NFL Playoffs' WR salaries ranked: Who is the lowest-paid player at playoffs' championship weekend?

Four teams are left in the Super Bowl race; by implication, there are 12 starting wide receivers. The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC championship game, while the Philadelphia Eagles will welcome the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game.

These teams have an impressive roster of wide receivers, and they'll be crucial in punching a ticket to the big game. Hence, before the playoffs championship weekend, let's examine the salaries of the contenders' wide receiver starters.

NFL Playoffs' WR salaries ranked

Here, we will examine the salaries of the three starters per franchise in the playoffs. We will use ESPN's depth charts in conjunction with average salaries courtesy of Spotrac.

12. Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills - $1,001,787

Khalil Shakir is the lowest-paid wide receiver at the playoffs' championship weekend. Shakir is crucial to Sean McDermott's offense and will catch passes from Josh Allen against the Kansas City Chiefs.

11. Dyami Brown, Washington Commanders- $1,236,000

Dyami Brown is the lowest-paid wide receiver among the Washington Commanders. That hasn't stopped Brown from stepping up in Dan Quinn's offense when needed. He'll provide a unique threat for Jayden Daniels in the NFC Championship Game.

10. Olamide Zaccheaus, Washington Commanders - $1,275,000

Olamide Zaccheaus is another starting-caliber wide receiver on the Commanders, currently on a team-friendly deal. Zaccheaus alternates between WR2 and WR3 for Washington.

9. Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills - $2,518,565

Keon Coleman is having a solid rookie season despite some injury issues. Coleman has thrived catching passes from Josh Allen and could be a mismatch against the Chiefs.

8. Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs - $3,447,566

The lowest-paid starting wide receiver on the Kansas City Chiefs is Xavier Worthy. Worthy's pace is an asset in Andy Reid's offense, and he'll look to utilize it against the Bills in his playoff debut.

7. Jahan Dotson, Philadelphia Eagles - $3,762,090

Jahan Dotson is the least-paid starting wide receiver on the Philadelphia Eagles. It's unsurprising, as he's the team's WR3 behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

6. Hollywood Brown, Kansas City Chiefs - $7,000,000

Hollywood Brown retained fitness just in time for the business end of the regular season. His route running could be pivotal versus the Buffalo Bills.

5. DeAndre Hopkins, Kansas City Chiefs - $13,000,000

Perennial Pro Bowler DeAndre Hopkins is the best-paid wide receiver on the Kansas City Chiefs. Hopkins was a mid-season addition and will aim for his first Super Bowl ring in February.

4. Amari Cooper, Buffalo Bills - $20,000,000

Amari Cooper is the best-paid wide receiver on the Buffalo Bills. Like Hopkins, Cooper is searching for his first Super Bowl ring after a Pro Bowl-laden career.

3. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders - $22,788,000

Terry McLaurin is one of the most consistent pass catchers in the NFC, so it's no surprise that he's high up this list. McLaurin earns the most among wide receivers on the Commanders.

2. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles - $25,000,000

DeVonta Smith is the best-paid WR2 left in the Super Bowl race, and it's not even close.

1. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles - $32,000,000

A.J. Brown is the highest-paid wide receiver entering the playoffs' championship weekend. He'll be Jalen Hurts primary pass catcher versus the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game.