8 Wide Receivers the Experts Avoid (2024 Fantasy Football)

When preparing for your fantasy football drafts, knowing which players to target and others to avoid is important. The amount of information available can be overwhelming, so a great way to condense the data and determine players to draft and others to leave for your leaguemates is to use our expert consensus fantasy football rankings compared to fantasy football average draft position (ADP). In this way, you can identify players the experts are willing to reach for at ADP and others they are not drafting until much later than average. Let’s dive into a few notable fantasy football players below.

2024 Fantasy Football Draft Advice

PLAYER NAME	TEAM	POSITION RANK	ECR RANK	OVERALL ADP	ECR VS. ADP
Davante Adams	LV	WR15	26	15	-11
Michael Pittman Jr.	IND	WR22	39	26	-13
Cooper Kupp	LAR	WR27	52	39	-13
Stefon Diggs	HOU	WR29	55	37	-18
Keenan Allen	CHI	WR34	74	52	-22
Chris Godwin	TB	WR41	90	72	-18
DeAndre Hopkins	TEN	WR42	93	79	-14
Rashee Rice	KC	WR44	99	78	-21

Fantasy Football Draft Outlook

Keenan Allen (CHI)

Keenan Allen had a stellar 2023 season, ranking third in points per game and finishing as the WR8 overall, thanks in large part to his impressive 31% target share. Despite turning 32 in 2024, he displayed no signs of slowing down with Justin Herbert. However, his trade to the Bears presents new challenges, particularly with a downgrade in rookie QB play and stiff competition for targets from players like Rome Odunze and D.J. Moore. This shift in situation, coupled with Allen’s age, raises concerns about his fantasy outlook for the upcoming season.

Rashee Rice (KC)

Rashee Rice showcased promise in his rookie season with the Chiefs, tallying 105 receptions for 1,200 yards and 8 touchdowns in 20 games, earning him a 19% target share. Despite an average of 10.9 fantasy points per game, he surged post-Week 6, averaging 12.1 points and ranking within the top 20. However, concerns arise due to increased competition from additions like Marquise Brown and Xavier Worthy. Additionally, Rice’s legal issues stemming from a high-speed hit-and-run crash may result in a multi-game suspension, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming NFL season.

DeAndre Hopkins (TEN)

DeAndre Hopkins maintained his elite status in the 2023 season, securing 75 catches on 137 targets with a 28% target share, accumulating 1,057 receiving yards and showcasing his deep threat ability with 27 receptions of 20+ yards. His 1,934 total air yards led the league among wide receivers. Despite posting WR2 numbers, the addition of Calvin Ridley to the Titans’ receiving corps presents a challenge to Hopkins’ fantasy value, especially considering Ridley’s potential target competition.