Our Week 1 WR PPR rankings obviously see some variance from our standard set, but the top of the list sees much of the same guys (just somewhat moved around). Wide receivers all have different profiles, with some geared more toward PPR leagues and others to standard. Some guys near the middle to bottom of our rankings will see a larger weekly variance based on targets, touchdown dependency, or a few other factors. Be sure to note the significant difference when deciding who to start and who to sit in the initial week of the regular season.
WEEK 1 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
A high-volume target receiver like Davante Adams (vs. Saints) or Keenan Allen (@ Washington) is especially valuable in PPR. Meanwhile, a player like Mike Evans (vs. Cowboys) sees a decline. Obviously, the guys mentioned are all locks in starting lineups across both formats, but a player like Cole Beasley (vs. Steelers) could be on the borderline of your starting lineups in one and an afterthought in the other. There will be many cases where he is in lineups in PPR while riding the pine in standard. He sees a ton of volume, but his average depth of target remains low. Robby Anderson (vs. Jets) is another guy who is more attractive in PPR, and we like him this week against his former team.
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Of course, matchups, QB-play, and injury concerns always factor into our rankings. Stefon Diggs (vs. Steelers) has a combination of a bad matchup and a slight injury (knee) concern that drops him to WR11 in PPR. Obviously, he's a must-start, but don't act shocked if he's not among the top-five wideouts like you drafted him to be.
WEEK 1 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Courland Sutton (@ Giants) and Jerry Jeudy (@ Giants) are among those with QB concerns. We now know Teddy Bridgewater is the starter in Denver, but we'll see how effective he is in this offense. Jeudy could be especially hurt because of Bridgewater's lack of deep-ball prowess. Of course, both Broncos could see huge rises in our Week 2 rankings if the offense is humming, but for now, it's best to be cautious with the unknown. Add Corey Davis (@ Panthers), Elijah Moore (@ Panthers), Jakobi Meyers (vs. Dolphins), and any of the other wideouts playing with rookie QBs to that mix.
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We love Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel (@Lions) this week because of their matchup with Detroit. All year, we'll likely be ranking anyone who plays against Detroit highly. A Shanahan offensive show should take place. Allen Robinson (@ Rams) has a matchup in L.A., home of Jalen Ramsey, so he's a tough play this week, but in PPR, he should still catch enough short passes to be worth using. Still, no matter what happens, don't overreact. Robinson will ball out soon enough.
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Be sure to explore the depths of this list if you're in a deep league. A small start-sit decision could be the difference between beginning 1-0 and 0-1 to begin the year.
We'll be updating these WR PPR rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes. For individual analysis of key WRs, click here.
Fantasy WR PPR Rankings Week 1: Who to start at wide receiver
Rankings are based on full-point PPR scoring formats
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Davante Adams, GB vs. NO |
| 2 | DeAndre Hopkins, ARI @ TEN |
| 3 | Calvin Ridley, ATL vs. PHI |
| 4 | Tyreek Hill, KC vs. CLE |
| 5 | Justin Jefferson, MIN @ CIN |
| 6 | A.J. Brown, TEN vs. ARI |
| 7 | Chris Godwin, TB vs. DAL |
| 8 | Brandon Aiyuk, SF @ DET |
| 9 | Mike Evans, TB vs. DAL |
| 10 | Adam Thielen, MIN @ CIN |
| 11 | Stefon Diggs, BUF vs. PIT |
| 12 | Keenan Allen, LAC @ WAS |
| 13 | DK Metcalf, SEA @ IND |
| 14 | D.J. Moore, CAR vs. NYJ |
| 15 | Cooper Kupp, LAR vs. CHI |
| 16 | Terry McLaurin, WAS vs. LAC |
| 17 | CeeDee Lamb, DAL @ TB |
| 18 | Robert Woods, LAR vs. CHI |
| 19 | Julio Jones, TEN vs. ARI |
| 20 | Deebo Samuel, SF @ DET |
| 21 | Tyler Lockett, SEA @ IND |
| 22 | Allen Robinson, CHI @ LAR |
| 23 | Robby Anderson, CAR vs. NYJ |
| 24 | Diontae Johnson, PIT @ BUF |
| 25 | Amari Cooper, DAL @ TB |
| 26 | DJ Chark, Jaguars, JAX @ HOU |
| 27 | DeVonta Smith, PHI @ ATL |
| 28 | Odell Beckham Jr., CLE @ KC |
| 29 | Antonio Brown, TB vs. DAL |
| 30 | Tee Higgins, CIN vs MIN |
| 31 | Marquez Callaway, NO vs GB |
| 32 | Courtland Sutton, DEN @ NYG |
| 33 | Ja'Marr Chase, CIN vs. MIN |
| 34 | JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT @ BUF |
| 35 | Laviska Shenault Jr., JAX @ HOU |
| 36 | Tyler Boyd, CIN vs. MIN |
| 37 | Jakobi Meyers, NE vs. MIA |
| 38 | Chase Claypool, PIT @ BUF |
| 39 | Michael Pittman Jr., IND vs. SEA |
| 40 | Corey Davis, NYJ @ CAR |
| 41 | Brandin Cooks, HOU vs JAX |
| 42 | Marvin Jones, JAX @ HOU |
| 43 | Jalen Reagor, PHI @ ATL |
| 44 | Kenny Golladay, NYG vs. DEN |
| 45 | Marquise Brown, BAL @ LV |
| 46 | Russell Gage, ATL vs. PHI |
| 47 | Jarvis Landry, CLE @ KC |
| 48 | Bryan Edwards, LV vs. BAL |
| 49 | DeVante Parker, MIA @ NE |
| 50 | Mike Williams, LAC @ WAS |
| 51 | Randall Cobb, GB vs. NO |
| 52 | Darnell Mooney, CHI @ LAR |
| 53 | Jerry Jeudy, DEN @ NYG |
| 54 | Rondale Moore, ARI @ TEN |
| 55 | Jaylen Waddle, MIA @ NE |
| 56 | Michael Gallup, DAL @ TB |
| 57 | Allen Lazard, GB vs. NO |
| 58 | Cole Beasley, BUF vs. PIT |
| 59 | Elijah Moore, NYJ @ CAR |
| 60 | Christian Kirk, ARZ @ TEN |
| 61 | Henry Ruggs III, LV vs. BAL |
| 62 | Darius Slayton, NYG vs. DEN |
| 63 | Sammy Watkins, BAL @ LV |
| 64 | Gabriel Davis, BUF vs. PIT |
| 65 | Tyrell Williams, DET vs. SF |
| 66 | Hunter Renfrow, LV vs. BAL |
| 67 | Denzel Mims, NYJ @ CAR |
| 68 | Quez Watkins, PHI @ ATL |
| 69 | Mecole Hardman, KC vs. CLE |
| 70 | A.J. Green, ARI @ TEN |
| 71 | Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET vs. SF |
| 72 | Emmanuel Sanders, BUF vs. PIT |
| 73 | KJ Hamler, DEN @ NYG |
| 74 | Dyami Brown, WAS vs. LAC |
| 75 | Lil'Jordan Humphrey, NO vs. GB |
| 76 | Nelson Agholor, NE vs MIA |
| 77 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB vs. NO |
| 78 | Rashard Higgins, CLE @ KC |
| 79 | Terrace Marshall Jr., CAR vs. NYJ |
| 80 | Demarcus Robinson, KC vs. CLE |
| 81 | Kendrick Bourne, NE vs. MIA |
| 82 | Parris Campbell, IND vs. SEA |
| 83 | DeSean Jackson, LAR vs. CHI |
| 84 | Sterling Shepard, NYG vs. DEN |
| 85 | Kadarius Toney, NYG vs. DEN |
| 86 | Van Jefferson, LAR vs. CHI |
| 87 | Josh Reynolds, TEN vs. ARI |
| 88 | Tim Patrick, DEN @ NYG |
| 89 | D'Wayne Eskridge, SEA @ IND |
| 90 | Josh Palmer, LAC @ WAS |