August 28, 2025
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Fantasy Football Week 1 Rankings – Wide Receivers

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To differentiate between all the “Start ‘Ems” on my Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em page, you can check out the Weekly Fantasy Football Rankings, so you can figure out whom to start between Player X and Player Y.

Below are my fantasy WR rankings and a set of links for my positional Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings. Keep in mind that this list is for this week only; not the entire rest of the season.

The rankings are based on a Traditional scoring system. Each player has Walterfootball.com’s projected stats and standard scoring points.


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


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Updated 8/26/2025 4:00:28 AM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Drake London, WR, Falcons (vs. Buccaneers)- 19 Points
    6 Catches, 100 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Drake London will see an insane target share this year.

  2. Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings (at Bears)- 19 Points
    7 Catches, 100 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Justin Jefferson seems to have overcome his hamstring issues.

  3. Malik Nabers, WR, Giants (at Redskins)- 15 Points
    7 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Washington’s secondary has improved, but Malik Nabers is matchup-proof.

  4. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars (vs. Panthers)- 15 Points
    6 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Brian Thomas Jr. should thrive in Week 1.

  5. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals (at Browns)- 14 Points
    6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    This is not a great spot for Ja’Marr Chase, but he’s matchup-proof.

  6. Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos (vs. Titans)- 14 Points
    6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Courtland Sutton has a dream matchup to begin the year.

  7. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Browns (vs. Bengals)- 14 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Enjoy Jerry Jeudy while he has competent quarterbacking.

  8. Mike Evans, WR, Bucs (at Falcons)- 14 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.


  9. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys (at Eagles)- 14 Points
    6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    CeeDee Lamb could get some garbage time.

  10. A.J. Brown, WR, Eagles (vs. Cowboys)- 14 Points
    6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    It sounds like A.J. Brown will play despite the injured hamstring.

  11. Deebo Samuel, WR, Redskins (vs. Giants)- 14 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Deebo Samuel has a great matchup versus a poor secondary.

  12. Nico Collins, WR, Texans (at Rams)- 14 Points
    6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Houston’s blocking is sketchy, so Nico Collins will have some inconsistency this year.

  13. Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers (at Seahawks)- 13 Points
    6 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Ricky Pearsall looks like he’ll be a stud this year.

  14. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals (at Saints)- 13 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    There’s no Marshon Lattimore on the Saints anymore.

  15. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks (vs. 49ers)- 13 Points
    6 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jaxon Smith-Njigba should be able to pick up where he left off last season.

  16. D.J. Moore, WR, Bears (vs. Vikings)- 12 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    D.J. Moore himself said he’ll take a step backward this season.

  17. Terry McLaurin, WR, Redskins (vs. Giants)- 12 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    It’s unclear if Terry McLaurin will play because of the holdout.

  18. Chris Olave, WR, Saints (vs. Cardinals)- 12 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Arizona has a shaky secondary, and there could be garbage time for Chris Olave.

  19. Don’t'e Thornton, WR, Raiders (at Patriots)- 11 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Don’t’e Thornton’s huge rookie year begins in New England.

  20. Travis Hunter, WR, Jaguars (vs. Panthers)- 10 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Travis Hunter won’t play as much defense as many are expecting right away.

  21. Rashee Rice, WR, Chiefs (vs. Chargers)- 9 Points
    8 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.
    Rashee Rice will dominate as long as he’s not suspended.

  22. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions (at Packers)- 9 Points
    8 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.
    Amon-Ra St. Brown should be immune from most things wrong with Detroit.

  23. Puka Nacua, WR, Rams (vs. Texans)- 9 Points
    7 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.
    Puka Nacua’s production will depend on Matthew Stafford’s health.

  24. Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens (at Bills)- 9 Points
    5 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.
    Zay Flowers has explosive ability against a questionable secondary.

  25. Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals (at Browns)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Tee Higgins will have some big games ths year, but this probably won’t be one of them.

  26. Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers (vs. Chiefs)- 8 Points
    7 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Ladd McConkey will lose some of his target share this year, but should still produce at a high level.

  27. Tyreek Hill, WR, Dolphins (at Colts)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Tyreek Hill looked like he lost a step last year.

  28. DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles (vs. Cowboys)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    DeVonta Smith will have a monster game if A.J. Brown has to leave because of his hamstring.

  29. Calvin Ridley, WR, Titans (at Broncos)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Calvin Ridley has a tough matchup, but could get some garbage points.

  30. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Bucs (at Falcons)- 7 Points
    6 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.


  31. Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs (vs. Chargers)- 7 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.


  32. Michael Pittman, WR, Colts (vs. Dolphins)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Miami’s secondary looks awful.

  33. George Pickens, WR, Cowboys (at Eagles)- 7 Points
    4 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    George Pickens could do some damage in garbage time.

  34. Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets (vs. Steelers)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Garrett Wilson will have to overcome a tough matchup and his quarterback’s futility.

  35. Matthew Golden, WR, Packers (vs. Lions)- 7 Points
    4 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Matthew Golden looked great in training camp and has major downfield ability.

  36. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Panthers (at Jaguars)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Tetairoa McMillan has a favorable matchup, but we’ll see if he gives it his all.

  37. Stefon Diggs, WR, Patriots (vs. Raiders)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    It’s hard to trust Stefon Diggs all year, but this is a great matchup.

  38. Davante Adams, WR, Rams (vs. Texans)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Davante Adams will have a big year if Matthew Stafford is healthy.

  39. Rashid Shaheed, WR, Saints (vs. Cardinals)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.


  40. Jauan Jennings, WR, 49ers (at Seahawks)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    It’s unclear if Jauan Jennings will play through his calf injury.

  41. Rome Odunze, WR, Bears (vs. Vikings)- 6 Points
    3 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.


  42. Khalil Shakir, WR, Bills (vs. Ravens)- 6 Points
    6 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Khalil Shakir will face some tough coverage in this game.

  43. Cedric Tillman, WR, Browns (vs. Bengals)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.


  44. Josh Downs, WR, Colts (vs. Dolphins)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Josh Downs’ status is unknown.

  45. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins (at Colts)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    I agree with Butters that Jaylen Waddle is a pyramid scheme.

  46. Jameson Williams, WR, Lions (at Packers)- 6 Points
    3 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Detroit’s diminished offensive line will hurt Jameson Williams.

  47. Demario Douglas, WR, Patriots (vs. Raiders)- 6 Points
    5 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.


  48. DK Metcalf, WR, Steelers (at Jets)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Sauce Gardner will limit DK Metcalf.

  49. Olamide Zaccheaus, WR, Bears (vs. Vikings)- 5 Points
    4 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  50. Josh Palmer, WR, Bills (vs. Ravens)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  51. Troy Franklin, WR, Broncos (vs. Titans)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  52. Alec Pierce, WR, Colts (vs. Dolphins)- 5 Points
    2 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  53. Malik Washington, WR, Dolphins (at Colts)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Malik Washington will be worth adding if Tyreek Hill is cut/traded.

  54. Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers (vs. Lions)- 5 Points
    5 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Romeo Doubs has appeal with the injuries with the Green Bay receiver corps.

  55. Jayden Reed, WR, Packers (vs. Lions)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Jayden Reed is dealing with an injury.

  56. Adam Thielen, WR, Panthers (at Jaguars)- 5 Points
    4 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  57. Jakobi Meyers, WR, Raiders (at Patriots)- 5 Points
    4 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  58. Rashod Bateman, WR, Ravens (at Bills)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  59. Van Jefferson, WR, Titans (at Broncos)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  60. Keon Coleman, WR, Bills (vs. Ravens)- 4 Points
    4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  61. Michael Wilson, WR, Cardinals (at Saints)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  62. Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers (vs. Chiefs)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  63. Quentin Johnson, WR, Chargers (vs. Chiefs)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  64. Ray-Ray McCloud, WR, Falcons (vs. Buccaneers)- 4 Points
    4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  65. Darius Slayton, WR, Giants (at Redskins)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  66. Josh Reynolds, WR, Jets (vs. Steelers)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  67. Xavier Legette, WR, Panthers (at Jaguars)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  68. Cooper Kupp, WR, Seahawks (vs. 49ers)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Not worth owning.

  69. Calvin Austin, WR, Steelers (at Jets)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  70. Jayden Higgins, WR, Texans (at Rams)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  71. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Titans (at Broncos)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  72. Marvin Mims, WR, Broncos (vs. Titans)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  73. Pat Bryant, WR, Broncos (vs. Titans)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  74. Marquise Brown, WR, Chiefs (vs. Chargers)- 3 Points
    3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  75. Kavonte Turpin, WR, Cowboys (at Eagles)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  76. Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Giants (at Redskins)- 3 Points
    4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  77. Parker Washington, WR, Jaguars (vs. Panthers)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  78. Kayshon Boutte, WR, Patriots (vs. Raiders)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  79. Amari Cooper, WR, Raiders (at Patriots)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  80. Tutu Atwell, WR, Rams (vs. Texans)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  81. Tory Horton, WR, Seahawks (vs. 49ers)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  82. Christian Kirk, WR, Texans (at Rams)- 3 Points
    3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  83. Andrei Iosivas, WR, Bengals (at Browns)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  84. Greg Dortch, WR, Cardinals (at Saints)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  85. KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Chargers (vs. Chiefs)- 2 Points
    1 Catch, 20 Receiving Yards.


  86. Tyquan Thornton, WR, Chiefs (vs. Chargers)- 2 Points
    1 Catch, 20 Receiving Yards.


  87. Allen Lazard, WR, Jets (vs. Steelers)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  88. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Ravens (at Bills)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  89. Noah Brown, WR, Redskins (vs. Giants)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  90. Devaughn Vele, WR, Saints (vs. Cardinals)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  91. Roman Wilson, WR, Steelers (at Jets)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  92. Jalen Nailor, WR, Vikings (at Bears)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  93. Jacob Cowing, WR, 49ers (at Seahawks)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  94. Isaiah Bond, WR, Browns (vs. Bengals)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  95. Ryan Miller, WR, Bucs (at Falcons)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  96. Tez Johnson, WR, Bucs (at Falcons)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  97. Casey Washington, WR, Falcons (vs. Buccaneers)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  98. Tim Patrick, WR, Lions (at Packers)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  99. Tai Felton, WR, Vikings (at Bears)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  100. Adonai Mitchell, WR, Colts (vs. Dolphins)- 0 Points



  101. Jalen Tolbert, WR, Cowboys (at Eagles)- 0 Points



  102. Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Packers (vs. Lions)- 0 Points



  103. Jordan Whittington, WR, Rams (vs. Texans)- 0 Points



  104. Demarcus Robinson, WR, Rams (vs. Texans)- 0 Points



  105. Jaylin Lane, WR, Redskins (vs. Giants)- 0 Points



  106. Robert Woods, WR, Steelers (at Jets)- 0 Points






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