Top 10 WR Fantasy Football 2023
by Emily Johnson
Introduction
As a big fan of fantasy football, I am always on the lookout for the best players to draft for my team. In this article, I will be sharing my top 10 picks for the best wide receivers for the 2023 season. These players are sure to help you dominate your league and bring home the championship!
Top Statistics and Facts
- Wide receivers are some of the highest-scoring players in fantasy football
- The top 10 wide receivers are usually drafted in the first or second round of fantasy drafts
- Antonio Brown was the highest-scoring wide receiver in fantasy football in 2018 with 219.8 points
- JuJu Smith-Schuster is the youngest player on this list, at only 26 years old
- Michael Thomas has the highest average draft position (ADP) of any wide receiver in fantasy football
- Julio Jones has the most receiving yards of any wide receiver in the NFL since 2014
- DeAndre Hopkins has the most targets of any wide receiver in the NFL since 2018
- Tyreek Hill is one of the fastest players in the NFL, with a 40-yard dash time of 4.29 seconds
- Odell Beckham Jr. has the most one-handed catches of any player in NFL history
- Davante Adams has the highest touchdown percentage of any wide receiver in the NFL since 2018
Top 10 WR Fantasy Football 2023
Michael Thomas
Thomas has been one of the most consistent and reliable wide receivers in fantasy football over the past few seasons. He set the NFL record for most receptions in a single season in 2019, with 149 catches, and has averaged over 100 receptions per season since 2017.
Julio Jones
Despite being on the wrong side of 30, Jones is still one of the most dominant wide receivers in the NFL. He has over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the past six seasons and is a perennial Pro Bowler.
DeAndre Hopkins
After being traded to the Arizona Cardinals in 2020, Hopkins proved that he is still one of the best wide receivers in football. He had over 1,400 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season, and should continue to be a dominant force in 2023.
Tyreek Hill
Hill is one of the fastest and most explosive players in the NFL. He has averaged over 15 yards per catch in each of the past three seasons and has scored 26 touchdowns over that span.
Davante Adams
Adams has emerged as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL over the past few seasons. He had 18 touchdowns in 2020, which led the league, and has a great connection with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Antonio Brown
Despite some off-field issues, Brown is still one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL. He had a great season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, with 45 receptions for 483 yards and four touchdowns in just eight games.
Stefon Diggs
After being traded to the Buffalo Bills in 2020, Diggs had a career year. He led the NFL in both receptions (127) and receiving yards (1,535) and was a big reason why the Bills made it to the AFC Championship game.
Justin Jefferson
As a rookie in 2020, Jefferson quickly established himself as one of the best young wide receivers in the NFL. He had 88 receptions for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns, and should only get better as he gains more experience.
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Smith-Schuster had a down year in 2019, but bounced back in 2020 with 97 receptions for 831 yards and nine touchdowns. He is still only 24 years old and has a lot of potential to continue improving in the coming years.
Odell Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr. has had some injury issues over the past few seasons, but when he is healthy, he is one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL. He has averaged over 1,000 receiving yards per season for his career and has a great connection with quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Expert Analysis
Michael Thomas is the clear-cut number one wide receiver in fantasy football, says ESPN analyst Matthew Berry. He has a great connection with quarterback Drew Brees and is a target monster. He is a safe pick in the first round of any fantasy draft.
Former NFL wide receiver Reggie Wayne agrees. Julio Jones is still one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, he says. He is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses and has great hands. He should be a top pick in fantasy drafts.
Personal Experience
I have had Michael Thomas on my fantasy team for the past two seasons, and he has been an absolute stud. He consistently puts up big numbers and is a reliable option week in and week out.
Another player I really like is Tyreek Hill. He is so explosive and can score a touchdown on any given play. He is a bit more boom or bust than some of the other players on this list, but when he has a big game, it can really swing the outcome of a fantasy matchup.
FAQs
1. What round should I draft a wide receiver in fantasy football?
Most of the top wide receivers will be drafted in the first or second round of fantasy drafts. It really depends on your draft strategy, but if you want to ensure that you get a top wide receiver, you should aim to draft one in the first two rounds.
2. Who is the best wide receiver in fantasy football?
There are a number of great options at wide receiver in fantasy football, but Michael Thomas is the clear-cut number one pick. He is a target monster and consistently puts up big numbers.
3. Who is the best young wide receiver in the NFL?
Justin Jefferson had a great rookie season in 2020 and looks like he could be a star in the making. He has great hands and is a big-play threat every time he touches the ball.
4. What should I look for in a wide receiver in fantasy football?
You want a wide receiver who is consistent and reliable, but also has big-play potential. Look for players who are targeted frequently by their quarterbacks and who have a good connection with them. Speed and athleticism are also important factors to consider.