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Divisional Round Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings: Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Terry McLaurin, A.J. Brown, Xavier Worthy and More

Analyzing all the top fantasy wide receivers who could play in the Divisional Round.

Morgan Rode Jan 16th 2:20 PM EST.

Credit: Imagn Images
Credit: Imagn Images

After going over the best fantasy running backs for the Divisional Round of the NFL postseason, it’s time to check on the top wide receivers.

We’ll go over the matchups before getting into the rankings. I’ll only go into detail on some receivers, while just ranking others.

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Divisional Round Matchups

In the clash with the Texans and Chiefs, both sets of receivers have at least an average matchup. The KC wideouts have one of the better fantasy matchups of the week.

For the game between the Commanders and Lions, the Detroit wideouts have a pretty average test, while Washington’s WRs have an above-average matchup.

In the Sunday battle between the Rams and Eagles, it’s a slightly above-average test for the Philly wide receivers, while the Los Angeles receivers have the week’s toughest test.

And finally in the game between the Bills and Ravens, the Buffalo receivers have a good matchup on paper (the best of the week), while the Baltimore receivers have a pretty average test.

Wide Receiver Rankings

1. Puka Nacua

The matchup for Nacua is very tough, but he’s delivered against all sorts of defensive matchups, and has the highest ceiling of anyone this weekend.

If you need more proof to play Nacua, he went for 117 yards on nine catches and 13 targets in the team’s first game against Philly this season. I expect Nacua to go off this weekend.

2. Amon-Ra St. Brown

St. Brown averaged 18.6 PPR fantasy points this season, and he should lead the Lions throughout the postseason too.

The teams didn’t play in the regular season, but ARSB delivers against most opponents anyway. He scored at least 13 PPR points over the final four games, with three of those games over 19.

3. Nico Collins 

Collins was great in the opening round of the playoffs, and has been a great fantasy option all season, averaging 17.6 points a game.

In his first clash with Kansas City, Collins had 60 yards on seven receptions and 10 targets. He might be in store for an even bigger game this time around.

4. Terry McLaurin

McLaurin had a very good fantasy season, and a pretty underappreciated one, in my eyes.

McLaurin averaged 15.8 PPR points a week. He was over 15 points in nine of the final 11 games this season.

5. A.J. Brown

Brown falls to the No. 5 spot this week after a weak showing in the Wild Card Round. 

He only had a 10-yard catch across his three targets last week. A bright spot is that he went for 109 yards and a score on six catches and seven targets during the team’s regular season meeting.

6. Xavier Worthy" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#player-pop-up" href="/nfl_player_news/Xavier_Worthy/">Xavier Worthy

Worthy ended the season strong, scoring between 19-23 PPR points in weeks 15-17. He averaged 11 points per game this season.

In the regular season meeting against Houston, Worthy had 65 yards and a touchdown on seven grabs and 11 targets.

Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) runs the ball against the Houston Texans during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) runs the ball against the Houston Texans during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

7. Khalil Shakir

I like Shakir in my No. 7 spot. He had 61 yards on six catches and targets last week.

Shakir had 62 yards on four receptions and five targets in the first regular season meeting against Baltimore. I think he could have a bit bigger game this time around.

8. DeVonta Smith

Smith outperformed Brown in the Wild Card Round, but I’m trusting the season numbers and putting Smith second between the two.

Smith was not active for the team’s regular season game against the Rams. He had 55 yards on four grabs and targets last week.

9. Jameson Williams

Williams had a good fantasy season, averaging 14.1 points a game. 

He scored at least nine points in the final eight games. Williams had over 15 points three times in that span, and was over 20 points in each one of those games.

10. Cooper Kupp

It seems wrong to have Kupp this low, but his recent numbers make that a fair thing to do.

Kupp had just one catch in the Wild Card Round, which continued a late-season trend for him. He had over one catch just once in his last four games.

Kupp could catch fire and go for a monster game, but that just doesn’t seem likely based on what we’ve seen of late. That’s why I like Nacua as much as I do.

11. Marquise Brown

Brown is the second Kansas City receiver on the list for me. He did some nice things in weeks 16 and 17, catching nine passes for 91 total yards. 

I could see Brown having a similar game this week, and if he scores, he could finish a lot higher than No. 11.

12. Zay Flowers

Flowers did not practice to open this week, and he missed the Wild Card Round. If I had to guess, I’d say he won't play again this week. If he does, I’d be wary of him reagravating the injury, and that’s why he ranks so low for me.

In the first game against Buffalo this season, Flowers had a 10-yard catch across two targets. So adding that on to the injury makes him a really risky fantasy play this week.

13. Rashod Bateman

Bateman would slot in 13th for me, whether or not Flowers suits up. If Flowers is out, I do think Bateman’s fantasy ceiling is a touch higher.

Without Flowers around last week, Bateman had a touchdown reception and 24 yards, but on just two catches and targets. He had a 23-yard catch in the regular season clash against Buffalo.

14. DeAndre Hopkins

Hopkins ranks 14th for me, but definitely could finish higher, especially if he finds the end zone.

He had a couple nice games this season, but faded down the stretch. Hopkins had just 37 yards on four grabs and targets against Houston in the regular season.

15. Keon Coleman" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#player-pop-up" href="/nfl_player_news/Keon_Coleman/">Keon Coleman

I’m finally taking another Buffalo wideout here. He played the second-most snaps among the team’s wideouts last week, but it led to just a five-yard catch across three targets.

He’s a big play threat who was pretty invovled down the stretch, and in a high-scoring game, I could see Coleman enjoying a nice fantasy day. He had 51 yards on three catches and four targets in the regular season against Baltimore - I think people would be thrilled with a repeat performance this weekend.

16. Dyami Brown

I’ll take another Commander here and try Brown. He had 89 yards and a score across five catches and targets last week.

He’s been in the 4-5 target range for the past several games, and I’d take that little bit of consistency over one big game. Now, I don’t expect a repeat of last week, but just maybe he delivers again.

17. Curtis Samuel

Samuel was another surprise performer in the Wild Card Round, and I’d be willing to maybe roll the dice again on him. He had 68 yards and a touchdown on three catches and targets.

He had just eight yards on two grabs and targets against Baltimore early in the regular season. After back-to-back solid outing though, Samuel could be worth trying again.

18. Tim Patrick

Patrick is the last name I’m going to go into detail about. He’s been the clear No. 3 wideout in Detroit, but in a high-flying offense, he’s capable of a big fantasy day.

He fell off late in the regular season after tallying 35.3 PPR points over weeks 14 and 15.

The Others

19. Olamide Zaccheaus

20. Kalif Raymond

21. Amari Cooper 

22. Demarcus Robinson

23. Nelson Agholor

24. Jahan Dotson

25. John Metchie

26. Mack Hollins

27. Robert Woods

28. Tylan Wallace

29. Anthony Miller

30. Xavier Hutchinson

31. Luke McCaffrey" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#player-pop-up" href="/nfl_player_news/Luke_McCaffrey/">Luke McCaffrey

32. JuJu Smith-Schuster

33. Justin Watson

34. Jamison Crowder

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37. Steven Sims

38. Nikko Remigio

39. Chris Moore

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