Ranking 2022 NFL divisions by WRs: AFC West, NFC West rule their conferences with these playmakers
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Assessing which divisions possess the most collective WR talent
Over the past several seasons, the NFL has become more and more of a passing league. Increasingly, the most dependable way to be a good team is to have the best pass offense possible. That will likely become even more true as the years go by and teams lean more and more into the data that tells them passing is king. Team Receivers Texans Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, John Metchie III, Chris Conley Colts Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce, Parris Campbell, Ashton Dulin Jaguars Marvin Jones, Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, Laviska Shenault Jr. Titans Robert Woods, Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Kyle Phillips Team Receivers Bears Darnell Mooney, Byron Pringle, Equanimeous St. Brown, Velus Jones Jr. Lions Amon-Ra St. Brown, D.J. Chark, Jameson Williams, Josh Reynolds Packers Sammy Watkins, Allen Lazard, Christian Watson, Randall Cobb Vikings Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, K.J. Osborn, Ihmir Smith-Marsette Team Receivers Falcons Drake London, Bryan Edwards, Olamide Zaccheaus, Auden Tate Panthers D.J. Moore, Robby Anderson, Terrace Marshall Jr., Rashard Higgins Saints Michael Thomas, Chris Olave, Jarvis Landry, Deonte Harty Buccaneers Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Russell Gage, Tyler Johnson Team Receivers Bills Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, Jamison Crowder, Isaiah McKenzie Dolphins Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Cedrick Wilson Jr., Trent Sherfield Patriots Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne Jets Corey Davis, Elijah Moore, Garrett Wilson, Braxton Berrios Team Receivers Cowboys CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup, Jalen Tolbert, James Washington Giants Kadarius Toney, Kenny Golladay, Sterling Shepard, Wan'Dale Robinson Eagles A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Quez Watkins, Zach Pascal Commanders Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel, Cam Sims Team Receivers Bengals Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Trent Taylor Browns Amari Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones, David Bell, Jakeem Grant Ravens Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay, James Proche II, Tylan Wallace Steelers Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, George Pickens, Calvin Austin III Teams Receivers Rams Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson, Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell 49ers Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Malik Turner Cardinals DeAndre Hopkins, Marquise Brown, Rondale Moore, A.J. Green Seahawks Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, Freddie Swain, Dee Eskridge Teams Receivers Chiefs JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Mecole Hardman, Skyy Moore Chargers Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, Jalen Guyton Raiders Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow, Keelan Cole, Demarcus Robinson Broncos Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick, Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler
Obviously, quarterbacks are the greatest driver of passing success. You can make an argument that any number of other factors come next, whether it's the offensive coordinator putting the players in position to succeed, the offensive line making sure the quarterback has enough time to throw, or the pass-catchers who are tasked with finding creases in the opposing defense. Today, we're here to talk about that last group, as we rank the eight NFL divisions by their wide receiver talent.
Without further ado ...