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NFL WR Power Rankings: Ranking the Top 32

By Evan Massey

Dec 21, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 20-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 20-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

16. DeSean Jackson, Washington Redskins

First-year Washington Redskin DeSean Jackson has been their number one wide receiver, but has had to deal with quarterback issues all year long. He has had Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins, and Colt McCoy all be under center, but has still caught 54 passes for 1,083 yards and five touchdowns. If the Redskins could have figured out their quarterback situation, his numbers likely would have been much bigger.

15. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Yet another NFL rookie wide receiver to make this list is Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has put up monster numbers this year, with 63 catches for 997 yards and 11 touchdowns. At 6’5″ and 231 pounds with the speed that he still possesses, he is a matchup nightmare for opposing defensive backs.

14. Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions have had the undisputed best wide receiver in the NFL for the past eight years, but he has dealt with some ankle issues. They have forced him out of some games, but he still has caught 67 passes for 1,038 yards and six touchdowns. Detroit is one of the top teams in the NFC heading towards the playoffs, and Johnson is one of the pieces that has taken them this far.

13. Alshon Jeffery, Chicago Bears

Chicago has been one of the most disappointing football teams this season in the NFL, and their offense has been nowhere near the juggernaut that it should have been. Prolific 6’3″ wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has had a great year, but hasn’t taken the leap that he could have. So far this season, Jeffery has made 83 catches for 1,099 yards and 10 touchdowns.

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