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 of Week 10 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.

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
Questionable	Patriots	Brandon LaFell	Danny Amendola	Aaron Dobson	N/A
Solid	Jets	Brandon Marshall	Eric Decker	Jeremy Kerley	N/A
Solid	Bills	Sammy Watkins	Robert Woods	Chris Hogan	Sammy Watkins
Solid	Dolphins	Jarvis Landry	Rishard Matthews	Kenny Stills	DeVante Parker

 

With Julian Edelman out 6-8 weeks, the onus will fall on Brandon LaFell and Danny Amendola to pick up the slack. Amendola will obviously play the Edelman slot role, but I don't know that Brady will look at him 12 times a game like he did Edelman. The remaining wide receiver targets will go to Aaron Dobson, but he warrants no fantasy consideration at this time.

It's the Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker show in New York (ahem, New Jersey), as both received 10 or more targets last week against the Bills. Both can be considered top-25 wide receivers every week, with Decker being a bit more reliant on the end zone for fantasy value.

Sammy Watkins was statistically shut down on Thursday night, catching just three passes for 14 total yards, and many point to him being shadowed by Darrelle Revis as the cause. However, the tape tells a different tale. Watkins beat Revis on multiple occasions both down the field and on quick cuts even though Tyrod Taylor wasn't able to get it to him on those plays. He looks fully healthy and lethal, and he'll be a low-end WR2 most weeks going forward.

Jarvis Landry is the target-hog in Miami, and will be a surefire WR2 all season. He could be higher, but he simply doesn't get in the end zone. Lamar Miller has finally been unleashed upon the world, and he'll likely cut into the targets for the rest of the receiving corps all year. Rishard Mathews is a desperation flex, and Kenny Stills doesn't see enough action to be a fantasy factor.

 

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	Andre Caldwell	Cody Latimer
Solid	Chiefs	Jeremy Maclin	De'Anthony Thomas	Albert Wilson	Chris Conley
Solid	Raiders	Amari Cooper	Michael Crabtree	Andre Holmes	Amari Cooper
Solid	Chargers	Stevie Johnson	Malcolm Floyd (INJ)	Dontrelle Inman	Keenan Allen

 

While the Denver pecking order is fairly solid, their fantasy production going forward remains to be seen. Brock Osweiler has taken over for the old and injured Peyton Manning, and with the way Manning has been playing that can only be a good thing for all Denver pass-catchers. The WR target volume may go down as Gary Kubiak implements his full running back and tight end-friendly offense, but Thomas and Sanders will still find a way to eat most weeks.

No one outside of Jeremy Maclin is startable on the Chiefs, and even he is a shaky WR2 with the conservative Alex Smith under center.

The Raiders offense is fantasy-relevant for the first time in recent memory, and as long as Derek Carr is playing well both Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree are low-end WR2s. While many expected the rookie Cooper to be the clear top option, this has evolved into more of a 1A/1B situation, with Crabtree being the much more productive of the two recently.

With Keenan Allen lost for the year to a lacerated kidney, everyone on the Chargers depth chart moves up a spot, with Dontrelle Inman likely sliding into three-wide sets with Johnson and Floyd. This is one of the most pass-heavy offenses in football, and Johnson should have WR2 value. Floyd is currently dealing with a torn labrum, but he claims he's going to try and play through it. That's too much risk for me, and I'll be leaving him on the bench in all formats even he does end up suiting up.

 

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
Solid	Ravens	Kamar Aiken	Chris Givens	Marlon Brown	Breshad Perriman
Solid	Steelers	Antonio Brown	Martavis Bryant	Darrius Heyward-Bey	Martavis Bryant
Solid	Bengals	A.J. Green	Marvin Jones	Mohamed Sanu	N/A
Solid	Browns	Travis Benjamin	Andrew Hawkins	Brian Hartline/Taylor Gabriel	N/A

 

Like with Keenan Allen in San Diego, the loss of Steve Smith for the year means that everyone else on the Ravens depth chart moves up a spot. Kamar Aiken saw 12 targets last week, and if that kind of usage remains consistent he could develop into a low-end WR2. Chris Givens is talented enough as a deep threat to merit an add-and-stash in leagues with 12 or more teams.

Ben Roethlisberger was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week in a game he didn't even start. Forget healthy--as long as Big Ben is on the field he's a QB1, Antonio Brown is THE WR1, and Martavis Bryant is a WR3 with upside.

It seemed as though Bad Andy Dalton showed up on Monday night in a loss to the Texans, but I'm throwing most of the blame on Tyler Eifert. His three drops all came at critical moments in the game, and could have extended drives significantly, allowing Dalton to put up better numbers. Alas, that was not the case, but I'm not downgrading Dalton or anyone else in the Bengals passing game because of it.

I'm not comfortable starting any Cleveland receiver but Travis Benjamin, and even he is merely a flex in the right format. Johnny Manziel has been declared the starter for the rest of the season, but I don't trust him to get the ball to Benjamin deep on any sort of regular basis.

 

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	Donte Moncrief	Andre Johnson	Phillip Dorsett, Donte Moncrief
Solid	Texans	DeAndre Hopkins	Cecil Shorts III	Nate Washington	Jaelen Strong
Volatile	Titans	Kendall Wright (INJ)	Dorial Green-Beckham	Justin Hunter	Dorial Green-Beckham, Kendall Wright
Questionable	Jaguars	Allen Robinson	Allen Hurns	Bryan Walters	Allen Robinson, Allen Hurns, Marqise Lee

 

With Andrew Luck out for at least a month with a lacerated kidney, it becomes hard to trust any Colt receiver. Matt Hasselbeck will step in for Luck, and while there is nothing spectacular about him he is still a solid game manager who can move the ball forward. Hilton is a low-end WR2 and Moncrief is a flex.

Even if T.J. Yates is forced to start, DeAndre Hopkins is still a top-three fantasy wide receiver thanks to his position in the highest-volume passing attack in the NFL and insane skills. Cecil Shorts is the only other receiver you'll consider as a flex option.

The Titans depth chart is worth keeping an eye on. Kendall Wright may miss one more game, and if he does it'll be on Justin Hunter, Dorial Green-Beckham and Dexter McCluster to carry the passing game. I don't think any are worth starting until we get some clarity as to who Marcus Mariota trusts.

Allen Robinson is the most talented receiver in Jacksonville, and I still think he's their WR1, but Allen Hurns has been surprisingly great so far this season. He's going to have WR2 value as long as Blake Bortles is playing well--Hurns has found the end zone in seven straight weeks. The Jags get a tough Titans team in Week 11, but I'm still firing up Robinson and Hurns as a WR1 and WR2, respectively.

 

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	Rueben Randle	Dwayne Harris	Odell Beckham Jr.
Solid	Eagles	Jordan Matthews	Riley Cooper	Josh Huff	Josh Huff, Nelson Agholor, Jordan Matthews
Solid	Cowboys	Dez Bryant	Terrance Williams	Cole Beasley	Dez Bryant
Questionable	Redskins	Desean Jackson	Pierre Garcon	Jamison Crowder	N/A

 

Victor Cruz is officially done for the season, and in his absence it appears Dwayne Harris has become Eli Manning's number three receiver. Beckham is a clear WR1, while Randle is a flex option at best.

Jordan Matthews should be the main beneficiary of Sam Bradford's injury, as he played some of his best ball last season with Mark Sanchez under center. I like him as a low-end WR2, but he's the only Philly wide receiver that should be rostered.

Tony Romo and Dez Bryant are both back and ready to help the Cowboys make a run. With Romo's return Dez becomes a locked-in WR1 once again and Williams becomes an interesting waiver pickup.

How about that Kirk Cousins? Player of the week and everything. His huge game came against one of the worst defenses that's graced an NFL field in the last decade, and he should come crashing down to Earth when they visit the Panthers in Week 11. Jackson is no more than a low-end WR2 and Garcon and Crowder are flex players at best.

 

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
Solid	49ers	Anquan Boldin	Torrey Smith	Quinton Patton	N/A
Solid	Seahawks	Doug Baldwin	Tyler Lockett	Jermaine Kearse	Tyler Lockett
Solid	Cardinals	Larry Fitzgerald	Michael Floyd	John Brown	John Brown
Questionable	Rams	Tavon Austin	Wes Welker	Brian Quick	N/A

 

Blaine Gabbert surprised a lot of people in Week 9, but I've seen too much of him to believe it. If you want to start a 49er wide receiver against the Seahawks, God be with you.

The Seahawks still don't throw enough for me to trust any wide receiver on a weekly basis. If I'm picking one it's Doug Baldwin. He'll see his four or five targets every week and should finish the year with five or six touchdowns, making him an average flex play. After him it gets sketchy, as neither Jermaine Kearse nor Tyler Lockett see enough action to be started in anything but the deepest of leagues.

Larry Fitzgerald is still the top dog in Arizona, but after him it's gotten a bit cloudy. John Brown has been injured, and in his absence Michael Floyd has stepped up, posting back-to-back games with at least 100 yards and a touchdown. He suffered a hamstring injury in Week 10, but it looks like he'll be back in time for this week's contest. John Brown's value seems to be tied to Floyd's health, as he's faded into the WR3 role.

Todd Gurley is the focal point of the Rams offense, but Tavon Austin is not without value. He's actually second on the Rams in rushing yards, and is their clear top fantasy receiver. With Case Keenum replacing Nick Foles at quarterback, it's tough to know what to expect from any of this passing game. Wes Welker saw six targets in his first game and looked okay, so he might be worth stashing in case Keenum proves somewhat useful.

 

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	James Jones	Davante Adams, Ty Montgomery
Solid	Lions	Calvin Johnson	Golden Tate	Lance Moore	N/A
Solid	Bears	Alshon Jeffery	Eddie Royal	Marquess Wilson	Kevin White
Questionable	Vikings	Stefon Diggs	Mike Wallace	Jarius Wright	N/A

 

Randall Cobb has disappointed in recent weeks, but he's a major buy-low candidate for me. He's been dealing with a shoulder injury, but he seems to finally be back to 100% and that should show on the field. He and the rest of the Packers offense should turn things around soon, with Davante Adams carrying most of the intrigue after a whopping 20-target game in Week 10.

The Lions' offensive scheme under new OC Jim Bob Cooter looked atrocious in Week 8 but slightly better in Week 10. Johnson's floor is right around six catches for 75 yards, making him an every-week WR2. At this point though, it's "Welcome to Dumpsville" for Golden Tate, as ESPN's Matthew Berry says.

Jay Cutler and Alshon Jeffery are a lethal tandem, but there's not much else to love after that. Cutler is playing at an extremely high level, but I don't see any value from any of the other wide receivers. Most of the non-Alshon targets are going to the tight ends and rookie running back Jeremy Langford who is playing the Matt Forte role (and playing it beautifully).

Stefon Diggs has had two down games in a row now, but he's still the top dog in Minnesota. Teddy Bridgewater simply can't be relied on as a passer, and Adrian Peterson's production over the last two weeks certainly isn't giving the Vikings any reason to throw more. Diggs is a WR3 and nobody else needs to be rostered.

 

NFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Wide Receivers (WR)

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

 

In the high-flying Saints air attack, Brandin Cooks has evolved into a low-end WR1. Willie Snead played decoy in Week 10, but he should be back as a flex consideration following the Saints' Week 11 bye.

The Falcons situation is simple--there's Julio Jones, and that's pretty much it. Tight end Jacob Tamme was the second option while Leonard Hankerson was out, and Roddy White is a mere afterthought at this point. Hankerson should be fine after the Falcons' Week 10 bye, but he's a flex option at best.

The Panthers are winning thanks in large part to Cam Newton and Greg Olsen--actually, it's almost exclusively those two doing the work in the passing game. Nobody here is worth starting, but Ginn is a desperation DFS play or long-season stash. Devin Funchess has been better in the last two weeks, and could be primed for a breakout down the stretch. You're not starting him, but if you've got a spare bench spot throw a waiver claim in.

Mike Evans is back to being a bona fide WR1, and should continue to be for the foreseeable future. Vincent Jackson has missed the last three games due to injury, and he's already been ruled out for this week as well. Once we see him back to full speed he'll be no more than a WR3 with upside, although he should be rostered in most formats.

 

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