2 min read • August 25, 2023
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Possessing a strong cadre of wide receivers holds paramount importance in any fantasy draft. In the modern NFL, a surplus of wide receivers is readily available. Nevertheless, our focus today is on dissecting five distinct wide receivers who possess the potential to either make or break the success of your fantasy football team.
The Broncos' perceived top wide receiver, Jerry Jeudy, caught fire towards the end of the 2022 season, amassing two games with over 110 receiving yards in the final trio of matches. However, Jeudy's momentum was interrupted as he was carted off the field due to a hamstring injury sustained during a joint practice on Aug. 24. As indicated by the Pro Football Docs, the proximity of this injury to Week 1 significantly heightens the possibility of its persistence into the initial month of the season. Consequently, he will likely be held in cautious reserve until Week 1, with Denver opting to take prudent measures to safeguard their youthful wideout's well-being.
Rookie first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Nijigba was looking to have a breakout season. The preserved Seahawks’ starting slot receiver injured his wrist. The analysis from the Pro Football Docs suggests that anticipation for Smith-Nijigba's participation in Week 1 should be tempered due to his left wrist fracture. Based on the video of the injury, he suffered a fracture to the scaphoid bone, which requires surgery because of slow healing caused by low blood supply. It is atypical for a receiver to expedite their return by utilizing a brace during recovery from this specific injury.
Terry McLaurin, often referred to as "Scary Terry," stands out as a remarkably dependable wide receiver in fantasy football, boasting an average of 139.8 points per season. However, McLaurin's record of consistently achieving a minimum of 130 fantasy points per season is currently under threat due to a toe injury. According to the Pro Football Docs, he appears to have sustained a right turf toe injury on Monday. This ailment might curtail his participation in Week 1 or potentially lead to his absence from the game altogether.
Former triple crown winner Cooper Kupp missed the last seven games last year with a high ankle sprain that required surgery. This offseason, he injured his hamstring early in training camp and hasn’t returned. According to the Pro Football Docs, he should play in Week 1.
The main factor affecting his fantasy scoring will be whether Matthew Stafford can remain healthy despite his neck injury concerns.
With the addition of DeAndre Hopkins, second-year wide receiver Treylon Burks is expected to take another leap. But, after suffering an LCL sprain in the Titans’ second preseason game, he could miss time. According to the Pro Football Docs, will miss just a few weeks, giving him a chance to be ready for Week 1.
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