Fantasy WR Rankings Week 14: Who to start, sit at wide receiver in fantasy football
At last, we’re at the final week of byes. Soon, we’ll have the healthy options from all 32 teams at our disposal. However, we’re still looking to pick up the pieces from wide receivers out of action this week, and our Week 14 fantasy WR rankings can help you make the right start ’em, sit ’em decisions.
The most notable wideouts on bye are Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, and Kendrick Bourne. Luckily, none have teammates that dramatically affect rosters, so we’re in the clear. Welcome back Davante Adams (vs. Bears) and D.J. Moore (vs. Falcons), who immediately draw juicy matchups. It’s worth noting Julio Jones (vs. Jaguars) can return from IR this week after dealing with a hamstring issue, and he’ll be a very risky start, but with A.J. Brown (chest) on IR, it would be tough to resist starting him against Jacksonville.
WEEK 14 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Chris Godwin (vs. Bills), Mike Evans (vs. Bills), and Cooper Kupp (@ Cardinals) have daunting matchups ahead of them, but you’re not taking those guys out of your lineups. One of Evans or Godwin could bust, but the upside is way too great.
WEEK 14 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
If you’re deciding between players on the start-or-sit bubble, we’re high on Elijah Moore (vs. Saints), Chase Claypool (@ Vikings), Emmanuel Sanders (vs. Buccaneers), and the aforementioned Julio Jones (vs. Jaguars). New Orleans and Minnesota are among the bottom-three defenses against fantasy WRs. Jacksonville is the 11th-worst. Those three WRs all rank as top-24 players for us this week.
Lower down the list, Corey Davis (vs. Saints), Robby Anderson (vs. Falcons), Tre’Quan Smith (@ Jets), Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton (vs. Lions), Michael Gallup (@ Washington), and Cole Beasley (vs. Buccaneers) all have favorable matchups, too. They all carry risk and bust potential, which is why they aren’t ranked higher, but each WR is in a position to have a productive week. The next tier of players with solid matchups is Marquez Valdes-Scantling (@ Bears), Marquez Callaway and Deonte Harris (@ Jets), Curtis Samuel (vs. Cowboys), Nico Collins (vs. Seahawks), Marvin Jones, Laquon Treadwell, and Laviska Shenault (@ Titans), and Jamison Crowder (vs. Saints). Those are all boom-or-bust players, but if you’re in deep leagues, you might need to consider one.
On the other side of the start-sit line, Rashod Bateman (@ Browns), A.J. Green (vs. Rams), Allen Robinson (@ Packers), and Josh Reynolds and Amon-Ra St. Brown (@ Broncos) are in real danger this week. Some may never consider starting these guys to begin with, but all have been productive in spurts this year, so beware in deeper leagues. Also, beware of constant injury worries Kadarius Toney and Sterling Shepard (@ Chargers). They have plenty of upside if they play — even in a tough matchup with a backup QB throwing to them — but they shouldn’t be counted on until we see them on the final active list.ย
The matchup numbers can tell us a lot at this point in the year, but we know wide receivers only need one big play to pay off. There are plenty of potential sleepers available this week based on the stats, but you shouldn’t ignore target trends either. Balance the two out and you’ll find your starters.ย
Note: We’ll be updating these WR rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes and analysis.
โFantasy WR Rankings Week 14: Who to start at wide receiver
Rankings based on standard, non-PPR scoring
Rank | Player |
1 | Cooper Kupp, LAR @ ARI |
2 | Davante Adams, GB vs. CHI |
3 | Tyreek Hill, KC vs. LV |
4 | Stefon Diggs, BUF @ TB |
5 | Justin Jefferson, MIN vs. PIT |
6 | CeeDee Lamb, DAL @ WAS |
7 | Diontae Johnson, PIT @ MIN |
8 | D.J. Moore, CAR vs. ATL |
9 | Marquise Brown, BAL @ CLE |
10 | Terry McLaurin, WAS vs. DAL |
11 | Keenan Allen, LAC vs. NYG |
12 | Amari Cooper, DAL @ WAS |
13 | Brandin Cooks, HOU vs. SEA |
14 | DK Metcalf, SEA @ HOU |
15 | Tyler Lockett, SEA @ HOU |
16 | Mike Evans, TB vs. BUF |
17 | Chris Godwin, TB vs. BUF |
18 | Ja’Marr Chase, CIN vs. SF |
19 | Julio Jones, TEN vs. JAX |
20 | DeAndre Hopkins, ARI vs. LAR |
21 | Elijah Moore, NYJ vs. NO |
22 | Hunter Renfrow, LV @ KC |
23 | Chase Claypool, PIT @ MIN |
24 | Jerry Jeudy, DEN vs. DET |
25 | Brandon Aiyuk, SF @ CIN |
26 | Emmanuel Sanders, BUF @ TB |
27 | Tee Higgins, CIN vs. SF |
28 | Darnell Mooney, CHI @ GB |
29 | Michael Gallup, DAL @ WAS |
30 | Mike Williams, LAC vs. NYG |
31 | Tre’Quan Smith, NO @ NYJ |
32 | Corey Davis, NYJ vs. NO |
33 | Courtland Sutton, DEN vs. DET |
34 | Kadarius Toney, NYG @ LAC |
35 | Sterling Shepard, NYG @ LAC |
36 | Robby Anderson, CAR vs. ATL |
37 | Van Jefferson, LAR @ ARI |
38 | Cole Beasley, BUF @ TB |
39 | Russell Gage, ATL @ CAR |
40 | Odell Beckham Jr., LAR @ ARI |
41 | Christian Kirk, ARI vs. LAR |
42 | Jarvis Landry, CLE vs. BAL |
43 | Marvin Jones, JAX @ TEN |
44 | Josh Reynolds, DET @ DEN |
45 | K.J. Osborn, MIN vs. PIT |
46 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB vs. CHI |
47 | Rashod Bateman, BAL @ CLE |
48 | Deonte Harris, NO @ NYJ |
49 | A.J. Green, ARI vs. LAR |
50 | Jamison Crowder, NYJ vs. NO |
51 | Laquon Treadwell, JAX @ TEN |
52 | Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET @ DEN |
53 | Curtis Samuel, WAS vs. DAL |
54 | Marquez Callaway, NO @ NYJ |
55 | Laviska Shenault Jr., JAX @ TEN |
56 | Tim Patrick, DEN vs. DET |
57 | DeSean Jackson, LV @ KC |
58 | Allen Robinson, CHI @ GB |
59 | Gabriel Davis, BUF @ TB |
60 | Mecole Hardman, KC vs. LV |
61 | Nico Collins, HOU vs. SEA |
62 | Kenny Golladay, NYG @ LAC |
63 | DeAndre Carter, WAS vs. DAL |
64 | Jauan Jennings, SF @ CIN |
65 | Randall Cobb, GB vs. CHI |
66 | Bryan Edwards, LV @ KC |
67 | Tyler Johnson, TB vs. BUF |
68 | Rondale Moore, ARI vs. LAR |
69 | Allen Lazard, GB vs. CHI |
70 | Kalif Raymond, DET @ DEN |
71 | Tyler Boyd, CIN vs. SF |
72 | Donovan Peoples-Jones, CLE vs. BAL |
73 | Dee Eskridge, SEA @ HOU |
74 | Zay Jones, LV @ KC |
75 | Sammy Watkins, BAL @ CLE |
76 | Darius Slayton, NYG @ LAC |
77 | Olamide Zaccheaus, ATL @ CAR |
78 | Demarcus Robinson, KC vs. LV |
79 | Rashard Higgins, CLE vs. BAL |
80 | Jalen Guyton, LAC vs. NYG |
81 | Byron Pringle, KC vs. LV |
82 | Adam Humphries, WAS vs. DAL |
83 | Freddie Swain, SEA @ HOU |