Top 5 Wide Receiver NFL Offensive Player of the Year Candidates

Amon-Ra St. Brown - Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions took another step forward last season, and a big reason for that was the continued dominance of wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown has given the Lions a target machine, and one that creates explosive plays on weekly basis. The former USC Trojan is coming off hauling in 119 catches for 1,515 receiving yards and ten touchdowns. Those type of numbers are going to put you in the conversation to win Offensive Player of the Year, which we're now expecting from St. Brown on a yearly basis in this system. 

NFL Offensive Player of the Year Odds: +2200

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CeeDee Lamb - Dallas Cowboys

We've known for a while what CeeDee Lamb was capable of as a wide receiver, but 2023 was the first year we saw him put up the stat lines we've been expecting. Lamb did it all for the Dallas Cowboys, tallying 1,749 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. With the success that Lamb saw with Dak Prescott, don't expect much to change in the Cowboys offense. Even in a special season, Lamb didn't take home the award, which should put even more motivation in his mind heading into 2024. 

NFL Offensive Player of the Year Odds: +900

Justin Jefferson - Minnesota Vikings

With the talent that Justin Jefferson has continued to display, does it really matter who's throwing him the football at quarterback? J.J. McCarthy or Sam Darnold will continue making Jefferson a target machine on offense, and the numbers should make him a strong candidate to be in the conversation for the award. You can make a pretty strong case that McCarthy or Darnold present an upgrade for what Jefferson was dealing with after Kirk Cousins had a season-ending injury. Look for a bounce back season from the LSU legend. 

NFL Offensive Player of the Year Odds: +1000

Ja'Marr Chase - Cincinnati Bengals

It was a difficult year on offense for the Cincinnati Bengals, who couldn't get into a rhythm, partially due to a plethora of injuries. With Joe Burrow set to put 2023 in the rearview mirror, all eyes turn to his most dynamic target, Ja'Marr Chase. Even with inconsistent quarterback play, Chase still caught 100 passes for 1,216 yards and seven touchdowns. With Burrow back in the fold, we're expecting the explosive plays to get back to the level we saw in 2021, where Chase tallied 1,455 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. 

NFL Offensive Player of the Year Odds: +1200

Amon-Ra St. Brown - Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions took another step forward last season, and a big reason for that was the continued dominance of wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown has given the Lions a target machine, and one that creates explosive plays on weekly basis. The former USC Trojan is coming off hauling in 119 catches for 1,515 receiving yards and ten touchdowns. Those type of numbers are going to put you in the conversation to win Offensive Player of the Year, which we're now expecting from St. Brown on a yearly basis in this system. 

NFL Offensive Player of the Year Odds: +2200

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