Every week, Wide receiver is a wild and wacky position, and Week 16 was no exception. At the very top of the leaderboard, Justin Jefferson ($8,200; 39.4 FPTS) went off to get his Vikings a big road win in Seattle. Just behind him, the top entries offered a great blend of experience with Keenan Allen ($5,300; 32.1 FPTS) and youth with Brian Thomas Jr. ($6,300; 31.2 FPTS). Jameson Williams ($55,00; 29 FPTS) and Deebo Samuel ($5,200; 25.1 FPTS)also had strong performances, and in the “out of nowhere” category, Olamide Zaccheaus ($3,500; 24 FPTS) had two scores and a big day for the Commanders.
Big-name receivers Ja’Marr Chase ($8,500; 22.4 FPTS), Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($6,000; 24 FPTS), A.J. Brown ($7,800; 23.7 FPTS), and CeeDee Lamb ($7,500; 20.5 FPTS) each had over 20 fantasy points. Tank Dell ($5,100; 21.8 FPTS) also had over 20 fantasy points but suffered a season-ending knee injury while catching a touchdown pass.
Looking ahead to championship week for most standard fantasy leagues, there are more great matchups to attack. Stay tuned to DK Network throughout the week for more DFS and season-long advice, but coming into the week, here are my top 25 WRs to start during Week 17:
- Justin Jefferson (vs. GB)
- Nico Collins (vs. BAL)
- Puka Nacua (vs. ARI)
- A.J. Brown (vs. DAL)–if Jalen Hurts is healthy
- Ja’Marr Chase (vs. DEN)
- Mike Evans (vs. CAR)
- Brian Thomas Jr. (vs. TEN)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (at SF)
- CeeDee Lamb (at PHI)
- Davante Adams (at BUF)
- Terry McLaurin (vs. ATL)
- Malik Nabers (vs. IND)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (at CHI)
- Ladd McConkey (at NE)
- Courtland Sutton (at CIN)
- Cooper Kupp (vs. ARI)
- Tee Higgins (vs. DEN)
- Tyreek Hill (at CLE)
- Drake London (at WAS)–if healthy
- Keenan Allen (vs SEA)
- Adam Thielen (at TB)
- Jauan Jennings (vs. DET)
- Garrett Wilson (at BUF)
- Calvin Ridley (at JAC)
- Zay Flowers (at HOU)
These rankings are based on news and information available as of Monday afternoon. Stay tuned to DraftKings Network throughout the week for ongoing coverage as matchups and situations develop.
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