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 8.
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. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
We're projecting 10.9 catches, 124.6 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for Ja'Marr Chase this week as he faces the Eagles. Last week, Chase faced the Browns. He caught 5 catches, 55 yards and 1 touchdown.
2. George Pickens - WR (PIT)
George Pickens is up against the Giants this week. We're projecting him for 8.5 catches, 112.1 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Pickens caught 5 catches, 111 yards and 1 touchdown versus the New York Jets last week.
3. Brian Thomas Jr. - WR (JAX)
Brian Thomas Jr. played against the New England Patriots last week. He caught 5 catches, 89 yards and 1 touchdown. He faces the Green Bay Packers this week. Our system projects him for 8.5 catches, 100.6 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
4. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
Against the Lions last week, Justin Jefferson caught 7 catches, 81 yards and 1 touchdown. He faces the Los Angeles Rams this week. We're projecting him for 8.8 catches, 98.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
5. Jalen McMillan - WR (TB)
Against the Ravens last week, Jalen McMillan caught 3 catches, 15 yards and zero touchdowns. He is up against the Falcons this week. Our system projects him for 7.4 catches, 92.4 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
6. Cooper Kupp - WR (LAR)
Cooper Kupp is playing against the Minnesota Vikings this week. Our system projects him for 7.8 catches, 87.3 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Last week, Kupp faced the Raiders. He caught zero catches, zero yards and zero touchdowns.
7. Tyler Lockett - WR (SEA)
Tyler Lockett faces the Bills this week. He is projected for 8.0 catches, 85.4 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Lockett caught 4 catches, 45 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Atlanta Falcons last week.
8. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
CeeDee Lamb was off last week with a bye. He is playing against the San Francisco 49ers this week. Our system projects him for 7.9 catches, 87.0 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
9. Jakobi Meyers - WR (LV)
Jakobi Meyers is playing against the Kansas City Chiefs this week. He is projected for 7.7 catches, 75.8 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Last week, Meyers faced the Rams. He caught zero catches, zero yards and zero touchdowns.
10. Ricky Pearsall - WR (SF)
We're projecting 6.5 catches, 76.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Ricky Pearsall this week as he faces the Cowboys. Against the Chiefs last week, Pearsall caught 3 catches, 21 yards and zero touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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