Ja'Marr Chase leads top NFL wide receivers heading into 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
As the NFL prepares for the upcoming season, Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals has been voted the top wide receiver by coaches and scouts. Chase, who topped the list last year, is noted for his consistency, finishing the previous season with 1,412 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Justin Jefferson from the Minnesota Vikings secured the second spot despite a career-low of 1,048 yards last season, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks has made a significant rise, leading the league with 1,793 receiving yards last year. The preseason for the 2026 season is set to begin soon.
- •Ja'Marr Chase finished last season with 1,412 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
- •Justin Jefferson had six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with 1,048 yards last year.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the league with 1,793 receiving yards.
- •NFL preseason is just over a month away.
- 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Who are the top NFL wide receivers entering the 2026 season?
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