Power Ranking Wide Receiver Rooms in the AFC North

NFL teams are starting training camp, with all scheduled to report in the next few days. The summer heat will challenge them until the preseason starts. The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers will compete in the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6 on NBC. Preseason Week 1 follows on Aug. 13. As the regular season approaches, kicking off on Sept. 9, we examine key offseason storylines for all 32 NFL teams. Here, we rank each wide receiver room in the NFL’s eight divisions, starting with the AFC North.

Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals boast the top wide receiver lineup in the division. Ja’Marr Chase leads the pack with five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and three straight 100-catch seasons. Some argue he is the best receiver in the NFL, although Justin Jefferson from Minnesota and L.A.’s Puka Nacua might disagree. Tee Higgins is considered a strong WR2, and the addition of Andre Iosivas—who has recorded back-to-back seasons with 33 catches and at least 435 yards—enhances Cincinnati’s formidable pass-catching trio. This group stands out as the best in the division.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh’s wide receiver squad comes in second. DK Metcalf experienced an inconsistent first season with the Steelers, managing 59 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns. Returning to his Pro Bowl form would benefit Pittsburgh significantly. The addition of two-time 1,000-yard receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard, who tallied 64 receptions for 862 yards and seven touchdowns last season at Alabama, solidifies a much-improved receiving corps. This development places the Steelers above Cleveland and Baltimore.

Cleveland Browns

Cleveland ranks third with a focus on boosting their passing attack. Last season, Jerry Jeudy was the only receiver exceeding 21 receptions or 338 yards. To address this, the Browns drafted KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston with first- and second-round picks. Their presence, along with star tight end Harold Fannin Jr.—who had 72 receptions, 731 yards, and six touchdowns in his rookie year—provides Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders with strong support. Although the potential is high, the Browns slightly edge out the Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens’ wide receiver roster ranks fourth. Zay Flowers has registered two consecutive seasons with 74 or more catches and over 1,000 yards, making him a standout in the division. However, the depth behind Flowers remains uncertain. Rashod Bateman, who reached career highs with 756 yards and nine touchdowns, underperformed last season. While rookies Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt hold promise, they are largely untested. This uncertainty places the Ravens last in the division’s wide receiver rankings.