Week 14 Wide Receiver Rankings: Zay Flowers Poised to Rebound, Adonai Mitchell Rises

Week 14 fantasy football wide receiver rankings are here, featuring Zay Flowers primed for a bounce-back and Adonai Mitchell emerging as a high-upside WR3/flex option.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) reacts after a runs for a gain during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Welcome to the regular-season finale in the world of fantasy football—Week 14 has finally arrived, and the margin for error has never been thinner.

In fantasy, volume is king. Running backs may hoard the touches, but wide receivers routinely swing matchups with explosive plays and PPR volume that turns short gains into scoreboard fireworks. Week 13 reminded us of that in dramatic fashion, headlined by the ever-polarizing A.J. Brown, who delivered an absolute masterclass in a losing effort against the first-place Chicago Bears. Brown torched Chicago for 10 receptions on 12 targets, 132 yards, and two touchdowns—good for a season-high 35.2 fantasy points and the top wideout performance of the week.

He was one of 11 receivers to crack the 20-point mark in PPR formats, joining Rashee Rice, Dontayvion Wicks, Jameson Williams, Adonai Mitchell, CeeDee Lamb, Devaughn Vele, Terry McLaurin, Davante Adams, Nico Collins, and Jakobi Meyers. While plenty of elite names appear on that list, it was the waiver-wire wonders—Wicks, Mitchell, and Vele—who reminded us that late-season roster management often determines whether you’re fighting for a championship or staring at an empty playoff bracket.

And then there are the injuries, the cruel equalizers of the fantasy landscape. On Thanksgiving, superstar Amon-Ra St. Brown exited early with an ankle injury before recording a single fantasy point, putting his Week 14 status against the Cowboys firmly in doubt. That uncertainty could open the door for a late push from Jameson Williams. His ceiling is far higher when St. Brown is not on the field.

In PPR formats, reliable chain-movers are pure gold, and slot specialists like Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba continue to offer high floors with the potential to pop at any moment. As we turn the page to a season-defining Week 14, identifying the next breakout isn’t just helpful—it might decide whether you clinch a playoff berth or spend Sunday night sweating every snap with your season on the line.

The Best Wide Receivers In 2025 Fantasy Football Leagues

Through 13 weeks of NFL action, here are the top 12 wide receivers in PPR formats:

1. Jaxon Smith-Ngigba, Seattle Seahawks
2. George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys
3. Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
4. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
5. Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
6. Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams
7. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints
8. Drake London, Atlanta Falcons
9. Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers
10. Wan’Dale Robinson, New York Giants
11. Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
12. Nico Collins, Houston Texans

Last week, we saw all 32 teams in action but four teams will sit idly with bye weeks in Week 14 – the New England Patriots, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, and San Francisco 49ers. That means that managers will need to find replacements for Stefon Diggs, Wan’Dale Robinson, Tetairoa McMillan, Jauan Jennings, and more. With Week 14 geared to kick off on Thursday night as the Detroit Lions take on the Dallas Cowboys, let’s examine some of the most noteworthy wide receivers in our weekly rankings,

Zay Flowers Poised For Bounce-Back Game

Flowers delivered a brutal letdown for fantasy managers on Thanksgiving. In a game where the Ravens trailed almost wire to wire against Joe Burrow and the Bengals, Flowers turned seven targets into just two catches for a mere six yards and coughed up a costly fumble. His 0.6 fantasy points marked his worst outing of the season, continuing a cold streak that’s seen him fail to top 13 points since Week 8. It’s hard to believe that the same receiver who erupted for 28.1 points in Week 1 has not posted a true difference-making performance in over two months.

Still, Flowers remains the WR26 in PPR formats and, before last week’s disaster, he had logged five straight games with over 50 receiving yards—proof that the opportunities are still there even if the production hasn’t followed.

A bounce-back spot may be coming at the perfect time. In Week 14, Flowers draws a Pittsburgh defense that bears little resemblance to the feared units of old. The Steelers are surrendering the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season, and with first place in the AFC North on the line, Lamar Jackson will need his top playmaker to reignite Baltimore’s passing attack.

Expect Flowers to respond with authority—think five to six receptions, roughly 80 yards, and a trip to the end zone.

Chris Olave Enters The Top 10

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Olave has been one of the most quietly consistent receivers in the NFL this year, averaging a career-high 14.9 fantasy points per game in PPR formats. Olave has yet to produce less than 8.7 points in a game in 2025 and has topped double digits in all but two contests. In his last three games, he is averaging 6.0 receptions, 73.7 receiving yards, and 0.66 touchdowns per game. Despite Devaughn Vele’s rise, Olave is still dominating the target share in New Orleans (28 over his past three contests). 

In Week 14, Olave and the Saints take on a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that is far more vulnerable to the pass than the run. The Bucs are currently allowing the 11th-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough seems to have developed an instant rapport with Olave and given that the Saints are heavy underdogs in this divisional showdown, the game script should favor Olave. Given his consistency, high volume, and propensity for finding the end zone, Olave is a safe bet to finish among the top 10 wide receivers this week. People seem to forget that he’s been the seventh-best player at the position in 2025. Don’t hesitate to start him.

Adonai Mitchell Is A Worthy WR3 Or Flex Option

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (15) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at MetLife Stadium. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Adonai Mitchell remains one of the most intriguing upside plays heading into Week 14. After a rocky debut that saw him struggle with drops, the young wideout has quickly earned back trust in the Jets’ offense and is coming off a breakout performance against Atlanta, hauling in eight catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. New York may not boast a high-powered passing attack, but Mitchell’s athletic profile and growing chemistry with Tyrod Taylor give him legitimate week-winning potential.

The usage tells the real story: Mitchell has played 86% of offensive snaps over the past two games and commanded 18 targets in that span—a massive 31% target share. Opportunity plus talent is the formula fantasy managers chase in December, and Mitchell is checking both boxes.

The matchup isn’t perfect. Miami’s secondary has allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game to wide receivers, and Aaron Glenn will undoubtedly look to funnel the offense through Breece Hall and the ground game. But with Garrett Wilson still on injured reserve, Mitchell stands alone as the team’s top vertical threat. If the Jets fall behind early—and let’s be honest, that’s hardly out of the question—Taylor will have no choice but to fire downfield.

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Let’s take a look at where the rest of the NFL’s wide receivers stack up in our Week 14 rankings.

Week 14 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings