Fantasy Football Standard, Non-PPR WR Rankings 2024: Best wide receivers, top sleepers, and breakouts

08-29-2024
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Even with the shift towards wide receiver dominance in most fantasy football formats and the actual NFL, running backs reign supreme in Non-PPR leagues. But this doesn't mean wide receivers are irrelevant. We just saw Tyreek Hill and CeeDee Lamb put on a show, finishing as two of the most valuable players in all formats.

When it comes to drafting wide receivers, drafters can easily become inundated with choices. We rank 75 wide receivers here, but there are realistically more than 100 players who have a case for being "draftable".

Sifting through the various options at receiver can be rather grueling. Thankfully, we have done this work already, determining how drafters should value each receiver in upcoming drafts.

DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: 2024 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet

The top of the list consists of the usual suspects: Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, and company. But as we venture further down the list, you'll find that we at The Sporting News value some players at a different level than consensus. Should Michael Pittman be drafted as a starter in 2 WR leagues? Maybe not.

As the draft progresses, you should be more willing to stray from a player's average draft position (ADP). Each year, players emerge from the middle rounds to smash in fantasy football and lead teams to championships. Don't be afraid to reach on the guys who you believe will break out in 2024. Hitting on these players will set you up for a highly successful season.

Draft season is just ramping up. Check back in on these rankings often; they'll be updated regularly from now until NFL Kickoff on Sept. 5.

2024 Standard, Non-PPR Rankings
Top 250 OverallQBRB | TE | D/STK

Fantasy Football Standard, Non-PPR WR Rankings: Best wide receivers for 2024 drafts 

Yes, finding a top-notch running back is crucial in Non-PPR leagues. But completely neglecting wide receivers is likely a bad draft strategy. If Tank Dell and Stefon Diggs are off the board and you don't have a wide receiver, you've probably pushed the envelope too far and should consider hammering wide receiver in the following rounds.

Don't be afraid to snag an elite receiver in the early rounds either. We've got Round 1 grades on seven receivers. Take advantage of Draft Day slides as well; if Garrett Wilson slides to Round 2, scoop up that value and address other positions in subsequent rounds.

2024 FANTASY AUCTION VALUES (PPR & STANDARD)
Overall | QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF/ST | K

These wide receiver rankings are for Non-PPR leagues

Rank Player Team
1 CeeDee Lamb DAL
2 Tyreek Hill MIA
3 Justin Jefferson MIN
4 Ja'Marr Chase CIN
5 Amon-Ra St. Brown DET
6 A.J. Brown PHI
7 Garrett Wilson NYJ
8 Deebo Samuel SF
9 Puka Nacua LAR
10 Marvin Harrison Jr. ARI
11 Brandon Aiyuk SF
12 Nico Collins HOU
13 Drake London ATL
14 Mike Evans TB
15 Chris Olave NO
16 Davante Adams LV
17 Jaylen Waddle MIA
18 DK Metcalf SEA
19 Cooper Kupp LAR
20 Devonta Smith PHI
21 Malik Nabers NYG
22 D.J. Moore CHI
23 Rashee Rice KC
24 Tank Dell HOU
25 Tee Higgins CIN
26 Amari Cooper CLE
27 Stefon Diggs HOU
28 Zay Flowers BAL
29 Terry McLaurin WAS
30 Christian Kirk JAX
31 Michael Pittman IND
32 George Pickens PIT
33 Jayden Reed GB
34 Xavier Worthy KC
35 Christian Watson GB
36 Calvin Ridley TEN
37 Chris Godwin TB
38 Keenan Allen CHI
39 DeAndre Hopkins TEN
40 Rome Odunze CHI
41 Brian Thomas Jr. JAX
42 Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA
43 Keon Coleman BUF
44 Jameson Williams DET
45 Diontae Johnson CAR
46 Marquise Brown KC
47 Ladd McConkey LAC
48 Rashid Shaheed NO
49 Courtland Sutton DEN
50 Jordan Addison MIN
51 Josh Palmer LAC
52 Khalil Shakir BUF
53 Curtis Samuel BUF
54 Jakobi Meyers LV
55 Romeo Doubs GB
56 Gabe Davis JAX
57 Mike Williams NYJ
58 Tyler Lockett SEA
59 Jerry Jeudy CLE
60 Brandin Cooks DAL
61 Ja'Lynn Polk NE
62 Dontayvion Wicks GB
63 Darnell Mooney ATL
64 Adonai Mitchell IND
65 Michael Wilson ARI
66 Adam Thielen CAR
67 Josh Downs IND
68 Rashod Bateman BAL
69 Demario Douglas NE
70 Jalen Tolbert DAL
71 Wan'Dale Robinson NYG
72 Xavier Legette CAR
73 Jalen McMillan TB
74 Demarcus Robinson LAR
75 Jalin Hyatt NYG

2024 FANTASY SLEEPERS
QB | RB | WR | TE | Each Team