Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) walks the field before the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 3 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. The Colts led 24-7 at halftime.

The new NFL season is nearly upon us, so it's time to get those final fantasy football drafts in before the regular season kicks off on September 4th.

Using our expert projections at The Huddle and a panel of NFL Wires fantasy enthusiasts, we've ranked the top WR options for your last-minute fantasy football draft. Up at No. 1? It's Cincinnati Bengals superstar Ja'Marr Chase, who was the clear No. 1 wide receiver among our panelists.

WR1: Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals

Average WR ranking: 1.25

Bye week: 10

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 1

WR2: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings

Average WR ranking: 1.75

Bye week: 6

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 2

WR3: CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys

Average WR ranking: 4.25

Bye week: 10

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 8

WR4: Malik Nabers, New York Giants

Average WR ranking: 5

Bye week: 14

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 6

WR5: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions

Average WR ranking: 5.5

Bye week: 8

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 3

WR6: Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams

Average WR ranking: 5.75

Bye week: 8

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 26

WR7: Nico Collins, Houston Texans

Average WR ranking: 7.25

Bye week: 6

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 23

WR8: Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars

Average WR ranking: 7.25

Bye week: 8

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 4

WR9: Drake London, Atlanta Falcons

Average WR ranking: 8.75

Bye week: 5

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 5

WR10: Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers

Average WR ranking: 9.75

Bye week: 12

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 12

WR11: A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles

Average WR ranking: 11

Bye week: 9

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 20

WR12: Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders

Average WR ranking: 13.3

Bye week: 12

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 7

WR13: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks

Average WR ranking: 14

Bye week: 8

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 9

WR14: Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals

Average WR ranking: 14.5

Bye week: 8

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 30

WR15: Garrett Wilson, New York Jets

Average WR ranking: 15

Bye week: 9

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 10

WR16: Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams

Average WR ranking: 16

Bye week: 8

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 11

WR17: Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Average WR ranking: 16

Bye week: 9

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 14

WR18: DJ Moore, Chicago Bears

Average WR ranking: 18

Bye week: 5

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 16

WR19: Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals

Average WR ranking: 19

Bye week: 10

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 17

WR20: Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins

Average WR ranking: 19.5

Bye week: 12

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 18

WR21: DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers

Average WR ranking: 20

Bye week: 5

2024 fantasy rank at position (PPG): 32

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Fantasy football rankings: The top 16 wide receivers to draft in 2025

Reporting by Nick Schwartz, Touchdown Wire / Touchdown Wire

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