Wide receivers can be difficult to predict.
Just one drop here or one pass interference there, and crucial fantasy points are gained or lost.
That's why it takes extra effort to scout WRs every week in fantasy football.
To help you out, I put together this summary of our top 10 ranked wide receivers for week 1.
You can also check out our full list of WR rankings or use our free who should I start tool for an interactive way to use our fantasy football rankings.
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No teams have a bye week this week, so you have a full slate of players to choose from.
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Full Rankings
If you want to dive head-first into the full set of projections for this week, here are our rankings for each format:
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Rankings Summary
1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a bye last week. He faces the 49ers this week. We're projecting him for 12.6 catches, 120.8 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
2. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase is up against the Browns this week. Our system projects him for 10.6 catches, 113.8 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Chase had a bye last week.
3. Brian Thomas Jr. - WR (JAX)
Brian Thomas Jr. is playing against the Carolina Panthers this week. We're projecting him for 9.9 catches, 110.1 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Thomas Jr. was off last week with a bye.
4. Puka Nacua - WR (LAR)
Puka Nacua is up against the Texans this week. He is projected for 8.7 catches, 100.7 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Nacua had a bye last week.
5. Drake London - WR (ATL)
Drake London was on bye last week. He is playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week. London is projected for 9.1 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
6. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
CeeDee Lamb had a bye last week. He faces the Eagles this week. We're projecting him for 9.2 catches, 95.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
7. Jauan Jennings - WR (SF)
Jauan Jennings was off last week with a bye. Jauan Jennings is against the Seahawks this week and is projected for 8.2 catches, 94.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
8. Jerry Jeudy - WR (CLE)
Jerry Jeudy is playing against the Cincinnati Bengals this week. Our system projects him for 8.5 catches, 92.4 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Jeudy was on bye last week.
9. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
Justin Jefferson was on bye last week. Our system projects Justin Jefferson for 8.6 catches, 94.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns versus the Bears this week.
10. Ladd McConkey - WR (LAC)
Ladd McConkey was off last week with a bye. He is up against the Chiefs this week. McConkey is projected for 8.3 catches, 88.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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