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Which NFL wide receiver groups are the best in the NFL today? As debates continuously rage over which team boasts the best receiving corps, several squads merit a mention. Yet, with so many strong competitors, even agreeing on the league’s best wide receiver seemingly can’t be done.
In an era where passing the ball is more prevalent than ever, 14 teams have at least two wide receivers on their roster with a 1,000-yard season under their belt. After this year, that number will grow even more thanks to the change to 17-game seasons.
By the end of the season, there are legitimately roughly 5-6 teams who could argue for the best receiving corps in the NFL. But a lot of that depends on first and second-year player growth. Here’s how we’d rank the best wide receiver groups right now.
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10. Miami Dolphins
- DeVante Parker, Will Fuller, Jaylen Waddle
With the potential to become a three-headed monster, the Miami Dolphins have grabbed the tenth spot in our rankings. DeVante Parker has already shown he’s capable of being a No. 1 receiver. Will Fuller, when healthy has done the same. Meanwhile, Jaylen Waddle has the game-changing ability to be better than both. Tua Tagovailoa should have plenty of options to target all over the field.
9. Cincinnati Bengals
- Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Ja’Marr Chase, Auden Tate
The Cincinnati Bengals spent their top pick on Ja’Marr Chase, adding to an already strong receiving corps. With Chase, the hope is they can become elite. Tee Higgins is already a tough cover and will only improve. With Tyler Boyd, the top three Bengal wideouts all have 1,000-yard potential, and Auden Tate as a No. 4 receiver is just unfair.
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8. Seattle Seahawks
- D.K. Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, D’Wayne Eskridge
D.K. Metcalf burst onto the scene in 2019, showing 32 teams made a mistake not drafting him in the first round. Ever since, Metcalf has been driven by that chip on his shoulder, becoming one of the top wide receivers in the NFL. His running mate, Tyler Lockett, now has two consecutive years with over 1,000 receiving yards. Behind them, the cupboard is bare.
7. Los Angeles Rams
- Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, Van Jefferson, DeSean Jackson, Tutu Atwell
With Jared Goff, the Los Angeles Rams had a great receiving corps led by Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods. A new approach with gunslinger Matthew Stafford could make them even better. Opting for the Tampa TB12 approach, the Rams have loaded up their depth chart with talented wideouts, giving them one of the best wide receiver groups in the NFL.
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6. Cleveland Browns
- Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones
We’re all looking forward to seeing Odell Beckham back on the field, paired with longtime pal Jarvis Landry. Some are quick to point out the Cleveland Browns’ offense was arguably better without OBJ, but it’s not hard to envision him with a bigger role in year two under Kevin Stefanski. If OBJ gets back to his days dominating with the Giants, this corps could be special.
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5. Minnesota Vikings
- Adam Thielen, Justin Jefferson, Dede Westbrook, Chad Beebe
Is Adam Thielen the Minnesota Vikings’ No. 1 receiver or is it Justin Jefferson? They both have the talent to be the team’s top wideout and can line up inside or outside. After the top two wideouts, nobody has stepped up to the plate. Maybe Dede Westbrook or Chad Beebe can be another threat for Kirk Cousins to target.
4. Tennessee Titans
- Julio Jones, A.J. Brown, Josh Reynolds
When the Tennessee Titans made the trade for Julio Jones, they added a Hall-of-Fame wide receiver to form a top WR tandem with A.J. Brown. As a rising star, Brown racked up 1,075 yards in just 14 games on his way to a Pro Bowl berth last season. With the new dynamic duo, the Titans have a top-five wide receiver group in the NFL.
3. Buffalo Bills
- Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley, Emmanuel Sanders, Gabriel Davis
A competitor for the best wide receiver in the league, Stefon Diggs carries the wide receiving corps of the Buffalo Bills. Aside from Diggs, Cole Beasley is proven as one of the league’s best slot receivers over the past few years and Emmanuel Sanders brings yet another reliable option. The deceptively quick Gabriel Davis offers an extra vertical threat for Josh Allen’s bombs downfield.
2. Dallas Cowboys
- Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup
Having two No. 1 receivers as the Dallas Cowboys do with Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb is a surefire way to have a top offense. Michael Gallup is no slouch either, with 1,107 yards in just 14 games in 2018, when Dak Prescott was healthy. We’ve yet to see just how great this corps can be, but it’s definitely one of the best in the league if not the best already.
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown, Scott Miller
Tom Brady isn’t the only reason the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the NFL’s best wide receiver group. Many teams have two receivers with a 1,000-yard season, but the Bucs have three. Even if any of their top trio of wideouts go down, Tampa has plenty of players ready to step in. Oh, Antonio Brown is also back in elite form. This is a warning for NFL defenses.
