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NFL Most Receiving Yards Odds, Predictions, Best Bets 2024: Nico Collins New Betting Favorite

Written by: Travis Pulver
Fact-checked by: James Whitelock
Updated October 2, 2024
9 min read
  • Nico Collins is the only player active in 2+ weeks to average over 100 yards receiving per week (122.3).

  • Chris Godwin leads all wide receivers in YAC with 188.

  • Colts receiver Alec Pierce leads the league with an average of 23.4 yards per reception, averaging less than 60 yards per game.

Quarterbacks are only as good as their wide receivers and the other guys that catch passes. But the same can be said the other way around: receivers are only as good as their quarterbacks (just ask Tyreek Hill). So—who will lead the league in receiving yards this season?

The names at the top of the receiving yards leader betting board at BetRivers have changed since the beginning of the season and will be subject to change from one week to the next, depending on how players perform. Having relatively long odds one week does not mean they’ll be long the following week.

It all depends on how everybody plays.

On that note, let’s take a look at the top ten players listed on BetRivers betting boards, their odds, and their stats along with our picks.

Most Receiving Yards Odds 2024

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PlayerTeamOddsWeek 4 StatsSeason Stats
Nico CollinsHouston Texans+250
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12 receptions for 151 yards, 1TD30 receptions for 489 yards, 2 TDs
Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings+450
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6 receptions for 85 yards, 1 TD21 receptions for 358 yards, 4 TDs
Malik NabersNew York Giants+600
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12 receptions, 115 yards35 receptions, 386 yards, 3 TDs
CeeDee LambDallas Cowboys+700
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7 receptions for 98 yards, 1 TD20 receptions for 316 yards, 2 TDs
Ja’Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals+1000
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3receptions for 85 yards, 1 TD19 receptions for 300 yards, 3 TDs
Tyreek HillMiami Dolphins+1200
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4 receptions for 23 yards17 receptions for 217 yards, 1 TD
D.K. MetcalfSeattle Seahawks+1200
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7 receptions for 104 yards24 receptions for 366 yards, 2 TDs
Amon-Ra St. BrownDetroit Lions+1200
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6 receptions for 45 yards, 1 TD27 receptions for 252 yards, 2 TDs
Jayden ReedGreen By Packers+1500
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7receptions, 139 yards, 1 TD17 receptions for 336 yards, 2 TD
Chris GodwinTampa Bay Buccaneers+2000
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6 receptions for 69 yards27 receptions, 322 yards, 3 TDs

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Most Receiving Yards 2024: The Favorites

To get a good idea of which receivers will likely contend for the receiving yards title, bettors need to look at the betting board for most passing yards. Quarterbacks with odds near the top of most passing yards betting boards will likely have a wide receiver with odds near the top of this board.

Let’s take a closer look at a few of the favorites after Week 4 (odds via BetRivers):

Nico Collins, Houston Texans (+250) at BetRivers

His numbers dipped in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, but he made up for it with a 12-reception, 151-yard day in Week 4. Collins is clearly Stroud’s No. 1 guy, and it doesn’t appear as if that will change anytime soon (as long as he doesn’t get hurt)

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Justin Jefferson (+450) at BetRivers

He has led the league in receiving yards once before (2022) and was in the running last season until Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending injury. Hopes were high, but expectations were muted coming into the season because of the huge question mark at quarterback.

Sam Darnold filled in at quarterback surprisingly well. Jefferson only has one 100+ yard this season, but that will undoubtedly change as the season progresses.

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Malik Nabers, New York Giants (+600) at BetRivers

Nabers is currently the season leader in receptions with 35, but that will probably change this week because of the concussion he suffered late in the loss to the Cowboys last Thursday. He is officially listed as questionable, but players seldom play again the following week.

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2024 NFL Most Receiving Yards: Top Long Shots

The above players are the ones expected/favored to win the receiving yards title. But here are a few  players with longer odds we think may have a chance.

D.K. Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks (+1200) at BetRivers

His odds are not too long, but they give him just a 7.69% chance of winning. If Geno Smith keeps throwing the ball 50+ times a game, the opportunity will certainly be there for his No. 1 guy, Metcalf, to have an incredible year.

Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+1500) at BetRivers

When you line up with a superstar like Mike Evans, it is not shocking to find defenses and people overlooking you. But its not like Godwin is a newcomer or something. He’s had 1,000+ yards receiving in four of his last five seasons.

The Bucs will be a pass first and pass often type of offense—which is a good sign Godwin is bound to have a great year.

Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers (+1500) at BetRivers

Reed started the season with a bang, catching four balls for 138 yards and a touchdown. But then Jordan Love missed a couple of games because of an injury, and Reed had eight receptions for 59 yards. Love returned in Week 4, and he went off for 139 yards and a touchdown.

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Receiving Yards Leader for the 2024 NFL Season - My Picks

Favorite - Nico Collins (+250) at BetRivers

With how Collins and Stroud are playing, the duo appear to be unstoppable. As long as no one gets hurt, Collins will be in the conversation for most receiving yards this season.

Dark Horse - Jayden Reed (+1500) at BetRivers

With Love at QB he plays lights out and has a great day, but without Love his numbers are not worth talking about. So, if the Packers can keep Love on the field, good things are ahead for fans in Green Bay.

Long Shot - Chris Godwin (+2000) at BetRivers

Godwin’s biggest potential roadblock is not whether Baker Mayfield can continue to play at a high level but whether Mike Evans will eventually take center stage. If he can continue to catch everything thrown his way, that may not be an issue for long.

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NFL Receiving Yards Leaders History

The following table contains the player with the most receiving yards going back to 2000. When available, the player’s preseason betting odds to lead the league in receiving yards are included.

SeasonPlayerPreseason Odds (Favorite)Total Receiving Yards
2023Tyreek Hill+9501,799
2022Justin Jefferson+800 (F)1,809
2021Cooper Kupp+35001,947
2020Stefon Diggs+50001,535
2019Michael Thomas+10001,725
2018Julio Jones+4001,677
2017Antonio Brown+375 (F)1,533
2016T.Y. Hilton+26001,448
2015Julio Jones+600 (F)1,871
2014Antonio Brown+16001,698
2013Josh GordonNot Listed1,646
2012Calvin Johnson+300 (F)1,964
2011Calvin Johnson+8001,681
2010Brandon LloydNot Listed1,448
2009Andre Johnson+400 (F)1,569
2008Andre JohnsonNA1,575
2007Reggie WayneNA1,510
2006Chad JohnsonNA1,369
2005Steve Smith Sr.NA1,563
2004Muhsin MuhammadNA1,405
2003Torry HolyNA1,696
2002Marvin HarrisonNA1,722
2001David Boston NA1,598
2000Torry HolyNA1,635

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How to Read NFL Most Receiving Yards Odds

Most receiving yards is a futures market. The Odds for each player will consist of a three-digit number preceded by either a + or a – sign. If the odds have a + sign, the odds indicate how much a bettor can win with a $100 wager. But if there’s a – sign, bettors must risk the listed number to win $100.

Let’s review a couple of examples:

  • CeeDee Lamb has +900 odds entering the 2024 NFL season. If bettors were to put $100 on him before Week 1, and he goes on to lead the league in receiving yards, they’ll win $900.

  •  Wait until Week 16 when he has a nice lead on the rest of his field and has become the betting favorite at -250. Bettors will need to risk $250 to win $100.

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