Friday, April 19, 2024

Fantasy Football

Dynasty WR Rankings 2020 — 80-71

I have broken down my rankings for both QB and RB, so next is WR! WR is such an amazing group to break down because we see new rising stars every year. Especially, this year, this draft is full of WR talent from top to bottom. The WR position has gained more traction in the dynasty world as most leagues have added points per reception, whether its a half-point or full-point for every catch.

Grabbing a solid core of WR in dynasty start-up leagues is a great approach because as they get better as the years go on, you can either use them on your team or trade them for a positional need. I get started here with my 80-71, please enjoy. As we go through March, I will continue to break down WR so keep an eye out for the following articles. In the meantime, go back and read who I ranked in both my QB and RB articles. Thank you! Dynasty leagues are growing and fun, try to get a start-up with friends and you won’t regret it.

Don’t forget to check out where I ranked my dynasty QB (Post Combine):1-25; 26-44

Check out my 2020 Dynasty RB Ranking: 70-61; 60-51; 50-41; 40-31; 30-21; 20-11; 10-1


80. Antonio Brown

You may think that I am crazy to even consider Antonio Brown on this list. However, not even two years ago, AB was the unquestioned WR1 in fantasy. Yes, he has fallen off largely due to legal allegations and possibly “CTE” induced behavior. If you have a roster spot available in your dynasty league, there is no harm in holding onto Brown. It is always possible that he can get another chance in this league.

79. Keke Coutee

Keke Coutee is by no means a household name for fantasy owners. However, with the constant injuries that Will Fuller has dealt with, Coutee has had to step into a bigger role. Coutee hasn’t ever taken advantage of the extended run, and the Texans brought in Kenny Stills to be their WR 3. If history repeats itself, Fuller will miss games in 2020 with an injury and Coutee will be a part of the offense again. Coutee had 1,400 receiving yards in his final season at Texas Tech, so there is hope that he can handle a large target share. Coutee should be a late-round consideration for your dynasty teams.

78. JJ Arcega-Whiteside

A dual-threat athlete out of high school, Arcega-Whiteside was dominant in both football and basketball. At Stanford, JJAW was known for being able to post up linebackers and corners and go up and get the ball, just like a rebound. He did struggle in his rookie year with the Eagles. I believe this is due to the way that they utilized him. JJAW played many snaps in the slot and he simply isn’t a slot receiver.

He is a big body receiver that likes to go up and grab it, much like his current teammate Alshon Jeffery. The Eagles will probably take a good hard look at the WR in this draft, and rightfully they should, but JJAW will find his role with the Eagles in 2020. JJ will slide to the outside with Jeffery looking to leave town and Wentz could find himself another red-zone threat. JJAW should be considered a late-round flier in dynasty formats.

77. Breshad Perriman

Just when we thought Perriman’s career was over, he finally showed up and was a hot acquisition for owners in the fantasy playoffs. I never thought I would say this but a friend and I argued about who gets to use Perriman during the 2019 fantasy playoffs. Before Evans and Godwin went down with injuries, Perriman was a route runner for the Bucs. By route runner, I mean that even though he was getting on the field he wasn’t producing anything from it.

I don’t believe the Bucs will bring back Perriman. I think Perriman will look to earn a bit more cash as he finished on a hot note in 2019 and most players look to capitalize on their short-term success. Perriman is worth a grab in dynasty leagues because he did impress me last year as he went up and brought down some contested catches. There are many WR needy teams currently and Perriman can help fill that hole.

76. Steven Sims

Sims was a UDFA out of Kansas and found a role with Haskins as the season progressed. Terry McLaurin was Haskins’s go-to guy as they both played together at Ohio State. Terry received more attention from the defense as the season went on and this opened up more room for Sims to go to work. Sims had 34 catches for 310 yards and 4 TD in 2019. This is a good sign for a team that needs help at WR tremendously after Josh Doctson never lived up to his hype. The Redskins still aren’t sold as Haskins as their starter. However, Sims will start the 2020 season as the WR 2 in Washington barring any key pickups in free agency or the draft. Sims is worth the stash in dynasty leagues as he has a nose for the red zone.

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75. Bryan Edwards

Bryan Edwards is a big-bodied WR from South Carolina. He is 6’3” 215lbs and can outman anyone lining across from him. His highlights show his insane catch radius and his spectacular one-hand catches. Edwards has pure speed, but where he lacks is footwork and elusiveness. His senior stats at South Carolina 71/816/6, which is good numbers to have because this is what he done in 10 games. Unfortunately, he has been getting injured this past year with his knees and his current broken foot, which made him sit out of the combine. Edwards talent is there and if the right organization selects him he could be worth a deep stash.

74. Josh Reynolds

Josh Reynolds saw an extended role in 2018 when a couple of the WR in the room went down with an injury. Reynolds is a good technician in the slot and his size and speed help him get behind the linebackers and just under the safties. After Brandin Cooks went down with a concussion injury, it was assumed that Reynolds would step into the role that he had in 2018. However, Reynolds didn’t find his stride as he did the year prior. I wouldn’t say that lack of production came just from him alone. Jared Goff had a very mediocre year and besides a couple of outlier games, he did stink fantasy-wise.

The Rams were searching for an offensive gameplan for most of the season. This may be due to using Gurley less than years past. McVay will do some research this summer and will find the fix to their lack-luster offense. Reynolds would be a great value in dynasty as the three WR in front of him has dealt with injuries more often than not. If Kupp or Cooks go down with an injury, Reynolds will step in and the offense shouldn’t miss a beat. Reynolds can be found at a value in dynasty drafts and I would suggest getting him on your team.

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73. K.J. Hill

K.J. Hill is an athletic field stretcher from Ohio State. While his name is on the lower end for this WR class, I believe his talent is right up there. Hill played in four seasons at OSU and in his final year, he had 57/636/10. The touchdowns are a great number for Hill who is hoping to find the same success in the NFL. The best team fits for him would be the Cardinals, Raiders, and Eagles. Hill is expected to fall into rounds 2-4 making him a sneaky pick for NFL franchises.

72. Russell Gage

After Sanu was traded to the Patriots in Week 8, Gage was the next WR in line to get more field time. Gage was pretty productive with the work he received. Gage has to battle with the target share that is split between Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley. After Austin Hooper went down with an injury, Gage was used more in the middle of the field, breaking the zones of the defense. Hooper will test free agency this summer. I can’t see him returning to Atlanta as he wants more money than they are willing to offer him.

The Falcons will explore more looks at a 3-WR set in 2020. Whether Gage plays inside or out, he will get targeted and produce when asked upon. Matt Ryan will continue to be a prolific passer that he is and with Julio continuing to draw double teams, Ryan will look to Gage more often in 2020. Gage can be drafted in the very late rounds of dynasty drafts. While he may not be a household name, I can see that changing in 2020.

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71. Kendrick Bourne

The 49ers tried to get Marquise Goodwin, Dante Pettis, and Richie James Jr. on the field more in 2020. However, Bourne showed to the staff and the team that he was the WR that should play across from Deebo Samuel. Bourne has a big body frame at 6-1, 203 pounds and can go up and get the ball when needed. Bourne had two catches for 40 yards in the Super Bowl and played on 48% of the 49ers snaps. Yes, he may not sound very interesting to you, but I believe that the 49ers will look to clean house in the WR department this offseason.

There is a strong sense that Emmanuel Sanders won’t return to the team after he was acquired in a mid-season trade with the Broncos. The 49ers will look to cut Goodwin and Pettis to relieve them of some cap room. Bourne will get his shot to be the WR 2 for the 9ners in 2020. His large frame and ability to catch 50/50 balls will make Garrapolo’s eyes light up. Bourne is going undrafted or very late in dynasty drafts. If willing, I would hold on to him in hopes that he will see a bigger role in 2020.

Don’t forget to check out where I ranked my dynasty QB (Post Combine): 1-25; 26-44

Check out my 2020 Dynasty RB Ranking: 70-61; 60-51; 50-41; 40-31; 30-21; 20-11; 10-1

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