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Week 14 Wide Receiver Preview: Don't Bench Justin Jefferson This Week
Top Fantasy WRs for Week 14
Let's break down the key usage notes and matchups that are driving our Week 14 WR Rankings.
1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA
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On the surface, the Falcons are middle-of-the-pack in terms of giving up fantasy points to WRs. But Atlanta's defense has fallen apart over the last month. The Falcons have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to WRs since Week 9. Smith-Njigba continues to lead all NFL WRs in receiving yards (1,336) and ranks third in targets (111) and catches (82). JSN's volume, combined with a matchup against a crumbling defense, keeps him at the top of our WR projections.
2. Ja'Marr Chase, CIN
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Aside from Week 11, Chase has hit 90 yards in six straight outings. He draws a Buffalo defense that could struggle to generate pressure with EDGE Joey Bosa (hamstring) expected to miss time.
3. Puka Nacua, LAR
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While Davante Adams takes all the TDs, Puka Nacau keeps plugging along as the Rams' volume hog. Nacua leads the team with a 30% target share, which ranks 6th overall among all WRs. He's averaging 9.7 targets per game and has 13-plus PPR points in his last five. Nacua had a fairly quiet Week 13 game by his standards, but should be poised to deliver another elite fantasy outing against a Cardinals' defense that has been very average defending WRs.
4. CeeDee Lamb, DAL
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5. Rashee Rice, KC
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Rice enters the weekend third league-wide in fantasy points per route run. The Chiefs do a nice job moving him around the formation, so he should avoid top CB Derek Stingley for a majority of Sunday’s matchup. While Houston still supplies a tough matchup, Rice remains an easy WR1.
6. George Pickens, DAL
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7. Davante Adams, LAR
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Adams leads all NFL WRs with 14 TDs -- 11 of which have come in the Rams' last 6 contests. In past years, the Rams relied on Kyren Williams to dominate goal-line touches. Those looks now go to Adams, who has 2 TD grabs in back-to-back games. Adams also leads the Rams with an 86% route rate and ranks second with a solid 26% target share. This week, Adams gets a neutral matchup against the Cardinals, who have only allowed 7 TD receptions to opposing WRs all season. Regardless, Adams remains an elite fantasy option with top-5 weekly upside.
8. Nico Collins, HOU
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Collins draws a Chiefs pass defense that’s allowed only three No. 1 WRs to score this season. Of course, Collins’ role still makes him a weekly must-start. He’s hit 10 targets in five of his past six outings and reached 20 PPR points three times over that stretch.
9. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET
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10. A.J. Brown, PHI
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Brown has seen 10+ targets in three straight games and caught 7+ balls in each of those games. Let's keep starting him until/unless something changes.
11. DeVonta Smith, PHI
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Philly's clear focus on directing targets to A.J. Brown oer the past three weeks has negatively impacted Smith. But he has still managed 8+ looks and 5+ catches each of the past two games amid a scuffling offense. There's risk, but Smith's efficiency makes him a bit easier to trust.
12. Jaylen Waddle, MIA
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Waddle’s finished as the PPR WR40 and WR48 over his past two games. But he remains a low-end WR1 against a banged up Jets secondary that’s already missing Sauce Gardner.
13. Chris Olave, NO
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Olave went 4-47-1 last week on 7 targets. He is averaging 9.6 targets per game and the volume has continued to put Olave in high-end WR2 territory. With the Saints likely to get down in this game, expect Olave to be peppered with more targets. In Week 8, he went 8-63-0 on 12 targets against the Bucs. Trust Olave as a start this week.
14. Jameson Williams, DET
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15. Tee Higgins, CIN
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Higgins is on track to return from a Week 12 concussion. If healthy, he’ll regain a WR1 ceiling with Joe Burrow back in the lineup.
16. Justin Jefferson, MIN
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There's nowhere to go but up for Jefferson after last week's disastrous performance with Max Brosmer under center. Jefferson has averaged a modest 11.7 PPR points per game in J.J. McCarthy's 6 starts. As disappointing as this season has been for Jefferson, he still ranks fifth among all WRs with a 31% target share. In Week 14, he should see a healthy amount of looks as the Vikings host a Commanders squad that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to WRs. That matchup, and the strong volume, keep Jefferson in WR2 range.
17. Emeka Egbuka, TB
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Egbuka has cooled off. He went 4-42-0 on 8 targets last week. With the Bucs entire passing game dipping, Egbuka’s fantasy output has suffered. The one positive has been volume with 8+ targets in six straight games, though he has only had one top-30 PPR game over that span (WR3 in Week 10). He struggled against the Saints in Week 8 going 3-35-0. He has upside as a WR2 and should be started, but temper expectations.
18. Michael Pittman Jr., IND
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Pittman has totaled just eight catches for 59 yards over his last three games, drawing only 16.7% of Colts targets. QB Daniel Jones has been playing through a leg injury, and Indianapolis has faced tough Chiefs and Texans pass defenses the last two weeks. There's bounce-back potential in Sunday's game against a Jaguars defense that's tougher against the run than the pass. Jacksonville ranks 11th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs overall -- but 29th against outside WRs. Pittman has run 70% of his routes from the outside this season.
19. Christian Watson, GB
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Watson went 4-80-1 on 10 targets. He continues heavy usage in the Packers passing game and has emerged as their top option now that he is fly healthy. His target share has increased in each of the pass three weeks, topping out at 34.5% last week. He matches up perfectly against a Bears’ secondary that gives up big plays down the field, including a 33-yard TD to A.J. Brown last week. Watson should be started with confidence.
20. Zay Flowers, BAL
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Flowers went 2-6-0 last week but did have a 36-yard TD called back on a questionable offensive pass interference call. He is struggling to find the end zone this season with only 1 TD all year, and that was back in Week 1. Lamar Jackson hasn’t thrown a TD in the last three weeks either, so it makes Flowers a risky bet this week. The one benefit is playing a volatile Steelers defense that has struggled against opposing WR1s at time. Flowers should be played as a WR2 this week.
21. Ladd McConkey, LAC
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No one in the Chargers pass offense is delivering big returns right now. But McConkey has at least caught 4+ passes in seven of his past eight games. He's a decent low-WR2 to WR3 as long as Justin Herbert plays.
22. Terry McLaurin, WAS
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McLaurin missed most of this season with a quad injury but made a statement in his return to action last week. He absorbed a massive 14 targets (30%). We can't expect that kind of involvement, but Jayden Daniels's return should boost Washington's passing attack. However, Minnesota has allowed the fewest fantasy points to WRs, but the Vikings' struggles on offense open up more opportunities for McLaurin and the passing attack. View McLaurin as a low-end WR2 this week.
23. Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI
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After missing a pair of games with appendicitis, Harrison returned to action last week and caught 6-of-7 targets for 69 yards. However, Harrison suffered a heel injury in that game and has missed practice time this week. His Week 14 status is in doubt. If he does play, Harrison carries some risk of being limited, but would come in as a risk/reward WR3 in a neutral matchup against the Rams.
24. Deebo Samuel, WAS
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Jayden Daniels' return is good news for Samuel. Three of Samuel's four busiest reception performances and both of his highest yardage totals have come with Daniels under center. Samuel fell behind Terry McLaurin in the target pecking order last week, but with Daniels back, that should even out. The Vikings have been stingy against opposing WRs, but Samuel still comes in on the WR2/3 borderline in Week 14.
25. Jakobi Meyers, JAC
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Meyers has quickly emerged as the best fantasy bet in Jacksonville's WR corps. He's topped a 90% route rate in two straight, seen exactly six targets in three straight, and finished as a top-22 PPR WR in three straight. He catches a Colts defense on Sunday missing top CB Sauce Gardner.
26. D.K. Metcalf, PIT
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Metcalf went 3-32-0 on 5 targets last week. He has averaged 7 targets per game over the last four weeks though, so that type of volume should come through at some point. Unfortunately with Aaron Rodgers’ wrist injury, the Steelers passing game turned to dust last week against the Bills. Metcalf has struggled against man coverage this year, and the Ravens run a primarily man defense. Metcalf should only be considered a flex option.
27. Courtland Sutton, DEN
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Sutton's production has improved a bit over the past couple of games, coinciding with increased passing volume. He notably pulled away from Troy Franklin in route and targets last week, with rookie Pat Bryant overtaking Franklin for the No. 2 spot. If that continues, it could be good news for the consistency of Sutton's opportunities. This week finds a Raiders D that's 10th-most friendly to WR scoring by our adjusted fantasy points allowed.
28. Brian Thomas Jr., JAC
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Thomas mustered just two catches for 28 yards in his return from a high-ankle sprain last week. He should be at least a bit closer to 100% for this Sunday. (He's off the injury report.) And WR Parker Washington's expected absence frees up some targets. Thomas also catches a Colts defense missing top CB Sauce Gardner. It's a good spot, but Thomas hasn't done anything to be considered more than a WR3 in Week 14 fantasy lineups.
29. Alec Pierce, IND
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Despite a tough stretch for the Colts' offense, Pierce has finished as a top-15 PPR WR in two of his last three outings. His downfield role will keep him volatile on a week-to-week basis. But he finds a nice spot this Sunday vs. a Jaguars defense that's tougher against the run than the pass. Jacksonville ranks 11th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs overall -- but 29th against outside WRs. Pierce has run 89% of his routes from the outside this season.
30. Michael Wilson, ARI
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Wilson's volume dropped off, as expected, in Marvin Harrison's first game back after missing a pair of games. However, Harrison injured his heel last week and has missed practice time. Wilson commanded a monster 33 targets (32% target share) and averaged 27.7 PPR points as Arizona's WR1 in the two games Harrison missed. If Harrison is ruled out, Wilson will vault back into WR2 range. Even if Harrison plays, Wilson will still see enough volume against an average Rams' defense to warrant WR3 considerations.
31. Khalil Shakir, BUF
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Shakir’s reliability has tanked lately, as he’s been held to one catch in two of his past three games. The good news? Shakir draws an excellent scoring matchup this week against the Bengals. Cincy allows the most points per game – 31.2 – while Buffalo hits the weekend with the highest implied point total (29.5).
32. Rome Odunze, CHI
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Odunze has struggled to maintain his early production going 2-8-0 last week on 6 targets. He continues earning targets, but many of those are inaccurate and impossible for Odunze to come down with. He had a near TD last week that was off the mark. The match-up this week doesn’t help with the Packers playing strong against opposing top WRs. Odunze is a bench this week if possible.
33. Adonai Mitchell, NYJ
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Mitchell went off for a huge 8-102-1 line in a Week 13 win over Atlanta. He ran routes at a full-time level and led the team with a huge 37% target share. Mitchell’s never been short on talent, and now with the role ticking up, he’s in the WR3 mix for a matchup vs. Miami.
34. John Metchie, NYJ
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Metchie’s recorded 7 and 8 targets over the past two weeks. He should stick in a full-time role, especially with Garrett Wilson still sidelined. Metchie draws a Miami defense that sits 30th in pass defense DVOA.
35. Keenan Allen, LAC
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Allen's playing time has picked back up a bit over the past two weeks, leaving his 2-catch games in weeks 9 and 10 as his only days short of 4 receptions this season. Allen's short-range game fits well at the moment with Chargers offense struggling to protect. He's a modest WR3 option for PPR lineups, assuming Justin Herbert (left hand surgery) is ready to play.
36. Xavier Worthy, KC
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Worthy hits Week 14 with a bit of momentum, having posted lines of 4-59 and 4-61 in back to back weeks. His target share over that stretch is a decent 19%, but this week, he’s tasked with facing an elite Houston pass defense. Only the Vikings and Chargers have allowed fewer PPR points per game to enemy WRs.
37. Troy Franklin, DEN
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Franklin slipped behind rookie teammate Pat Bryant in routes and targets last week. But that followed five straight games of 8+ targets. We'll go ahead and keep Franklin in the No. 2 spot this week, against a Raiders D that allowed him a 5-40-1 receiving line on a rough Bo Nix passing night last time. But we'll be watching the usage to see if Bryant stays ahead.
38. Tre Tucker, LVR
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Tucker hasn't reached 50 yards in a game since Week 6 and has exceeded 3 receptions just once over his past five games. His first meeting with Denver included just a 2-28 receiving line. He'd sit lower in our ranks for the rematch if we weren't facing a four-team bye week.
39. Jayden Higgins, HOU
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Higgins' route rate has risen from 40% pre-bye to 60% post. That's helped him reach 11+ PPR points in four of his past six matchups. The rookie remains a WR3/Flex option in a Chiefs matchup that could turn up a pass-leaning game script.
40. Romeo Doubs, GB
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Doubs went 4-20-1 last week catching all of his targets. He has taken a slight step back in targets since Christian Watson returned and has been relegated to the No. 2 WR on the offense. With Dontayvion Wicks also returning, Doubs will need efficiency to post strong fantasy numbers. He is a low-end WR3 this week who can be benched if you have better options.
41. Luther Burden III, CHI
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Burden went 4-33-0 last week on 6 targets, the most for him this season. He continues working more in the slot, but the Bears strong run lean and Burden’s lack of use near the end zone makes him a poor play still. If the volume continues increasing, he could surge late, but this isn’t a great spot against a strong Packers’ defense.
42. Josh Downs, IND
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Downs gets a Jaguars defense on Sunday that ranks 29th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to outside WRs but second against slot receivers. That's bad news for Downs, who has run 80% of his routes from the slot this season.
43. Chris Godwin, TB
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Godwin went 3-78-0 last week on 5 targets, his best game of the season. He ran routes on 66.7% of dropbacks last week and should continue getting solid playing time until Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returns. Godwin is only a desperation flex play this week, but could pay off with a big play.
44. Darnell Mooney, ATL
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Drake London hasn't practiced, so Darnell Mooney is poised to be Atlanta's No. 1 WR again in Week 14. In two games filling in for London, Mooney has a 95% route rate and 16% target share, averaging 10.5 PPR points per game. He's been the WR35 over the past two weeks. In Week 14, Mooney is a low-end Flex option facing a Seattle defense that has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to WRs.
45. Pat Bryant, DEN
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Bryant ran second among Denver WRs last week to set his personal best in targets for the second straight week. But one game ahead of Troy Franklin isn't enough to put the rookie clearly ahead. He remains a deep option at best, and we'll see how the usage goes in Week 14.
46. D.J. Moore, CHI
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Moore only went 2-17-0 as a receiver last week after catching two TDs against the Steelers two weeks ago. He hasn’t topped 73 yards receiving yet this season and the occasional run may be his best path at consistent production. He is a TD dependent WR4 who should stay on the bench this week.
47. Jerry Jeudy, CLE
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Jeudy has posted 1-39-0 and 3-26-0 receiving lines on seven total targets in QB Shedeur Sanders' two starts. The Browns' passing volume could be even lower than usual this weekend as four-point favorites over the Titans. Jeudy would be a weak fantasy start.
48. Devaughn Vele, NO
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Vele went 8-93-1 last week catching all of his targets. He has taken the Rashid Shaheed role. His 23.5% target share was his highest of the season. It is tough to rely on Vele as a consistent option with Tyler Shough at QB and Chris Olave still getting most targets, but he can be a desperation play if the Saints play from behind.
49. Quentin Johnston, LAC
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Johnston has totaled just six targets and 3 catches over the past two games. His downfield tendencies mesh poorly with an offense that's struggling to protect Justin Harbert.
50. Jordan Addison, MIN
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In his four games playing with J.J. McCarthy, Jordan Addison has posted WR47, WR50, WR20, and WR121 finishes. Addison is averaging just 25.7 receiving yards per game in those four starts with McCarthy. While this week's matchup against a haggard Washington defense offers some promise, Addison's lack of production makes him a risky Flex option, at best.
51. Cooper Kupp, SEA
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This week's matchup is fine. Atlanta has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing WRs in their last five games, but Kupp's production hasn't been there. He finished as the WR34 in Week 10 but has been outside the weekly top-60 WRs in four of his last five games. Kupp is merely a low-upside Flex option in deeper leagues.
52. Jayden Reed, GB
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Reed may return this week after an IR stint with multiple injuries including a broken collarbone and foot surgery. He likely gets worked in slowly upon return and should be on the bench this week, even if he returns. Stasing Reed on the bench could pay off for the fantasy playoffs so keep an eye on Reed’s production.
53. Elic Ayomanor, TEN
Ayomanor was back in a full-time role last week in his return from a hamstring injury. But he turned his five targets into just one catch for five yards. Ayomanor has hauled in only 45% of his targets this season and hasn't hit double-digit PPR points since Week 3. The rookie would be a desperation fantasy start.
54. Chimere Dike, TEN
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Dike has flashed at times throughout his rookie season. But he's been more bust than boom, with more than 4 PPR points in just three games. Dike isn't a recommended fantasy start in Sunday's negative matchup against the Browns.
55. Malik Washington, MIA
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Washington’s posted between 30-50 receiving yards in five of his past six games. Over that stretch, he’s averaged 4.5 targets. He’s just a deep-league Flex ahead of a matchup with the Jets.
56. Rashid Shaheed, SEA
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There was hope that Shaheed's speed would open up Seattle's offense, but that hasn't occurred. In four games with the Seahawks, Shaheed has a lowly 8% target share and has averaged 2.3 PPR points per game. He's been fantasy football's overall WR100 in the last four weeks. While Atlanta's eroding defense presents a positive matchup, Shaheed should be viewed as little more than a risky Flex play in the deepest of leagues.
57. David Sills V, ATL
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Sills has scored in back-to-back games, but has yet to top 16 receiving yards or catch more than 2 passes in any game all season. He does have an 80% route rate and 16% target share in two games with Drake London sidelined, but Sills's lack of volume makes him a complete TD-or-Bust Flex option only worth starting as a desperation play in deeper leagues.
58. Keon Coleman, BUF
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Coleman returned from a two-week absence last Sunday at Pittsburgh. He found the end zone but drew just a 14% target share. He remains a low-floor option vs. the Bengals.
59. Isaac TeSlaa, DET
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60. Dontayvion Wicks, GB
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Wicks had a monster game returning from injury going 6-94-2 on 7 targets. When Wicks is on the field, he earns targets and can put up strong numbers. Unfortunately, with Matthew Golden coming back and Jayden Reed potentially playing as well, Wicks’ playing time will likely decrease from last week. He can be desperation option only.
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