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Updated Wild Card NFL playoffs fantasy football wide receiver rankings for PPR scoring (2026). Set winning lineups with our Wild Card weekend rankings for fantasy football.
At RotoBaller, we're here to provide coverage any time NFL football is set to be played, and the NFL playoffs are no different. We're back with our Wild Card Weekend fantasy football PPR wide receiver rankings for 2026 to help you win whatever you are competing in. Where do key pass-catchers at WRs like Tetairoa McMillan, Parker Washington, Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs, Khalil Shakir, Ladd McConkey, DJ Moore, and more stand, among all others? Navigate the table below to find out.
Our wide receiver fantasy football rankings for Wild Card Weekend are put together by Nick Mariano. Below the rankings, you will also find key fantasy football outlooks from our RotoBaller staff, as well as the "Who to Start?" tool. Also, be sure to check our fantasy football news for this week. There are always key injuries and developments to keep track of, so check back throughout the week for updates.
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Wild Card Round PPR Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football
| WR Tier |
WR Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Puka Nacua | WR | 2 |
| 1 | 2 | Davante Adams | WR | 3 |
| 1 | 3 | A.J. Brown | WR | 7 |
| 2 | 4 | Nico Collins | WR | 9 |
| 2 | 5 | Stefon Diggs | WR | 12 |
| 2 | 6 | DeVonta Smith | WR | 18 |
| 2 | 7 | Luther Burden III | WR | 20 |
| 2 | 8 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 21 |
| 2 | 9 | Parker Washington | WR | 22 |
| 2 | 10 | Jauan Jennings | WR | 24 |
| 2 | 11 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | 25 |
| 3 | 12 | Khalil Shakir | WR | 27 |
| 3 | 13 | Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | 29 |
| 3 | 14 | Ricky Pearsall | WR | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | Ladd McConkey | WR | 32 |
| 3 | 16 | DJ Moore | WR | 34 |
| 3 | 17 | DK Metcalf | WR | 35 |
| 3 | 18 | Christian Watson | WR | 36 |
| 4 | 19 | Jayden Reed | WR | 38 |
| 4 | 20 | Jalen Coker | WR | 40 |
| 4 | 21 | Quentin Johnston | WR | 41 |
| 4 | 22 | Jayden Higgins | WR | 43 |
| 4 | 23 | Rome Odunze | WR | 47 |
| 4 | 24 | Romeo Doubs | WR | 48 |
| 4 | 25 | Keenan Allen | WR | 49 |
| 5 | 26 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | 50 |
| 5 | 27 | Kyle Williams | WR | 52 |
| 5 | 28 | Adam Thielen | WR | 53 |
| 5 | 29 | DeMario Douglas | WR | 59 |
| 5 | 30 | Brandin Cooks | WR | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 61 |
| 5 | 32 | Jaylin Noel | WR | 62 |
| 5 | 33 | Efton Chism III | WR | 70 |
| 5 | 34 | Konata Mumpfield | WR | 71 |
| 5 | 35 | Christian Kirk | WR | 73 |
| 5 | 36 | Tre Harris | WR | 74 |
| 6 | 37 | Xavier Legette | WR | 76 |
| 6 | 38 | Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 81 |
| 6 | 39 | Kendrick Bourne | WR | 86 |
| 6 | 40 | Scotty Miller | WR | 87 |
| 6 | 41 | Jahan Dotson | WR | 88 |
| 7 | 42 | Demarcus Robinson | WR | 90 |
| 7 | 43 | Joshua Palmer | WR | 96 |
| 7 | 44 | Tyrell Shavers | WR | 98 |
| 7 | 45 | Matthew Golden | WR | 100 |
| 7 | 46 | Jahdae Walker | WR | 101 |
| 8 | 47 | Xavier Smith | WR | 102 |
| 8 | 48 | Darius Cooper | WR | 103 |
| 8 | 49 | Gabe Davis | WR | 104 |
| 8 | 50 | Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 105 |
| 8 | 51 | Calvin Austin III | WR | 106 |
| 8 | 52 | Tim Patrick | WR | 107 |
| 8 | 53 | Bo Melton | WR | 108 |
| 8 | 54 | Dyami Brown | WR | 109 |
| 9 | 55 | Britain Covey | WR | 111 |
| 9 | 56 | Roman Wilson | WR | 112 |
| 9 | 57 | Tutu Atwell | WR | 113 |
| 9 | 58 | Jordan Whittington | WR | 114 |
| 9 | 59 | Jimmy Horn Jr. | WR | 115 |
| 9 | 60 | Keon Coleman | WR | 116 |
| 10 | 61 | Devin Duvernay | WR | 117 |
| 10 | 62 | Keandre Lambert-Smith | WR | 119 |
Wild Card Weekend Wide Receiver Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is questionable to play in the Wild-Card playoff matchup on Sunday night against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, according to Mark Daniels of Mass Live. Boutte popped up on the injury report this week on Thursday with a hamstring, which could keep him from suiting up this weekend. Already a pretty shaky WR4/flex option for those in fantasy playoff leagues, the 23-year-old is now definitely a player to fade in the first round of the playoffs.
Boutte was not among the top-50 wideouts during the regular season in terms of half-PPR points per game. He did have six touchdowns on the year, but he added a modest 33 receptions on 46 targets for 551 yards in 14 games. If Boutte doesn't play, both DeMario Douglas and rookie Kyle Williams will become slightly more intriguing as sleeper plays at WR against the Bolts.
Joshua Palmer, Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) will not practice on Friday and will be listed as questionable for Wild-Card weekend on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. While the Bills are still leaving the door open for Palmer to play this weekend, the fact that he didn't practice all week doesn't bode well for his availability in the playoff opener.
The 26-year-old isn't really on the fantasy radar to begin with after catching only 22 passes for 303 yards and no touchdowns on 37 targets in the regular season in his first year with the Bills. He could end up being a game-time decision on Sunday in Jacksonville, but if Palmer is surprisingly active, he probably won't see the field very much, if at all.
Kendrick Bourne, San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne recorded 37 receptions for 551 yards (14.89 YPC) and zero touchdowns on 53 targets in 16 games in 2025. The majority of Bourne's production came in early October, when he stepped in as the team's main pass-catcher, with George Kittle, Jauan Jennings, and Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) all ruled out for a brief time.
Bourne's role faded as the team continued to get healthy; however, should Pearsall miss Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, Bourne could find himself playing more often and would likely be elevated to the team's No. 2 wide receiver alongside Jennings.
Additionally, according to Novig, the Niners are underdogs (+4.5) and should be in a game flow that favors a pass-happy approach, which would result in more target opportunities for Bourne should he get more playing time. Demarcus Robinson would likely be operating more in three-wide receiver sets. Pending Pearsall's availability, Bourne would be a bit of a dart throw in fantasy playoff leagues, but would be worth a roster as a long-shot option.
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Wild Card fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Tetairoa McMillan, Parker Washington, Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs, Khalil Shakir, Ladd McConkey, DJ Moore. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups.
Wild Card Player Decisions. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Wild Card Weekend. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
Using The Tool. This is a simple tool but very powerful. The first step is to enter the player names that you want to compare. In the first box, search for the first player's name. In the second box, search for the second player's name. Compare up to four NFL players at once, and then click the Who To Start? button to see who the recommended starts are based on weekly fantasy football matchups.
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How It Works. Each week, our RotoBaller staff puts together their weekly fantasy football rankings and projections based on their research. That information is the core data that is powering the decision-making in this tool. When you search for player names, you will only see those players who are ranked. If someone is out for the week, they will not appear in the search results.
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Popular Wild Card Searches. Curious to see some tough lineup decisions for Wild Card Weekend (2026)? Below you will find a list of some popular Who Should I Start? searches that RotoBaller readers are looking at this week. Click any of the links to see the result and recommendation.
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