Fantasy Football Week 1 Rankings – Wide Receivers

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 9/10/2026 8:21:32 PM - Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals (vs. Buccaneers)- 19 Points
    6 Catches, 100 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Ja'Marr Chase got a bit dinged up, but he'll be fine for the opener.

  2. DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 15 Points
    7 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    DeVonta Smith has had great performances when A.J. Brown has been out of the lineup.

  3. Puka Nacua, WR, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 15 Points
    8 Catches, 120 Receiving Yards.
    Puka Nacua seems to have avoided suspension, making him a great option in this game.

  4. Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 15 Points
    7 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Justin Jefferson has a great matchup and a better quarterback this year.

  5. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys (at Giants)- 14 Points
    7 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    CeeDee Lamb looks great this week.

  6. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions (vs. Saints)- 14 Points
    7 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Amon-Ra St. Brown has a nice matchup to begin Week 1.

  7. Christian Watson, WR, Packers (at Vikings)- 14 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Christian Watson should do some damage in garbage time.

  8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks (vs. Patriots)- 14 Points
    6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jaxon Smith-Njigba will have to deal with Christian Gonzalez. He didn't play well against the Patriots in the Super Bowl, but that was more on Sam Darnold.

  9. Jameson Williams, WR, Lions (vs. Saints)- 13 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jameson Williams should pick up where he left off last year.

  10. A.J. Brown, WR, Patriots (at Seahawks)- 13 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    A tough first matchup for A.J. Brown, but he's great enough to overcome it.

  11. Chris Olave, WR, Saints (at Lions)- 13 Points
    7 Catches, 100 Receiving Yards.
    Chris Olave is a top play in Week 1.

  12. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Panthers (vs. Bears)- 12 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Tetairoa McMillan put on more muscle in the offseason.

  13. Davante Adams, WR, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 12 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Davante Adams will need touchdowns to meet expectations.

  14. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Bucs (at Bengals)- 11 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Emeka Egbuka is dealing with a toe injury.

  15. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars (vs. Browns)- 10 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Brian Thomas will be very inconsistent this year.

  16. George Pickens, WR, Cowboys (at Giants)- 9 Points
    6 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.
    George Pickens should get his 2026 season off to a great start.

  17. Luther Burden, WR, Bears (at Panthers)- 8 Points
    6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    It sounds like Luther Burden is healthy.

  18. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Broncos (at Chiefs)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Jaylen Waddle is a pyramid scheme, but he has an easy matchup in Week 1.

  19. Denzel Boston, WR, Browns (at Jaguars)- 8 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Denzel Boston could score many touchdowns this year.

  20. Caleb Douglas, WR, Dolphins (at Raiders)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Caleb Douglas is Miami's new No. 1 receiver. He's big and athletic.

  21. Malik Nabers, WR, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    It's unclear if Malik Nabers will be 100 percent this year.

  22. Parker Washington, WR, Jaguars (vs. Browns)- 8 Points
    7 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    The offense will go through Parker Washington.

  23. Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets (at Titans)- 8 Points
    6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Garrett Wilson figures to bounce back with a pocket passer.

  24. Tre Tucker, WR, Raiders (vs. Dolphins)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Tre Tucker is the Raiders' No. 1.

  25. Nico Collins, WR, Texans (vs. Bills)- 8 Points
    5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.
    Nico Collins has to be played regardless of matchup, but this is a tough one.

  26. Rome Odunze, WR, Bears (at Panthers)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Rome Odunze has a fair matchup this week.

  27. Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals (vs. Buccaneers)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Tee Higgins has a great matchup to begin the year.

  28. Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos (at Chiefs)- 7 Points
    6 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Courtland Sutton is still the 1B receiver.

  29. Chris Godwin, WR, Bucs (at Bengals)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.


  30. Michael Wilson, WR, Cardinals (at Chargers)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Michael Wilson could thrive in garbage time again.

  31. Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers (vs. Cardinals)- 7 Points
    6 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Ladd McConkey should bounce back from an injury-ravaged season.

  32. Drake London, WR, Falcons (at Steelers)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Drake London will be targeted heavily in garbage time.

  33. Matthew Golden, WR, Packers (at Vikings)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Matthew Golden could have a big second season.

  34. Romeo Doubs, WR, Patriots (at Seahawks)- 7 Points
    6 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Romeo Doubs will work the Wes Welker/Julian Edelman role in Josh McDaniels' offense.

  35. Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens (at Colts)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Zay Flowers will have to deal with Sauce Gardner this week.

  36. Terry McLaurin, WR, Redskins (at Eagles)- 7 Points
    5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    Terry McLaurin has a rough matchup, but might get there in garbage time.

  37. DeVaughn Vele, WR, Saints (at Lions)- 7 Points
    7 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.
    DeVaughn Vele will get plenty of targets in Week 1.

  38. Mike Evans, WR, 49ers (vs. Rams)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Mike Evans has a challenging matchup and may not be healthy.

  39. Deebo Samuel, WR, 49ers (vs. Rams)- 6 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    The Rams struggled against WR2s last year.

  40. D.J. Moore, WR, Bills (at Texans)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    D.J. Moore has never had a great passer throwing the ball to him.

  41. Johnston Quentin, WR, Chargers (vs. Cardinals)- 6 Points
    3 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Always a threat to catch a deep pass.

  42. Rashee Rice, WR, Chiefs (vs. Broncos)- 6 Points
    5 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Rashee Rice struggles to beat man coverage.

  43. Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs (vs. Broncos)- 6 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Xavier Worthy was hurt for most of last year, so he could bounce back.

  44. Alec Pierce, WR, Colts (vs. Ravens)- 6 Points
    3 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Alec Pierce may not be healthy.

  45. Jayden Reed, WR, Packers (at Vikings)- 6 Points
    5 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Jayden Reed will naturally play more snaps with two receivers gone.

  46. Jalen Coker, WR, Panthers (vs. Bears)- 6 Points
    5 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.


  47. Bryce Lance, WR, Saints (at Lions)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Bryce Lance has high upside and could do some damage against the Lions.

  48. Carnell Tate, WR, Titans (vs. Jets)- 6 Points
    4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    We'll see if Carnell Tate actually catches passes.

  49. Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 6 Points
    5 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.
    Jordan Addison should bounce back this year.

  50. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals (at Chargers)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Marvin Harrison Jr. will probably continue to be a disappointment.

  51. Ryan Flournoy, WR, Cowboys (at Giants)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  52. Jakobi Meyers, WR, Jaguars (vs. Browns)- 5 Points
    4 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Better in real life than in fantasy.

  53. Adonai Mitchell, WR, Jets (at Titans)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  54. Jalen Nailor, WR, Raiders (vs. Dolphins)- 5 Points
    5 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Just a slot receiver.

  55. Stefon Diggs, WR, Redskins (at Eagles)- 5 Points
    4 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  56. Michael Pittman, WR, Steelers (vs. Falcons)- 5 Points
    5 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Michael Pittman Jr. figures to take Kenneth Gainwell's role as Aaron Rodgers' short-range target.

  57. DK Metcalf, WR, Steelers (vs. Falcons)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    DK Metcalf isn't a good fit in this offense.

  58. Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Titans (vs. Jets)- 5 Points
    5 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.
    Wan'Dale Robinson will rack up lots of receptions, as usual.

  59. Jauan Jennings, WR, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 5 Points
    3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.


  60. De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, 49ers (vs. Rams)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Will be more productive as the year progresses.

  61. Khalil Shakir, WR, Bills (at Texans)- 4 Points
    4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Khalil Shakir will take a back seat to D.J. Moore, but that could help him get open.

  62. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Browns (at Jaguars)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Why is he still on the team?

  63. Jalen McMillan, WR, Bucs (at Bengals)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  64. Josh Downs, WR, Colts (vs. Ravens)- 4 Points
    4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Josh Downs will continue to lose targets to Tyler Warren.

  65. Malik Washington, WR, Dolphins (at Raiders)- 4 Points
    4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  66. Malachi Fields, WR, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Malachi Fields is the WR2 on the team.

  67. Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, Ravens (at Colts)- 4 Points
    3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Ja'Kobi Lane was the best player in training camp, according to Marlon Humphrey.

  68. Rashod Bateman, WR, Ravens (at Colts)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  69. Rashid Shaheed, WR, Seahawks (vs. Patriots)- 4 Points
    2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  70. Jaylin Noel, WR, Texans (vs. Bills)- 4 Points
    4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  71. Zavion Thomas, WR, Bears (at Panthers)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 20 Receiving Yards.


  72. Pat Bryant, WR, Broncos (at Chiefs)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  73. Cyrus Allen, WR, Chiefs (vs. Broncos)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    I don't expect Cyrus Allen to do much right away.

  74. Keenan Allen, WR, Colts (vs. Ravens)- 3 Points
    3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    A suspension should be coming at some point.

  75. Chris Bell, WR, Dolphins (at Raiders)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Chris Bell has major upside, but he's coming off a torn ACL.

  76. Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  77. Jahan Dotson, WR, Falcons (at Steelers)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  78. Cooper Kupp, WR, Seahawks (vs. Patriots)- 3 Points
    3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Not much of a factor.

  79. Calvin Ridley, WR, Titans (vs. Jets)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  80. Kendrick Bourne, WR, Cardinals (at Chargers)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


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


  82. Odell Beckham, WR, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  83. Mack Hollins, WR, Patriots (at Seahawks)- 2 Points
    1 Catch, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Mack Hollins will be in play to catch a deep pass.

  84. Jake Bech, WR, Raiders (vs. Dolphins)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  85. Kayshon Boutte, WR, Texans (vs. Bills)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    I'm not expecting much right away.

  86. Keon Coleman, WR, Bills (at Texans)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  87. Marvin Mims, WR, Broncos (at Chiefs)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  88. Isaiah Bond, WR, Browns (at Jaguars)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  89. Makai Lemon, WR, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  90. Zachariah Branch , WR, Falcons (at Steelers)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  91. Travis Hunter, WR, Jaguars (vs. Browns)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Playing mostly cornerback this year.

  92. Isaaih Williams, WR, Jets (at Titans)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  93. Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Lions (vs. Saints)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  94. Xavier Legette, WR, Panthers (vs. Bears)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  95. Dyami Brown, WR, Redskins (at Eagles)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  96. Antonio Williams, WR, Redskins (at Eagles)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  97. Roman Wilson, WR, Steelers (vs. Falcons)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  98. Kalif Raymond, WR, Bears (at Panthers)- 0 Points



  99. Andrei Iosivas, WR, Bengals (vs. Buccaneers)- 0 Points



  100. Ted Hurst, WR, Bucs (at Bengals)- 0 Points



  101. Kavonte Turpin, WR, Cowboys (at Giants)- 0 Points



  102. Omar Cooper, WR, Jets (at Titans)- 0 Points



  103. Savion Williams, WR, Packers (at Vikings)- 0 Points



  104. Tutu Atwell, WR, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 0 Points



  105. Elijah Sarratt, WR, Ravens (at Colts)- 0 Points



  106. Tory Horton, WR, Seahawks (vs. Patriots)- 0 Points



  107. Germie Bernard, WR, Steelers (vs. Falcons)- 0 Points






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