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 was off last week with a bye. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is against the 49ers this week and is projected for 12.6 catches, 120.8 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
2. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase had a bye last week. Our system projects Ja'Marr Chase for 10.6 catches, 113.8 yards and 0.8 touchdowns versus the Browns this week.
3. Brian Thomas Jr. - WR (JAX)
Brian Thomas Jr. had a bye last week. He faces the Panthers this week. Thomas Jr. is projected for 9.9 catches, 110.1 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
4. Puka Nacua - WR (LAR)
Puka Nacua is against the Texans this week and is projected for 8.7 catches, 100.7 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Nacua was on bye last week.
5. Drake London - WR (ATL)
Drake London was on bye last week. He faces the Buccaneers this week. London is projected for 9.1 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
6. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
Our system projects CeeDee Lamb for 9.2 catches, 95.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Eagles this week. Lamb had a bye last week.
7. Jauan Jennings - WR (SF)
Jauan Jennings had a bye last week. He faces the Seahawks this week. Our system projects him for 8.2 catches, 94.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
8. Jerry Jeudy - WR (CLE)
Our system projects Jerry Jeudy for 8.5 catches, 92.4 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Bengals this week. Jeudy was on bye last week.
9. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
Justin Jefferson faces the Chicago Bears this week. Our system projects him for 8.6 catches, 94.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Jefferson had a bye last week.
10. Ladd McConkey - WR (LAC)
Ladd McConkey had a bye last week. Ladd McConkey is against the Chiefs this week and 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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