Allen Robinson, Odell Beckham Jr. Among Top Free Agent Fantasy Wideouts

A number of talented receivers are available in free agency and their landing spots could shift their fantasy value.

The start of the NFL free agent period begins on Wednesday, March 16, so we'll soon start to see changes to rosters, depth charts and, of course, fantasy football values.

With that in mind, I’ll be covering all four of the major fantasy positions and list the top available players, including their best fantasy fits. I started things off with quarterbacks and running backs, so now let's move on to the deepest position among free agents, the wide receivers. The list includes several big-name fantasy stars whose decision to stay with their current team or make a change would have big implications.

Let's take a look at who could be on the move.

Notes: Davante Adams (Green Bay Packers) and Chris Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) have been franchise tagged by their respective teams. Mike Williams signed a three-year, $60 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Chargers.

1. Allen Robinson

Robinson is coming off a disastrous fantasy season, finishing in a tie for 80th in points among wide receivers. That came after he had two consecutive top-10 finishes as the No. 1 wideout in Chicago. Still a young player at the age of 27 (he’ll be 28 in August), Robinson could have a fantasy comeback season in 2022 if he lands with the right team. I'd love to see him end up as the top option in the Falcons' passing game.

Best fantasy spots: Browns, Eagles, Falcons, Patriots, Raiders

2. Odell Beckham Jr.

Beckham Jr. had a bit of a fantasy rebirth in Los Angeles, scoring five touchdowns and averaging nearly 11 fantasy points in eight regular-season games with the Rams. He did, unfortunately, tear his ACL in Super Bowl LVI—the same ACL he had repaired a few years ago. That could push his return date deep into the 2022 season (November has been used as a timetable). His best fantasy landing spot would be outside of L.A. since the team will have star Cooper Kupp, the return of Robert Woods and Van Jefferson.

Best fantasy spots: Chiefs, Raiders, Rams, Ravens, Saints

3. Michael Gallup

The reports that the Cowboys could release Amari Cooper means the team could push to retain Gallup. In that scenario, he would certainly see increased fantasy value as the No. 2 wideout behind CeeDee Lamb. However, Gallup did tear up his ACL late in the season, so his status for the start of 2022 could be in question. Still, if Cooper is off the team's roster, staying in Dallas would be his best fit from a fantasy football standpoint.

Best fantasy spots: Colts, Cowboys, Falcons, Patriots, Raiders

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4. JuJu Smith-Schuster

Smith-Schuster is coming off a limited statistical season, playing in just five games due to injuries. However, he has been a fantasy star in his career, and at 25, he'll be on the radar of many teams, including the Steelers. Their questions at quarterback are quite troublesome though, so signing with a team like the Chargers or Chiefs could be a far better scenario. Regardless, he’s likely to be seen as a No. 3/4 fantasy wideout in 2022.

Best fantasy spots: Chargers, Chiefs, Eagles, Raiders, Ravens

5. Christian Kirk

Kirk is coming off a career season, posting personal bests in catches, yards and fantasy points. He also played a full campaign for the first time in his NFL tenure. Reports from the NFL Scouting Combine suggest Kirk will have a very hot market, which makes a lot of sense since he’s a 25-year-old veteran who has proven to be a playmaker. Staying with the Cardinals, who could also lose A.J. Green, would also be a good option.

Best fantasy spots: Bills, Cardinals, Colts, Falcons, Patriots

6. D.J. Chark

Chark missed all but four games last season due to an injured ankle, but he will be back at 100-percent entering his age 26 season. There should be plenty of teams interested in a young wideout with 4.3 speed who has a 1,000-yard campaign on his resume. The Patriots could be a good landing spot if he can come in and be their No. 1 wideout.

Best fantasy spots: Dolphins, Eagles, Falcons, Jaguars, Patriots

7. Antonio Brown

Brown might be 33 years old, but he can still be a valuable asset for a team willing to deal with his off-the-field nonsense. He’s still a playmaker, which he proved in his time with the Buccaneers before his bizarre “breakup” in New Jersey, but no player in free agency will come with more baggage. Still, a few teams could roll the dice.

Best fantasy spots: Cardinals, Cowboys, Jaguars, Ravens, Packers

8. Will Fuller

Fuller missed most of last season due to an injured finger, which will certainly hurt his stock in free agency heading into 2022. He's still a young player in what will be his age-28 season, but Fuller's proneness to injuries could scare teams away. Still, the former Notre Dame standout can be an electric playmaker when he's on the gridiron.

Best fantasy spots: Bears, Cardinals, Chiefs, Lions, Packers

9. Jakobi Meyers

10. Jamison Crowder

11. Russell Gage

12. Sammy Watkins

13. A.J. Green

14. Marquez Valdes-Scantling

15. Emmanuel Sanders

16. Braxton Berrios

17. T.Y. Hilton

18. Zay Jones

19. Cedrick Wilson

20. James Washington

Other notables: Tre’Quan Smith, Zach Pascal, Albert Wilson, DeSean Jackson,  Keelan Cole, Josh Reynolds, Isaiah McKenzie, Laquon Treadwell, Deonte Harris

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Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business!