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. Our system projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 12.6 catches, 120.8 yards and 0.7 touchdowns versus the 49ers this week.
2. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase is playing against the Cleveland 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. was on bye last week. We're projecting 9.9 catches, 110.1 yards and 0.7 touchdowns for Brian Thomas Jr. this week as he faces the Panthers.
4. Puka Nacua - WR (LAR)
Puka Nacua is playing against the Houston Texans this week. Our system projects him for 8.7 catches, 100.7 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Nacua had a bye last week.
5. Drake London - WR (ATL)
Drake London is against the Buccaneers this week and is projected for 9.1 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. London was off last week with a bye.
6. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
CeeDee Lamb faces the Eagles this week. He is projected for 9.2 catches, 95.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Lamb had a bye last week.
7. Jauan Jennings - WR (SF)
Jauan Jennings faces the Seattle Seahawks this week. Our system projects him for 8.2 catches, 94.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Jennings was off last week with a bye.
8. Jerry Jeudy - WR (CLE)
Jerry Jeudy had a bye last week. He is up against the Bengals this week. We're projecting him for 8.5 catches, 92.4 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
9. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
We're projecting 8.6 catches, 94.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns for Justin Jefferson this week as he faces the Bears. Jefferson had a bye last week.
10. Ladd McConkey - WR (LAC)
Ladd McConkey faces the Kansas City Chiefs this week. He is projected for 8.3 catches, 88.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. McConkey was on bye last week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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