There’s no hiding at wide receiver. It’s one of the most high-profile positions on the field, with every target a chance to shine or slip up.
So, how about we rank all 32 starting wide receivers from worst to first after Week 9 of the 2024 season?
Who are the top-ranking wide receivers in the NFL after week 9?
32. New England Patriots: DeMario Douglas (Last Week #32)
Another quiet game for DeMario Douglas, who caught seven passes, but for just 35 yards.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brian Thomas Jr. (Not Ranked)
With Christian Kirk injured, Brian Thomas Jr. got slotted into number-one responsibilities but was not able to deliver, hauling in just two catches for 22 yards.
30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rakim Jarret (Last Week #31)
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Rakim Jarret has big shoes to fill with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin hurt. It will be impossible for him to replace them, but Tampa will need more out of him as one of their primary wide receivers if they are to remain competitive.
29. Chicago Bears: DJ Moore (Last Week #28)
Another tough outing from DJ Moore, who is supposed to be a bona fide number-one option. The Bears receiver managed just 33 yards on four catches.
28. Buffalo Bills: Keon Coleman (Last Week #19)
Keon Coleman was quiet after a couple of hot weeks, converting just one catch for 21 yards on the afternoon.
27. Indianapolis Colts: Michael Pittman Jr. (Last Week #29)
Michael Pittman Jr. was a near non-factor on Sunday, as Flacco looked his way just four times, one of which he caught for 14 yards.
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26. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr. (Last Week #14)
Marvin Harrison Jr. was quiet again this week, finishing with two catches for 34 yards.
25. Los Angeles Rams: Puka Nacua (Last Week #8)
Tough week for Puka Nacua as he was ejected early for hitting an opposing player after making just one catch for 11 yards.
24. Los Angeles Chargers: Joshua Palmer (Last Week #27)
Joshua Palmer, once again, struggled to get away from the defense with any regularity, but he made his two catches count, totaling 63 yards and one touchdown.
23. New Orleans Saints: Chris Olave (Last Week #10)
It was a tough afternoon for Chris Olave, who left the game with another concussion after catching just one pass for 13 yards.
22. Green Bay Packers: Romeo Doubs (Last Week #17)
Quiet game for Romeo Doubs in the rain. The Packers’ top option caught just four passes for 28 yards.
21. Kansas City Chiefs: Xavier Worthy (Last Week #24)
Xavier Worthy continues to develop and prove that he can be a solid complement to Travis Kelce as one of the Chiefs’ wide receivers.
20. Atlanta Falcons: Drake London (Last Week #18)
Drake London was fairly quiet this week, snagging just two catches for 27 yards, but at least one was a touchdown.
19. Las Vegas Raiders: Jakobi Meyers (Last Week #25)
Jakobi Meyers was the lone bright spot for the Raiders wide receivers on Sunday, as he hauled in eight of 11 targets for 105 yards, albeit in a losing effort.
18. Miami Dolphins: Tyreek Hill (Last Week #26)
Tyreek Hill looked better again this week, though his production is still down drastically from years past. He finished with four catches for 80 yards.
17. New York Giants: Malik Nabers (Last Week #15)
Malik Nabers was the go-to guy for New York again this week, but unfortunately, his nine catches only amounted to 59 yards as Washington’s secondary did a great job of keeping him in front of them.
16. Tennessee Titans: Calvin Ridley (Last Week #21)
It’s good to see another decent showing from Calvin Ridley, as one of the Titans’ wide receivers caught five passes for 73 yards on the afternoon.
15. San Francisco 49ers: Deebo Samuel (Last Week #16)
Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk form a dangerous duo, each bringing different strengths to the table, but now that Aiyuk is out for the year, Deebo is really going to have to raise his level.
14. Carolina Panthers: Xavier Legette (Not Ranked)
Xavier Legette returned from a hand injury and immediately made an impact, particularly with his 26-yard grab to keep the Panthers’ final drive alive. He finished with four catches for 33 yards and a score.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers: George Pickens (Last Week #13)
While it has still been a little bit up and down with George Pickens as one of the Steelers wide receivers, there is no denying the young wideout’s talent, and it is clear that Russell Wilson sliding in under center will be a major benefit to him and the Steelers.
12. Detroit Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown (Last Week #12)
St. Brown led the way for Detroit’s receivers, snagging seven catches for 56 yards and a score.
11. Cincinnati Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase (Last Week #7)
It was a relatively quiet afternoon for Ja’Marr Chase, who finished the game with just seven catches for 43 yards.
10. Philadelphia Eagles: A.J. Brown (Last Week #5)
Tough afternoon for A.J. Brown, who left the game with an injury after making just two catches for 36 yards.
9. Dallas Cowboys: CeeDee Lamb (Last Week #1)
CeeDee Lamb was understated this week, finishing with eight catches but for only 47 yards.
8. Cleveland Browns: Cedric Tillman (Last Week #6)
Cedric Tillman has really developed some nice rapport with Jameis, as he hauled in another six catches for 75 yards and a touchdown.
7. Denver Broncos: Courtland Sutton (Last Week #20)
Courtland Sutton was the lone bright spot for the Broncos offense as one of their wide receivers, snagging seven catches for 122 yards and throwing for a touchdown on a trick play.
6. Washington Commanders: Terry McLaurin (Last Week #3)
Interesting outing for Terry McLaurin, who caught just two of his three targets and finished with only 19 receiving yards but also secured two touchdowns in the process.
5. Baltimore Ravens: Zay Flowers (Last Week #9)
Sunday might have just been Zay Flowers’ coming out party, as one of the NFL’s youngest wide receivers shined, catching five passes for 127 yards and two scores.
4. Houston Texans: Tank Dell (Not Ranked)
With Stefon Diggs out for the year and Nico Collins still sidelined, Tank Dell has slotted into one of the NFL’s wide receivers one duty, and man, did he deliver, hauling in six catches for 126 yards.
3. Seattle Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Last Week #23)
What a game from Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who made a name for himself with DK Metcalf out, hauling in seven catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns.
2. New York Jets: Garrett Wilson (Last Week #4)
Garrett Wilson was the showstopper with two unbelievable one-handed touchdown grabs, reminding everyone why he’s one of the best young wide receivers in the league. He finished with nine catches for 90 yards and two scores.
1. Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson (Last Week #2)
Another week, another monster stat line for Justin Jefferson, who shredded the Colts’ secondary for seven catches and 137 yards on Sunday Night Football.
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