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Wide Receiver Rankings: NFL Fantasy Week 16

DeAndre Hopkins drops to a WR2 because of the QB situation.

For fantasy managers that have relied on DeAndre Hopkins over the past few weeks, Week 16 may be a bit of a struggle. With Kyler Murray out, Hopkins recorded seven receptions for 60 yards. Clearly, neither Colt McCoy nor Trace McSorley can't quite get him the ball, although they try. McCoy suffered a concussion in Week 15, and it's unclear if he will be cleared for Week 16. Either way, Hopkins is now a WR2 because of the quarterback situation.

Tee Higgins, after upsetting fantasy managers in Week 14 with a goose egg, rebounded with five receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown last Sunday. Without the touchdown, it certainly would have been another disappointing day. With the Patriots expected to try to shut down Ja'Marr Chase, this could be a big game for Higgins. He is ranked No. 15 but could enter WR1 territory.

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— Rankings by Sarah Lewis, who is part of the Athlon Contributor Network and lives, eats, and breathes fantasy football. Have a fantasy football question? Send it to her on Twitter @Sarah_Lewis32.