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One can argue that wide receiver is the NFL's unquestioned premier position. Given the pa s-rampant nature of offenses everywhere, having a dominant No. 1 target is almost a must. That also seems true of having a strong overall No. 2 complement and with most teams using heavy 11 personnel, a dangerous No. 3 provides a Deni Avdija Jersey further advantage.Whether lining up most outside or in the slot, stretching the field as a deep threat or using quickne s to be a route-running technician, the best receivers in the NFL can take over games at times. The wideouts who can do it all everywhere on the field stand out more than others.With a forward spin for the upcoming season, here's how Sporting News sees the top wide receivers stacking up against each other from 1-32:MORE NFL RANKINGS: | | || 1. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (age: 24)Randy Mo s set a pretty high standard with his early career in Minnesota. Minus the scoring rate, Jefferson has dazzled at that level with his big-play ability and swagger to match. Since proving quickly as a rookie he wasn't just a slot, Jefferson has done the Griddy all over NFL cornerbacks.2022 stats: 128 catches on 184 targets, 1,809 receiving yards, 8 TDs2. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (age: 29)Hill proved two things during his first in Miami. First, as he approaches 30, he still hasn't slowed down from his blinding "Cheetah" speed. Second, he can get the job done as a intermediate and deep threat without Patrick Mahomes. Hill should keep thriving with Mike McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa.2022 stats: 119 catches on 170 targets, 1,710 receiving yards, 7 TDs3. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals (age: 23)Chase had a little slide from his sensational rookie season because getting a lot more coverage attention to limit his big plays and also mi sing five games. He will get revved up again with college QB Joe Burrow to do more damage lining up all over the field, however he gets the ball in his hands. It will be fun to see if Chase can displace his former LSU teammate Jefferson at the top.2022 stats: 87 catches on 134 targets, 1,046 receiving yards, 9 TDs4. Cooper Kupp, Rams (age: 30)Kupp was headed to another monster season to mirror a legendary Super Bowl-winning Jerry Rice-esque 2022 campaign. But the injury bug bit him again, limiting him to 9 games in the final season of his 20s. Kupp, like the guys ahead of him, has a great combination of speed, quickne s and smarts and is schemed open well by Sean McVay. He has one more big year left in him.2022 stats: 75 catches on 98 targets, 812 receiving yards, 6 TDs5. Davante Adams, Raiders (age: 30)Adams said goodbye to his 20s with a bang during his first season without Aaron Rodgers in Las Vegas. Helped by former college QB Derek Carr, Adams looked like the same future Hall of Fame force through the red zone, leading the Raul Neto Jersey league in TDs for the second time in three years while hitting double-digit scores for the sixth time. What's nuts is that he's become a better deep threat with age.2022 stats: 100 catches on 180 targets, 1,516 receiving yards, 14 TDs (Getty Images) 6. Stefon Diggs, Bills (age: 29)Diggs had a slight fade at the end of Shabazz Napier Jersey last season but in the big picture he still was stellar during his third year in Buffalo. He is locked and loaded with good friend QB Josh Allen and should crush it again pre 30.2022 stats: 108 catches on 154 targets, 1,429 receiving yards, 11 TDs7. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (age: 24)Lamb got a lion's share from Dak Prescott last season and delivered with his smooth route-running to be the new version of DeAndre Hopkins. Lamb is locked is the No. 1 upgrade Dallas was looking for long-term.2022 stats: 107 catches on 156 targets, 1,359 receiving yards, 9 TDs8. A.J. Brown, Eagles (age: 26)Brown's calling card in his first season with Philadelphia was his big-play ability. He was a terrific field-stretcher on the perimeter playing off a blo soming DeVonta Smith. His speed, strength and toughne s meshes well with Jalen Hurts' big arm.2022 stats: 88 catches on 145 targets, 1,496 receiving yards, 11 TDs9. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (age: 23)Brown deserves to be mentioned in the same breath with the other young star receivers. He has taken over the NFL's premier slot force (like Jarvis Landry once was) and is the clear No. 1 for Jared Goff in what should be an even more explosive offense in 2023.2022 stats: 106 catches on 146 targets, 1,126 receiving yards, 6 TDs10. Chris Olave, Saints (age: 23)Olave proved his first-round value as an all-around receiver out of Ohio State Thomas Bryant Jersey right away, commanding the ball with impre sive air yardage from the Saints' me s at QB. He should fare better with Derek Carr throwing to him.2022 stats: 72 catches on 119 targets, 1,042 receiving yards, 4 TDs11. Garrett Wilson, Jets (age: 23)Wilson proved his first-round value as an all-around receiver out of Ohio State right away, standing out as their No. 1 with i sues elsewhere, including the Jets' me s at QB. He should fare much better with Aaron Rodgers throwing to him.2022 stats: 83 catches on 147 targets, 1,103 receiving yards, 4 TDs12. DeVonta Smith, Eagles (age: 24)Smith being called the "Skinny Batman" vs. Brown's "Swole" traditional size-speed was an apt nickname because he used his wiry frame to dominate favorable coverage, much like he did moving around on the way to a historic Heisman campaign at Alabama.2022 stats: 95 catches on 136 targets, 1,196 receiving yards, 7 TDs Getty Images 13. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (age: 24)Waddle has had two interesting seasons in the NFL. He was the ultimate short-area target replacing Landry as a rookie, averaging an extended handoff-like 9.8 yards per reception. In Year 2, with McDaniels and playing off Hill, he led the league with 18.1 yards per catch as a home-run hitter for Tua Tagovailoa. That points to him continuing to grow as a complete target.2022 stats: 75 catches on 117 targets, 1,356 receiving yards, 8 TDs14. Keenan Allen, Chargers (age: 31)Allen has had a terrific career catching almost everything working inside and out. Durability hasn't been always on his side and wear is catching up to him, but the equity of a strong decade and remaining a key target in a prolific pa sing game keep him in the top 15 in the midst of rising young stars.2022 stats: 66 catches on 89 targets, 752 receiving yards, 4 TDs15. Drake London, Falcons (age: 22)London was the surprise first wide receiver drafted in 2022 and was a little behind Olave and Wilson out of the gate. But he also operated with a QB me s and was furthermore a limited option in a run-heavy offense. Not having Kyle Pitts for much of the season to ease the coverage also hurt. London's catch radius and other skills should lead to a sophomore spike.2022 stats: 72 catches on 117 targets, 866 receiving yards, 4 TDs16. Terry McLaurin, Commanders (age: 27)McLaurin is yet another Ohio State receiver who's been immediately impactful in the NFL. He has underrated speed as a big-play threat and also gets himself open well on intermediate routes. He could use better QB play with Sam Howell to raise his game but having a top-flight young complement now helps.2022 stats: 77 catches on 120 targets, 1,191 receiving yards, 5 TDs17. Tee Higgins, Bengals ( Troy Brown Jr. Jersey age: 24)Higgins has done well playing off Chase as a versatile target for Burrow in his own right, using size and frame well all the way through the red zone. He is technically sound and reliable with his catch rate.
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