Ja'Marr Chase leads Tier 1 in Dave Richard's wide receiver rankings
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase ranks as the top wide receiver in Dave Richard's updated tier system for Fantasy Football. The analysis indicates a steep decline in touchdown production among receivers in 2025, with fewer wideouts finishing in the top rankings compared to previous seasons. At least 34 receivers averaged 10 half-PPR points last year, yet the overall target share for receivers dropped significantly. Richard's list highlights consistent performers and emerging talents in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 categories, suggesting strategic implications for upcoming drafts.
- •Chase is projected to average over 15 half-PPR points per game.
- •Only four wide receivers averaged 15+ half-PPR points in 2025.
- •Receiver target share hit a low of 57.9%, the lowest since 2017.
- •The NFL pass play rate remains consistent at around 56.2% over recent years.
- •Richard's rankings account for evolving offensive dynamics and increased tight end targets.
- 2:37 PMCBS Sports — Dave Richard's wide receiver tiers 2.0: Ja'Marr Chase leads a deep Tier 1
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