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Home»Fantasy Football»Fantasy Football Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings
Fantasy Football Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings
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Fantasy Football Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings

Chris ThomasBy Chris ThomasDecember 23, 2021Updated:December 22, 202210 Mins Read

The 2021-22 NFL season has only three weeks left. Bye weeks are over which means the fantasy playoffs have begun in most standard leagues. This time of year COVID-19 is running rampant which makes it important to have backup options on your fantasy roster. On top of that injuries are continuing to mount up. It is always a great idea to evaluate backup options so that way fantasy managers are prepared if star players miss time. Here are the Fantasy Football Week 16 wide receiver rankings.

*Ratings are subject to change due to injury reports or possible move to reserve/COVID-19 list*

(Check out the section below for details on players already rumored to possibly miss this week and how their replacement options rank for the week)

Key:
Must Start- a player who is in your lineup regardless of the matchup or most circumstances. They will likely finish near the top of the league in points that week and in most weeks.
Starting WR1- a player who makes fantasy owners comfortable starting week after week. Regardless of the matchup, this player has a high floor.
High WR2- a player who may isn’t likely to carry a lineup that week, but has the ability to have a breakout game and is teetering between WR1 and WR2 category.
Starting WR2- a player who should be started in most lineups and should reach their point projection. This player is started is because of their consistency and moderately high floor
Low WR2- a player who may not be a lock to start for a team every week, but will start more times than not. Their production may not be pretty or win a person their lineup but the production is consistent enough to make a fantasy owner comfortable starting them.
Flex- a player who could float around the territory of being benched, but is started due to the potential to play better than their point projection. However, this player has the potential to flop and causes a fantasy team to lose if he has a bad game.
Deeper League Flex- a player who has starting value in deeper leagues. There are enough reasons to leave this player on the bench, but their upside makes them an attractive option. Desperate times may call for a player like this to be inserted into starting lineups.
Upside Player- a player who is boom or bust. This player can exceed expectations in a given week or could flop and be the reason why someone lost their fantasy matchup.
Leave on the Bench- a player who should be avoided in all lineups that week. Many times this player could even be left on waivers.
CategoryNameOpponentRanking
Must StartCooper Kuppvs Minnesota VikingsWR1
Must StartDavante Adamsvs Cleveland BrownsWR2
Must StartJustin Jeffersonvs Los Angeles RamsWR3
Must StartDeebo Samuelvs Tennessee TitansWR4
Starting WR1Keenan Allenvs Houston TexansWR5
Starting WR1Tyreek Hill*vs Pittsburgh SteelersWR6
Starting WR1Diontae Johnsonvs Kansas City ChiefsWR7
Starting WR1CeeDee Lambvs Washington Football TeamWR8
Starting WR1Ja’Marr Chasevs Baltimore RavensWR9
High WR2Jaylen Waddlevs New Orleans SaintsWR10
High WR2D.J. Moore*vs Tampa Bay BuccaneersWR11
High WR2Stefon Diggsvs New England PatriotsWR12
High WR2Mike Evans*vs Carolina PanthersWR13
Starting WR2Marquise “Hollywood” Brownvs Cincinnati BengalsWR14
Starting WR2A.J. Brown*vs San Francisco 49ersWR15
Starting WR2Adam Thielen*vs Los Angeles RamsWR16
Starting WR2Antonio Brown*vs Carolina PanthersWR17
Starting WR2Tyler Lockett*vs Chicago BearsWR18
Low WR2Michael Pittman Jr.vs Arizona CardinalsWR19
Low WR2Brandin Cooks*vs Los Angeles ChargersWR20
Low WR2Tee Higginsvs Baltimore RavensWR21
Low WR2Odell Beckham Jr.vs Minnesota VikingsWR22
Low WR2Christian Kirkvs Indianapolis ColtsWR23
Low WR2Amon-Ra St. Brownvs Atlanta FalconsWR24
Low WR2Hunter Renfrowvs Denver BroncosWR25
Low WR2Russell Gagevs Detroit LionsWR26
FlexMike Williamsvs Houston TexansWR27
FlexBrandon Aiyukvs Tennessee TitansWR28
FlexDarnell Mooneyvs Seattle SeahawksWR29
FlexMichael Gallupvs Washington Football TeamWR30
FlexVan Jeffersonvs Minnesota VikingsWR31
FlexD.K. Metcalfvs Chicago BearsWR32
FlexAmari Coopervs Washington Football TeamWR33
FlexA.J. Greenvs Indianapolis ColtsWR34
FlexDeVante Parkervs New Orleans SaintsWR35
FlexGabriel Davisvs New England PatriotsWR36
FlexJarvis Landry*vs Green Bay PackersWR37
FlexTerry McLaurinvs Dallas CowboysWR38
Deep Leauge FlexJakobi Meyersvs Buffalo BillsWR39
Deep Leauge FlexTyler Boydvs Baltimore RavensWR40
Deep League FlexKadarius Toney*vs Philadelphia EaglesWR41
Deep League FlexMarquez Valdes-Scantling*vs Cleveland BrownsWR42
Deep League FlexLaquon Treadwellvs New York JetsWR43
Deep League FlexJerry Jeudyvs Las Vegas RaidersWR44
Deep League FlexChase Claypoolvs Kansas City ChiefsWR45
Upside PlayDevonta Smithvs Washington Football TeamWR46
Upside PlayJosh Reynolds*vs Atlanta FalconsWR47
Upside PlayBraxton Berriosvs Jacksonville JaguarsWR48
Upside PlayRobby Andersonvs Tampa Bay BuccaneersWR49
Upside PlayDonovan Peoples-Jonesvs Green Bay PackersWR50
Upside PlayJamison Crowder*vs Jacksonville JaguarsWR51
Upside PlayMarvin Jones Jr.vs New York JetsWR52
Upside PlayMarquez Callawayvs Miami DolphinsWR53
Upside PlayRashod Batemanvs Cincinnati BengalsWR54
Upside PlayJulio Jonesvs San Francisco 49ersWR55
Upside PlayCole Beasley*vs New England PatriotsWR56
Upside PlayAllen Robinson*Seattle SeahawksWR57
Upside PlayRondale Moore* vs Indianapolis ColtsWR58
Upside PlayKeelan Colevs Jacksonville JaguarsWR59
Upside PlayEmmanuel Sandersvs New England PatriotsWR60
Upside PlayTim Patrickvs Las Vegas RaidersWR61
Upside PlayLaviska Shenault Jr.*vs New York JetsWR62
Upside PlayKendrick Bournevs Buffalo BillsWR63
Upside PlayZay Jones*vs Denver BroncosWR64
Upside PlayT.Y. Hiltonvs Arizona CardinalsWR65
Leave on the BenchKenny Golladayvs Philadelphia EaglesWR66
Leave on the BenchTre’Quan Smithvs Miami DolphinsWR67
Leave on the BenchCourtland Sutton*vs Las Vegas RaidersWR68
Leave on the BenchTyler Johnsonvs Carolina PanthersWR69
Leave on the BenchJalen Guyton*vs Houston TexansWR70
Leave on the BenchNick Westbrook-Ihkinevs San Francisco 49ersWR71
Leave on the BenchScotty Millervs Carolina PanthersWR72
Leave on the BenchAllen Lazardvs Cleveland BrownsWR73
Leave on the BenchK.J. Osbornvs Los Angeles RamsWR74
Leave on the BenchDeAndre Cartervs Dallas CowboysWR75
Leave on the BenchKalif Raymond*vs Atlanta FalconsWR76
Leave on the BenchNico Collinsvs Los Angeles ChargersWR77
Leave on the BenchCurtis Samuelvs Dallas CowboysWR78
Leave on the BenchBryan Edwardsvs Denver BroncosWR79
Leave on the BenchNelson Agholor*vs Buffalo BillsWR80

Possible Changes that can occur before Sunday

WR6 Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs

Tyreek Hill was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. If Hill does not play this weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers then Mecole Hardman will join the list at WR26 between Russell Gage and Mike Williams. Byron Pringle becomes the WR41 between Tyler Boyd and Kadarius Toney.

WR11 D.J. Moore, Carolina Panthers

D.J. Moore has missed the past two days of practice with a hamstring injury. If he was to miss this week’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers then Robby Anderson would move up to WR32 between D.K. Metcalf and Amari Cooper. Terrace Marshall Jr. would become a bold DFS play this week if Moore was to miss this game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: WR13 Mike Evans, & WR17 Antonio Brown

Mike Evans is considered week to week with a hamstring injury. Antonio Brown is expected to return from his injury and suspension this week. However, Brown was limited in practice Wednesday. If both don’t play this weekend against the Carolina Panthers then Scotty Miller moves up to WR37 between Terry McLaurin and Jakobi Meyers. Tyler Johnson would become the WR52 between Marvin Jones Jr. and Marquez Callaway.

If Evans plays and Brown does not then Scotty Miller becomes the WR48 between Braxton Berrios and Robby Anderson. Tyler Johnson stays at WR69.

If Evans does not play and Brown does then Antonio Brown would move up to WR14 between Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and A.J. Brown. Scotty Miller becomes the WR48 between Braxton Berrios and Robby Anderson. Tyler Johnson stays at WR69.

WR15 A.J. Brown, Tennessee Titans

A.J. Brown is expected to be activated from Injured Reserve this week and play in the Tennessee Titans’ game against the San Francisco 49ers. However, if Brown is cannot return from his chest injury then Julio Jones moves up to WR50 between Robby Anderson and Donovan Peoples-Jones. Nick Westbrook-Ihkine would then move up to WR66 between T.Y. Hilton and Kenny Golladay.

WR16 Adam Thielen, Minnesota Vikings

Adam Thielen missed the past two games with a high-ankle sprain. He could come back this week against the Los Angeles Rams. If Thielen was to miss this week’s game then K.J. Osborn would move up to WR46 between Devonta Smith and Josh Reynolds.

WR18 Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks

Tyler Lockett was added to the Reserve/COVID-19 list last Thursday. If Lockett was to miss this game then Metcalf would retain his WR32 slot. Dwayne Eskridge and Freddie Swaim would become interesting DFS plays this week against the Chicago Bears.

WR20 Brandin Cook, Houston Texans

Brandin Cooks was added to the Reserve/COVID-19 list. If he misses this week against the Houston Texans Nico Collins would move up to WR60 between Keelan Cole and Emmanuel Sanders. After Collins, Chris Conley and Phillip Dorsett would be the next receivers on the depth charts to receive more targets.

WR37 Jarvis Landry, Cleveland Browns

Jarvis Landry is one of the eleven starters for the Cleveland Browns to land on the Reserve/COVID-19 list last week. If Landry is to miss his second straight game against the Green Bay Packers then Donovan Peoples-Jones would move up to WR46 between Devonta Smith and Josh Reynolds. After Peoples-Jones Rashad Higgins and Anthony Schwartz would be Cleveland’s next receivers on the depth chart.

WR41 Kadarius Toney, New York Giants

Kadarius Toney was activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list but is still dealing with a quad injury. If he cannot play this week against the Philadelphia Eagles Kenny Golladay would stay at WR66 and Darius Slayton would join the list at WR69 between Courtland Sutton and Tyler Johnson.

WR42 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Green Bay Packers

Marquez Valdes-Scantling was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. If he misses this week’s game against the Cleveland Browns then Allen Lazard moves up to WR52 between Jamison Crowder and Marvin Jones Jr.

Detroit Lions Wide Receivers: WR47 Josh Reynolds & WR76 Kalif Raymond

Josh Reynolds was limited in practice Wednesday with a thigh injury. Kalif Raymond was also limited in practice with a shoulder injury. If neither play this week then either Tom Kennedy or Khadarel Hodge would get the start this week opposite Amon-Ra St. Brown.

If Reynolds play and Raymond doesn’t then that doesn’t change much in the fantasy landscape. While if Raymond plays and Reynolds does not then Raymond would move up to WR48 between Braxton Berrios and Robby Anderson.

WR51 Jamison Crowder, New York Jets

Jamison Crowder missed practice Wednesday with a calf injury. If Crowder was to miss this week’s game against Jacksonville it would solidify Braxton Berrios’ status at WR48. Keelan Cole would move up to Crowders’ WR51.

WR56 Cole Beasley, Buffalo Bills

Cole Beasley was added the Reserve/COVID-19 list. If he does not play this week against the New England Patriots then Emmanuel Sanders could lineup as the team’s slot receiver and jump into Beasley’s WR56 slot.

WR57 Allen Robinson, Chicago Bears

It is unclear whether Allen Robinson will be activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list before this week’s game before the Seattle Seahawks. If Robinson does not return this week then Damiere Byrd would become the WR55 between Rashod Bateman and Julio Jones.

WR58 Rondale Moore, Arizona Cardinals

Rondale Moore is considered a game time decision with an ankle injury. If Moore does not play then Antoine Wesley would join the list at WR62 between Laviska Shenault Jr. and Kendrick Bourne.

WR62 Laviska Shenault Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars

Lavisha Shenault Jr. missed practice Wednesday with a shoulder and foot injury. If he was to miss this week’s game against the New York Jets Laquon Treadwell and Marvin Jones Jr. would be locked into their WR43 and WR52 slots.

WR64 Zay Jones, Las Vegas Raiders

Zay Jones missed practice Wednesday with a toe injury. If Jones misses this week’s game against the Denver Broncos then Hunter Renfrow retains his WR25 slot. Bryan Edwards would move up to WR73 slot between Allen Lazard and K.J. Osborn.

WR68 Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos

Courtland Sutton was limited in practice Wednesday with a wrist injury. If he was to miss this week’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders it could mean a slight uptick in targets for Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick.

WR70 Jalen Guyton, Los Angeles Chargers

Jalen Guyton was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. If he misses this week’s game against the Houston Texans Joshua Palmer would jump into Guyton’s WR70 slot.

WR80 Nelson Agholor, New England Patriots

Nelson Agholor is dealing with a concussion. If he misses this week’s game against he Buffalo Bills N’Keal Harry would jump into Agholor’s WR80 slot.

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