Whether you won or lost in the opening week of the fantasy football season, it's time to move forward. One week doesn't define your season (good or bad), and it's time to put the first game in the rearview and gear up for the week ahead. Our Week 2 fantasy WR PPR rankings serve as a guide to help you navigate your wide receiver start 'em, sit 'em decisions and ultimately earn a "W" when it's all said and done.
Again, we urge you not to overreact to a one-game sample, as the parity within today's NFL results in plenty of week-to-week variance. We understand your frustrations with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Tyler Lockett, Christian Kirk, and Drake London (among others), but it's a long season. All that matters is that each of your wideouts logged a high snap share and remains a trusted option for their respective QBs. The results will come, trust us.
With that in mind, let's look at the biggest risers, fallers, studs, and sleepers at fantasy's deepest position.
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Who are the best fantasy WRs Week 2?
Tyreek Hill (@ Patriots) started his season with a bang, leading all WRs in PPR formats following his 11-catch, 215-yard, two-TD showing, living up to his goal of reaching 2,000 receiving yards. While there's an argument to be made for Hill as the top-ranked WR this week, we still give Justin Jefferson (@ Eagles) the slight nod, as Jaylen Waddle (@ Patriots) is always a threat to cut into Hill's target share.
WEEK 2 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Despite our nitpickiness, not much separates our top two WRs in Week 2. We're not too worried about Ja'Marr Chase (vs. Ravens) and the Bengals offense moving forward despite their three-point effort against the Browns. We're attributing that to an improved Browns defense, poor weather conditions, and Joe Burrow's lack of snaps this preseason.
WEEK 2 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Davante Adams (@ Bills) didn't post nearly as solid of a fantasy day as fellow WR Jakobi Meyers (@ Bills), but he's still the go-to option for Jimmy Garoppolo. With Meyer's (head) status uncertain for Week 2, expect a more Adams-like fantasy showing. Amon-Ra St. Brown (vs. Seahawks) will remain one of the most reliable PPR wideouts, as will A.J. Brown (vs. Vikings).
Who are the best fantasy WR sleepers, waiver pickups Week 2?
Rams' rookie Puka Nacua (vs. 49ers) was a target hog in his NFL debut, drawing 15 targets in the Rams 30-13 upset in Seattle. With Cooper Kupp out until at least Week 5, Nacua's a priority waiver add as the L.A.'s new-look WR1. Tutu Atwell (vs. 49ers) led the Rams in receiving on seven fewer targets, but much of that was aided by a 44-yard reception, so we're not as excited about him against San Francisco. Nacua profiles as a WR3 in PPR leagues.
Kendrick Bourne (vs. Dolphins) was a preferred target of Mac Jones, warranting a waiver claim (and potential flex spot) ahead of Week 2. Romeo Doubs (@ Falcons), Zay Jones (vs. Chiefs), and Rashid Shaheed (@ Panthers) will also be popular pickups this week, but Doubs is likely the only one worth playing this week.
Zay Flowers (@ Bengals) and Nico Collins (vs. Colts) are owned in more than 50 percent of leagues, so they're not exactly "pickups," but both saw frequent targets in Week 1 and have flex appeal this week.
Who are the biggest potential WR busts Week 2?
We could see Jordan Addison (@ Eagles) fail to replicate his Week 1 showing in a significantly tougher matchup against a well-rounded Eagles secondary. We're worried about Allen Lazard's (@ Cowboys) effectiveness against what was a lockdown Dallas secondary in Week 1, so consider leaving him on your bench rather than trot him out as a flex.
It's easy to say avoid Kadarius Toney (@ Jaguars) in Week 2, but there's a real chance his snap share decreases, hindering his opportunities to redeem himself after a poor showing in Week 1. Ditto for Skyy Moore (@ Jaguars). We'd also be careful with preseason bubble receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster (vs. Dolphins), Odell Beckham Jr. (@ Bengals), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (@ Lions), and Adam Thielen (vs. Saints).
What are the biggest WR injuries Week 2?
Look for Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) to make his season debut against Washington in Week 2, but his situation will once again bear watching. On the flip side, we don't expect DJ Chark (hamstring) or Christian Watson (hamstring) to return to the field in Week 2, but a couple of limited sessions in practice this week could change our minds.
We're also skeptical that Jakobi Meyers (head) or Diontae Johnson (hamstring) will suit up in Week 2, as both wideouts will likely land on their team's injury report in the coming days. It's worth noting that Mike Williams and Tyler Lockett exited their respective Week 1 games with head injuries, but both wideouts returned to game action and are listed in our Week 2 WR 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 2: Who to start, sit at wide receiver
Rankings based on PPR scoring formats
Rank Player
1 Justin Jefferson, Vikings @ Eagles
2 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Patriots
3 Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals vs. Ravens
4 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Bills
5 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Seahawks
6 A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. Vikings
7 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. Jets
8 Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Raiders
9 Calvin Ridley, Jaguars vs. Chiefs
10 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Patriots
11 Chris Olave, Saints @ Panthers
12 Garrett Wilson, Jets @ Cowboys
13 DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. Vikings
14 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Rams
15 DeAndre Hopkins, Titans vs. Chargers
16 Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Ravens
17 Amari Cooper, Browns @ Steelers
18 DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Lions
19 Keenan Allen, Chargers @ Titans
20 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Texans
21 Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Rams
22 Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Broncos
23 Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Bears
24 Mike Williams, Chargers @ Titans
25 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Bears
26 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Lions
27 Jerry Jeudy, Broncos vs. Raiders
28 DJ Moore, Bears @ Buccaneers
29 Puka Nacua, Rams vs. 49ers
30 George Pickens, Steelers vs. Browns
31 Drake London, Falcons vs. Packers
32 Gabe Davis, Bills vs. Raiders
33 Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Commanders
34 Michael Thomas, Saints @ Panthers
35 Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Broncos
36 Zay Flowers, Ravens @ Bengals
37 Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Falcons
38 Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Chiefs
39 Marquise Brown, Cardinals vs. Giants
40 Nico Collins, Texans vs. Colts
41 Jordan Addison, Vikings @ Eagles
42 Michael Gallup, Cowboys vs. Jets
43 Rashod Bateman, Ravens @ Bengals
44 Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Chiefs
45 Elijah Moore, Browns @ Steelers
46 Treylon Burks, Titans vs. Chargers
47 Rashid Shaheed, Saints @ Panthers
48 Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. Giants
49 Tutu Atwell, Rams vs. 49ers
50 JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Dolphins
51 Van Jefferson, Rams vs. 49ers
52 Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens @ Bengals
53 Skyy Moore, Chiefs @ Jaguars
54 Kendrick Bourne, Patriots @ Dolphins
55 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks @ Lions
56 Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Broncos
57 Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Ravens
58 Allen Lazard, Jets @ Cowboys
59 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ Jaguars
60 Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Buccaneers
61 Trey Palmer, Buccaneers vs. Bears
62 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns @ Steelers
63 Allen Robinson II, Steelers vs. Browns
64 Joshua Palmer, Chargers @ Titans
65 Jayden Reed, Packers @ Falcons
66 Adam Thielen, Panthers vs. Saints
67 Jonathan Mingo, Panthers vs. Saints
68 Robert Woods, Texans vs. Colts
69 Rashee Rice, Chiefs @ Jaguars
70 Kadarius Toney, Chiefs @ Jaguars
71 Tank Dell, Texans @ Ravens
72 Isaiah Hodgins, Giants @ Cardinals
73 Josh Downs, Colts @ Texans
74 K.J. Osborn, Vikings @ Eagles
75 Hunter Renfrow, Raiders @ Bills
76 Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers vs. Saints
77 Alec Pierce, Colts @ Texans
78 Jalin Hyatt, Giants @ Cardinals
79 Quentin Johnston, Chargers @ Titans
