Top 10 Best NFL Wide Receivers of the 2018-2019 Season

To me, the best receiver in football (that isn't A.B.) is DeAndre Hopkins. Even when Watson was out, he still caught the football. For a guy who had a ton of pressure replacing Andre Johnson, he has lived up to the hype of a late first-round pick.

The dude has been thrown the football by eight different starting quarterbacks, and only one of them was so bad he couldn't handle it - Brock Osweiler. Aside from having fewer yards because of that terrible deal, any average quarterback you plug in will still try to get the ball to him, and to me, that is very impressive.

Now, he has what looks to be a top-15, if not top-10, young captain in Deshaun Watson, who could be healthy all year. Perhaps Hopkins is the guy to watch this year and the one to have on any team.

Odell could have a monster season, especially since he got hurt and wasn't as productive last year. But like Golden Tate, he's in a contract year. If he goes out there like the guy he was in his first two seasons, he'll remind everyone why he's a top-5 receiver, even with a declining quarterback throwing him the football.

Yeah, A.B. is amazing, as he has been the past few seasons. Now I'm very worried about what lies ahead for him and what the Madden curse may bring. Heck of a player, but nursing a quad strain has to be a big concern moving forward, especially since he got hurt last season. If he gets more messed up than before, how long until we hear he's out for the season?

He's kind of underrated. Not being ranked high by the players definitely says a lot. Thomas fits into the Drew Brees passing game, making him super effective. He deserves a push for the top 5. The combination of this duo could be huge this season.

Michael Thomas is my favorite player, and he's also on my favorite team...

He doesn't just catch the ball, but goes to the ball and makes an effort.

He's an effective wide receiver who keeps drives alive, but what was surprising last season was having only 3 touchdowns. How is that possible? Jones is a great player, but my god, give that man some TDs!

Andrew Luck is back, and you know what that means - the value for Jack Doyle and T.Y. Hilton will be high this year. Don't be shocked if Hilton is taken as a 4th or 5th receiver based on who's at quarterback. Hilton is a very solid player who got no love from the players, but he may end up proving himself this season just to remind them who he is on the field.

Adams, to me, went from having potential promise to a so-so second year where he dropped the ball too many times. Suddenly, he's their top guy after getting rid of Jordy Nelson - stunning, I know. He'll get a ton of targets, but there is one bigger weapon Rodgers will rely on more this season, and that could be his big tight-end upgrade.

A solid #1 wide receiver who can put a team back into the game. If he gets too much separation, that's the last thing you want to do against #18.

Absolutely. I prefer him over Diggs, despite the fact Diggs gives QBs a better rating. Watching Thielen reminds me of the old Vikings when they had Randy Moss in the mix.

Just watched him in the 2019 Pro Bowl precision passing event. If you don't think he's the best, I don't know who is.

No matter who is covering him, he will always find a way to get open.

Over Watkins? Yeah, no question. He's one of the fastest guys in the league, and if Mahomes delivers on that strong arm, Hill could be his favorite target by the end of the season.

He should be ranked higher. Come on, he's the fastest player in the NFL.

He is one of the fastest players in the NFL, and he can get wide open really quickly.

He'll be out the first few weeks, but he could be huge for Tom Brady this season - out for blood and the glory of the Patriot way.

Starting off with a homer selection - while I wasn't originally a fan of Golden Tate when he got to Detroit, his career has been way better as a Lion than it ever was with Seattle, I'll tell you that right now. In a big contract situation, let's see what happens with Tate this season.

Did you know that Cole Beasley left the Cowboys for the Bills because Amari Cooper was getting all the attention? But I still support Amari Cooper.

Maybe Jordy Nelson, but Jon Gruden will literally do anything in his power to make sure Amari Cooper gets his opportunities the most.

Evans might be okay with Fitzpatrick starting out. Sure, it's a small quarterback change, but I'd still be okay with my freak of nature catching the ball, most likely wide open as usual.

He should be 5th, right ahead of T.Y. Hilton.

So underrated. He has toe drag swag.

The man has all the WR skills: block, catch, run after the catch, route running, leadership. He plays through injuries.

Usually a consistently great player, but I think it's time to just head to Canton already, Larry. It's over. Thinking about getting a Super Bowl - the closest you got to winning one was when Kurt Warner was your quarterback ages ago. With Bradford/Rosen at quarterback, that may cause a headache if you believe he'll even come close to, if lucky, 1,000 yards.

Allen Hurns... meh. Terrance Williams had an outside shot, but he's average at best - a #3 receiver to me. That leaves Gallup, who might be a Miles Austin type of guy they need. I can't even name the rest of the receivers. If I gambled late in the draft, it would probably be on this guy, near the end if nothing better is available.

With Alshon Jeffery out for half the year and Mike Wallace just being okay, a guy I didn't originally like has suddenly become a solid pick for Carson Wentz to work with. Agholor could be all over the place this season - you might not see him coming.

Strangely, I'll agree with this in a way. Sanders is probably going to play in a contract year, and with a new-looking offense, what will happen to Emmanuel when the season is done? I don't believe he's a top 15 receiver, though.

This player is the core of the receiving lineup. He's been there for a while and knows Cam Newton's routes and style.