Rich Hribar#24 of 87 NFL pundits · Jul 30, 2026
Hribar's 2026 fantasy wide receiver rankings place Puka Nacua first, followed by Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Justin Jefferson. They expect regression from Smith-Njigba after their historic season but still views them as Seattle's clear top passing-game option, and sees Jefferson's value tied to Kyler Murray's quarterback play.
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This year's Saquon, in that we know there will be regression given the historic context of his season.
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“2026 Fantasy Wide Receiver Rankings: 1. Puka Nacua ... 2. Ja'Marr Chase ... 3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba ... 4. Amon-Ra St. Brown ... 5. Justin Jefferson”
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