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Week 14 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Preview

Top Fantasy WRs for Week 14

Let's dig into the reasons you should -- or shouldn't -- play these guys ...

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins

Tyreek Hill, Dolphins

Playing through a wrist injury, Hill’s topped a 20% target share only once in his past five games. Just note: The Jets might be without Sauce Gardner on Sunday, so keep Hill active as an upside WR1/2.

Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins

After a huge Week 12, Waddle came back to earth on Thanksgiving (4-53 on a 9% target share). He remains a risk/reward WR3.

Garrett Wilson, Jets

Per FTN, only 14 of Wilson’s 24 targets have been charted as catchable over the past three games. In there: at least one would-be TD. Aaron Rodgers’ struggles add volatility here, but Wilson’s volume still supplies a WR2 outlook.

Davante Adams, Jets

Adams has totaled a 27% target share as a Jet -- right in line with Garrett Wilson's total. It’s a solid number. The issue is that Adams has totaled only one top-15 fantasy finish alongside Aaron Rodgers. The Dolphins supply a negative matchup for WRs, but game flow should dictate plenty of second-half passing.

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings

Justin Jefferson, Vikings

Jefferson bounced back with seven catches for 99 yards last week, but hasn’t scored a TD since Week 7. He has a chance at a spike week this week with the Falcons being second worst in the league in points allowed to opposing WR1s. The Vikings offense should run through Jefferson this week as a top five options.

Drake London, Falcons

London drew 16 targets last week and will succeed if he continues getting that type of volume. He has been playing in the slot more and that is where the Vikings defense is weak. Expect a WR1 week from him. 

Darnell Mooney, Falcons

Mooney hasn’t topped 30 yards receiving in two weeks as Kirk Cousins and the Falcons passing game goes downhill quickly. He has spike potential if we Cousins gets back on track with the Vikings facing the second-most WR targets in the league. WR3 this week. 

Jordan Addison, Vikings

Addison came back to earth last week catching four of six targets for 54 yards. When he doesn’t score a TD, it usually means a WR3 or 4 type week. His target share has been solid recently though, so Addison is a WR3 with TD upside.

Ray-Ray McCloud, Falcons

McCloud caught four passes for 95 yards last week and has deep play potential. As a slot WR, it is a great match-up with the Vikings defense being weak there. He is a WR4 flex type play this week.

New Orleans Saints at New York Giants

Malik Nabers, Giants

The lack of competent QB play has taken its toll on Nabers who caught eight of 13 targets for 69 yards last week. He has the volume, but the lack of deep passing or TDs limits his ceiling. The Saints are bottom five in fantasy points per game given up to opposing WR1s, so it should be at least a high-end WR2 day for Nabers.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Saints

Valdes-Scantling had another long TD last week, his calling card since Chris Olave got hurt. It’s hard to trust the long TDs, but he is a low-end WR4 with big play upside with all the byes this week.

Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants

Robinson has been volume dependent and it worked with Daniel Jones. Now with worse QB play, he offers very little upside. WR5 at best.

Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles

A.J. Brown, Eagles

Even with Philly’s low recent passing volume, Brown has caught at least five passes in every game he didn’t leave early. That’s eight of nine appearances this year. Brown has drawn a strong 30.2% target share since his Week 6 return from injury, and that includes the Jacksonville game he left early in Week 9. DeVonta Smith’s expected return this week shouldn’t be a problem, especially with TE Dallas Goedert now out again. The only challenge is potentially low passing volume once again as a heavy favorite against a weak Carolina defense.

DeVonta Smith, Eagles

Smith has returned to full practice this week after missing the past two games with a hamstring injury. He’s tough to project higher than this level, with lackluster target volume since he and A.J. Brown rejoined the lineup together in Week 6. But the efficiency for both the Philly offense and Smith specifically (73.2% catch rate) make him a solid play in WR3 territory against a bad Carolina defense. TE Dallas Goedert’s absence could help the target volume as well.

Adam Thielen, Panthers

Thielen racked up an 8-99-1 receiving line in his second game back following a seven-week injury. He’s likely to lead a trailing Carolina offense in targets again this week. But facing a Philly D that’s allowed the league’s seventh-fewest WR points per game makes Thielen tough to actually like this week.

Xavier Legette, Panthers

Legette faces a Philly secondary that gets healthier at CB with Darius Slay’s return but also lost S Reed Blankenship to a concussion. Carolina figures to throw plenty in a matchup that finds the host Eagles favored by 13. But Legette will likely need big target volume or TD luck to make a fantasy impact against a D that’s allowing the seventh-fewest WR points per game.

David Moore, Panthers

Moore has seen 9+ targets and caught 5+ passes in two straight games. But those came against much softer defenses. Over the past five weeks, the Chiefs and Bucs (past two opponents) have allowed the sixth- and eighth-most WR points per game, respectively. Philly has yielded the league’s fewest WR points per game over the same span.

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers

George Pickens, Steelers

Ignore the bluster over HC Mike Tomlin saying Pickens needs to “grow up.” What matters most here is that Pickens ranks 14th among WRs in PPR points per game over the past five weeks. He has gone for 74+ yards in five of Russell Wilson’s six starts. And don’t worry too much about the mere 4-48 receiving line from the first Cleveland meeting. That was a snowy game, especially in the second half.

Jerry Jeudy, Browns

Jeudy has posted monster lines in two of his past three games: 6-142-1 at New Orleans and then 9-235-1 at Denver, against arguably the league’s top cover corner. Jeudy has caught at least five passes and exceeded 70 yards in all five of Jameis Winston’s starts. He looks like a high-floor, high-ceiling play right now, even in a challenging matchup. Jeudy caught all 6 targets for 85 yards in the snowy first meeting between these teams two weeks ago.

Elijah Moore, Browns

Moore has seen strong target volume like his teammates since Jameis Winston stepped in. Moore has remained inefficient, though, catching a mere 58.3% of his targets and falling short of 30 receiving yards in two of Winston’s five starts. One of those came against the Steelers two weeks ago. Bad weather certainly didn’t help, but keep Moore’s volatility in mind as you make lineup decisions.

Calvin Austin III, Steelers

If you’re digging deep, you could do worse than a guy who has scored in two straight games and in three of Russell Wilson’s six starts. But Austin has also caught just 12 total passes over that time and garnered only 7 total targets over the past three games.

Las Vegas Raiders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mike Evans, Buccaneers

Evans had a huge game last week catching eight of 12 targets for 118 yards and a TD. He has been a WR1 in every game since returning from injury. The match-up is great as the Raiders have allowed double-digit fantasy points to the opposing WR1 in each of the past three weeks. Lock him in as a top-ten option.

Sterling Shepard, Buccaneers

Shepard has had a season-high seven targets in each of the past two weeks. He appears to have a clear hold on the Chris Godwin role in the offense, though he hasn’t scored a TD since early October. He is a WR5 this week, but the target numbers could pop against a susceptible Raiders pass defense.

Jakobi Meyers, Raiders

Meyers has earned 11+ targets in two of his past three games. Given Vegas’ recent trend toward more passing, there’s reason to believe his hot start can continue. The Bucs matchup certainly helps, too. They’ve allowed the fourth-most catches to enemy WRs.

Tre Tucker, Raiders

Tucker led Raiders pass catchers in routes run in Week 13. Still, he garnered only 1 target and 1 carry. The big-play threat will remain a boom-or-bust fantasy option at Tampa Bay.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans

Calvin Ridley, Titans

Ridley had a setback game catching only two passes for 45 yards last week. Luckily, the match-up this week is not only a revenge game for Ridley, but an easier ask. The Jaguars are the second worst team in the league in yards per target given up to outside WR. Ridley still had the volume with seven targets last week. If Levis improves, Ridley could have a big game. Consider him a WR2 this week.

Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars

Thomas caught four of 10 targets for 76 yards and a TD last week. He nearly had a huge week with a misses on two deep TD passes. Mac Jones just can’t be trusted to support Thomas as a WR1, even if he is highly targeted. The Titans have given up the third most receptions to slot WRs, and Thomas has been used in the slot plenty. He is a high-end WR3 this week.  

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans

The TD streak continues with NWI catching three passes for 61 yards and two TDs. It is hard to trust this TD luck to continue, but they continue to draw up deep shots to him. NWI is a WR4 this week, but can always hit a deep TD shot.

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks

Despite Seattle’s recent offensive struggles, JSN has caught 4+ balls in five straight games. He has also topped 70 receiving yards in four straight. That included a 6-77-1 line on 7 targets in the first meeting with these Cardinals just two weeks ago.

D.K. Metcalf, Seahawks

Metcalf hasn’t made big fantasy impacts in three games back from injury, but he’s been OK: 4+ catches and 59+ yards in all three. A lack of red-zone opportunities has hurt all season. But he did get two targets from inside the 10-yard line just last week. Metcalf would benefit from the O-line and overall offense rebounding.

Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals

Harrison drew a season-high 12 targets last week after HC Jonathan Gannon said they planned to “get him going.” Harrison averaged just 5.5 targets and 3.3 catches across the eight games before that, though. And he caught just five of those 12 targets vs. Minnesota. There’s enough upside to support Harrison as a WR3, especially if Arizona continues trying to get him the ball more. But there’s also lots of evidence that we should consider him – and his target volume – highly volatile. Seattle has climbed to 11th in pass-defense DVOA and limited Harrison to 3 catches just two weeks ago.

Michael Wilson, Cardinals

Wilson has reached 50 yards in two straight games. But his 5 receptions last week followed just 9 total targets across the previous three games. Arizona’s increased passing lean in recent weeks can only help his upside. But Wilson still presents a low floor and limited ceiling.

Tyler Lockett, Seahawks

Lockett has garnered just 3 targets in three straight games and gone five in a row without catching more than three passes.

Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams

Puka Nacua, Rams

The Bills have allowed only 8 WR scores all season (.66 per game). Still, Nacua ranks as a clear-cut WR1 on the back of a massive role. He’s seen target shares of at least 35% in three straight.

Cooper Kupp, Rams

Kupp runs 68% of his routes from the slot, where he’ll be greeted by top slot CB Taron Johnson of the Bills. Despite the negative matchup, Kupp should see top-end volume with the Rams installed as 4-point underdogs. He’s already seen 10+ targets in two of his past three matchups.

Khalil Shakir, Bills

Shakir might have increased target competition, as Keon Coleman has a chance to return vs. the Rams. Still, Shakir’s role as a short-range target shouldn’t change. In fact, he ranks second league-wide in screen targets, per PFF. He remains a WR2/3 against L.A.

Amari Cooper, Bills

Tossing aside Sunday’s snow game vs. San Francisco, Cooper has hit 60 yards only once as a Bill. His route rate hasn’t topped 66% alongside Josh Allen, but a boosted role is possible as he settles into the offense. Treat the veteran as a PPR Flex.

Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers

Jauan Jennings, 49ers

Jenning only caught three of five targets last week, but the 49ers offense as a whole was shut down. He continues leading the team in targets in the Brandon Aiyuk role. The Bears have been tough against the top WRs, most notably limiting Justin Jefferson to two catches when they played. The volume may be enough though and Jennings is a WR2. 

Deebo Samuel, 49ers

Samuel hasn’t topped 22 yards receiving in any of the past three games. With minimal targets, he is hard to trust. But now without Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason, Samuel may get some rushing opportunities as well. He has upside, but just a low-end WR2 this week.

D.J. Moore, Bears

Moore caught eight of 16 targets for 97 yards and a TD on Thanksgiving. He had his largest target share of the season and more downfield passes going his way. Interim HC Thomas Brown will continue calling plays and seems to favor Moore. The 49ers are a tough match-up on the outside though, so just a low-end WR2 this week.

Keenan Allen, Bears

Allen had a solid game catching five of eight targets for 73 yards and two TDs. He now has two straight WR1 weeks. Being the primary slot WR may mean plenty of passes heading Allen’s way this week as the 49ers are bottom five in yards per target to slot WRs. He is a WR3 due to the TD dependence.

Rome Odunze, Bears

Odunze only caught two of six targets for 25 yards. He has fallen to third in the pecking order for the Bears WRs. As an outside WR, this is a rough match-up against the 49ers as well. He is a WR4 at best this week.

Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs

DeAndre Hopkins, Chiefs

Hopkins saw his playing time rebound in last Friday’s win over the Raiders, leading to a season-high-tying 9 targets and season-high 90 yards. But Hopkins still ran a route on just 65% of Patrick Mahomes’ dropbacks in what remains variable WR deployment. This week brings a tougher matchup with the Chargers. That aspect combined with the uncertainty of K.C.’s WR rotation keeps Hopkins as a WR3 – one with upside, at least, in what has become the lead offense in pass rate over expected.

Xavier Worthy, Chiefs

Worthy has steadied his production lately, catching 4+ passes in three straight games. Last week marked the first time all season, though, that he has topped 4 catches. And he has exceeded 61 receiving yards in a game just once this year. Worthy’s fine as a WR3. But he’s limited a bit by:

1. A lack of deep connections with Patrick Mahomes
2. A challenging matchup with the Chargers (fifth in pass DVOA)
3. K.C.’s variable WR rotation

Quentin Johnston, Chargers

Johnston’s playing time has remained strong. But he hasn’t caught more than two passes in a game since Week 9. He’ll be more attractive if WR Ladd McConkey can’t play (shoulder and knee sprains). But playing Johnston – even at this mid-WR4 level – is more a bet on his QB, the Chargers needing to lean pass, and the Chiefs’ weakness at CB since Jaylen Watson went down.

Josh Palmer, Chargers

Palmer could see a target-share boost if Ladd McConkey can’t play – especially if that means more slot time for Palmer. None of those conditionals are definite, though. And Palmer has topped 3 catches in a game just once all year. He has reached 3 receptions just once over the past six weeks.

Ladd McConkey, Chargers

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Wednesday called McConkey’s outlook for Sunday’s clash with the Chiefs “up in the air.” The rookie WR’s dealing both a shoulder sprain and a knee sprain. But he still managed limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. We’ll keep watching his status through the weekend (barring the Chargers ruling him out early, of course). Let’s hope we at least get clarity before the early games – no lock given the Sunday night timing of this matchup.

Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys

Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals

Chase has finished as a top-10 fantasy WR in five of his past six games. He retains an exciting ceiling in a neutral matchup vs. Dallas’ pass D.

Tee Higgins, Bengals

The Bengals lead the NFL in pass rate over expectation. Higgins has benefited from that, notching three top-10 fantasy finishes in only seven games. He’s also garnered a target share of at least 27% in six straight. With Joe Burrow playing well, Higgins retains an elite ceiling. 

CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys

Lamb struggled with drops and a shoulder injury on Thanksgiving. In fact, the shoulder kept him out of the second half. He’s expected to play on Monday night, but we’ll track his practice reps closely. If active, he’ll carry a WR1 outlook alongside an improved Cooper Rush. Cincy also supplies an excellent matchup.

Shane Hallam, Writer

Shane has over 20 years of experience creating content and playing every fantasy football format including redraft, dynasty, devy, IDP, and more. He is a multi-year winner of $500 dynasty leagues on the FFPC and utilizes deep film and scheme study to enhance his fantasy performance.