Wide receiver is one of the most critical positions. Most fantasy football rosters have the most position slots for receivers, so it needs the most depth. You’re going to need multiple receivers in case of injury or players underperforming. Let’s look at a few receivers you should draft in 2024.
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Must-Have Wide Receivers
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
There were enormous expectations for Chris Olave coming into the 2023 season, but like the entire Saints offense, he was a disappointment. Derek Carr was never healthy, so you hope he can come in fresh and deliver on his true potential, as he did when he made Amari Cooper and Davante Adams top fantasy receivers.
Olave was fourth in deep targets and third in unrealized air yards last season. If those numbers get more in sync he could move into top-10 territory.
The Saints hired former 49ers passing game coordinator Klint Kubiak as their offensive coordinator. So far, the Kyle Shanahan coaching staff has an excellent reputation when they move to new teams.
Diontae Johnson (WR – CAR)
Diontae Johnson had a tough 2023 season, dealing with injuries and being frustrated with the Steelers’ quarterback play.
He has a whole new atmosphere this season as he was traded to the Panthers to help Bryce Young. He didn’t have a true top wideout performance last year, but Johnson will play that role thanks to his speed and yards-after-the-catch skills. Johnson, on potential volume alone, will be a great play this year. Also, he has an extra incentive as he’s in a contract year.
George Pickens (WR – PIT)
With Johnson leaving Pittsburgh, George Pickens is the top receiver for the Steelers. After being one of the worst last season, the bar is set low for the Steelers’ offense. They were just 28th in points scored. With their carousel of quarterbacks last year, they were 21st in completion percentage, 23rd in passing yards and 30th in passing touchdowns.
It should be known they are likely not getting the Seahawks version of Russell Wilson, but he is far better than what Pittsburgh has had behind center in recent years. Last year, Wilson still recorded 26 passing touchdowns and was ninth in true passer rating.
Pickens led the league with 18.1 yards per catch last year and now has a better quarterback.
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