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Round 2 of the fantasy football playoffs approaches in Week 16, on the heels of several top performances from known and surprising names.
The likes of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Michael Wilson have taken over the wide receiver position in recent weeks, though mainstays will play a huge role in advancing teams to their league championship round.
Which wideout injuries, depth chart changes, and production trends should we monitor ahead of this week's slate of games?
Keep scrolling for our WR Week 16 rankings.
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Week 16 WR Fantasy Football Rankings: Start 'em, sit 'em lineup tips for wide receivers
These rankings for Week 16 fantasy wide receivers count players in point-per-reception (PPR) leagues, along with 0.1 points for every receiving or rushing yard.
↕️ Fantasy Rankings for Week 16: QB | RB | TE | D/ST | PK | Flex Cheat Sheet
| Rk | Tr | Wide Receiver | TM | OPP | Week 16 Value |
| 1 | 1 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | LAR | DONE-TNF |
| 2 | 1 | Mike Evans | TB | @CAR | Elite WR1 |
| 3 | 2 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | @MIA | Elite WR1 |
| 4 | 2 | A.J. Brown | PHI | @WAS | DONE-SAT |
| 5 | 2 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | PIT | Elite WR1 |
| 6 | 2 | Puka Nacua | LAR | @SEA | DONE-TNF |
| 7 | 3 | DK Metcalf | PIT | @DET | WR1 |
| 8 | 3 | DJ Moore | CHI | GB | DONE-SAT |
| 9 | 3 | Christian Watson | GB | @CHI | DONE-SAT |
| 10 | 4 | Drake London | ATL | @ARI | WR1/WR2 |
| 11 | 4 | Nico Collins | HOU | LV | WR1/WR2 |
| 12 | 4 | Chris Olave | NO | NYJ | WR1/WR2 |
| 13 | 4 | Wan'Dale Robinson | NYG | MIN | WR1/WR2 |
| 14 | 4 | Jameson Williams | DET | PIT | WR1/WR2 |
| 15 | 4 | Terry McLaurin | WAS | PHI | DONE-SAT |
| 16 | 5 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | LAC | Strong WR2 |
| 17 | 5 | George Pickens | DAL | LAC | Strong WR2 |
| 18 | 6 | Tee Higgins | CIN | @MIA | Strong WR2 |
| 19 | 6 | Michael Wilson | ARI | ATL | Strong WR2 |
| 20 | 6 | Jauan Jennings | SF | @IND | Strong WR2 |
| 21 | 6 | Jakobi Meyers | JAX | @DEN | WR2 |
| 22 | 6 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | @NYG | WR2 |
| 23 | 6 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | JAX | WR2 |
| 24 | 6 | DeVonta Smith | PHI | @WAS | DONE-SAT |
| 25 | 7 | Marvin Harrison | ARI | ATL | WR2 |
| 26 | 7 | Xavier Worthy | KC | @TEN | WR2 |
| 27 | 7 | Chris Godwin | TB | @CAR | WR2 |
| 28 | 7 | Brian Thomas | JAX | @DEN | WR2 |
| 29 | 7 | Jayden Reed | GB | @CHI | DONE-SAT |
| 30 | 7 | Troy Franklin | DEN | JAX | WR2 |
| 31 | 8 | Keenan Allen | LAC | @DAL | WR2/WR3 |
| 32 | 8 | Adonai Mitchell | NYJ | @NO | WR2/WR3 |
| 33 | 8 | Zay Flowers | BAL | NE | WR2/WR3 |
| 34 | 9 | Ladd McConkey | LAC | @DAL | Strong WR3 |
| 35 | 9 | Emeka Egbuka | TB | @CAR | Strong WR3 |
| 36 | 9 | Jordan Addison | MIN | @NYG | Strong WR3 |
| 37 | 9 | Tetairoa McMillan | CAR | TB | Strong WR3 |
| 38 | 10 | Jerry Jeudy | CLE | BUF | WR3 |
| 39 | 10 | Jalen Coker | CAR | TB | WR3 |
| 40 | 10 | Khalil Shakir | BUF | @CLE | WR3 |
| 41 | 10 | Jaylen Waddle | MIA | CIN | WR3 |
| 42 | 11 | Quentin Johnston | LAC | @DAL | WR3/Flex |
| 43 | 11 | Jalen Nailor | MIN | @NYG | WR3/Flex |
| 44 | 11 | John Metchie | NYJ | @NO | WR3/Flex |
| 45 | 11 | Josh Downs | IND | SF | WR3/Flex |
| 46 | 11 | Michael Pittman | IND | SF | WR3/Flex |
| 47 | 12 | Jalen McMillan | TB | @CAR | Flex |
| 48 | 12 | Chimere Dike | TEN | KC | Flex |
| 49 | 12 | Michael Bandy | DEN | JAX | Flex |
| 50 | 12 | Christian Kirk | HOU | LV | Flex |
| 51 | 12 | Alec Pierce | IND | SF | Flex |
| 52 | 13 | Cooper Kupp | SEA | LAR | DONE-TNF |
| 53 | 13 | Elic Ayomanor | TEN | KC | Flex |
| 54 | 13 | David Sills | ATL | @ARI | Flex |
| 55 | 13 | Stefon Diggs | NE | @BAL | Flex |
| 56 | 13 | Jayden Higgins | HOU | LV | Flex |
| 57 | 13 | Darius Slayton | NYG | MIN | Flex |
| 58 | 13 | Deebo Samuel | WAS | PHI | DONE-SAT |
| 59 | 14 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | PIT | @DET | Flex/Bench |
| 60 | 14 | Rashid Shaheed | SEA | LAR | DONE-TNF |
| 61 | 14 | Olamide Zaccheaus | CHI | GB | DONE-SAT |
| 62 | 14 | Parker Washington | JAX | @DEN | Flex/Bench |
| 63 | 14 | Dontayvion Wicks | GB | @CHI | DONE-SAT |
| 64 | 14 | Romeo Doubs | GB | @CHI | DONE-SAT |
| 65 | 14 | Pat Bryant | DEN | JAX | Flex/Bench |
| 66 | 14 | Darnell Mooney | ATL | @ARI | Flex/Bench |
| 67 | 14 | Kyle Williams | NE | @BAL | Flex/Bench |
| 68 | 14 | Ryan Flournoy | DAL | LAC | Flex/Bench |
| 69 | 15 | Hollywood Brown | KC | @TEN | Bench |
| 70 | 15 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC | @TEN | Bench |
| 71 | 15 | Tre' Harris | LAC | @DAL | Bench |
| 72 | 15 | Tim Patrick | JAX | @DEN | Bench |
| 73 | 15 | Mack Hollins | NE | @BAL | Bench |
| 74 | 15 | Mitchell Tinsley | CIN | @MIA | Bench |
| 75 | 15 | Andrei Iosivas | CIN | @MIA | Bench |
| 76 | 15 | Kevin Austin | NO | NYJ | Bench |
| 77 | 15 | Tre Tucker | LV | @HOU | Bench |
| 78 | 15 | Joshua Palmer | BUF | @CLE | Bench |
| 79 | 15 | Jack Bech | LV | @HOU | Bench |
| 80 | 15 | Tyler Lockett | LV | @HOU | Bench |
| 81 | 15 | Isaiah Williams | NYJ | @NO | Bench |
| 82 | 15 | Rashod Bateman | BAL | NE | Bench |
| 83 | 15 | Tom Kennedy | DET | PIT | Bench |
| 84 | 15 | Malik Washington | MIA | CIN | Bench |
| 85 | 16 | Marvin Mims | DEN | JAX | Bench |
| 86 | 16 | Isaiah Hodgins | NYG | MIN | Bench |
| 87 | 16 | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | DEN | JAX | Bench |
| 88 | 16 | Kayshon Boutte | NE | @BAL | Bench |
| 89 | 16 | Matthew Golden | GB | @CHI | DONE-SAT |
| 90 | 16 | Isaiah Bond | CLE | BUF | Bench |
| 91 | 16 | Tez Johnson | TB | @CAR | Bench |
| 92 | 16 | DeMario Douglas | NE | @BAL | Bench |
| 93 | 16 | KaVontae Turpin | DAL | LAC | Bench |
| 94 | 16 | Xavier Smith | LAR | @SEA | DONE-TNF |
| 95 | 16 | Isaac TeSlaa | DET | PIT | Bench |
| 96 | 16 | Bo Melton | GB | @CHI | DONE-SAT |
| 97 | 16 | KeAndre Lambert-Smith | LAC | @DAL | Bench |
| 98 | 16 | Shedrick Jackson | LV | @HOU | Bench |
| 99 | 17 | Jalen Brooks | ARI | ATL | Bench |
| 100 | 17 | Xavier Legette | CAR | TB | Bench |
| 101 | 17 | Mason Tipton | NO | NYJ | Bench |
| 102 | 17 | Van Jefferson | TEN | KC | Bench |
| 103 | 17 | Dylan Drummond | ATL | @ARI | Bench |
| 104 | 17 | Xavier Restrepo | TEN | KC | Bench |
| 105 | 17 | Savion Williams | GB | @CHI | DONE-SAT |
| 106 | 17 | Darius Cooper | PHI | @WAS | DONE-SAT |
| 107 | 17 | Devin Duvernay | CHI | GB | DONE-SAT |
| 108 | 17 | Gage Larvadain | CLE | BUF | Bench |
| 109 | 17 | Deven Thompkins | ATL | @ARI | Bench |
| 110 | 17 | DeAndre Hopkins | BAL | NE | Bench |
| 111 | 17 | Calvin Austin | PIT | @DET | Bench |
| 112 | 17 | Xavier Hutchinson | HOU | LV | Bench |
| 113 | 17 | Demarcus Robinson | SF | @IND | Bench |
| 114 | 17 | Tyrell Shavers | BUF | @CLE | Bench |
| 115 | 17 | Cedrick Wilson | MIA | CIN | Bench |
| 116 | 17 | Cody White | SEA | LAR | DONE-TNF |
| 117 | 17 | Treylon Burks | WAS | PHI | DONE-SAT |
| 118 | 17 | Sterling Shepard | TB | @CAR | Bench |
| 119 | 17 | James Proche | TEN | KC | Bench |
| 120 | 17 | Dante Pettis | NO | NYJ | Bench |
| 121 | 17 | Dont'e Thornton | LV | @HOU | Bench |
| 122 | 17 | Tai Felton | MIN | @NYG | Bench |
| 123 | 17 | Devontez Walker | BAL | NE | Bench |
| 124 | 17 | Konata Mumpfield | LAR | @SEA | DONE-TNF |
| 125 | 17 | Kendrick Bourne | SF | @IND | Bench |
| 126 | 17 | Jimmy Horn | CAR | TB | Bench |
| 127 | 17 | Ben Skowronek | PIT | @DET | Bench |
| 128 | 17 | Jonathan Mingo | DAL | LAC | Bench |
| 129 | 17 | Jaylin Noel | HOU | LV | Bench |
| 130 | 17 | Adam Thielen | PIT | @DET | Bench |
| 131 | 17 | Cedric Tillman | CLE | BUF | Bench |
| 132 | 17 | Malachi Corley | CLE | BUF | Bench |
| 133 | 17 | Kalif Raymond | DET | PIT | Bench |
| 134 | 17 | Jordan Whittington | LAR | @SEA | DONE-TNF |
| 135 | 18 | Allen Lazard | FA | Bench | |
| 136 | 18 | Andre Baccellia | ARI | ATL | Bench |
| 137 | 18 | Xavier Gipson | PHI | @WAS | DONE-SAT |
| 138 | 18 | Jahan Dotson | PHI | @WAS | DONE-SAT |
| 139 | 18 | Brandin Cooks | BUF | @CLE | Bench |
| 140 | 18 | Xavier Weaver | ARI | ATL | Bench |
| 141 | 18 | Gabe Davis | BUF | @CLE | Bench |
| 142 | 18 | Roman Wilson | PIT | @DET | Bench |
| 143 | 18 | Trent Sherfield | ARI | ATL | Bench |
| 144 | 18 | Kameron Johnson | TB | @CAR | Bench |
| 145 | 18 | Austin Trammell | JAX | @DEN | Bench |
| 146 | 18 | Dyami Brown | JAX | @DEN | Bench |
| 147 | 18 | Malik Heath | GB | @CHI | DONE-SAT |
| 148 | 18 | Charlie Jones | CIN | @MIA | Bench |
| 149 | 18 | Arian Smith | NYJ | @NO | Bench |
| 150 | 18 | Tylan Wallace | BAL | NE | Bench |
| 151 | 18 | Jalin Hyatt | NYG | MIN | Bench |
| 152 | 18 | Jaylin Lane | WAS | PHI | DONE-SAT |
| 153 | 18 | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | MIA | CIN | Bench |
| 154 | 18 | Elijah Moore | DEN | JAX | Bench |
| 155 | 18 | Tyler Johnson | NYJ | @NO | Bench |
| 156 | 18 | Jalen Tolbert | DAL | LAC | Bench |
| 157 | 18 | Chris Moore | WAS | PHI | DONE-SAT |
| OUT | -- | Rashee Rice | KC | @TEN | |
| OUT | -- | Ricky Pearsall | SF | @IND | |
| OUT | -- | Devaughn Vele | NO | NYJ | |
| INACTIVE | -- | Keon Coleman | BUF | @CLE | |
| OUT | -- | Luther Burden | CHI | GB | DONE-SAT |
| OUT | -- | Rome Odunze | CHI | GB | DONE-SAT |
| INACTIVE | -- | Davante Adams | LAR | @SEA | DONE-TNF |
| OUT | -- | Greg Dortch | ARI | ATL | |
| OUT | -- | Tyquan Thornton | KC | @TEN | |
| OUT | -- | Anthony Gould | IND | SF | |
| IR-R | -- | Josh Reynolds | NYJ | @NO | |
| IR-R | -- | Tutu Atwell | LAR | @SEA | DONE-TNF |
| IR-R | -- | Tory Horton | SEA | LAR | DONE-TNF |
| IR-R | -- | Ashton Dulin | IND | SF | |
| IR | -- | Garrett Wilson | NYJ | @NO | |
| IR | -- | Calvin Ridley | TEN | KC | |
| IR | -- | Noah Brown | WAS | PHI | DONE-SAT |
| RES | -- | Brandon Aiyuk | SF | @IND |
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What fantasy WR injury news should I know for Week 16?
- Given the quick turnaround to Thursday Night Football, the Rams likely will be without Davante Adams (hamstring), but Sean McVay isn't ruling him out yet.
- Packers breakout star Christian Watson (shoulder) isn't out of the woods despite early optimism he was OK after leaving with an injury; the Pack's pool of secondary pass-catchers will be worth watching and maybe adding if Watson misses time.
- Drake London (knee) has a chance to return for the Falcons versus the Cardinals.
- Keep an eye on the much more questionable Tee Higgins (concussion) and Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel).
- Will the Bears have either Rome Odunze (foot) or Luther Burden (ankle)? This wideout group around DJ Moore could have opportunities that eventually put Olamide Zaccheaus into flex territory.
- The Chargers may also have to adjust once again without Quentin Johnston (groin), which would put Keenan Allen with more targets as No. 1 wideout and and Ladd McConkey, Tre Harris, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith fighting for scraps.
Who are the top fantasy wide receivers for Week 16?
Mike Evans' 6-catch, 132-yard return on 12 targets in his return was a welcome outing for his fantasy managers, and he's slotted right near the top of the rankings again this week as the most secure receiver on the Buccaneers' pass game.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja'Marr Chase, A.J. Brown, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Puka Nacua (even more without Adams) remain in must-start territory.
DK Metcalf leapfrogs into the top 10 with a drool-inducing matchup with the Lions, and Michael Wilson remains in the same tier staring down the Falcons if Marvin Harrison Jr. remains sidelined.
We're keeping Watson among the top 10 until his prognosis worsens; the Bears' defense can snag takeaways but allows plenty of deep production to the Packers. Watson of course went 4-89-2 in Week 14 against these Bears.
Who are the top Week 16 fantasy sleepers at wide receiver?
While sleepers, in the traditional, "from out of nowhere" sense, may not be plentiful with byes over, boost these names:
- The Colts' cornerbacks continue to suffer without Sauce Gardner (calf) -- well, even with him this year. This means we've jolted the projections for 49ers wideouts Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall.
- How could we not double down on Marquez Valdes-Scantling after he scored a touchdown during his reunion with Aaron Rodgers? Luckily, the Steelers also face the Lions, a pure doormat to wide receivers.
- If QJ is out again, find a way to get Ladd McConkey into your lineup if you're not lucky enough to have Keenan Allen. Johnston himself would occupy a WR3/flex spot if he returns.
- Stay tuned for which Packers to start, based on Watson's healthy. But Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, and Matthew Golden, in that order, would rise up the hierarchy if he's out.
- Roll with the Vikings; Justin Jefferson is a must-start through the pain, but Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor both should make PPR noise versus the Giants, who've all but given up.
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