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NFL WR Power Rankings: Every Team's Top Wide Receiver for Week 7
NFL WR Power Rankings: Every Team's Top Wide Receiver for Week 7
With Week 6 in the books, let’s rank each team’s top wide receiver ahead of Week 7. We are nearing the halfway point of the season, and the rankings are beginning to take shape.
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
Jerry Jeudy saw his highest target count of the campaign (13) but was unable to produce on it. Despite their loss to the Steelers, Jeudy caught just five passes for a mere 43 yards. Through six games this season, the Browns’ top wideout has yet to return to his 2024 form, as he has never totaled 70 yards in a single game.
No. 31 - Elic Ayomanor, TEN
With Calvin Ridley exiting Week 6 early and in danger of missing Week 7, Elic Ayomanor is slated to serve as the clear WR1 in Tennessee. In their loss to the Raiders, the rookie wideout had a quiet showing, catching only three of his five targets for 27 yards. Since finding the end zone in two straight games (Week 2 and 3), Ayomanor has gone on to average just 29.7 yards per game.
No. 30 - Khalil Shakir, BUF
After stringing together a few solid showings, Shakir took a step back in their Week 6 loss to the Falcons. In this game, Shakir caught only three passes for 33 yards. However, in each of his last three games, Shakir found the end zone twice and averaged 53.0 yards per game. He will look to bounce back in Week 8 following their Week 7 bye.
No. 29 - Kendrick Bourne, SF
Even though Jauan Jennings returned to action in Week 6, Bourne remained Mac Jones’ top target. During their loss to the Buccaneers, Bourne posted his second straight game in which he tallied 142 yards. In this contest, he caught five of his nine targets. Over the past two games, Bourne has enjoyed a dominant stretch, totaling 244 yards on 15 receptions. Even with Ricky Pearsall slated to return, Bourne could remain the team’s top WR.
No. 28- Jakobi Meyers, LV
The 28-year-old saw his struggles continue on Sunday. After totaling at least 65 yards in each of his first three games, Meyers has failed to eclipse 40 yards in a three-game streak. During this slump, Meyers has caught just four passes in each game and has only seen more than six targets in one contest. Even with Brock Bowers sidelined, Meyers has been unable to produce as a true WR1.
No. 27 - Wan'Dale Robinson, NYG
After a modest showing in Week 5, Wan’Dale Robinson (and the entire New York offense) bounced back in Week 7 during their victory over the Eagles. In this game, Robinson led the WR room as Darius Slayton was unable to play. Robinson caught six of his seven targets for 84 yards and his second touchdown of the campaign. He has now seen seven targets in back-to-back games and is emerging as Jaxson Dart’s top option.
No. 26 - Romeo Doubs, GB
While Doubs was unable to match his three-touchdown performance on Sunday, he had another solid showing during their victory over the Bengals. Doubs caught five of his nine targets for 55 yards. Doubs has emerged as Jordan Love’s top option, seeing at least eight targets in back-to-back games. Doubs enters Week 7 with four receiving touchdowns.
No. 25 - Marvin Harrison Jr. - ARI
Marvin Harrison Jr. is currently in the league’s concussion protocol and is in danger of missing this Thursday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Before suffering this injury on Sunday, Harrison caught both of his targets for just 32 yards. Overall, the former Ohio State standout has flashed upside at times (three games totaling over 65 yards), but has fallen short quite often (three games under 50 yards).
If he were to sit out, Michael Wilson or Zay Jones would operate as the WR1.
No. 24 - Michael Pittman Jr., IND
Another player falling on these rankings is Michael Pittman Jr. After catching Atlanta’s first five games, Pittman had his own worst showing of the year on Sunday, catching just two passes for a mere 20 yards. He has now failed to eclipse 40 yards in back-to-back games and is quickly losing the No. 1 WR role to slot receiver Josh Downs, who has caught six passes in each of his last two games.
No. 23 - A.J. Brown, PHI
While the Eagles dropped their second-straight game, A.J. Brown enjoyed another solid showing and is slowly starting to show some consistency. In Week 6, Brown caught six of his nine targets for 80 yards, which was his second-highest mark of the campaign. He had fallen under the 30-yard mark three times this season, but has seen 7.5 targets per game.
No. 22 - Xavier Worthy, KC
Worthy may not hold this spot on this list next week. With Rashee Rice slated to return in Week 7, Worthy enjoyed potentially his final game as Kansas City’s WR1 in Week 6, and he did not disappoint. In their victory over the Lions, Worthy found the back of the end zone and tallied 26 yards from scrimmage. Since returning from a torn labrum, Worthy has averaged an impressive 48.3 receiving yards and 17.7 rushing yards per game.
No. 21 - Brian Thomas Jr,, JAC
Here comes Brian Thomas! After an underwhelming start, the former LSU standout is finding his footing and once again flashing his elite potential. In Week 6, Thomas enjoyed the best game of his season, catching eight of his 10 targets for 90 yards and a score. He has now tallied at least 80 yards in two straight games and has seen 8.0 targets per game over this stretch.
No. 20 - Ladd McConkey, LAC
To the relief of many, Ladd McConkey finally broke out of his early-season slump. In their victory over the Dolphins, McConkey led the way with Quentin Johnston sidelined, catching seven of his nine targets for 100 yards and a score. The former second-round pick has now scored in back-to-back games and seen at least seven targets per game over this two-game stretch.
No. 19 - Stefon Diggs, NE
Does New England truly have a WR1? After Week 5, it appeared Stefon Diggs was Drake Maye’s top option after he posted his second straight 100+ yard game. During this dominant two-game stretch, Diggs caught 16 of his 19 targets. However, in Week 6, Diggs took the No. 2 role as Kayshon Boutte returned to his Week 1 form. Diggs will look to bounce back in a Week 7 match against the Tennessee Titans.
No. 18 - Deebo Samuel Sr., WSH
Deebo Samuel entered Week 6 as a game-time decision and was clearly limited by his heel injury. During their disappointing loss to the Chicago Bears, Samuel caught only four passes for just 15 yards. While this production was underwhelming, Samuel averaged 84.0 yards per game in each of his previous two games. Expect a big bounce-back for Samuel on Sunday when he faces the Dallas Cowboys.
No. 17 - Chris Olave, NO
Chris Olave continues to be a target hog in the Big Easy. In Week 6, Olave hit the double-digit target mark for the fifth time this season. In their loss to the Patriots, Olave brought in six of them for 98 yards. Through six games, Olave has seen a hefty volume of opportunities, catching 39 of his 63 targets for 342 yards and one score.
No. 16 - Courtland Sutton, DEN
Another high-end WR1 who had a modest showing in Week 6 was Courtland Sutton. Sutton faced the Jets’ star defensive back, Suace Gardner, who held him to just one catch (one target) for 17 yards. While he took a slight dip in the rankings, Sutton still sits near the top half as he enters Week 7 with 382 yards and three scores. In Weeks 3 through 5, Sutton averaged an impressive 99.3 yards per game.
No. 15 - Jaylen Waddle, MIA
While the Dolphins are falling short of expectations, Jaylen Waddle has been one of the few bright spots. Waddle enjoyed another productive showing on Sunday, catching six passes for 95 yards. This was his second-straight game catching at least six passes and totaling over 90 yards. He has found the back of the end zone three times and is averaging 65.0 yards per game.
No. 14 - Tetairoa McMillan, CAR
Last week, I noted that the Arizona product was due for massive touchdown regression, and that finally came to fruition in Week 6. During the upset victory over the Cowboys, McMillan found the back of the endzone for the first two times of his career. However, he finished the day with just 29 yards. Overall, he enters Week 7 with 380 yards on 27 catches (48 targets).
No. 13 - Zay Flowers, BAL
Zay Flowers enjoyed a hot start but has been treading water since Lamar Jackson hit the bench due to a hamstring injury. In the two games with Cooper Rush, Flowers caught 11 of his 15 targets with a solid 59.0 yards per game. However, during the first four games of the campaign, Flowers averaged a much higher 76.0 yards per game with 5.8 receptions per game. Flowers is primed for a big second half with Jackson nearing a return.
No. 12 - Nico Collins, HOU
The 26-year-old was off in Week 6 but enters Week 7 comfortable in the top half of the list. In Week 5, Collins caught four of his five targets for 52 yards and his third score. Since a modest showing in Week 1, Collins has averaged a strong 71.8 yards per game with three total TDs. He should continue to see a hefty target serving as C.J. Stroud’s top WR.
No. 11 - DK Metcalf, PIT
After posting his first 100-yard game in Week 4, DK Metcalf continued to impress following his bye. In their Week 6 victory over the Browns, Metcalf led the way once again, catching four passes for 95 yards and a touchdown. This was his fourth straight game finding the back of the end zone. He is nearing the top 10 on this list.
No. 10 - Emeka Egbuka. TB
Egbuka will likely not represent the Buccaneers on this list next week, as he is listed to miss “some time” due to a hamstring injury. Before exiting early in Week 6, the rookie sensation caught just two passes for a modest 24 yards. However, he still resides in the top 10 on this list due to his stellar early-season performances. From Weeks 1 through 5, Egbuka caught 25 passes for 445 yards and five touchdowns.
No. 9 - Garrett Wilson, NY
At the time of writing, it seems Garrett Wilson is trending towards an absence due to a knee injury, which would shift Josh Reynolds or Allen Lazard into the WR1 role on this team. In Week 6, Wilson (and the entire New York offense) stumbled in London against the Broncos as Wilson caught only three passes for 13 yards, both of which were season lows.
No. 8- Rome Odunze, CHI
After an impressive start to his sophomore campaign, Rome Odunze had a slow start coming out of his bye. In Week 6, Odunze took the backseat, using their victory over the Commanders as he caught just two of his five targets for a mere 32 yards. While he took a bit of a drop in the rankings, he still sits relatively high, after tallying five touchdowns in his first four games.
No. 7 - George Pickens, DAL
George Pickens continues to deliver in Dallas. Despite taking the loss to Carolina in Week 6, Pickens enjoyed another dominant showing, catching nine of his 11 targets for 168 yards and a touchdown. With Lamb sidelined due to an ankle injury, Pickens had produced as an elite WR1. He has scored in five-straight games and is averaging an eye-catching 99.0 yards per game during this stretch.
No. 6 - Justin Jefferson, MIN
The other top receiver who was off in Week 6 was Justin Jefferson. Jefferson is coming off two back-to-back 100+ yard showings and is beginning to find his footing after the slow start. In Weeks 4 and 5, Jefferson averaged 124.5 yards per game and caught 17 of his 22 targets during this stretch.
No. 5 - Ja'Marr Chase, CIN
Despite playing with his third QB of the season, Ja’Marr Chase continued to perform at an elite level. In Week 6, Chase caught 10 passes for 94 yards and a touchdown. Chase has now scored three touchdowns and averaged 102.0 yards per game over his last two contests. As Joe Flacco finds his footing in this offense, expect Chase to continue to climb this ranking.
No. 4 - Drake London, ATL
After a quiet start (to his standards), Drake London has posted back-to-back monster showings and is emerging as one of the sport’s top wideouts. In their victory on Monday evening, London led the way in the air attack, catching 10 passes for 158 yards and a score. In their previous game, London also topped 100 yards on a touchdown and found the end zone on eight receptions.
No. 3 - Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET
St. Brown was heavily involved on Sunday night, but his yardage total does not reflect that. In their loss to the Chiefs, St. Brown caught nine passes but tallied just 45 yards. From Weeks 2 through 5, St. Brown made a strong case to sit at the top of this list when he averaged 90.5 yards and 7.8 receptions. Expect a major bounce-back from St. Brown in a potential shootout against the Buccaneers in Week 7.
No. 2 - Puka Nacua, LAR
Like Egbuka and Wilson, Nacua will likely sit out in Week 7 and no longer represent the Rams on this list. His historic start to the campaign will be cut short due to a foot injury. While the team is not expecting this to be a long-term issue, its status for Week 7 is in doubt. In Week 6, Nacua was only able to catch two passes for 28 yards.
However, in the first five games, Nacua caught 52 passes for 588 yards and two touchdowns.
No. 1 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA
Jaxson Smith-Njigba continued his breakout campaign with another dominant showing in Week 6, where he tallied a season-high 162 yards and a score on eight receptions. Smith-Njigba has now caught at least eight passes and tallied 130+ yards in two straight games. Through six weeks, Smith-Njigba is averaging 116.0 yards per game with 7.0 receptions per game.
