Top 10 WR Groups in the NFL

I know people want to jump the gun and say Cincinnati right away, but I think some teams have surpassed them. We will see how it shakes out throughout the season.

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka (rookie), Jalen McMillan

• The Bucs claim the top spot due to elite depth, proven vets, and top rookie Egbuka joining the mix. Evans is still a mismatch, Godwin is superb, and explosive depth gives them unmatched firepower.

2. Philadelphia Eagles

• A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson

• Brown leads as arguably the NFL’s top outside receiver; Smith would start for any team; Dotson adds versatility and Goedert boosts from tight end. Coming off a Super Bowl win, their production and upside are elite.

3. Cincinnati Bengals

• Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins

• Chase was the 2024 league leader in receptions, yards, and TDs; Higgins is among top WR2s. Depth is thinner post-Tyler Boyd, but their starting pair remains one of the most feared in football.

4. Minnesota Vikings

• Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison

• Jefferson is at or near the top of every WR list (despite battling a mild hamstring strain this camp). Addison is developing quickly, and TE Hockenson rounds out this explosive pass attack.

5. Detroit Lions

• Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick, Kalif Raymond

• St. Brown’s elite reliability and Williams’ dynamic speed make this group tough to defend. Patrick and Raymond add experience and depth, with LaPorta starring at tight end.

6. Houston Texans

• Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Christian Kirk, Jayden Higgins

• Deepest and most versatile group in team history—Collins are breakout stars, Kirk adds vet presence, Higgins is a talented rookie. Only concern is injuries and Dell’s return.

7. Dallas Cowboys

• CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert

• Lamb is elite; Pickens adds explosive plays after joining from the Steelers. Tolbert is reliable and Ferguson helps at TE.

8. Los Angeles Rams

• Davante Adams, Puka Nacua

• Rams made a splash by signing Davante Adams, immediately boosting their WR corps after Cooper Kupp’s release. Adams is still one of the best “X” receivers in football; Nacua is ascending after his huge rookie year.

9. Kansas City Chiefs

• Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Marquise Brown

• Rice returns from injury and off-field issues (facing possible suspension), but when available, he and blazing-fast rookie Worthy are dangerous. Hollywood Brown adds experience.

10. San Francisco 49ers

• Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, Juan Jennings

• Aiyuk is coming back from ACL/MCL tear, so some regression is expected. Brock Purdy will raise this group. 

Other Notable Groups

• Miami Dolphins: Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle – still a top duo, but Hill's numbers plateaued last year. Kade I know this is too low.

• New York Jets: Garrett Wilson, Josh Reynolds – Wilson is a premier young WR.

• Atlanta Falcons: Drake London, Darnell Mooney (nursing shoulder injury), Ray-Ray McCloud – potential is there, but injuries and inconsistency have limited ceiling.

Lower Tiers: Injury or Depth Concerns

• Giants: Malik Nabers (rising), Slayton, Robinson – unproven outside Nabers.

• New England Patriots: Stefon Diggs (new signing, injury risk), thin depth.

• Chargers: Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston – weakest overall due to roster turnover.