We've finally made it to Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, and our WR PPR rankings are here to help answer any lingering start 'em sit 'em questions ahead of this uncertainty-filled week. When it comes to fantasy football's deepest position, figuring out which fringe WRs are worthy of rounding out your starting lineup is challenging, but that's where we come in handy.
Looking to roll with a potential boom or bust wide in a plus matchup? Hesitant to start an unproven rookie in their NFL debut? We'll do our best to help guide you in the right direction with one goal: taking down your Week 1 opponent en route to a 1-0 start. Yes, Week 1 is a glorified crapshoot without any regular season data points, but every fantasy owner has to deal with the same circumstances, leveling the playing field.
As long as you develop and refine your weekly process (which includes studying up on SN Fantasy's weekly rankings) throughout the season, you'll have a fighting chance to secure more "W's" than "L's". Of course, you play to win the game, but we can only control so much as fantasy managers. Understanding that your process supersedes your results should give you peace of mind when it's all said and done, hopefully culminating in a successful fantasy season.
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Who are the best fantasy WRs Week 1?
Regardless of your scoring format, Justin Jefferson (vs. Buccaneers) is the undisputed WR1 entering the 2023 season. Tampa Bay's pass defense is respectable, but Jefferson's still the best bet to lead all WRs in scoring in Week 1.
Ja'Marr Chase (@ Browns), Tyreek Hill (@ Chargers), and Davante Adams (@ Broncos) aren't far behind as these bona fide WR1s will undoubtedly see a high target share with 100-plus yard potential in their Week 1 road tilts.
WEEK 1 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
We also can't omit PPR beast Amon-Ra St. Brown (@ Chiefs) from this discussion, as Detroit's WR1 could see 10-plus targets in a potential negative game script on opening night.
WEEK 1 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Who are the best fantasy WR waiver pickups Week 1?
It's hard not to overreact to the first set of data points, and while we're taking an educated guess on which low-rostered wideouts could pop off in Week 1, don't be surprised to see your leaguemates eager to add Marvin Mims (30% rostered via Yahoo), Jonathan Mingo (14% rostered), Van Jefferson (8% rostered) Joshua Palmer (3% rostered), and Josh Downs (2% rostered) to their squad's ahead of Week 2.
Opportunity is everything in fantasy football, and each of these low-owned receivers has an early path to a consistent workload, potentially resulting in a rankings boost in the coming weeks.
Who are the best fantasy WR sleepers Week 1?
Regarding Week 1 WR PPR sleepers, we think a change in scenery will result in a strong fantasy showing for Elijah Moore (vs. Bengals) in his first game as a Brown. He's not a flashy play by any means, but Adam Thielen (@ Falcons) is in line for a respectable target share catching passes from first-overall pick Bryce Young.
Ravens rookie Zay Flowers (vs. Texans) draws PPR appeal as a potential underneath option for the new-look Ravens offense. Fellow rookie Jayden Reed (@ Bears) could also turn some heads in his NFL debut, profiling as a deep sleeper candidate.
What are the biggest WR injuries Week 1?
There's a chance we don't see Jerry Jeudy (hamstring, vs. Raiders), Terry McLaurin (toe, vs. Cardinals), Kadarius Toney (hamstring, vs. Lions), Christian Watson (hamstring), and Romeo Doubs (hamstring, @ Bears) on the field in Week 1.
We've taken Jeudy out of our rankings along with Cooper Kupp, but we're leaving in the rest for now. Update: With Watson declared out, we've moved rookie Jayden Reed up in our rankings.
We'll be updating these WR PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for the latest player movement and analysis.
Fantasy WR PPR Rankings Week 1: Who to start, sit at wide receiver
Rankings based on PPR scoring formats
Rank Player
1 Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
2 Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals @ Browns
3 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Chargers
4 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Chiefs
5 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Broncos
6 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Giants
7 A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Patriots
8 Stefon Diggs, Bills @ Jets
9 Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Bills
10 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Chargers
11 Chris Olave, Saints vs. Titans
12 Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Bengals
13 DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Patriots
14 Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Browns
15 Keenan Allen, Chargers vs. Dolphins
16 Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Steelers
17 DK Metcalf, Seahawks vs. Rams
18 DeAndre Hopkins, Titans @ Saints
19 Calvin Ridley, Jaguars @ Colts
20 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers @ Vikings
21 DJ Moore, Bears vs. Packers
22 Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Cardinals
23 Drake London, Falcons vs. Panthers
24 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Steelers
25 Mike Williams, Chargers vs. Dolphins
26 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Rams
27 Christian Kirk, Jaguars @ Colts
28 Diontae Johnson, Steelers vs. 49ers
29 Mike Evans, Buccaneers @ Vikings
30 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Jaguars
31 Brandin Cooks, Cowboys @ Giants
32 Jahan Dotson, Commanders vs. Cardinals
33 Gabe Davis, Bills @ Jets
34 Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Raiders
35 George Pickens, Steelers vs. 49ers
36 JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Eagles
37 Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Commanders
38 Michael Thomas, Saints vs. Titans
39 Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Bears
40 Jordan Addison, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
41 Kadarius Toney, Chiefs vs. Lions
42 Rashod Bateman, Ravens vs. Texans
43 Jakobi Meyers, Raiders @ Broncos
44 Elijah Moore, Browns vs. Bengals
45 Treylon Burks, Titans @ Saints
46 Zay Flowers, Ravens vs. Texans
47 Allen Lazard, Jets vs. Bills
48 Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens vs. Texans
49 Zay Jones, Jaguars @ Colts
50 Van Jefferson, Rams @ Seahawks
51 Quentin Johnston, Chargers vs. Dolphins
52 Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Commanders
53 Adam Thielen, Panthers @ Falcons
54 Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos vs. Raiders
55 Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Giants
56 Nico Collins, Texans @ Ravens
57 Darnell Mooney, Bears vs. Packers
58 Skyy Moore, Chiefs vs. Lions
59 Hunter Renfrow, Raiders @ Broncos
60 Puka Nacua, Rams @ Seahawks
61 Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Browns
62 Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Cardinals
63 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns vs. Bengals
64 Jonathan Mingo, Panthers @ Falcons
65 Jayden Reed, Packers @ Bears
66 Marvin Jones Jr., Lions @ Chiefs
67 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Lions
68 Joshua Palmer, Chargers vs. Dolphins
69 Robert Woods, Texans @ Ravens
70 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks vs. Rams
71 K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
72 Isaiah Hodgins, Giants vs. Cowboys
73 Rashid Shaheed, Saints vs. Titans
74 Alec Pierce, Colts vs. Jaguars
75 Rashee Rice, Chiefs vs. Lions
76 Darius Slayton, Giants vs. Cowboys
77 Josh Downs, Colts vs. Jaguars
78 Parris Campbell, Giants vs. Cowboys
79 Chase Claypool, Bears vs. Packers
