NFL: Ranking the worst QB-WR Chemistry in the league

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 11: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 celebrates with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Colts 32-23. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

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Baker Mayfield & Odell Beckham Jr. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Sometimes when an NFL receiver is drafted, signed, or added through a trade, it’s magic. The chemistry with the quarterback is palpable, and the offense runs through those two people. Think about the chemistry Aaron Rodgers has with Davante Adams or the relationship that Deion Branch had with Tom Brady. Getting the right pieces together means magic for a lot of pairings.

Other times, it’s the complete opposite. The chemistry is like pouring salt in your Lucky Charms. Two good things can exist while absolutely ruining each other. This list is to look at some of the worst pairings were have in the NFL right now.

Wide receiver chemistry is a topic of conversation right now with Odell Beckham Junior being forced out of Cleveland specifically because of his chemistry issues with Baker Mayfield. It doesn’t seem like they had actual issues with their relationship, but on the field there was something off. It led to the Browns eating a lot of money to just get him out of the building.

Which quarterbacks and wide receivers have the absolute worst chemistry.

Usually, it leads to the wide receiver finding another home, since it’s usually the quarterback who wins those battles in the building. There are some really bad chemistry situations between quarterback and pass catcher in the league now. Some teams have already rectified the situation. Which connections are the absolute worst?

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