• Puka Nacua retains his throne: He’s one in every of 4 broad receivers with a 90.0-plus PFF receiving grade this season.
• Tee Higgins strikes up: He now owns the seventh-best PFF receiving grade after recording a 21-yard catch halfway by the primary quarter and securing a 2-yard landing go two performs later.
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1. Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams (92.6)
Nacua caught every of his eight targets in opposition to the Jets for 56 yards and three first downs. Most of his yards got here from a 27-yard seize halfway by the fourth quarter that moved the Rams deep contained in the crimson zone. The play was Nacua’s second achieve of 15-plus yards on the afternoon, giving him 25 such catches this season.
Nacua was focused 5 instances on broad screens and slide routes and gained 24 yards. He’s been focused 20 instances on these routes this season and leads all receivers in yards (184), touchdowns (two) and PFF receiving grade (93.3) on such performs.
2. Nico Collins, Houston Texans (91.7)
Collins capped off the primary quarter in opposition to Kansas Metropolis with a 30-yard catch on a third-down play, his fourth of the interval. He recorded a second explosive achieve of 16 yards within the fourth quarter and completed the day with seven catches for 60 yards.
Collins now has 60 catches for 909 yards and ranks fifth in adjusted goal fee this month (35.0%). He stays a top-five receiver in opposition to zone protection (90.1 PFF grade) getting into Week 17 however has struggled in opposition to that look in December (59.0), gaining solely 51 yards regardless of securing 10 of 13 targets.
3. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles (91.7)
Brown was focused a season-high 15 instances in opposition to the Commanders and caught eight passes for 97 yards. He introduced in a 4-yard landing halfway by the primary quarter, secured a 45-yard catch over Marshon Lattimore early within the second and gained 15 yards on a pivotal fourth down late within the fourth quarter.
Brown enters Week 17 ranked int he high 10 in receiving yards (1,043), yards after contact (184) and first downs (50). He has six landing catches and 32 explosive positive aspects (third)m with half of these catches gaining 20-plus yards.
4. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings (90.2)
Jefferson was focused 12 instances in opposition to the Seahawks and caught 10 passes for 144 yards (each season highs). He gained six first downs, recorded three positive aspects of 15-plus yards, and caught two landing passes — one a 39-yarder late within the sport to provide the Vikings the lead.
Jefferson has two multi-score video games previously three weeks, with 5 touchdowns in that span. He leads all receivers this season with 39 catches of 15-plus yards, and he owns an 89.6 PFF receiving grade in December (second).
5. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions (88.8)
St. Brown caught six passes for 70 yards in opposition to the Bears, with 4 of his catches coming within the first half. He was left alone for a 28-yard catch early within the first quarter and took a display play 8 yards for a landing late within the second. St. Brown gained 4 first downs on the day, with two positive aspects of 15-plus yards.
St. Brown was focused 4 instances within the crimson zone and secured two passes, together with his landing. He ranks second in red-zone targets this season (25), catching 20 passes for 140 yards and eight touchdowns (second).
6. Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (86.6)
Downs introduced in three passes for 61 yards in opposition to Tennessee, with two positive aspects of 20-plus yards. He took a display go 27 yards for a landing late within the second quarter and recorded a 31-yard achieve within the third.
Each of Downs’ huge performs got here in opposition to man protection, in opposition to which he ranks fifth in grading this season (89.9). He has caught 14 of 21 targets for 241 yards and three touchdowns in opposition to man, with 13 first downs and a ten.9 yards-after-the-catch common (fifth).
7. Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals (86.0)
Higgins caught six passes for 47 yards within the first half in opposition to Cleveland. He recorded a 21-yard catch halfway by the primary quarter and secured a 2-yard landing go two performs later. Higgins suffered an ankle harm late within the third quarter after securing his eighth, and ultimate, catch of the day, however returned within the fourth quarter. He completed the sport with 58 yards receiving.
Higgins was focused 11 instances within the sport, with 9 coming from the brief space of the sphere. He’s been focused 46 instances this season inside 9 yards of the road of scrimmage and has 36 catches for 328 yards. He’s caught 4 landing passes, moved the chains 16 instances and gained 100 yards after contact (fifth) on such performs.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks (85.8)
Smith-Njigba caught eight passes in opposition to the Vikings for 95 yards and 5 first downs. He recorded three explosive positive aspects on the afternoon, together with a 25-yard catch and an 18-yard landing late within the second quarter.
Smith-Njigba is a top-five receiver in receiving yards (1,089) and explosive positive aspects (30) getting into Week 17. He ranks eighth in grading in opposition to single protection (87.6), securing 26 passes for 360 yards and 16 first downs.
9. Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals (85.7)
Chase caught six passes for 97 yards in Week 16, with each gaining a primary down. He compelled three missed tackles and recorded three catches of 15-plus yards, together with a 32-yard landing late within the fourth quarter.
Chase stays sizzling by December, main all receivers this month in yards (454), missed tackles compelled (10) and yards after the catch (241). He ranks second in yards after contact (103) and first downs (20) and has 10 catches of 15-plus yards. Chase has no less than six catches and 80-plus yards receiving in each sport this month, together with 4 touchdowns.
10. Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (85.7)
Godwin is out for the season attributable to an ankle harm.
11. Drake London, Atlanta Falcons (85.6)
London suffered a hamstring harm early within the fourth quarter in opposition to the Giants, however it’s not believed to be severe. He recorded 5 receptions for 59 yards, with two catches of 15-plus yards.
London was focused 3 times contained in the numbers and secured every goal for 44 yards — all first downs. He’s been focused 73 instances between the numbers this season (fifth), catching 52 passes for 677 yards (sixth). He ranks third in first downs (35) and explosive positive aspects (21) and boasts a 90.5 PFF receiving grade.
12. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders (84.8)
McLaurin caught a 32-yard strike for a landing halfway by the second quarter in opposition to Philadelphia and completed the sport with 5 catches for 60 yards. He gained 4 first downs and secured two key catches on Washington’s ultimate drive of the sport — a 10-yarder to maneuver the chains with a minute remaining and a 7-yarder within the crimson zone two performs later.
McLaurin now has 73 catches for 1,029 yards (ninth). He’s been focused 26 instances from deep this season (tied second) and has hauled in 11 catches for 439 yards (4th). He now has 5 touchdowns on deep passes and ranks second in PFF receiving grade (97.0) on such performs.
13. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (84.4)
Evans recorded three catches of 15-plus yards within the second quarter in opposition to the Cowboys, ending the evening with 5 catches for 69 yards in whole. He now has 26 explosive positive aspects on the season, with half gaining 20-plus yards.
5 of his eight targets got here in two-minute conditions, the place he caught three passes for 40 yards — all first downs. Evans has been focused 15 instances in two-minute drills this season, securing 9 passes for 111 yards and 7 first downs.
14. Malik Nabers, New York Giants (83.5)
Nabers caught seven of his 14 targets in opposition to the Falcons for 68 yards and three first downs. He compelled three missed tackles and recorded three catches of 10-plus yards. His longest catch of the day was a 21-yard back-shoulder seize late within the fourth quarter.
Nabers now has 97 catches for 969 yards. He has 9 video games this season with greater than 10 targets, together with consecutive 14-target outings. He leads all receivers in targets this season (149) and has a 37.3% adjusted goal fee (third).
15. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens (83.4)
Flowers recorded six catches for 103 yards in Week 16. He gained 5 first downs and notched 4 catches of 10-plus yards.
Flowers now has 72 catches on the 12 months and his first 1,000-yard season. He was focused 3 times on play-action passes, the place he continues to excel. He stays a top-five receiver in targets (39), yards (459), first downs (20) and PFF receiving grade (92.3) on play motion.
16. Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers (83.2)
Jennings caught 4 passes for 51 yards in opposition to Miami, with two positive aspects of 15-plus yards. Most of his targets (4) got here in opposition to zone protection the place he secured three catches for 34 yards.
Jennings has been focused 17 instances in opposition to zone protection this month and has 10 catches for 127 yards. He’s moved the chains six instances and has two landing catches. He owns a 72.6 PFF receiving grade in opposition to zone protection this season.
17. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints (83.0)
Olave was not too long ago cleared for return by a specialist however missed Monday evening’s sport in opposition to Inexperienced Bay. It stays unclear if he’ll play within the Saints’ ultimate two video games.
18. George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers (82.4)
Pickens remained sidelined with a hamstring harm in Week 16.
19. Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (81.5)
Thomas was focused 12 instances in opposition to Las Vegas and caught 9 passes for 132 yards. He recorded three explosive positive aspects on the afternoon, together with a 62-yard landing late within the third quarter.
Thomas has been focused 10-plus instances in each sport this month and has no less than eight catches and 80-plus yards receiving in three straight video games. He has 46 targets in December, tied for the second most — behind fellow rookie and former school teammate Malik Nabers (49). Thomas has secured 31 catches for 399 yards, 16 first downs and 4 touchdowns this month, plus eight catches of 15-plus yards.
20. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles (81.4)
Smith caught six of seven targets for 51 yards in opposition to Washington. He gained 5 first downs and recorded three catches of 10-plus yards. He dropped his final goal of the sport, a pricey one which got here within the crimson zone on a third down with two minutes remaining within the sport. Smith now has 4 drops on the season, together with his final one coming in Week 11, additionally in opposition to the Commanders. He has caught 89.9% of his catchable targets this season and has a 5.8% drop fee.
21. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys (79.9)
Lamb recorded two explosive positive aspects of 30-plus yards within the second quarter, on his solution to a six-catch, 100-yard first half. There was a second of concern after he reaggravated a shoulder harm following a 52-yard catch. He was capable of end the sport however was clearly hampered. Lamb completed the evening with seven catches for 105 yards. He compelled three missed tackles, averaged 6.3 yards after the catch per reception and generated 4.20 yards per route run.
Lamb has 24 catches for 353 yards over the previous 4 weeks (eighth). He’s caught two touchdowns and gained 16 first downs in that span. Defenders have struggled to maintain up with him, as he ranks within the high three in yards after contact (126) and yards after the catch per reception (7.8) throughout this run. He’s averaged 3.04 yards per route run (second) and compelled eight missed tackles.
22. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (79.7)
McConkey caught every of his six targets final Thursday evening for 87 yards, with two catches of 20-plus yards.
McConkey was focused 4 instances on crossing routes, giving him 17 such targets on the season. He’s secured 15 catches for 262 yards and a landing and ranks ninth in PFF receiving grade (90.6).
23. Stefon Diggs, Houston Texans (79.7)
Diggs is out for the season with a knee harm.
24. DeAndre Hopkins, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (79.6)
Hopkins caught every of his 4 targets in opposition to Houston for 37 yards. He moved the chains 3 times and secured a 15-yard catch halfway by the fourth quarter to maneuver Kansas Metropolis into the crimson zone.
Hopkins has been held to lower than 40 yards receiving in 5 of his final six video games. He has 25 catches for 259 yards in that span, with two touchdowns and 15 first downs. 4 of his catches gained 15-plus yards.
25. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets (79.0)
Wilson caught six passes for 54 yards in opposition to the Rams, with 5 of his catches coming within the second half. He compelled three missed tackles and recorded two positive aspects of 15-plus yards.
Wilson was focused 3 times on conversion downs and caught each for 38 yards and two first downs. He’s now been focused 41 instances on conversion downs this season (tied fifth) and has secured 25 passes for 200 yards and 20 first downs.
26. Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Payments (78.4)
Shakir caught two passes for 22 yards in opposition to New England. Each grabs got here within the second half and went for 10-plus yards. Shakir now has 73 catches for 796 yards on the season, with 34 first downs.
27. Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (76.2)
Harrison was focused eight instances in opposition to Carolina and caught 4 passes for 39 yards. He’s now been held to lower than 50 yards receiving in three consecutive video games. He has caught 10 of twenty-two targets for 120 yards in that span whereas gaining six first downs and recording two catches of 15-plus yards.
28. Tutu Atwell, Los Angeles Rams (76.0)
Atwell recorded his second straight one-catch sport, with a 12-yard achieve early within the second quarter. The seize got here on a third-down play, and he was capable of choose up the primary down.
Atwell has 13 conversion targets this season and has caught eight passes for 95 yards on such performs. He’s gained seven first downs and has a 74.0 PFF receiving grade, the second-highest mark amongst Rams receivers.
29. Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings (75.5)
Addison caught 5 of his seven targets in opposition to Seattle however was held to 35 yards. Three of his catches got here on the opening drive, the place he gained 26 yards and caught a 5-yard landing go.
5 of Addison’s targets got here from behind the road of scrimmage or inside 9 yards of it. He’s caught 31 of 33 targets from that space of the sphere for 179 yards and 10 first downs. He has three landing catches and is averaging 5.42 yards per route run.
30. Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns (75.5)
Jeudy caught two passes for 20 yards in opposition to Cincinnati, together with his longest catch gaining 15 yards. He now has 27 catches of 15-plus yards on the season.
31. Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders (75.4)
Meyers caught two of 5 targets in opposition to Jacksonville for 41 yards. Each of his catches got here within the first half and gained 15-plus yards.
Meyers now has 20 catches for 264 yards in December, with 12 first downs and 6 catches of 15-plus yards.
32. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins (75.4)
Hill seems on this checklist for the primary time since Week 2. He caught three passes in opposition to San Francisco for 29 yards, all first downs. He recorded a 24-yard catch in opposition to double protection early within the second quarter and caught a 3-yard landing catch later within the interval.
Hill has 70 catches for 834 yards. He has caught six landing passes, gained 47 first downs and recorded 22 explosive positive aspects with 12 catches of 20-plus yards. Most of Hill’s targets (44) have come from the intermediate stage of the sphere, the place he’s caught 24 passes for 423 yards (eighth). He has one landing and a 90.6 PFF receiving grade from that depth.
