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)
Our system projects Puka Nacua for 7.3 catches, 96.2 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the 49ers this week. Nacua had a bye last week.
2. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase is playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week. We're projecting him for 6.7 catches, 84.8 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Chase was off last week with a bye.
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a bye last week. He is up against the Patriots this week. Our system projects him for 6.0 catches, 88.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
4. Amon-Ra St. Brown - WR (DET)
Amon-Ra St. Brown faces the New Orleans Saints this week. Our system projects him for 6.6 catches, 77.9 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. St. Brown had a bye last week.
5. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
Justin Jefferson was off last week with a bye. He faces the Packers this week. Our system projects him for 5.7 catches, 76.2 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
6. Drake London - WR (ATL)
Drake London was off last week with a bye. He is up against the Steelers this week. We're projecting him for 5.3 catches, 73.6 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
7. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
CeeDee Lamb was off last week with a bye. We're projecting 5.6 catches, 75.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for CeeDee Lamb this week as he faces the Giants.
8. A.J. Brown - WR (NE)
A.J. Brown is playing against the Seattle Seahawks this week. We're projecting him for 4.9 catches, 70.0 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Brown had a bye last week.
9. George Pickens - WR (DAL)
George Pickens had a bye last week. He is up against the Giants this week. Pickens is projected for 4.7 catches, 70.1 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
10. Chris Olave - WR (NO)
We're projecting 5.1 catches, 64.7 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Chris Olave this week as he faces the Lions. Olave had a bye last week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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