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In the first seven games of the 2024 season, Godwin was on pace for a career year, ranking second among all wide receivers in fantasy points per game. He had 50 receptions for 576 yards and 5 touchdowns in just 7 games, averaging 16.1 fantasy points per game. Godwin suffered a gruesome ankle injury in Week 7 of the 2024 season, raising questions about his health and availability for the start of the 2025 season. Godwin's injury and the addition of Emeka Egbuka have caused his average draft position (ADP) to fall, making him a potential value pick in fantasy drafts. While there are some risks associated with his health and role, Godwin's history of elite performance and expected utilization in the slot suggest he has a high ceiling if he remains healthy.
Aiyuk's 2024 season was cut short after only 7 games due to a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. He recorded 25 receptions for 374 yards with no touchdowns in that timeframe. His fantasy points per game were low at 4.7. His availability for the start of the 2025 season is uncertain. He may even begin the year on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, potentially missing the first four games. If/when he returns, Aiyuk will have to compete for targets with other talented players like Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Ricky Pearsall, and Jauan Jennings. There are better fantasy WR4 options to be found elsewhere.
After missing the 2024 season due to a knee injury sustained in training camp with the Falcons, he signed with the Vikings on a one-year contract. Moore is expected to compete for a depth role behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. While he has shown flashes of explosiveness and versatility (including punt and kickoff returns), his production and role with the Vikings remain uncertain, which in our minds makes him un-draftable in re-draft formats.
Hill has undergone two surgeries on his left wrist this offseason, and he said after Wednesday's practice that both wrists have bothered him, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, but the right side has been most bothersome and required a protective brace. Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports that the 31-year-old wideout is participating in most drills other than catching and blocking, while McDaniel has previously stated that the Dolphins are expecting Hill to return to full strength closer to training camp in July. Injuries and an offense focused more on short-area throws to De'Von Achane and Jonnu Smith than downfield looks resulted in both Hill and Jaylen Waddle significantly regressing in 2024, sending both tumbling down 2025 fantasy draft boards. As long as Hill continues to not infrequently fall outside the top-12 drafted wide receivers he will carry undeniable fantasy upside, though there's serious risk that even with his wrist at full health he never again approaches production similar to the back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons he logged with Miami in 2022 and 2023.
Kirk no longer looks hindered by the broken collarbone that ended his 2024 season in Jacksonville after just eight games. The Texans traded for Kirk in early March, then selected two rookies out of Iowa State -- Jayden Higgins (second round) and Jaylin Noel (third round) -- in the 2025 NFL Draft. Even with Tank Dell (knee) nursing a serious enough injury that he could miss most, or all, of the upcoming season, Higgins and Noel represent notable competition for targets behind No. 1 wideout Nico Collins. At 6-foot-4, 212 pounds with 4.47 speed, Higgins is a physical clone of Collins capable of joining him on the boundary, while Noel's smaller frame and 4.39 speed seemingly positions him to begin as a deep threat. That leaves Kirk with a clear path to dominate slot reps, with the catch being that Noel could eventually compete for such snaps, and Houston's other wideouts could emerge as higher-priority targets for C.J. Stroud.
Diggs played 8 games for the Texans in 2024 before suffering a season-ending ACL tear in Week 8. In those games, he recorded 47 receptions for 496 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, averaging 62 yards per contest and 15.2 fantasy points per game. He's expected to be the No. 1 receiver for the Patriots and second-year quarterback Drake Maye, provided he's fully recovered from his torn ACL. His age (31), health, and questions about meshing with the new team/coach/QB raise a number of flags. If he is available late in the draft as a WR5, he could be a nice value pick -- but someone is likely to jump on him too early based on name recognition. Don't let that be you.
Coming off a knee (Meniscus) injury, Shaheed profiles best in standard scoring leagues as a big-play threat, but even then his scoring is unpredictable. He finished with just the 49th-most Fantasy points per game among wide receivers. Shaheed will get some run as a field stretcher to help open up space in the middle, but he is not on the Fantasy radar and shouldn't be rostered in standard leagues, especially with major questions at the QB position.
It's an encouraging sign to see Burks working with the team as he heals from the ACL damage he incurred in Week 6 of the 2024 season. Per Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com, coach Brian Callahan said Wednesday that while Burks isn't fully back, he'll be involved in practice as he progresses in his recovery. Once he's fully healthy, Tennessee hopes Burks will be able to compete for targets that don't go to Calvin Ridley with veteran wideouts Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson, as well as rookies Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor.
A major concern for Olave in fantasy football is his history of concussions. He missed the final eight games of the 2024 season due to his fourth NFL concussion (fifth overall including college), making him an injury risk for 2025. Additionally, the Saints' current quarterback situation is seen as a drawback, potentially limiting his upside. Despite the concerns, Olave's talent is undeniable, and he could exceed expectations if he stays healthy and the quarterback play is consistent. He has the potential for high-end production, especially with new coach Kellen Moore emphasizing slot receivers in his offense. Our best advice is to target him in the middle rounds as a borderline WR2/WR3 with the upside to perform better.
Reed appears back to full health after having suffered a dislocated shoulder during Green Bay's 22-10 wild-card loss to the Eagles in January, an injury for which he didn't require surgery. The third-year pro has prioritized bulking up early in the offseason, with passing-game coordinator Jason Vrable saying in mid-May that Reed is currently 199 pounds after playing at 187 pounds in 2024. The Packers' selection of Matthew Golden in the first round of April's draft, plus Savion Williams in the third round, provides Jordan Love and the passing game the requisite tools to grow more dynamic in 2025, a development that could prove positive for Reed in Year 3 even if he faces increased target competition. Romeo Doubs (concussion) and newcomer Mecole Hardman (knee) are also practicing Wednesday.
Tillman missed the Browns' final six regular-season games of 2024 while in the concussion protocol and ended the year on IR, so it's encouraging to see him working without any apparent limitations during spring drills. The 2023 third-round pick seems the early favorite to earn the No. 2 receiver spot alongside Jeudy, with Elijah Moore now in Buffalo and veteran Diontae Johnson representing Cleveland's largest splash at wideout this offseason. Tillman was barely involved the first six weeks of 2024, in which span he totaled just six catches for nine yards, but he enjoyed a brief five-game breakout with Jameis Winston under center from Week 7 to Week 12. He put together a 26-330-3 receiving line on 44 targets in those five appearances, with the concussion cutting his Week 12 short at 56 percent of snaps. As Tillman works to translate that production into a true Year 3 breakout rather than a mere flash in the pan, he seems destined to once again have to overcome a quarterback rotation that will carry the risk of subpar play.
Flowers missed both of Baltimore's playoff games last year due to a right knee sprain sustained during the team's regular-season finale against Cleveland, but he didn't require surgery to address the issue and now appears back to full health. He'll work to take another step forward as the leader of the Ravens' wide receiver corps entering Year 3, after having tallied a 74-1,059-4 receiving line (on 116 targets) across 17 regular-season appearances in 2024. Baltimore remains a run-heavy offense featuring QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry, leaving a smaller share of targets to be distributed between the 2023 first-round pick, Rashod Bateman and tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, but Flowers' ability to create separation downfield and 4.42 speed make it possible for him to produce efficiently even without heavy volume.
Rice is recovering from a torn LCL, but is expected to be ready for training camp. Even with limited games in 2024 due to injury, he demonstrated his ability to be a top target for Patrick Mahomes. He averaged 7.3 targets and 16.2 PPR points in the first four games of the season before his injury. He led the Chiefs in targets (120), receiving yards (1,110), and receiving touchdowns (six) from Week 11 of 2023 through Week 3 of 2024. He's facing legal issues stemming from a hit-and-run car crash, which could lead to a suspension in 2025 or 2026. The NFL is reportedly waiting for the legal process to conclude before deciding on any action. Given the potential to score a good number of TDs in the Patrick Mahomes-led KC offense, Rice would be worthy of fantasy WR1 status were it not for the health and legal issues clouding him. As it is, we see him as a lower tier WR2.
The 2024 first-round pick from South Carolina underwent offseason foot surgery, but he now appears to have fully recovered. Legette showed flashes of brilliance throughout his rookie campaign, recording 44 receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns across 16 games. However, he struggled to be a consistent receiving threat, dropping eight passes. With the addition of 2025 first-round wideout Tetairoa McMillan, Legette is expected to have more opportunities to showcase his big-play ability on a more consistent basis.
Watson is hopeful that the hamstring problems he's dealt with over the first two seasons of his career are behind him, and he can start playing at a high level in Year 3. When healthy, Watson could be the best receiver in Green Bay, and he's worth drafting as early as Round 7 in all leagues. Hamstring problems resulted in multi-game absences three times during Watson's first two NFL seasons, and he was also removed early from other contests with a concussion, chest injury, hip injury and back/chest injury. When healthy, Watson has produced some huge games, scoring at least 16.6 PPR points in seven of 23 games, and he has averaged at least 11.3 PPR points per game in each year of his career. The Packers have a loaded receiving corps with Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks, but Watson has the highest ceiling of the group. Hopefully, he can stay healthy for most of 2024, and this could be a breakout season for him in his third year.
Doubs, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, has gained full clearance to participate in OTAs after he sustained a concussion during Green Bay's wild-card round loss to the Eagles in January. Jayden Reed (shoulder) and newcomer Mecole Hardman (knee) are also practicing Wednesday. Rookie first-round pick Matthew Golden and third-rounder Savion Williams represent additional notable additions to the Packers' wide receiver corps, which also returns Dontayvion Wicks and Christian Watson (ACL) in what looks like one of the league's most crowded units, though Watson's recovery could realistically sideline him until mid-season. Reed appears destined to dominate slot reps, and general manager Brian Gutekunst has talked him up as Green Bay's top wideout, while Golden's draft capital and playmaking ability give the team every incentive to find him a starting role. Doubs has proven himself as a jack-of-all-trades and a capable starter, but he's now entering a contract year facing tough competition for targets and snaps.
Polk will be one of several wide receivers vying for targets in a revamped Patriots passing attack this season. The 22-year-old is excellent at the catch point and possesses acceptable, if not blazing, speed. His route running still needs some work as does his work after the catch. In redraft, concerns about the offense and Polk's role in it mean we're not drafting him until Round 11 at the earliest. The upside at that cost comes if Polk wins the WR1 job in camp and Drake Maye hits the ground running. But it's more likely that Polk ends up on the waiver wire early in the year before making an impact in the second half. We're more intrigued In Dynasty, where he's worthy of consideration in Round 2 or 3 of rookie drafts.
Mooney is coming off of a 2024 campaign with Atlanta in which he caught 64 of 106 targets for 992 yards and five touchdowns over 16 contests. The wide receiver missed the team's regular-season finale versus the Panthers with a shoulder injury, but he now appears to be fully healthy ahead of 2025. Mooney likely will operate as the Falcons' No. 2 option at wide receiver alongside Drake London this season as Michael Penix officially takes the reigns at quarterback.
Dell suffered a severe multi-ligament knee tear (including ACL, LCL, MCL, and meniscus damage) and underwent multiple surgeries in early 2025. He is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season as he recovers. Some reports suggest he might not be playing significant snaps until 2026. Only consider rostering him in Dynasty or long-term keeper leagues if you have an injured reserve spot.