Dontayvion Wicks

WR, PHI

Wicks has emerged as Philadelphia's clear No. 2 receiver behind DeVonta Smith, a deep-threat role turbocharged by Dallas Goedert's MCL injury opening up more targets. He leads the league in yards per target and has posted back-to-back 12-plus point PPR outings, but his profile still skews boom-or-bust and touchdown-reliant rather than a high-floor possession piece.

The arc runs from skepticism to buy-in: Fantasy Focus Football initially argued the WR2 job wasn't open with Smith and Makai Lemon around, while Late-Round Fantasy Football and RotoWire were early believers pointing to strong route and target share. The Goedert injury (flagged by The Ringer and Fantasy Football Happy Hour) tipped the scales, and FantasyPros' lone caution — a Week 2 snap-share dip from 90.9% to 70.1% — hasn't stopped Fantasy Football Today, Yahoo Fantasy Forecast, and Fantasy Footballers from ranking him as a legitimate WR3 over names like Burden, Wilson, and Odunze by the most recent shows.

The line: Start Wicks as a weekly flex or low-end WR2 for his efficiency and role, accepting touchdown-dependent variance until snap share fully stabilizes. · updated Sep 27

Tuesday, September 29

▲ Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon: Showing real route-running chops and a rock-solid floor as Philadelphia's clear No. 2 receiver. listen ↗

Friday, September 25

▲ Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast: Hosts note his season stats (points per game, targets, target share) are nearly identical to Jayden Reed/other WR2 options, making him a startable player. listen ↗

▲ Fantasy Football Today: Praised as a rising WR3 with 12+ PPR points in each of his first two games; recommended over Burden, Wilson and Odunze. listen ↗

▲ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Clear WR2 in Green Bay passing attack with strong per-route metrics and leads all Eagles... actually Packers WRs in red zone targets; viewed as outplaying his WR3 ranking. listen ↗

▶ Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon: Upside flex play against a banged-up Bears secondary, though Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper could eat into his role. listen ↗

Thursday, September 24

Efficiency is undeniable—NFL-best yards per target and strong per-route production on a juicy aDOT—but the Week 2 snap share drop from 90.9% to 70.1% is a real red flag beneath the box score. Late-Round loves the target share and matchup upside against Chicago; FantasyPros wants to see the snaps stabilize before fully buying in.

▶ Fantasy Focus Football: Suggested waiver-wire pickup option for a struggling roster. listen ↗

▶ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Producing efficiently (14.7 yards/target leads NFL) with Dallas Goddard out, but his snap share dropped from 90.9% to 70.1% in Week 2, creating some concern. listen ↗

▲ The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast: Third straight week getting a shoutout; posting .52 PPR points per route run with an 18% target share and near-15-yard aDOT, facing a favorable Bears pass defense. listen ↗

Wednesday, September 23

▲ Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon: Averaging 2.49 yards per route run through two weeks as an efficient big-play option and viable flex play as long as his route share holds. listen ↗

Tuesday, September 22

Both shows are bullish: Wicks is soaking up snaps (73% route share) and outproducing Makai Lemon, with the injury to Goddard clearing even more target share behind DeVonta Smith. He's a solid waiver add and viable flex as Philly leans more pass-heavy.

▲ Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast: Alternate top-tier WR pickup, benefiting from Dalton Kincaid/Goddard-type TE injury opening up more looks in a strong offense. listen ↗

▲ Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry: Posting 12+ fantasy points in both games with a 15.7 average depth of target and 60% deep targets, emerging as a WR3 with upside behind Sean Mannion in a favorable upcoming schedule. listen ↗

▲ The Ringer Fantasy Football Show: With Dallas Goddard out (MCL sprain), Wicks is expected to see more targets alongside DeVonta Smith and is the top receiver add after Boston. listen ↗

▲ Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden: 73% route share and outproducing Makai Lemon in targets/yards; considered a fine flex given the Eagles' increasingly pass-heavy approach. listen ↗

Monday, September 21

▲ Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry: Emerging as a useful piece in the Eagles passing game, especially if Goedert misses time. listen ↗

▶ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Good box score (6/74) but concerning snap count drop in the 4th quarter behind Malik Nabers/Lemon comparisons; underlying usage worries despite production. listen ↗

▲ RotoWire Fantasy Football With Theo Gremminger: Two straight solid games (73 and 74 yards) and now looks like the favored number-two target behind Devonta Smith with Dallas Goedert and Saquon Barkley banged up. listen ↗

Follow Dontayvion Wicks

Get every take on him — and the rest of your roster — before waivers on Tuesday and before lineups lock on Sunday. Free through the season.