Primarily worn by wide receivers, the New Orleans Saints had one of the best wide receivers in franchise history line up in the No.17 on game days. Lamb and Smith have the potential to jump into the discussion among the 20 or so best wideouts in the league. Hill's insane speed makes him an absolute nightmare to defend. The next-best receiver who wears a number in the 80s is Tyler Boyd (no. If Julio Jones were still in this division, it would be No. Check out all the features Fantrax has to offer, and we think youll be singing a different tune for next season. It will be fascinating to see who is the lead receiver for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys. Here are Washington Wires rankings for the top units in the NFC East. #Coach #ForTheShoe, Reggie Wayne (@ReggieWayne_17) February 28, 2023. It seems as if the high-numbered receiver is going the way of leather helmets and, uh, running backs. Hes only 26 years old and should see longer than a one-year deal wherever he plays ball next. Philly hopes former first-round pick Jalen Reagor takes a major step forward this season. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Moore and Anderson are very good starters with the potential to be even better than that if they can get better QB play. 83), the second most famous wideout on the winless Bengals. And I'd be remiss if I didn't give some love to another group of receivers. Engram caught 63 passes in 2020 yet somehow made the Pro Bowl. Ill wait, I think people are taking this a little too far. The entire football world knows hes a stud. Juju will have WR1 upside assuming Daniel Jones throws more than 15 touchdown passes in 2023 and Juju has his fair share of them. As we all know at this point, passing is king in the modern NFL. All Rights Reserved. The only thing that stopped Godwin from starting off his career with multiple 1000 yard seasons like Evans, was he wasnt a top 10 pick, and he had Evans and Jackson in front of him. Tyler Johnson may put us over the top as our WR3. Theres nowhere to go but up for Woods in 2023 fantasy football and he should come at a massive discount. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The NFC North is loaded at the wide receiver position so let's see how the Green Bay Packers' top wideout stacks up against the rest. It tracks that bigger guys get bigger numbers, as if the weight of the number provides heft. D.J. The Dallas Cowboys will remain contenders in the NFC and need another receiver alongside Ceedee Lamb. A month-long . Would love your thoughts, please comment. Ward caught 53 passes for 419 yards and 6 touchdowns. They're not stars, but they're not guys who can't be on the field. Washington has the best wide receiver in the division in Terry McLaurin. Austin Carr, Saints WR Michael Thomas Photo by: Getty Images. At tight end, the Giants return Evan Engram. While game-script played a large role in that, when Dallas wanted to depend on someone, it was Cooper more often than not. He was cut by the Patriots on September 20 and seems unlikely to play in the league ever again. Stefon Diggs is averaging 161 targets per season since joining the Bills who are also a top-10 offense in pass attempts per game in that time. The former fifth-round pick has worked his way into the upper echelon of NFL receivers by making similar plays every time he takes the field. 1. Cole Kmet led this team in targets last season with 69. Woods and Kupp are extremely underrated players, guys who can do anything you ask of them on the field. New York entered the offseason in desperate need of help at wide receiver. Isabella had been the first Cardinal receiver to wear a number in the 80s on the 53-man roster since Early Doucet in 2012. Amari Cooper is the safe choice, as he has led Dallas in targets per game the past three seasons. This division is basically the opposite of the AFC East. He also led them in targets (90), but again, on an offense that ranks in bottom-five in attempts, completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images). It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2022 NFL season. 3 receiver duties for the third year in a row despite a startling lack of production in 2019 after a promising rookie season. Curtis Samuel That said, the Saints have had no shortage of talent wearing the No. 83) and Andre Patton (No. Rian Johnson faced the biggest writing challenges of any of the five nominees, but the director managed to perfectly thread the needle, ensuring that Glass Onion felt totally unique but still delighted the fans of its predecessor. But, we still expect Ertz will be elsewhere before the 2021 season. 1 again. The Patriots finally upgraded their wide receiver room -- albeit with guys who are merely solid starters rather than stars. Just be thankful theyre both on our team. In that ESPN article above, Fitzgerald explained that no. However, the Giants just used their first-round pick on slot receiver Kadarius Toney. Russell Gage. Privacy Policy. He proved to be a find for the Eagles. Moore. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Most football fans have probably noticed receivers wearing numbers in the teens for a while, but I am here to report that low-numbered receivers no longer represent a niche trend, or even a 50-50 split of the receiver market share. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I wrestled with moving this division both lower on the list and higher on it. Wayne, who held the role as a first-year coach in 2022, announced via Twitter on Tuesday that will be returning as the wide receivers coach under new head coach Shane Steichen. We have updated our Privacy Policy. 87) and the Packers Marquez Valdes-Scantling (no. 19. Thomas blocks well, can make plays down the field and has great hands. There are only two players who have numbers in the 80s and could be considered their teams best receiver: the Giants Shepard and the Titans Corey Davis (no. A: NAME: TEAM: COLLEGE: Aiyuk, Brandon: San Francisco 49ers: Arizona State: It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2022 NFL season. 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David Carr enlists the help of his brother, Raiders QB Derek Carr, to provide their ranking of the five best active NFL brother duos heading into the 2022 season. 89). Although the trickle has been steady over the past 20 years, 2019 officially marks the season when the high-numbered receiver emerged as an endangered species. By 2010, more than half of the top 25 receivers by total yardage were rocking numbers between 10 and 19but eight of the top 10 guys were still in the 80s, including stars who predated the rule change like Andre Johnson (no. After a Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions, bouncing the Packers from the playoffs, Green Bays top target from 2022 looks to be on the move. 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Michael Pittman Jr. was one reception shy of becoming the youngest Colts player ever to record 100 catches in a season. 2 group in the NFC East. But what was most impressive to me, as an NFL cornerback, was his breakdown of a play during an interview with my NFL Network colleague Bridget Condon after the Rams' Week 13 victory over Jacksonville. 10) took the outright lead in receiving touchdowns. Justin Watson Lets just wait a bit to make him the best WR in the NFL until hes done it 2-3-4 years in a row like Mike. The Bucs might have both, especially if Tyler Johnson can make an impact as a rookie. //