Glenn Erby
June 27, 2024 1:22 pm ET
After months of waiting, the 2024 NFL season is quickly approaching. While Philadelphia won’t have the most challenging slate of games, the schedule is jam-packed with quality opponents and elite wide receiver play.
The Eagles will face dominant stars like Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, and Ja’Marr Chase. Former LSU star and Giants first-round pick Malik Nabers also lands high on the list.
With training camp fast approaching, we’re ranking the wide receivers on Philadelphia’s schedule based on the 2023 PFF grade.
1
Malik Nabers — Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – MAY 30: Malik Nabers #9 of the New York Giants makes a catch during OTA Offseason Workouts at NY Giants Quest Diagnostics Training Center on May 30, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
2023 PFF grade–92.9 (LSU)
2
Justin Jefferson –Vikings
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass in the fourth quarter of a Week 15 NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals won 27-24 in overtime.
2023 PFF grade–91.1
3
Puka Nacua –Rams
Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) scores a touchdown against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF grade –90.2
4
CeeDee Lamb–Cowboys
Dec 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs the ball in the second half against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF grade–90.1
5
Ja'Marr Chase --Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) runs off the field between plays in the second quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
2023 PFF grade –85.3
6
Xavier Legette-- Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 10: Xavier Legette #17 of the Carolina Panthers practices drills during rookie minicamp on May 10, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
2023 PFF grade–82.5 (South Carolina)
7
Mike Evans --Buccaneers
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 25: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass defended by Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2023 PFF grade–81.5
8
Amari Cooper --Browns
Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper catches a second-half pass for a first down against the Bengals on Oct. 31, 2022.
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2023 PFF grade–79.9
9
Jermaine Burton --Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (81) runs with the football at Bengals spring practice at the IEL Indoor Facility in Cincinnati on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
2023 PFF grade –79.6 (Alabama)
10
Drake London --Falcons
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF Grade–78.9
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Diontae Johnson --Panthers
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) tries to cut back against the Bills.
2023 PFF grade– 77.9
12
Dontayvion Wicks--Packers
Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) catches a touchdown pass while being covered by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore (21) during the second quarter of the wild card playoff game Sunday, January 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF grade–77.8
13
Chris Godwin --Buccaneers
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF grade–77.5
14
Zay Flowers --Ravens
Aug 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) runs with the ball after a catch during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF grade–76.3
15
Terry McLaurin --Commanders
Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) scores a touchdown over Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF grade–75.1
16
George Pickens --Steelers
Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens outpaces the Cincinnati Bengals defense for an 86 yard touchdown in the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF grade–74.1
17
Romeo Doubs --Packers
Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse (1) after a 26-yard reception during the first quarter of the wild card playoff game Sunday, January 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF grade: 73.6
18
Jayden Reed --Packers
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (11) is shown during the team’s mini camp Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
2023 PFF grade–77.3
19
Adam Thielen --Panthers
Jan 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) makes a catch during pregame warm ups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF grade: 72.7
20
Tee Higgins--Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) reacts after completing a catch in the fourth quarter during a Week 9 NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
2023 PFF grade: 72.1
21
Cooper Kupp --Rams
Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
2023 PFF grade–71.5
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Best of the rest
Jan 21, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (21) makes the tackle during an AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Christian Kirk –Jaguars –71.1 Brandin Cooks –Cowboys–68.8 Jordan Addison –Vikings–68.6 Tutu Atwell –Rams–68.3 Christian Watson –Packers–68.2 Gabe Davis –Jaguars–67.9 Jerry Jeudy –Browns–67.8 Darius Slayton –Giants–67.5 Nelson Agholor –Ravens–61.6
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