rating	Team Name	Primary Wide Receiver (WR1)	Second Wide Receiver (WR2)	WR3 & Longshots	Dynasty Value
Volatile	Ravens	Steve Smith	Kamar Aiken	Breshad Perriman	Breshad Perriman
Questionable	Steelers	Antonio Brown	Martavis Bryant	Markus Wheaton	Martavis Bryant
Solid	Bengals	A.J. Green	Marvin Jones	Mohamed Sanu	N/A
Questionable	Browns	Dwayne Bowe	Andrew Hawkins	Brian Hartline	N/A

 

The Ravens are the team to watch in this division. Steve Smith was solid for most of last year, but faltered in the second half. Rookie Breshad Perriman is a talented threat on the outside and if he can get healthy (he's currently dealing with a knee sprain) he may challenge Smith for the lion's share of the targets.

The WR2 spot for the Steelers is very much up in the air, as Ben Roethlisberger's recent endorsement of Markus Wheaton has left many speculating whether last year's breakout end zone weapon Martavis Bryant is still in fact the number two option. I want absolutely no part of any member of the Browns passing offense in 2015.

 

AFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Wide Receivers (WR) Depth Charts

Baller Stability Rating	Team Name	Primary Wide Receiver (WR1)	Second Wide Receiver (WR2)	WR3 & Longshots	Dynasty Value
Solid	Colts	T.Y. Hilton	Andre Johnson	Donte Moncrief	Phillip Dorsett, Donte Moncrief
Solid	Texans	DeAndre Hopkins	Cecil Shorts III	Jaelen Strong	Jaelen Strong
Questionable	Titans	Kendall Wright	Harry Douglas	Dorial Green-Beckham	Dorial Green-Beckham, Kendall Wright
Questionable	Jaguars	Allen Robinson	Allen Hurns	Marqise Lee	Allen Robinson, Allen Hurns, Marqise Lee

 

The Titans are an interesting team from a fantasy perspective, as the success of all of their receivers hinges on the play of Marcus Mariota. I would love to see rookie Dorial Green-Beckham become a legitimate option, as he's got the body and skill set of a legitimate NFL receiver, but maturity issues and the rookie learning curve may delay his fantasy relevance.

The Jaguars have a lot of young talent in the receiving corps, and it remains to be seen who will emerge as Blake Bortles' top option--my money is on Allen Robinson.

 

NFC EAST: Fantasy Football Wide Receivers (WR) Depth Charts

Baller Stability Rating	Team Name	Primary Wide Receiver (WR1)	Second Wide Receiver (WR2)	WR3 & Longshots	Dynasty Value
Solid	Giants	Odell Beckham Jr.	Victor Cruz	Rueben Randle	Odell Beckham Jr.
Questionable	Eagles	Jordan Matthews	Nelson Agholor	Riley Cooper	Josh Huff, Nelson Agholor, Jordan Matthews
Solid	Cowboys	Dez Bryant	Terrance Williams	Cole Beasley	N/A
Solid	Redskins	DeSean Jackson	Pierre Garcon	Andre Roberts	N/A

 

OBJ is the unquestioned number one in New York, but I'll be interested to see just how much of an impact Victor Cruz can make after a nasty patellar tendon tear. Rookie Nelson Agholor may challenge Riley Cooper for the number two role in Philadelphia, but this offense should run through DeMarco Murray and Jordan Matthews for the time being.

Everything else in the division is pretty much settled at this point, although it remains to be seen if Robert Griffin III can make DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon fantasy studs once again.

 

NFC WEST: Fantasy Football Wide Receivers (WR) Depth Charts

Baller Stability Rating	Team Name	Primary Wide Receiver (WR1)	Second Wide Receiver (WR2)	WR3 & Longshots	Dynasty Value
Questionable	49ers	Anquan Boldin	Torrey Smith	Quinton Patton	N/A
Solid	Seahawks	Doug Baldwin	Jermaine Kearse	Tyler Lockett	Tyler Lockett
Volatile	Cardinals	Larry Fitzgerald	Michael Floyd	John Brown	John Brown
Volatile	Rams	Brian Quick	Kenny Britt	Tavon Austin	N/A

 

The Cardinals' wide receiver pecking order is one of the most hotly debated topics of the 2015 preseason. Ultimately I think Carson Palmer will spread the ball around enough to make all three fantasy-relevant, but if I had to draft one it'd be Larry Fitzgerald. He's still an absolute monster in the red zone, and will likely lead the team in targets.

The Rams' situation is almost entirely up in the air. Brian Quick was on his way to a breakout year in 2014 before being lost for the season, and nobody else really stepped up to fill the role. I expect him to be the only player worth drafting, but the situation is worth monitoring with Nick Foles now under center.

 

NFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Wide Receivers (WR) Depth Charts

Baller Stability Rating	Team Name	Primary Wide Receiver (WR1)	Second Wide Receiver (WR2)	WR3 & Longshots	Dynasty Value
Solid	Packers	Randall Cobb	Davante  Adams	Jeff Janis	Davante  Adams
Solid	Lions	Calvin Johnson	Golden Tate	Jeremy Ross	N/A
Solid	Bears	Alshon Jeffery	Eddie Royal	Marquess Wilson	Kevin White
Solid	Vikings	Charles Johnson	Mike Wallace	Cordarrelle  Patterson	N/A

 

There is not a lot to be said about this division. I'm still taking Jordy Nelson over Randall Cobb, although I expect them to have similar production come the end of the season. Davante Adams could make for an interesting flex play, as he is one injury away from being a WR2 and could be fantasy-relevant in his own right.

With Brandon Marshall now in New York, it'll be interesting to see who steps up in the battle for the number two role behind Alshon Jeffery. I'm confident veteran Eddie Royal can fend off youngster Marquess Wilson, but that's no sure thing.

 

NFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Wide Receivers (WR)

Baller Stability Rating	Team Name	Primary Wide Receiver (WR1)	Second Wide Receiver (WR2)	WR3 & Longshots	Dynasty Value
Solid	Saints	Brandin Cooks	Marques Colston	Brandon  Coleman	Brandin Cooks
Solid	Falcons	Julio Jones	Roddy White	Leonard  Hankerson	N/A
Volatile	Panthers	Devin Funchess	Ted Ginn Jr.	Jerricho  Cotchery	Devin Funchess, Kelvin Benjamin
Solid	Buccaneers	Mike Evans	Vincent Jackson	Louis  Murphy	Mike Evans

 

The big question in this division is who will step up for the Panthers now that Kelvin Benjamin has been lost for the season to a torn ACL. Rookie Devin Funchess will have every opportunity to seize the lead role with nothing but a gaggle of mediocre veterans to challenge him, and I expect he can at least develop into a flex play over the course of the season, with a WR2 ceiling.

Mike Evans was spectacular last season with extremely sub-par quarterback play, and I'm excited to see what he can do with the (assumedly) superior Jameis Winston. Vincent Jackson will probably still get his 1,000 yards and five touchdowns as well.

 

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