The fantasy regular season is in the books and I already laid out rankings for the playoffs. So what else is there to do but look ahead into the crystal ball and see what 2021 could have in store. As always, this is not format specific but a general ranking based simply on who I’d rather see on my roster in 2021. I am happy to talk specifics in the comments, as the note section is not meant to be a thesis explaining the position of each ranking.Â
I have included some choice rookies for 2021, although in all likelihood there will be more that make their way into the top 80 by season’s end. This year there are currently 5 rookies in the top 50 WR in fantasy points per game. With offenses using more 3 and 4 wide formations, rookies can get on the field early and often. Earning snaps is the biggest hurdle for most rookies but that is not as hard as it used to be when only 2 WRs were featured. Rookie receivers should continue to be assets even in redraft leagues, so I have been generous in my rankings with 2 rookies already in the top 36.Â
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| Rank | Name | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Tier 1 | Â | Â |
| 1 | Davante Adams | GB | I don’t see why anything changes unless Aaron Rodgers is not in Green Bay |
| 2 | Tyreek Hill | KC | Â |
| Â | Tier 2 | Â | Â |
| 3 | DK Metcalf | SEA | QB stability and an ascending talent |
| 4 | Stefon Diggs | BUF | Josh Allen could regress but the connection between these two is so bankable |
| 5 | DeAndre Hopkins | ARI | Will be 29 at the start of 2021, not worried about age just yet |
| 6 | Keenan Allen | LAC | Buckle up for year 2 of Justin Herbert and hopefully a new coaching staff |
| 7 | A.J. Brown | TEN | Unreal talent but Henry remains the engine of the offense |
| 8 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | Thielen a year older, Jefferson with a year of seasoning |
| 9 | Terry McLaurin | WAS | QB upgrade coming |
| 10 | Calvin Ridley | ATL | The WR1 torch been passed to Ridley but will be throwing the football in Atlanta? |
| 11 | Michael Thomas | NO | Just needs a total reset on this season, but QB situation could determine his fantasy appeal |
| Â | Tier 3 | Â | Â |
| 12 | Chris Godwin | TB | There’s a very good chance he is the top target in a new offense for 2021 |
| 13 | Mike Evans | TB | He won’t be going anywhere and will just be 28 at the start of the season |
| 14 | Allen Robinson | CHI | Someone get this man a quarterback |
| 15 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | Do not forget he was smashing prior to the QB fiasco |
| 16 | Kenny Golladay | DET | A lot may be changing in Detroit, however his talent is top 12 in my eyes |
| 17 | Robert Woods | LAR | Â |
| 18 | Tyler Lockett | SEA | Still the perfect ecosystem with Wilson and Metcalf |
| 19 | Amari Cooper | DAL | Two words – Dak Prescott (I hope) |
| 20 | Brandon Aiyuk | SF | Showcasing elite production he has 3 games of 100 total yards in his first 10, Deebo has 4 in 16 |
| 21 | Adam Thielen | MIN | Â |
| 22 | D.J. Moore | CAR | Still only 23, his arrow is pointing up and Carolina likely to add to their QB room |
| 23 | Julio Jones | ATL | When 100% and starting he’s still a top WR but Father Time is undefeated |
| 24 | Tee Higgins | CIN | Wait and see on Joe Burrow’s rehab but the sky is the limit |
| Â | Tier 4 | Â | Â |
| 25 | Will Fuller | HOU | His injuries may creep back in, but still absolutely a star when playing |
| 26 | Diontae Johnson | PIT | He’s good, but I’m be slightly worried about Claypool becoming the alpha and Roethlisberger declining |
| 27 | Antonio Brown | TB | At 33 he could still have one more season left in the tank |
| 28 | Denzel Mims | NYJ | I can’t possibly overestimate the difference Trevor Lawrence will make |
| 29 | Chase Claypool | PIT | Stock way up if Smith-Schuster departs |
| 30 | Tyler Boyd | CIN | Boyd and Higgins are in the same boat |
| 31 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | I still believe he’s an elite slot WR and can see a lot of volume in the right offense |
| 32 | Ja’Marr Chase | TBD | The last 2 years have taught us that WRs no longer have to wait their turn for fantasy success |
| 33 | Cooper Kupp | LAR | Â |
| 34 | Devonta Smith | TBD | Could be the first WR to win the Heisman trophy in ages |
| Â | Tier 5 | Â | Â |
| 35 | Michael Pittman Jr | IND | Good chance Pittman is the top target in 2021 |
| 36 | Deebo Samuel | SF | Unfortunately, “injury prone” may be accurate here |
| 37 | Odell Beckham Jr | CLE | Â |
| 38 | Corey Davis | TEN | The unrestricted free agent could be a hot commodity |
| 39 | Curtis Samuel | CAR | Hopefully he finds a role on a new team |
| 40 | Jaylen Waddle | TBD | Possibly my personal favorite talent in this amazing rookie WR class |
| 41 | Rondale Moore | TBD | Could explode as much as any other rookie |
| 42 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | How will he look returning from an ACL tear? |
| Â | Tier 6 | Â | Â |
| 43 | DeVante Parker | MIA | I think 2019 was his peak and Miami will absolutely address the position early in the NFL draft |
| 44 | DJ Chark | JAC | I still question whether he’s an alpha, with a new franchise QB I guess we’ll find out |
| 45 | TY Hilton | IND | Showing he still has some left in the tank |
| 46 | Jerry Jeudy | DEN | Yet another young potential star in need of a QB |
| 47 | Brandin Cooks | HOU | A nice, healthy season in 2020 |
| 48 | Robby Anderson | CAR | Â |
| 49 | Laviska Shenault Jr | JAC | This offense and team will look completely different in 2021, hopefully for the better |
| 50 | Cole Beasley | BUF | Â |
| 51 | Mike Williams | LAC | Â |
| Â | Tier 7 | Â | Â |
| 52 | Jalen Reagor | PHI | Jalen Hurts is fun but might not be a boon to the team’s receiving upside |
| 53 | Mecole Hardman | KC | Volume bump if Watkins moves on? |
| 54 | Marvin Jones | DET | Unlikely to be a Lion in 2021 |
| 55 | Gabriel Davis | BUF | Very good chance he is the WR2 in Buffalo next year |
| 56 | Christian Kirk | ARI | Â |
| 57 | Rashod Bateman | TBD | Once an elite prospect, faded some but could produce right away |
| Â | Tier 8 | Â | Â |
| 58 | Sammy Watkins | KC | Unlikely he’ll be back in KCÂ |
| 59 | Jarvis Landry | CLE | Â |
| 60 | Marquise Brown | BAL | Â |
| 61 | K.J. Hamler | DEN | Shown a knack for volume leading DEN in targets more than once |
| 62 | John Brown | BUF | Â |
| 63 | Jamison Crowder | NYJ | Â |
| 64 | Julian Edelman | NE | Could be useful if new QB and more pass-centric offense |
| Â | Tier 9 | Â | Â |
| 65 | Josh Reynolds | LAR | I can see him filling a WR2 role on a new team |
| 66 | Darius Slayton | NYG | Really regressed after a sensational rookie season |
| 67 | Michael Gallup | DAL | If he’s still in Dallas the fantasy upside is capped |
| 68 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | TBD | Likely Day 2 pick and primed to contribute early |
| 69 | Henry Ruggs III | LV | Â |
| 70 | A.J. Green | CIN | Â Could be be a role player on a decent offense? |
| 71 | Russell Gage | ATL | Â |
| 72 | Darnell Mooney | CHI | See Robinson, Allen |
| Â | Tier 10 | Â | Â |
| 73 | Hunter Renfrow | LV | Will hang around relevancy in PPR formats |
| 74 | Allen Lazard | GB | Â |
| 75 | Sterling Shepard | NYG | Â |
| 76 | Jalen Hurd | SF | I still believe he can be an intriguing weapon in SF |
| 77 | Tylan Wallace | TBD | I think he will be a draft process riser and a hot commodity come draft season |
| 78 | Preston Williams | MIA | Concerned his window to secure a role was 2020 |
| 79 | Quintez Cephus | DET | May enter 2021 as the WR2 at worst on the Detroit depth chart |
| 80 | Lynn Bowden Jr | MIA | Intriguing finish to 2020, could man the slot for Miami next year |
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