With the draft in the rearview, what are the best receiver rooms in the NFL? This wasn’t the best receiver class, but some impact players were still chosen. Who has the best pass catchers in the NFL and which receivers will have the biggest impact in 2025? Here are the top 5 receiver duos in the NFL.
#5. Houston Texans (Nico Collins/Jayden Higgins)
Even with the terrible injury to Tank Dell last year, the Texans WR room is still fearsome. Nico Collins is coming off back to back 1000 yard seasons and caught 7 TDs in 2024. Both Christian Kirk and Dell have injury concerns. However, the Texans landed two of the best receivers in the draft in Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. The pair played together at Iowa State. Higgins caught 9 touchdowns, and Noel had almost 1200 yards and 8 TDs. Either of those two could step up as a strong #2, and eventually Kirk and Dell will be back to health and become contributors again.
#4. Jacksonville Jaguars (Brian Thomas Jr./Travis Hunter)
These two young guys could become one of the best duos in the NFL. Brian Thomas Jr. is coming off a 1,200-yard 10-touchdown rookie campaign. Now, #2 overall pick Travis Hunter will be joining him. Hunter was the #2 pick for a reason and was widely considered the best athlete in the draft. The Jags plan seems to be majoring Hunter in offense, and we haven’t seen the ceiling of Travis as a receiver yet. While he caught 5 touchdowns last year, his focus was on defense, and he excelled as a corner. Setting aside the value of Hunter going both ways, these two young receivers are one of the best duos in the league.
#3. Philadelphia Eagles (A.J. Brown/Devonta Smith)
The defending champs’ offense runs through Saquon, but there’s no denying this duo is a powerhouse. Brown had 1,000 yards and 7 TDs last year, and Smith had 800 yards and 8 TDs. As the Eagles look to defend their title, these two guys should be set for a big year. Given that Saquon attracts the most attention (rightfully so) sometimes we forget just how formidable the Eagles’ pass offense is. Their WR duo is clearly one of the best in the NFL.
#2. Minnesota Vikings (Justin Jefferson/Jordan Addison)
Everyone knows Justin Jefferson is the best receiver in the NFL. You can pencil him in for 1,200 yards and 5 or so TDs right now. JJ will be on every defenses gameplan board the whole season, and will attract tons of double teams. Luckily this opens things up for his Robin, Jordan Addison (Fight On!). He averages about 900 yards and 9 TDs per season. This duo will produce and put JJ McCarthy in an enviable position for a first time starter.
#1. Cincinatti Bengals (Ja’marr Chase/Tee Higgins)
Given the price the Bengals are paying for this duo, they had better be the best in the league. This offseason Cincy broke the bank to keep this duo, and for good reason. Chase is coming off a career-best 1,700-yard season and an insane 17 touchdowns. Higgins also had over 900 yards and 10 TDs. The Bengals’ offense is one of the best in the league, and it’s in no small part due to these two guys. Chase is probably the second-best receiver in the league, and Higgins would be a number-one receiver on most other NFL teams. This duo will continue to produce huge numbers and be the best in the league.
