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If there’s one position in fantasy football that keeps managers awake at night, it’s wide receiver. The sheer volume of talent combined with weekly volatility makes it both exhilarating and maddening to project. Last week it was Tre Tucker of the Raiders stealing the spotlight. Meanwhile, injuries to stars like CeeDee Lamb, Mike Evans, and Terry McLaurin have left major holes in fantasy lineups. This has forced managers to scramble for answers. With Week 4 here, it’s time to sort through the chaos and highlight the receivers who deserve starting nods, those emerging as sleepers, and those better left on the bench.
The wide receiver landscape is as turbulent as ever. Injuries at the top have created ripple effects across the fantasy football scene. These have turned previously overlooked players into lineup staples. Sure, some big names continue to disappoint. However, others are proving their reliability week in and week out. This week’s WR rankings reflect those shifting dynamics.
Puka Nacua leads the conversation as the most consistent force in fantasy football. Despite failing to score a touchdown so far this season, Nacua has been a machine in terms of receptions and yardage. Averaging nearly 10 catches and over 110 yards per game, his role as Matthew Stafford’s go-to weapon remains unquestioned. Even with Davante Adams now lining up opposite him, Nacua is still entrenched as a WR1.
Elsewhere, the Seahawks’ passing attack is running entirely through Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He has been dominating targets despite the team’s transition to a new quarterback and offensive coordinator. And yes, Amon-Ra St. Brown had a quieter Week 3 in terms of passing volume. That said, his reliability in high-leverage moments and nose for the end zone keeps him near the top of rankings.
Here we will look at our NFL Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings entering Week 4 of the 2025 regular season.
Nacua has been extraordinary. He leads the NFL with 29 receptions. That’s a full six more than his closest competitor, Chris Olave. He also tops the league in receiving yards with 333. That’s proof of both volume and efficiency. With Adams stretching defenses on the perimeter, Nacua has the freedom to exploit mismatches across the formation. This week, he draws the Colts. They have a tough defense, but not one capable of completely neutralizing him. He remains a set-and-forget WR1.
Despite Seattle’s offensive transition, Smith-Njigba has flourished. He currently ranks second in receiving yards and sits fifth in targets among all wideouts. Week 4 brings a divisional clash against the Cardinals. Their injury-riddled secondary has allowed more receptions per game to receivers than any team in the league. Expect JSN to be heavily involved and capable of delivering another top-tier fantasy football outing.
Even when Detroit’s game script doesn’t favor him, St. Brown produces. In Week 3, with the Lions leaning on the run game, he still managed seven catches for 77 yards and a touchdown. His chemistry...
