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. Puka Nacua - WR (LAR)
We're projecting 7.5 catches, 94.7 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for Puka Nacua this week as he faces the 49ers. Nacua was off last week with a bye.
2. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Our system projects Ja'Marr Chase for 7.2 catches, 90.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns versus the Buccaneers this week. Chase had a bye last week.
3. Amon-Ra St. Brown - WR (DET)
Amon-Ra St. Brown faces the Saints this week. He is projected for 6.9 catches, 82.6 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. St. Brown had a bye last week.
4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was on bye last week. We're projecting 6.6 catches, 89.7 yards and 0.5 touchdowns for Jaxon Smith-Njigba this week as he faces the Patriots.
5. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
We're projecting 5.9 catches, 78.0 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for CeeDee Lamb this week as he faces the Giants. Lamb had a bye last week.
6. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
We're projecting 6.1 catches, 78.2 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Justin Jefferson this week as he faces the Packers. Jefferson was on bye last week.
7. Chris Olave - WR (NO)
Chris Olave was on bye last week. He faces the Lions this week. Olave is projected for 5.8 catches, 71.7 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
8. Drake London - WR (ATL)
Drake London was off last week with a bye. Drake London is against the Steelers this week and is projected for 5.6 catches, 72.0 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
9. Nico Collins - WR (HOU)
Nico Collins was off last week with a bye. He faces the Buffalo Bills this week. We're projecting him for 5.2 catches, 75.1 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
10. George Pickens - WR (DAL)
George Pickens is against the Giants this week and is projected for 5.1 catches, 75.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Pickens had a bye last week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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