Pearsall is a possible fantasy football hidden gem
USAT’s Joe Rivera asks Jacob Camenker why he thinks 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall could help you to win your fantasy league this year.
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With fantasy football drafts out in full force over the holiday weekend (and even a few days beyond), the need for concise, consolidated information is critical. Time is of the essence as we count down the hours until the 2025 NFL regular season kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 4.
Need to get up to speed on the wide receiver position? USA TODAY’s Steve Gardner has your back with this all-encompassing position preview.
If you’re looking for player overviews, tiered rankings, our favorite sleepers, value picks or potential busts, everything is right here at your fingertips.
(If you’re looking for downloadable or printable rankings, we have you covered as well.)
2025 fantasy football wide receiver rankings
Our USA TODAY Sports staff rankings are constantly being updated, so keep checking back for the latest. As of Aug. 30, here are the top 20 wide receivers in half-PPR formats. (You can change the rankings to match your league in the drop-down box below.)
- Ja’Marr Chase (CIN)
- Justin Jefferson (MIN)
- CeeDee Lamb (DAL)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET)
- Malik Nabers (NYG)
- Nico Collins (HOU)
- Brian Thomas Jr. (JAC)
- Puka Nacua (LAR)
- Drake London (ATL)
- A.J. Brown (PHI)
- Ladd McConkey (LAC)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA)
- Tee Higgins (CIN)
- Tyreek Hill (MIA)
- Mike Evans (TB)
- Terry McLaurin (WAS)
- Davante Adams (LAR)
- Garrett Wilson (NYJ)
- Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI)
- DK Metcalf (PIT)
The wide receiver position could have some sneaky good players to choose from in later rounds. Here are a few WR sleeper candidates for 2025:
Here are four value picks who could boost fantasy teams far more than their ADP might indicate.
Do your best to avoid this quartet in fantasy football drafts:
For more information on what makes those players sleepers, values and busts, check out Jacob Camenker’s analysis by clicking on the story links.
