We break down the best receivers in this year's class.
We discuss three players in the social media spotlight.
We look into an interesting dynasty asset - Brandon Aiyuk.
We consider your options with a mid-first-round rookie pick this season.
Eric Hardter dives deep into the tight ends with expiring contracts and how you should approach them in your leagues.
Ryan examines where rookies are being drafted in a superflex dynasty startup and what it should tell us about their value.
We discuss some receivers who could see changes to their surroundings this time next year.
We break down the dynasty ramifications of Deebo Samuel's trade to the Commanders.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
An in-depth look at senior bowl performances versus prospects' collegiate careers.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We open up the DLF dynasty mailbag to answer your questions.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We pick out four wide receivers to buy, sell or hold.
We offer up an early look at what your dynasty startup may look like this off-season.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We pick out a pair of dynasty targets you could considering making moves for.
We pick out some buy or sell options for the start of the dynasty off-season.
Kevin White shares what he believes the future of dynasty football will look like for each position.
Ryan McDowell shares his biggest takeaways from week 14.
We break down some possible dynasty buys and sells.
Rob Willette provides five wide receivers who are overvalued by dynasty managers.
We pick out some dynasty buys and sells right now.
We pick out some moves you can make to improve your teams.
We spotlight a few of the cornerstone players' recent performances in the NFL and college.
What players should dynasty managers be considering acquiring or trading away?
Rob provides a timely update on dynasty trade values at every skill position.
We look at all the injuries around the NFL and update their dynasty outlook.
We pick out two trade targets - one for a rebuilding team and one for a contender.
We use the Dynasty Trade Finder to find two trade candidates in very different places in their careers.
We pick out two trade targets - one for a rebuilding team and one for a contender.
We look at some of the building blocks of future dynasty teams.
We cover the biggest injuries last week and the dynasty fallout.
We look back at the week that was.
Ryan McDowell shares his biggest takeaways from week seven.
We break down the impact of Brandon Aiyuk's knee injury.
We offer up some waiver wire options for this week.
We pick out some potential trades that may be worth considering this week.
Ryan McDowell shares his biggest takeaways from week four.
Ryan McDowell shares his biggest takeaways from week three.
We examine some underperforming players you may want to target in your leagues.
We offer up some potential trades for you to investigate this week.
We break down the target share data from week one.
Cody Mortensen picks out some wide receiver targets.
Ahead of the start of the NFL season, Addison provides players to consider adding to your roster.
We pick out some deeper names to keep on your radar and at the end of your rosters.
We break down all we learned from the preseason.
What was dynasty social media talking about this week?
We pick out some players to buy, sell or hold from the NFC West.
We consider a dynasty startup strategy than invests heavily in the running back position.
We round up another startup draft using the 'Bully QB/TE' strategy.
All risk and no reward? We look at some players who could be deemed as overvalued in startup drafts.
We examine your mid-second-round rookie pick options.
Dan Meylor recaps his experience with the League Tycoon platform as a commish and manager after completing the rookie draft and free...
Our startup draft strategy series continues with a look at another 'productive struggle' draft.
We continue with our 2024 “Perfect Draft” strategy series, focusing on how to win your startup dynasty drafts. Anyone who has followed...
A guide to how to navigate a balanced strategy in a superflex startup draft.
Over the span of the next few weeks, we’re going to be bringing you our 2024 versions of the “Perfect Draft.” Anyone...
We pick out a dynasty riser, faller and longshot from Pittsburgh.
If you are drafting for value, what might an ideal startup draft look like in a superflex league?
We examine some of the players on the prolific 49ers offense who may be on the move in ADP.
Ryan provides a recent update on dynasty trade values for superflex leagues.
If you are drafting for value, what might an ideal startup draft look like?
We look at three ideal startup drafts for dynasty players looking to win now in superflex leagues.
Ryan gives an insightful update on dynasty trade values at every skill position.
We look at how to attack a draft with a heavy emphasis on competing in year one.
We look at three players in the social media spotlight this week.
We take a deep dive into what to expect from your dynasty assets in the NFC West this season.
We look at all the significant ADP movement from January to now.
We answer your dynasty mailbag questions, with receivers in focus.
John DiBari highlights how you should handle a single-QB start up draft.
A calculation of each QB’s indirect cash flow, exploring if there is potential for value overstatements or understatements based on their surrounding...
We open up the mailbag to answer your dynasty fantasy football questions.
We answer your dynasty questions.
We break down some dynasty risers and fallers from the past month.
We look at some of the biggest ADP risers and fallers since February. What's changed?
We break down the most valuable dynasty assets and which players have been changing value in recent times.
We break down some players affected the most by the new additions to the NFC West.
We look at what kind of real value each draft pick may have this season.
We bring you the top twelve Dynasty Fantasy Football rookies for 2024.
DLF writers dive in to answers some of the top dynasty questions after round one of the 2024 NFL Draft.
We break down the most valuable dynasty assets and which players have been changing value in recent times.
We consider your current likely rookie draft options from the third spot.
We break down a recent seven-round CBS NFL mock draft and what the dynasty landscape would look like if it came true.
What might your rookie draft options be from the fourth spot?
What can we expect and when from tight ends returning from injuries last season?
We pick out three dynasty discussion points based on social media chatter this week.
A dynasty superflex startup mock draft based on March ADP.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We examine some intriguing wide receivers to ask about in your leagues this off-season.
Which players could be hitting the free agent market next summer and what do their futures look like?
A mock draft of players from the Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
Welcome back to another installment in our series of articles where DLF rankers not only explain their dynasty fantasy football rankings, but...
We examine how dynasty ADP is shaping up as we enter 2024.
We cover three players who were widely discussed on social media after last week.
We examine the top of each positional in terms of ADP data, and pick out the biggest risers and fallers.
An early look at the first four rounds of 2024 mock draft ADP.
The DLF Mailbag is back, and we answer your dynasty questions.
We continue our weekly series designed to break down the biggest stories of the week.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 16 to find an edge in week 17.
We review the week that was.
Cody Mortensen picks out some players he is targeting for the fantasy playoffs.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 12 to find an edge in week 13.
We break down some trades you may want to make in your leagues right now.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from the week, and dynasty thoughts for your eyes only.
We examine some of the data trends that could affect your dynasty decisions.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week ten to find an edge in week eleven.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week nine to find an edge in week ten.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week seven to find an edge in week eight.
We look at a handful of receivers who could be worth buying or selling based on their performances so far this season.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week six to find an edge in week seven.
We pick out some moves you could make this week to improve your rosters.
We focus on rookies in this week's edition of Dynasty Trades.
We roundup the top fantasy performances in week three by position.
We examine some players who have been on the move in recent dynasty rankings.
We break down the impact of the latest big injuries after another devastating week.
We cover some trends and false narratives from week one.
We break down the week that was.
We pick out some players from the NFC West to buy, sell or hold.
We review the injuries to key players based on their current ADP.
Which players have been traded the most in dynasty leagues in the last 30 days? We discuss three of them.
We break down the best of the NFC West.
We look at some wide receivers to consider making moves for or away from.
We compare ADP and DLF rankings to work out which wide receivers are valued differently.
We open up the mailbag to answer your dynasty questions.
What should you do with Brandon Aiyuk at this point of his dynasty career?
We look at some risers and fallers in ADP, focusing this time on wide receivers.
We open up the mailbag and answer your questions as we approach the 2023 NFL Draft.
We break down a full 1QB startup mock draft this week.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
How good is Brandon Aiyuk and what is his trade value?
A mock draft based on the most recent dynasty ADP.
Addison Hayes offers up some cheaper alternatives to a couple of high-priced dynasty assets.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
Jeff Mueller examines some wide receivers recovering from injuries last season and what we can expect moving forward.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We break down the signing of Jimmy Garoppolo in Las Vegas.
We examine which veterans and rookie will be available for wide receiver-needy teams this off-season.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We look into your possible options with a mid-second-round pick in rookie drafts this year.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We look back on ADP data from this time last year compared to now. Which wide receivers have risen or fallen?
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We look through the first few rounds of our January startup ADP. Which players are at the top?
We examine some players on the move in recent dynasty rankings.
We pick out some moves you may want to consider at this late point in the season.
Nobody is your friend right now.
Nobody is your friend right now.
We examine some projected young breakout stars and if they have lived up to expectations.
We examine the dynasty impact for the 49ers offense.
We look at the most recent DLF superflex data and some rookie performances this week.
Don't be so dramatic.
We examine some recent changes in the dynasty landscape.
We can't change the future, we can only see it.
Which players have surprised the most this season, for better or worse?
We break down players on course for the top 12, those just outside, and some other notables.
We look back at the tasty week that was.
We look at the target share data over the last three weeks - which players are on the up?
Who should you target on the waiver wire this week?
What are some of the top moves to make this week to improve your rosters?
Who are the fantasy leaders so far? What can we expect from their upcoming matchups?
We break down the unfortunate injury to Trey Lance.
We evaluate all the target share data from week one and what it means moving forward.
We break down the top wideouts in San Francisco and what you can expect from each moving forward.
We offer up some values and avoids by comparing DLF rankings to ADP.
We begin our divisional rundowns with a stroll through the NFC West.
As we creep into draft week, we take a look at 1.06.
We pit two young receivers against each other - who would you prefer to own in your dynasty leagues?
We pick out a couple of players to target from each of the teams eliminated last week.
We examine the dynasty assets on the impressive San Francisco 49ers.
Another Monday morning mock draft, this time featuring players from the 2020 and 2021 rookie classes.
We cover last week's questions from our Ask DLF show.
We review the rookies and the week that was.
Welcome to DLF’s Dynasty Aftermath. This staple article is our longest running signature piece as we have a little fun after a tough...
We look back on the weekend's action and players featured in the Sunday Six Pack.
We discuss two quarterbacks and two receivers in this week's Twitter Observations.
We reflect on some of the more intriguing dynasty storylines from the weekend.
We pick out six dynasty situations to watch this weekend.
A drawer full of fantasy information all in one tight package.
We examine what's happening in Philadelphia, and examine two young dynasty assets with values heading in different directions.
Which players have impressed or disappointed the most so far compared to preseason dynasty ADP?
Ryan McDowell runs through his notes on week four.
We look back on the week that was and pay tribute to a comedy icon.
Cooper Adams offers his first look into passing games around the NFL and how they affect our dynasty assets.
Which players were hurt in week one? And how should we react in our dynasty leagues?
We cover week one the way we know best.
We take a deep dive into when receivers 'break out' and examine last year's rookie class.
We examine Brandon Aiyuk's usage in 2020 and project how he will fare moving forward.
We take a look at the dynasty value found within the re-tooled receiving corps in New England.
We cover the first half of a fantastic 2020 rookie wide receiver class.
Will the Niners bounce back after a down year in 2020? We examine their playmakers.
Matt Price shares his thoughts on the top 44 players in DLF's January ADP.
Over the last few weeks, we've painted an overview of the quarterback and running back prospects entering the dynasty landscape this April. From player summaries to class comparisons to rookie draft projections, we've assessed both "backfield" positions and drawn some actionable inclusions. So far, the quarterback class was somewhere slightly "below average," while the running back class has huge potential for both top-tier upside and valuable depth.
Now we come to the wide receivers. Arguably the most important position in (non-superflex) dynasty, especially in rookie drafts and prospect evaluation. As with the running backs, this class is relatively deep at wideout, so we'll be breaking them up into two articles. We'll cover the five names currently likely to go in the first round of rookie drafts here — though rankings and ADP will be fluid over the next few weeks — and the balance in the ensuing piece.
Before we dive into the names on 2025 draft boards, let's set the scene with a quick look at recent classes.
Class | Notable Players | Grade |
---|---|---|
2024 | Marvin Harrison Jr, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas, Rome Odunze, Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy | A+ |
2023 | Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Quentin Johnston, Jayden Reed, Rashee Rice, Tank Dell | B- |
2022 | Drake London, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jameson Williams, Christian Watson, George Pickens, Khalil Shakir | C+ |
2021 | Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, Nico Collins, Amon-Ra St. Brown | A |
2020 | Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Brandon Aiyuk, Jerry Jeudy, Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman, | B+ |
Without question, 2024 was a revelation at wide receiver. A whopping seven prospects were taken in round one — Harrison, Nabers, Odunze, Thomas, Worthy, as well as Ricky Pearsall and Xavier Legette — and they combined for 451 receptions and 5,640 yards, both the most in history by a group of first-round rookie receivers. That doesn't even include Ladd McConkey, who went 34th overall but finished as a WR1. On that note, Thomas (WR4), Nabers (WR6), and McConkey (WR12, tied with Jerry Jeudy) all finished as WR1s and became the first rookie trio to each average 15+ PPR fantasy points per game. Those three guys, plus Harrison, are all currently going as top-12 wideouts in startup draft ADP. If Odunze and/or Worthy take steps forward in the coming years, this could easily go down as one of, if not the greatest class we've ever seen.
The year prior was a little less flashy. Yes, we got Puka Nacua at pick 177 overall (and at the very end of rookie drafts, if at all). Yes, several other players have made short runs at excellence over their first two seasons. And yes, JSN has shot up in value with the departure of DK Metcalf. Still, most of the class is "more WR2 than WR1" and has been depreciated by injury, suspension, and/or inconsistent play. One year further back gave us a 2022 class that has been decent but honestly disappointing. Drake London finally broke out in 2024, and both Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave have had good seasons, but neither of the OSU "stars" has truly materialized as elite, and most of the rest of the class has been spotty at best, busted at worst. Remember, this is the year that gave us Jahan Dotson at 16th overall and Treylon Burks at 18th, along with a gaggle of second-rounders that have done little to nothing.
The 2021 class was another solid one, with dynasty's current WR1, WR5, and WR8, plus two other WR2s, all entering the league that year. It wasn't the deepest class — the second round was highlighted by Elijah Moore and Rondale Moore — but the five stars are enough to earn it a solid A in the grading system. And 2020 was a mixed bag, producing Justin Jefferson (dynasty WR2) and CeeDee Lamb (WR3) at the top, but struggling to find much sticking power after that, with Tee Higgins (WR15) heading the rest of the class.
So where does the 2025 class stack up? We're going to have to dive in to find out.
There's a clear number one wide receiver in this class, and while he doesn't profile as a Jefferson or a Chase, he will be selected near the top of nearly every rookie draft this offseason.
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