Fantasy Football WR Rankings for Week 1: Top 50 Wide Receivers

Week 1 WR Rankings at a Glance

1. Puka Nacua, LAR (vs. SF)
2. Ja'Marr Chase, CIN (vs. TB)
3. Chris Olave, NO (at DET)

Wide receiver is one of the deepest positions in fantasy football, but that can make weekly lineup decisions tough.

Target volume, quarterback play, injuries, defensive matchups, and changing roles can all cause receivers to move significantly in the rankings from one week to the next. Even established stars can become tougher calls when circumstances change.

To help with those decisions, here are our fantasy football wide receiver rankings for this week.

Rankings compiled via our fantasy football projections. Injuries can — and will — impact these rankings. Stay up to date with injury news on our NFL player news page.

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Week 1

Rankings pulled from our fantasy football WR projections, which may have updated after this article was published.

1. Puka Nacua, LAR (vs. SF)
2. Ja'Marr Chase, CIN (vs. TB)
3. Chris Olave, NO (at DET)
4. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET (vs. NO)
5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA (vs. NE)
6. CeeDee Lamb, DAL (at NYG)
7. Zay Flowers, BAL (at IND)
8. A.J. Brown, NE (at SEA)
9. Justin Jefferson, MIN (vs. GB)
10. George Pickens, DAL (at NYG)
11. Rashee Rice, KC (vs. DEN)
12. Parker Washington, JAC (vs. CLE)
13. Drake London, ATL (at PIT)
14. Davante Adams, LAR (vs. SF)
15. Alec Pierce, IND (vs. BAL)
16. DeVonta Smith, PHI (vs. WSH)
17. Nico Collins, HOU (vs. BUF)
18. Garrett Wilson, NYJ (at TEN)
19. Tee Higgins, CIN (vs. TB)
20. Ladd McConkey, LAC (vs. ARI)
21. Christian Watson, GB (at MIN)
22. Jordan Addison, MIN (vs. GB)
23. Jameson Williams, DET (vs. NO)
24. Chris Godwin, TB (at CIN)
25. Emeka Egbuka, TB (at CIN)
26. D.K. Metcalf, PIT (vs. ATL)
27. Jaylen Waddle, DEN (at KC)
28. Jakobi Meyers, JAC (vs. CLE)
29. Tetairoa McMillan, CAR (vs. CHI)
30. Quentin Johnston, LAC (vs. ARI)
31. Luther Burden III, CHI (at CAR)
32. Mike Evans, SF (at LAR)
33. Michael Pittman Jr., PIT (vs. ATL)
34. Terry McLaurin, WSH (at PHI)
35. Jayden Reed, GB (at MIN)
36. Carnell Tate, TEN (vs. NYJ)
37. Makai Lemon, PHI (vs. WSH)
38. Romeo Doubs, NE (at SEA)
39. Josh Downs, IND (vs. BAL)
40. Cooper Kupp, SEA (vs. NE)
41. Khalil Shakir, BUF (at HOU)
42. Brian Thomas Jr., JAC (vs. CLE)
43. Wan'Dale Robinson, TEN (vs. NYJ)
44. Rome Odunze, CHI (at CAR)
45. D.J. Moore, BUF (at HOU)
46. Rashid Shaheed, SEA (vs. NE)
47. Courtland Sutton, DEN (at KC)
48. Calvin Ridley, TEN (vs. NYJ)
49. Michael Wilson, ARI (at LAC)
50. Stefon Diggs, WSH (at PHI)

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings FAQ

What factors go into weekly fantasy football wide receiver rankings?

Weekly wide receiver rankings should consider target volume, route participation, quarterback play, matchup quality, red-zone usage, injuries, and recent changes to a player’s role. Projected game environment can also have a major impact on a receiver’s weekly outlook.

How important are matchups for fantasy football wide receivers?

Matchups matter, especially when a receiver is expected to face a strong secondary or difficult individual coverage. However, high-volume receivers can still produce in tough matchups because consistent targets give them more opportunities to score fantasy points.

Should I start a wide receiver ranked higher even if he has been inconsistent?

Not always. Rankings are a useful guide, but fantasy managers should also consider recent usage, target share, quarterback play, and their other lineup options. A receiver with a strong role can still be worth starting even after a disappointing game.

How does PPR scoring affect wide receiver rankings?

PPR scoring increases the value of receivers who consistently earn targets and catches. High-volume slot receivers and possession receivers can become particularly valuable because receptions help provide a stronger weekly floor.

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