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. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
CeeDee Lamb had a bye last week. He faces the Philadelphia Eagles this week. Lamb is projected for 14.2 catches, 147.5 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was on bye last week. Our system projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 12.2 catches, 123.1 yards and 0.7 touchdowns versus the 49ers this week.
3. Drake London - WR (ATL)
Drake London was on bye last week. He is up against the Buccaneers this week. London is projected for 10.9 catches, 117.6 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
4. Rashee Rice - WR (KC)
We're projecting 15.0 catches, 85.5 yards and 0.5 touchdowns for Rashee Rice this week as he faces the Chargers. Rice was on bye last week.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase had a bye last week. He is playing against the Cleveland Browns this week. Chase is projected for 9.7 catches, 114.1 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
6. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Calvin Ridley was on bye last week. He is playing against the Denver Broncos this week. Our system projects him for 9.2 catches, 113.4 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
7. Jakobi Meyers - WR (LV)
Our system projects Jakobi Meyers for 9.8 catches, 106.3 yards and 0.7 touchdowns versus the Patriots this week. Meyers had a bye last week.
8. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Marvin Harrison Jr. was off last week with a bye. Marvin Harrison Jr. is against the Saints this week and is projected for 7.7 catches, 101.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
9. Zay Flowers - WR (BAL)
Zay Flowers is up against the Bills this week. Our system projects him for 8.5 catches, 93.4 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Flowers was on bye last week.
10. Puka Nacua - WR (LAR)
Our system projects Puka Nacua for 8.3 catches, 93.8 yards and 0.5 touchdowns versus the Texans this week. Nacua had a bye last week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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