Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Week 17: Michael Wilson, Tetairoa McMillan, Jauan Jenning and More
Morgan gives his week 17 fantasy football rankings for wide receivers.
Let's continue our week 17 fantasy football rankings by going over wide receivers.
We already looked at tight ends, and will cover quarterbacks and running backs in other articles, so check back for those.
Check out week 17 fantasy football projections for wide receivers on FantasySP as well.
1. Puka Nacua
I don't know how you could have anyone but Nacua at No. 1 after what he did last week.
Nacua has Atlanta in week 17, and that's a slightly above-average matchup. If Davante Adams is out again, Nacua could post another historic fantasy showing.
Speaking of Adams, I didn't rank him as I expect him to miss another week. But if he plays, I'd rank him in my top 10.
JSN was overshadowed by Nacua in week 16, but Smith-Njigba still delivered for his fantasy owners.
Carolina is a below-average test for him, but you have to trust your studs to get the job done, and that's what I'm doing here.
Chase has a couple big showings over the past four weeks, and that's all without a touchdown.
Arizona is a below-average matchup for Chase, but I see the star wideout delivering big again, and hopefully scoring a touchdown or two.
St. Brown is dealing with a knee injury as a pivotal Thursday clash against the Vikings nears.
He went for 97 yards on nine catches and 13 targets the last time the teams met. Minnesota is the toughest fantasy test for a wideout, but I'm not doubting ARSB, even if he's not 100%.
5. CeeDee Lamb
Lamb was pretty quiet in week 16, but I like him to bounce back in week 17.
He takes on Washington this week, after going off for 110 yards and a score on five receptions and eight targets against them in week 7. Washington is a high-end fantasy test, so I expect Lamb to shine.
6. Chris Olave
Olave continues to deliver down the stretch for the surging Saints, so he deserves a top-10 ranking.
Tennessee is a good fantasy matchup, so I see Olave delivering big again this week.
7. A.J. Brown
Brown was good in week 16 without a score.
A tougher test awaits against the Bills, but I still have confidence in Brown delivering a top-10 fantasy WR score.
8. Nico Collins
Collins was pretty quiet in week 16, which doesn't happen often, so I expect a bounceback outing in week 17.
The Chargers will be a stiff test, but I'm trusting the high-end wideout to deliver.
Pickens got back on track with a big outing in week 16.
The favorable test against Washington should help both Pickens and Lamb deliver big this week. Pickens had 82 yards on four catches and six targets in the team's last meeting.
10. Drake London
London returned to the field in week 16, but was underwhelming against the Cardinals.
A pretty favorable test against the Rams gives me enough confidence to expect more from London in week 17.
11. Courtland Sutton
Sutton has delivered big fantasy outings down the stretch, so I'm firing him up again in week 17.
A slightly below-average matchup against a reeling Chiefs' defense awaits. Sutton had 59 yards on four grabs and eight targets in the last matchup against KC, and I think he does even more this time around.
12. Tee Higgins
Higgins had a nice fantasy showing, but a touchdown really made his day.
The below-average test against the Cardinals doesn't scare me off him, so fire Higgins up with confidence in week 17.
13. Jameson Williams
Williams had a “down” showing in week 16, going for 70 yards on five catches and nine targets.
He's been great down the stretch, and should deliver big again in week 17. Williams had 66 yards and a touchdown over four grabs and six targets in his last game against Minnesota.
14. Jauan Jennings
Jennings just continues to deliver, so I'm going to roll with him in the top 15 for week 17.
A pretty nice matchup against the Bears gives me the confidence to make that call.
15. Mike Evans
Evans scored a touchdown to save an otherwise down fantasy outing this past week.
In a gotta-have-it game against Miami, I expect Evans to come through, even though it's a tougher matchup on paper.
16. Rashee Rice
Rice missed last week, and I wonder if he will suit up in week 17 with KC not playing for anything.
He had 38 yards on six grabs and nine targets in his last game against Denver, who are a tougher fantasy matchup. I still might be ranking Rice too high, especially with a third-string QB starting for the Chiefs in week 17.
17. Zay Flowers
Flowers has been a good fantasy asset over the past three weeks, so I'm rolling with him again in week 17.
The Packers are a slightly above-average matchup for him, so regardless of who is throwing to Flowers, I think the wideout gets the job done for fantasy owners.
18. Michael Wilson
Wilson delivered with Marvin Harrison back on the field, so I'm now confident enough to start Wilson for week 17.
A tougher challenge against the Bengals doesn't scare me off trying Wilson, but it does keep Harrison from being ranked.
19. Stefon Diggs
Diggs went off in week 16, so I had to give him a top-20 spot for week 17.
The Jets are a slightly below-average matchup for him. Diggs had 105 yards on nine grabs and 11 targets in the first meeting against New York, so I'm not too worried about Diggs.
McMillan had a good fantasy showing in week 16.
He'd have ranked higher if not for a tougher test ahead against the Seahawks.
21. D.J. Moore
Moore has gone off the past two weeks with some of his wideout teammates out with injuries.
Even if they are back, I like Moore to lead the team against the 49ers, who are an average matchup.
22. Terry McLaurin
McLaurin was underwhelming in week 16, but he still put up a handful of points.
An elite matchup against the Cowboys is enough reason to give McLaurin starts in any fantasy leagues, regardless of who is throwing the ball to him.
23. Jaylen Waddle
Waddle bounced back last week, and it came in Quinn Ewers' first start.
That showing, plus a pretty average test against the Buccaneers is enough reason to try Waddle again in week 17.
24. Jakobi Meyers
Meyers underwhelmed a bit last week, but still had eight targets, so that was a positive.
A test against Indy is super favorable, so I like Meyers to bounce back. He had 39 yards and a score over four receptions and 10 targets in the last meeting against the Colts.
25. Ladd McConkey
McConkey scored this past week to save an otherwise so-so PPR fantasy outing.
A tough battle against Houston is next for him, but as the team's top wideout, I like his chances of delivering for fantasy owners.
26. Justin Jefferson
Jefferson finally got going again in week 16.
He's got a great matchup coming against the Lions, but with a shaky QB situation, I'm still not very high on Jefferson. He had 47 yards and a score on six grabs and nine targets in the first meeting against the Lions.
Robinson has underwhelmed the past three weeks, especially if you take away his one touchdown grab.
He still lands a top-30 ranking thanks to a pretty favorable test coming against the Raiders.
28. Brian Thomas
Thomas didn't do much last week, but I'm expecting a bounceback outing from him in week 17.
The Colts are a favorable enough test for him and Meyers to stand out, and for Parker Washington to maybe come through again.
29. DeVonta Smith
Smith had one of his better fantasy showings in recent memory in week 16, with a touchdown helping his cause.
The Bills are a tough test, but I think Smith does enough to finish in the top 30.
30. Jordan Addison
Addison was held in check last week, but the favorable matchup against Detroit gives him a chance to bounce back.
He had 48 yards on two receptions and four targets in the last meeting against the Lions.
