As fantasy football owners, it's crucial to have short-term memory and never get too high or low. It's only one week, and things can change on a dime. Now that we're entering a week filled with overreactions, our Week 2 fantasy WR rankings for standard leagues are here to help you block out the noise.
We understand your feelings of wanting to jump ship on a player who vastly underperformed in Week 1, but it's too early. Don't declare your season over just because your Week 1 opponent boat raced you, and don't think you're destined for a fantasy championship because your team went off. Remaining even keeled is especially necessary with WRs. Outside of the top few tiers, this position is notoriously inconsistent.
A level-headed approach is the best way to navigate through the roller coaster that is fantasy football, and our Week 2 WR rankings can help give you the edge needed to win this week.
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Who are the best fantasy WRs Week 2?
Justin Jefferson (@ Eagles) owners are glad they took JJettas with a top-three pick, as last season's WR1 was his typical self in Week 1 (nine receptions, 150 yards). He wasn't nearly as dominant as last week's overall WR1, Tyreek Hill (@ Patriots), but both WRs lived up to the hype in Week 1.
WEEK 2 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs |TEs | D/STs | Kickers
We're not overly worried about Ja'Marr Chase (vs. Ravens) despite his Week 1 dud, as he still garnered 12 targets in what's probably the worst offensive output for the Bengals this season. Tee Higgins (vs. Ravens) should bounce back, too. Davante Adams (@ Bills) and A.J. Brown (vs. Vikings) didn't reach paydirt in Week 1, but both still put forth solid fantasy efforts.
WEEK 2 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Amon-Ra St. Brown (vs. Seahawks) showed out on Thursday night as Detroit's unquestioned WR1, while Calvin Ridley (vs. Chiefs) beasted in his first game as a Jaguar. Expect more of the same this week for both.
Who are the best fantasy WR sleepers, waiver pickups Week 2?
On the sleeper/waiver wire front, Puka Nacua (vs. 49ers) looked like Cooper Kupp Jr. out there for Matthew Stafford, seeing 15 total targets and totaling 10 catches for 120 yards. With Kupp (hamstring) sidelined for at least the next three weeks, Nacua's a priority waiver wire add in all formats. Kendrick Bourne (vs. Dolphins) also saw double-digit targets (11) and has WR3/flex appeal in what could be a high-scoring bout with Miami in Week 2.
We thought Rashid Shaheed (@ Panthers) would turn some heads in Week 1, and the second-year wideout did just that, catching five-of-six targets for 89 yards and a TD. His field-stretching abilities make him a boom-or-bust flex moving forward.
Although we ultimately think Christian Kirk returns to his 2022 form, Zay Jones operated as Jacksonville's WR2, catching five passes for 55 yards and a TD against Indianapolis. Other WRs worth utilizing a wavier claim on include Romeo Doubs (@ Falcons), Allen Robinson II (vs. Browns), Tutu Atwell (vs. 49ers), Darnell Mooney (@ Buccaneers), and Josh Downs (@ Texans), with Nacua and Doubs being our favorites this week.
Rookies Zay Flowers (@ Bengals) and Jordan Addison (@ Eagles) were owned in a lot of leagues heading into last week, but they outperformed their ADPs in a big way. They're not sure things to repeat their production in Week 2, but both have earned at least flex spots in 12-team leagues.
Who are the biggest potential WR busts Week 2?
Don't be surprised if Allen Lazard (@ Cowboys), Tyler Boyd (vs. Ravens), JuJu Smith-Schuster (vs. Dolphins), Odell Beckham Jr. (@ Bengals), and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (@ Jaguars) fail to live up to their projections in Week 2. While none of these wideouts fall into the "must-start" category, they are fringe WR3/ flexes who could be involved in some start 'em, sit 'em debates.
Proceed with caution, and if possible, look to replace those guys with some of our preferred waiver wire adds like Nacua, Bourne, and Shaheed.
What are the biggest WR injuries Week 2?
We think Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) will make his season debut next week after practicing on a limited basis before Week 1. However, we are not as optimistic about DJ Chark's (hamstring) and Christian Watson's (hamstring) playing statuses for Week 2.
We'll see if Jakobi Meyers (head) can suit up in Week 2, but as things currently stand, we've taken him out of our initial Week 2 rankings. Ditto for Diontae Johnson (hamstring), as our early feeling is he misses Pittsburgh's Week 2 home tilt against the Browns.
Mike Williams and Tyler Lockett exited their respective 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 standard WR rankings throughout the week, so check back for the latest player movement and analysis.
Fantasy WR Rankings Week 2: Who to start, sit at wide receiver
Rankings based on standard, non-PPR scoring
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 A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. Vikings
6 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. Jets
7 Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Raiders
8 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Seahawks
9 Calvin Ridley, Jaguars vs. Chiefs
10 DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. Vikings
11 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Patriots
12 Chris Olave, Saints @ Panthers
13 Garrett Wilson, Jets @ Cowboys
14 DeAndre Hopkins, Titans vs. Chargers
15 Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Ravens
16 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Rams
17 Amari Cooper, Browns @ Steelers
18 Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Rams
19 DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Lions
20 Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Broncos
21 Keenan Allen, Chargers @ Titans
22 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Texans
23 Mike Williams, Chargers @ Titans
24 Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Bears
25 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Lions
26 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Bears
27 DJ Moore, Bears @ Buccaneers
28 George Pickens, Steelers vs. Browns
29 Jerry Jeudy, Broncos vs. Raiders
30 Drake London, Falcons vs. Packers
31 Gabe Davis, Bills vs. Raiders
32 Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Commanders
33 Puka Nacua, Rams vs. 49ers
34 Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Falcons
35 Michael Thomas, Saints @ Panthers
36 Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Broncos
37 Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Chiefs
38 Zay Flowers, Ravens @ Bengals
39 Marquise Brown, Cardinals vs. Giants
40 Jordan Addison, Vikings @ Eagles
41 Nico Collins, Texans vs. Colts
42 Michael Gallup, Cowboys vs. Jets
43 Rashod Bateman, Ravens @ Bengals
44 Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Chiefs
45 Treylon Burks, Titans vs. Chargers
46 Elijah Moore, Browns @ Steelers
47 JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Dolphins
48 Rashid Shaheed, Saints @ Panthers
49 Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens @ Bengals
50 Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. Giants
51 Allen Lazard, Jets @ Cowboys
52 Van Jefferson, Rams vs. 49ers
53 Kendrick Bourne, Patriots @ Dolphins
54 Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Ravens
55 Tutu Atwell, Rams vs. 49ers
56 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ Jaguars
57 Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Broncos
58 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns @ Steelers
59 Skyy Moore, Chiefs @ Jaguars
60 Allen Robinson II, Steelers vs. Browns
61 Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Buccaneers
62 Adam Thielen, Panthers vs. Saints
63 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks @ Lions
64 Jonathan Mingo, Panthers vs. Saints
65 Joshua Palmer, Chargers @ Titans
66 Robert Woods, Texans vs. Colts
67 Trey Palmer, Buccaneers vs. Bears
68 Jayden Reed, Packers @ Falcons
69 Rashee Rice, Chiefs @ Jaguars
70 Isaiah Hodgins, Giants @ Cardinals
71 Tank Dell, Texans @ Ravens
72 Alec Pierce, Colts @ Texans
73 Kadarius Toney, Chiefs @ Jaguars
74 Josh Downs, Colts @ Texans
75 Hunter Renfrow, Raiders @ Bills
76 K.J. Osborn, Vikings @ Eagles
77 Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers vs. Saints
78 Jalin Hyatt, Giants @ Cardinals
79 Quentin Johnston, Chargers @ Titans
