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. He is up against the 49ers this week. Our system projects him for 12.6 catches, 120.8 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
2. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase is against the Browns this week and is projected for 10.6 catches, 113.8 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Chase was off last week with a bye.
3. Brian Thomas Jr. - WR (JAX)
Brian Thomas Jr. had a bye last week. Our system projects Brian Thomas Jr. for 9.9 catches, 110.1 yards and 0.7 touchdowns versus the Panthers this week.
4. Puka Nacua - WR (LAR)
Our system projects Puka Nacua for 8.7 catches, 100.7 yards and 0.7 touchdowns versus the Texans this week. Nacua was off last week with a bye.
5. Drake London - WR (ATL)
Drake London is up against the Buccaneers this week. He is projected for 9.1 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. London was on bye last week.
6. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
CeeDee Lamb was on bye last week. He is playing against the Philadelphia Eagles this week. We're projecting him for 9.2 catches, 95.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
7. Jauan Jennings - WR (SF)
Jauan Jennings had a bye last week. Jauan Jennings is against the Seahawks this week and is projected for 8.2 catches, 94.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
8. Jerry Jeudy - WR (CLE)
Jerry Jeudy is up against the Bengals this week. Our system projects him for 8.5 catches, 92.4 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Jeudy was off last week with a bye.
9. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
Justin Jefferson was off last week with a bye. Justin Jefferson is against the Bears this week and is projected for 8.6 catches, 94.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
10. Ladd McConkey - WR (LAC)
Ladd McConkey faces the Chiefs this week. He is projected for 8.3 catches, 88.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. McConkey had a bye last week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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