Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings won the receiving title in 2022, and he’s favored to lead the NFL in receiving yards again in 2023.
However, the odds suggest it’s a close race with Tyreek Hill and Ja’Marr Chase looking to make a push. Outside of that talented trio stand a few sleeper picks worth considering.
We’ll break it all down below.
Who Will Lead NFL In Receiving Yards For 2023?
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson currently holds the best odds to defend his title for most receiving yards in 2023 (+600). Just behind him are Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase (+700) and 2022 runner-up Tyreek Hill (+800).
Both Jefferson and Hill played all 17 games in 2022 and it was not close as Jefferson ended with 1,809 yards to Hill’s 1,710. An under-the-radar pick with sneaky odds could also be Cooper Kupp who sits in fourth with +1000 odds after only playing nine games in 2022 due to injury.
NFL Receiving Leader Odds 2023
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | +600 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | +700 |
| Tyreek Hill | +800 |
| Cooper Kupp | +1000 |
| A.J. Brown | +1200 |
| Davante Adams | +1200 |
| Garrett Wilson | +1800 |
| Stefon Diggs | +1800 |
| Jaylen Waddle | +1800 |
| Travis Kelce | +2000 |
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Who Had The Most Receiving Yards In 2022?
Jefferson led the league in reception yards (1,809) and receptions (128), making him the youngest player in NFL history to achieve both feats. It is not a surprise BetMGM has him as the favorite again in 2023. The Vikings’ star receiver also broke four franchise records in the process, including Randy Moss’ marker for receptions and yards in a single season.
All that being said, Jefferson is ranked fourth with 11.8% of betting slips going his way. Interestingly, the betting handle does not favor Jefferson either as he sits in second with 14.0% of money behind Tyreek Hill’s 14.7%.
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 1,809 |
| Tyreek Hill | 1,710 |
| Davante Adams | 1,516 |
| A.J. Brown | 1,496 |
| Stefon Diggs | 1,429 |
| CeeDee Lamb | 1,359 |
| Jaylen Waddle | 1,356 |
| Travis Kelce | 1,338 |
| DeVonta Smith | 1,196 |
| Terry McLaurin | 1,191 |
Ja’Marr Chase sits in a respectable second place with +700 odds after finishing with 87 receptions and 1,046 yards in only 12 games last year. Let’s not forget that Chase had 1,455 receiving yards as a rookie in 2021 while setting a single-game franchise record with 266 receiving yards in a pivotal Week 17 matchup vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. It goes without saying that Chase has plenty of upside if he can stay healthy.
Cooper Kupp Is The Most Popular Bet In 2023
Cooper Kupp saw his season end early after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 10 last season. The Rams star receiver had already accumulated 812 yards and was on pace to contend for the receiving yards title in 2023. A reason for the massive support behind Kupp could be his 2021 season where the Rams wide receiver was 17 yards away from breaking Calvin Johnson’s single-season receiving yards record (1,964).
The support is shown in the numbers as Kupp leads all receivers with 14.9% of betting tickets while also holding 11.8% of betting money in this market. Should Kupp return to his top form from 2021 and early 2022, bettors backing him are likely to hit the jackpot.
Will the Rams contend for the division? Check Josh Shepardson’s NFC West Predictions for his best bet heading into the season.
Is Garrett Wilson A Sleeper?
The 2022 Offensive Rookie Of The Year is easily the biggest sleeper as the Jets wideout has +1800 odds to lead the league in receiving yards.
But in contrast, he is 3rd in overall betting tickets (12.2%) and overall handle (12.4%). This signals the public has faith in last year’s rookie standout as he set the stage in 2022 with 1,103 receiving yards – a number that is bound to improve in 2023.
It must also be mentioned that Aaron Rodgers will now be Wilson’s new QB, so it is fair to say Rodgers will be able to match Wilson’s potential stride for stride when the season kicks off.
