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Howdy RotoBallers! There will be plenty of tough start/sit decisions in Week 18. If you are still playing for a fantasy football championship this week, we are here to help you with those tough calls with our NFL team's Week 18 PPR wide receiver rankings for the 2023 NFL season fantasy football.
The final week of the NFL season can be hectic with all the injuries and resting scenarios. There's always much to keep track of right before kickoff. Below, you will find where RotoBaller has wide receivers such as Demarcus Robinson, Darius Slayton, Zay Jones, Joshua Palmer, and Jayden Reed for the season finale.
Our PPR fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 18 are assembled by Nick Mariano, Scott Engel, Andersen Pickard, and Brandon Murchinson. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will find a summary of this week's important fantasy football injury news. There are always critical injuries to track, so check back until kickoff.
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Week 18 Wide Receiver Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Noah Brown Won't Play In Week 18
- Zay Flowers Doubtful To Play In Week 18
- Odell Beckham Jr. To Be Rested For Season Finale
- Chris Olave Still Managing Ankle Injury In Week 18
- Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks Questionable
- Ja'Marr Chase Still Dealing With Shoulder Injury
- Cooper Kupp Set To Rest In Week 18
- Keenan Allen Unavailable For Week 18
- Joshua Palmer To Play In Week 18
- Zach Pascal Questionable For Week 18
- Zay Jones Listed As Questionable, Will Play In Week 18
- DJ Moore Good To Go For Week 18
- Jameson Williams Ruled Out For Week 18
- Darnell Mooney Won't Play In Season Finale
- Christian Kirk Inactive For Week 18
- Tee Higgins Doubtful For Week 18
- Chiefs Ruled Out Rashee Rice, Kadarius Toney
- Julio Jones In Line To See Role Increase Sunday
- Jaylen Waddle Won't Play In Week 18
- Christian Watson Questionable For Week 18
- Tyquan Thornton Inactive For Season Finale
- Ja'Marr Chase Good To Go For Finale
- DeVonta Smith Won't Play In Week 18
- Jalen Nailor Won't Suit Up In Week 18
- Trey Palmer Questionable For Season Finale
- Jauan Jennings Won't Play In Week 18
- Zay Jones Officially Active For Season Finale
- Elijah Moore Active For The Season Finale
Week 18 Wide Receiver Rankings Analysis
A new feature has been added to our weekly fantasy football rankings article. Below, you will find our fantasy football outlooks for key options in Week 18, which gives readers a matchup preview of that player and advice on whether to start or avoid for the upcoming week. We provide outlooks for all 32 NFL teams, which can be found on our player profile pages and our fantasy football news desk.
Demarcus Robinson, WR, Los Angeles Rams
Week 18 Overall PPR Rankings: 70
Week 18 Wide Receiver PPR Rankings: 35
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is expected to be active on Sunday despite the majority of starters resting for the team. Robinson has played over 90% of snaps in each of the last four weeks and has locked himself in as the team's WR3 over Tutu Atwell.
The 29-year-old is averaging about 64 yards per game over the last five and has scored a touchdown in four of those five games. Considering the importance of his role, Robinson may be limited in Week 18. Be cautious when playing him against the San Francisco 49ers this week.
Calvin Ridley, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 18 Overall PPR Rankings: 37
Week 18 Wide Receiver PPR Rankings: 18
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley faces the Tennessee Titans in a pivotal Week 18 matchup in Nashville. With backup C.J. Beathard drawing the start in a tough matchup, Ridley posted a disappointing but not unexpected 4-39-0 line. This gave him another sub-50 performance, his fifth of the year.
Ridley's outlook this week heavily depends on the status of quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who has been reported as a game-time decision. Against a beatable Titans secondary, Ridley projects as a solid WR2, but with Beathard at the helm, he would be relegated to flex status.
Jayden Reed, WR, Green Bay Packers
Week 18 Overall PPR Rankings: 48
Week 18 Wide Receiver PPR Rankings: 21
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks (chest) and Jayden Reed (chest) are both questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Christian Watson (hamstring), who has missed the last four games, is also questionable, but he appears to have a better shot at returning in a must-win game for the Packers. Before getting hurt in the Week 17 win over the Minnesota Vikings, Reed had six catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns with both Watson and Wicks out.
Even if Watson returns to action this weekend, Reed, who we expect to play, will be the most expensive and attractive DFS play. The 23-year-old has been a touchdown machine in the second half of his first NFL season and has found the end zone seven times in the last seven games. On the flip side, Chicago isn't friendly to opposing wideouts, so all of Green Bay's receivers have some level of bust potential as well.
Joshua Palmer, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Week 18 Overall PPR Rankings: 65
Week 18 Wide Receiver PPR Rankings: 31
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (concussion) has cleared the league's protocol and will be available for the Week 18 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Palmer will be the No. 1 wideout for this offense, with Keenan Allen (heel) ruled out for this game. On paper, Palmer could be an interesting DFS option, with the Chiefs likely resting most of their starters.
However, Easton Stick will be under center for the Chargers, which doesn't bode well for their offense. Palmer has produced nine receptions for 160 yards and a touchdown in two games with Stick as the starter. The two of them could team up to have a good performance to close out the regular season.
Stefon Diggs, WR, Buffalo Bills
Week 18 Overall PPR Rankings: 9
Week 18 Wide Receiver PPR Rankings: 6
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs' late-season slump has some questioning his health heading into Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Miami Dolphins. Ever since hitting Week 10's injury report as a late addition with back soreness, Diggs just hasn't been the same after a wild nine-game start saw him average 7.8 receptions (10.8 targets) for 92.7 yards with seven total touchdowns. In seven outings since Week 10, however, the 30-year-old three-time Pro Bowler is managing just 4.3 catches (7.9 targets) for 37.4 yards with only one score.
Diggs enjoyed his best game of the campaign against Miami in early October, rattling the Fins for a 6/120/3 receiving line. With star cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) out in Week 18, it puts Diggs at risk of facing shadow coverage from superstar Jalen Ramsey. Diggs is more of a midrange WR2 with some contrarian appeal in DFS tournaments due to his recent woes.
Week 18 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver PPR Rankings
Rankings are updated until kick-off. Be sure to bookmark our weekly PPR rankings, Half-PPR rankings, and Standard rankings.
| WR Tier |
WR Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 |
| 1 | 2 | Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 |
| 1 | 3 | Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 |
| 2 | 4 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 8 |
| 2 | 5 | Mike Evans | WR | 13 |
| 2 | 6 | Stefon Diggs | WR | 16 |
| 2 | 7 | Michael Pittman Jr. | WR | 17 |
| 2 | 8 | A.J. Brown | WR | 19 |
| 2 | 9 | DK Metcalf | WR | 21 |
| 3 | 10 | DJ Moore | WR | 23 |
| 3 | 11 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 24 |
| 3 | 12 | Deebo Samuel | WR | 29 |
| 3 | 13 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | Chris Olave | WR | 31 |
| 3 | 15 | Nico Collins | WR | 37 |
| 4 | 16 | Davante Adams | WR | 39 |
| 4 | 17 | Chris Godwin | WR | 41 |
| 4 | 18 | Calvin Ridley | WR | 45 |
| 4 | 19 | Garrett Wilson | WR | 46 |
| 4 | 20 | DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 51 |
| 4 | 21 | Jayden Reed | WR | 52 |
| 5 | 22 | Brandin Cooks | WR | 54 |
| 5 | 23 | Puka Nacua | WR | 55 |
| 5 | 24 | Tyler Lockett | WR | 58 |
| 5 | 25 | Terry McLaurin | WR | 59 |
| 5 | 26 | George Pickens | WR | 60 |
| 5 | 27 | Adam Thielen | WR | 61 |
| 5 | 28 | Drake London | WR | 62 |
| 5 | 29 | Courtland Sutton | WR | 63 |
| 5 | 30 | Joshua Palmer | WR | 64 |
| 5 | 31 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | 65 |
| 6 | 32 | Jordan Addison | WR | 66 |
| 6 | 33 | Diontae Johnson | WR | 67 |
| 6 | 34 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 69 |
| 6 | 35 | Demarcus Robinson | WR | 71 |
| 7 | 36 | Greg Dortch | WR | 72 |
| 7 | 37 | Christian Watson | WR | 73 |
| 7 | 38 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | 74 |
| 8 | 39 | Josh Downs | WR | 76 |
| 8 | 40 | Gabe Davis | WR | 77 |
| 8 | 41 | Demario Douglas | WR | 79 |
| 8 | 42 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | 84 |
| 8 | 43 | Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 85 |
| 8 | 44 | Darius Slayton | WR | 86 |
| 8 | 45 | Michael Wilson | WR | 90 |
| 8 | 46 | Zay Jones | WR | 91 |
| 8 | 47 | Tyler Boyd | WR | 92 |
| 8 | 48 | Romeo Doubs | WR | 94 |
| 8 | 49 | Curtis Samuel | WR | 96 |
| 9 | 50 | Nelson Agholor | WR | 101 |
| 9 | 51 | Cedrick Wilson Jr. | WR | 103 |
| 9 | 52 | DJ Chark Jr. | WR | 106 |
| 9 | 53 | Rashod Bateman | WR | 108 |
| 9 | 54 | K.J. Osborn | WR | 110 |
| 9 | 55 | Julio Jones | WR | 112 |
| 9 | 56 | Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 116 |
| 9 | 57 | Josh Reynolds | WR | 118 |
| 9 | 58 | DeVante Parker | WR | 119 |
| 10 | 59 | Tutu Atwell | WR | 121 |
| 10 | 60 | Cedric Tillman | WR | 122 |
| 10 | 61 | Quentin Johnston | WR | 123 |
| 10 | 62 | Justin Watson | WR | 124 |
| 10 | 63 | Elijah Moore | WR | 125 |
| 10 | 64 | Alec Pierce | WR | 129 |
| 10 | 65 | David Bell | WR | 131 |
| 11 | 66 | Chris Conley | WR | 133 |
| 11 | 67 | Jahan Dotson | WR | 134 |
| 11 | 68 | Parker Washington | WR | 135 |
| 11 | 69 | Khalil Shakir | WR | 141 |
| 11 | 70 | Richie James Jr. | WR | 142 |
| 12 | 71 | Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | 145 |
| 12 | 72 | Trey Palmer | WR | 146 |
| 12 | 73 | Alex Erickson | WR | 147 |
| 12 | 74 | Bo Melton | WR | 151 |
| 12 | 75 | Rondale Moore | WR | 155 |
| 13 | 76 | Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 156 |
| 13 | 77 | Trenton Irwin | WR | 161 |
| 13 | 78 | John Metchie III | WR | 162 |
| 13 | 79 | Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 166 |
| 13 | 80 | Andrei Iosivas | WR | 167 |
| 13 | 81 | Treylon Burks | WR | 168 |
| 13 | 82 | Willie Snead IV | WR | 169 |
| 13 | 83 | Tyler Scott | WR | 171 |
| 13 | 84 | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | WR | 172 |
| 13 | 85 | Michael Gallup | WR | 174 |
| 13 | 86 | Jalin Hyatt | WR | 179 |
| 13 | 87 | Brandon Johnson | WR | 185 |
| 14 | 88 | Tre Tucker | WR | 186 |
| 14 | 89 | Mecole Hardman Jr. | WR | 187 |
| 14 | 90 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 189 |
| 14 | 91 | Justyn Ross | WR | 190 |
| 14 | 92 | Ihmir Smith-Marsette | WR | 191 |
| 15 | 93 | Jamal Agnew | WR | 193 |
| 15 | 94 | Malik Heath | WR | 194 |
| 15 | 95 | Ronnie Bell | WR | 196 |
| 15 | 96 | Chris Moore | WR | 197 |
| 15 | 97 | Xavier Gipson | WR | 199 |
| 15 | 98 | Laquon Treadwell | WR | 200 |
| 15 | 99 | Allen Robinson II | WR | 202 |
| 15 | 100 | Kalif Raymond | WR | 204 |
| 15 | 101 | Braxton Berrios | WR | 207 |
| 15 | 102 | Hunter Renfrow | WR | 209 |
| 15 | 103 | Tay Martin | WR | 211 |
| 15 | 104 | Ben Skowronek | WR | 213 |
| 15 | 105 | Elijah Higgins | WR | 214 |
| 15 | 106 | Tim Jones | WR | 216 |
| 15 | 107 | Jalen Tolbert | WR | 217 |
| 15 | 108 | Austin Trammell | WR | 221 |
| 15 | 109 | Jalen Guyton | WR | 224 |
| 15 | 110 | Van Jefferson | WR | 225 |
| 15 | 111 | Jake Bobo | WR | 228 |
| 15 | 112 | Jason Brownlee | WR | 229 |
| 15 | 113 | A.T. Perry | WR | 231 |
| 15 | 114 | Calvin Austin III | WR | 236 |
| 15 | 115 | Brandon Powell | WR | 238 |
| 15 | 116 | KaVontae Turpin | WR | 240 |
| 15 | 117 | Robbie Chosen | WR | 242 |
| 15 | 118 | Jalen Reagor | WR | 243 |
| 15 | 119 | Tylan Wallace | WR | 244 |
| 15 | 120 | David Moore | WR | 245 |
| 15 | 121 | Isaiah Hodgins | WR | 249 |
| 15 | 122 | D.J. Montgomery | WR | 254 |
| 15 | 123 | Keelan Doss | WR | 258 |
| 15 | 124 | Elijah Cooks | WR | 259 |
| 15 | 125 | River Cracraft | WR | 260 |
| 15 | 126 | Equanimeous St. Brown | WR | 262 |
| 15 | 127 | KhaDarel Hodge | WR | 263 |
| 16 | 128 | Derius Davis | WR | 264 |
| 16 | 129 | Phillip Dorsett II | WR | 266 |
| 16 | 130 | Jamison Crowder | WR | 267 |
| 16 | 131 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | 268 |
| 16 | 132 | James Proche II | WR | 271 |
| 16 | 133 | Byron Pringle | WR | 273 |
| 16 | 134 | Tyler Johnson | WR | 274 |
| 16 | 135 | Velus Jones Jr. | WR | 275 |
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