#5: Mike Evans
Mike Evans had a phenomenal 2021 complete with career highs in both yards and TDs. He also led the stacked Bucs offense in fantasy production. I expected Evans’ production to drop with Tom Brady’s retirement; however, Brady’s return jumps Evans up the list. I predict Evans to have a 1200 yard floor and a 1400 yard ceiling.
#4: Jamarr Chase
Jamarr Chase had a ridiculously good rookie season and has solidified himself in the upper echelon of fantasy receivers. Chase is the key to the explosive Bengals offense and has helped Joe Burrow develop into the elite player he is. Look for Chase to have a similar season to 2021. I predict his floor to be 1300 yards and his ceiling to be 1500 yards.
#3 Justin Jefferson
Since his rookie year, Justin Jefferson, aka J Jetta, has been a fantasy machine. Jefferson somehow improved last season racking up over 1500 yards and 10 touchdowns. One could argue that Jefferson is being held back by Kirk Cousins, but I don’t believe that to be the case. In fact, I expect Jefferson to have another great season. His floor is 1325 yards and his ceiling is 1600 yards.
#2: Davante Adams
Davante was spectacular in Green Bay. Many saw him as the league’s best receiver the past two seasons. However, after the Packers/Raiders trade, I anticipate his production to falter a bit. On the other hand, Adams is an elite guy no matter, so I expect him to sync with Derek Carr. Adams’s floor is pretty high, I put him at around 1300 yards and 13 TDs, and I have his ceiling at 1500 yards and 17 TDs.
#1: Cooper Kupp
White Rice had his breakout year in 2021, racking up nearly 2000 yards, becoming an All-Pro, and winning Super Bowl MVP. Cooper Kupp showed the NFL that he is capable of being an elite receiver not only on the field but in the fantasy standings as well. Kupp was the WR1 in standard and PPR formats. I foresee a similar year from Kupp, with his floor being 1550 yards and 10 TDs, and his ceiling being 1800 yards and 15 TDs.
