Caleb Harris
With another fascinating NFL In the off-season, we saw the creation of some new quarterback and wide receiver duos. What constitutes a new duo? A starting signal caller signing or being drafted by a new team, who will now throw for a new WR1. Or it could be a new WR1 with a new team catching passes from a new quarterback.
In some cases, the pairings are well defined, but others will require projection. Plus, not only will we have to predict which rookie quarterbacks will start right away, but also who their No. 1 targets will be. And just because you’re a first-round pick doesn’t guarantee you’ll automatically be part of a duo. For example, Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars) and Xavier Worthy (Chiefs) will have to prove they are their respective teams’ No. 1 targets.
With all that said, let’s rank the new QB-WR duos around the world NFL complete with the CBS Sports Fantasy team receiver’s projected 2024 stat line, starting with the new-look Denver Broncos.
Sutton Projected Receiving Stats: 61 receptions, 835 yards, 10 TDs
The former Oregon Duck finds himself competing with some other signal callers, but after Sean Payton picks 11th overall, you’ll probably start right away. Nix will pair with Sutton, who is coming off a campaign in which he caught 59 passes for 772 yards and 10 touchdowns.
He is the most experienced quarterback in the college football story Payton’s new Drew Brees? We’ll see.
Nabers Projected Receiving Stats: 68 receptions, 969 yards, 5 TDs
The New York Giants opted not to draft a quarterback this offseason, instead gifting Jones a crafty and explosive pass catcher in Nabers. He caught 89 passes for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, and in his three-year total at LSU, Nabers has recorded the most receptions (189) and receiving yards (3,003) in program history. Can Jones stay healthy and make the most of this new weapon? That remains to be seen.
Pickens Projected Receiving Stats: 55 receptions, 1,010 yards, 7 TDs
Pickens led the league in yards per catch (18.1) last year and had 12 receptions on balls thrown more than 20 air yards outside the numbers, which ranked second behind Tyreek Hill. Wilson was a good deep-ball thrower during his time in Seattle, but is coming off a season in which he averaged his worst yards per attempt (6.9). Plus, he has a motivated and more athletic Justin Fields breathing down his neck.
McConkey’s Projected Receiving Stats: 71 receptions, 948 yards, 5 TDs
Here’s a sleeper duo for you to consider, and I think it has incredible potential. Herbert’s outside targets are now Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston and DJ Chark, but will they be able to replace what Keenan Allen and Mike Williams provided to the Los Angeles Chargers offense? Expect more running football with head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman at the helm, but Herbert may choose to trust his new slot receiver, who looks like a great runner. Call it projection, but McConkey is someone to watch.
Ridley’s Projected Receiving Stats: 62 receptions, 899 yards, 9 TDs
Levis will have to take the next step in his development, but with a new coach in Brian Callahan and a trio of top-three WRs in the league, he’ll have a chance to prove he’s a franchise quarterback. Last year, Ridley returned to NFL and led the Jacksonville Jaguars with 76 receptions for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns. He told reporters this offseason that he may be 29 years on paper, but actually like 25 “in real life”.
Odunze’s Projected Receiving Stats: 56 receptions, 804 yards, 5 TDs
It’s a long shot to evaluate a new rookie duo compared to established players, but there’s a lot of potential for the No. 1 overall pick and the wide receiver who recorded more catches of 20-plus yards in the air than anyone in the FBS last season. Odunze also led the FBS in receiving yards last year with 1,640, which is why he was drafted in the top 10. He will have to compete with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen for touches, but Odunze has star potential. On the other hand, this rookie duo won’t make headlines if Williams struggles in her transition to the NFL. Lots of projection with this one.
McLaurin’s Projected Receiving Stats: 79 receptions, 1,074 yards, 6 TDs
I’m actually really excited about this new duo. Daniels is, of course, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, coming off one of the best campaigns for any quarterback in college football history, while McLaurin is an underrated player who doesn’t get recognized like he should because of all the different defenders he had to play with. McLaurin is one of six players to record more than 900 receptions in each of his first five seasons, along with Hall of Fame talents like Mike Evans, AJ Green, Randy Moss and Jerry Rice. Again, he did this with an absurd amount of QB turnover. If Daniels comes as advertised, watch out.
Coleman’s Projected Receiving Stats: 61 receptions, 826 yards, 5 TDs
Coleman is Allen’s new Stefon Diggs and will have a chance to be a star playing with one of the best defenders in the league. Coleman led the ACC in receiving touchdowns last season with 11 and was also a stud specialist. His unique personality has already made him loved. Now comes the task of being a WR1.
Jefferson’s Projected Receiving Stats: 105 receptions, 1,570 yards, 7 TDs
Maybe Jefferson is slipping a bit at quarterback, but McCarthy went 10th overall in the draft for a reason. The Michigan product has thrown 44 touchdowns and nine interceptions over the past two seasons, but he also became the first top-10 quarterback drafted with zero college seasons of 3,000 passing yards or 500 rushing yards. Jefferson is a monster and will have an impact no matter what. We’ll see how quickly McCarthy can make an impact.
Projected receipt statistics for London: 85 receptions, 1,214 yards, 6 TDs
Cousins helped Jefferson and Jordan Addison put together prolific campaigns, which is what the Atlanta Falcons hope will happen with London and Kyle Pitts. The former No. 8 overall pick caught 69 passes for a career-high 905 yards and two touchdowns last season. London has great size and turns 23 next month, so he is someone who is definitely primed for a big year with the quarterback change.
Harrison’s Projected Receiving Stats: 94 receptions, 1,297 yards, 8 TDs
Murray has his new No. 1 wide receiver in Harrison, and he will be loaded with targets right away. The two-time Unanimous All-American recorded the most receiving yards (2,474) and receiving touchdowns (28) in a two-year span in Ohio State history, and is the only player in Big Ten history to record 14 touchdowns received in several seasons. .
Diggs Projected Receiving Statistics: 89 receptions, 1,124 yards, 7 TDs
The last time Diggs switched teams was great for him. Since joining the Buffalo Bills, no player has caught more passes than Diggs, and his 5,372 yards and 37 touchdowns rank fourth. Diggs has crossed for 1,000 yards in each of the last six seasons and caught at least 103 passes in all four seasons with Buffalo. I’m not sure if Diggs was signed to be the unquestioned No. 1 wideout in Houston, but he has been one of the most notable “No. 1 wideouts” in the NFL for almost a decade, and is now paired with a young talent in Stroud.
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