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Top Fantasy WRs for Week 2

Let's break down the key usage notes and matchups that are driving our Week 2 WR Rankings.

1. Puka Nacua, LAR

In an opening week where Matthew Stafford produced his lowest fantasy output over the past calendar year, Puka Nacua produced just 12.4 PPR points for his lowest output since Week 9 of 2024. But it's not because Nacua wasn't earning targets. His 32.1% target share from Week 1 ranked fourth among all WRs. With a bounce back from Stafford expected, Nacua projects as a high-end WR1 for Week 2.

2. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET

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3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA

No Sam Darnold, no problem for JSN in the opener. He tallied an 8-122-1 line to finish WR5 in PPR points on the week. Next up is a Cardinals secondary that WR Ladd McConkey was smoking before he left last week’s game with a rib injury. Smith-Njigba posted 4-79-0 and 5-93-1 lines vs. Arizona last year.

4. Ja'Marr Chase, CIN

Ja'Marr Chase's 3.2 PPR points on opening week marks the second fewest the sixth-year WR has produced in a week across his career. But given that Chase has averaged 19.3 across 79 career games leading up to last week, he projects to return to his usual WR1 production in Week 2.

5. Justin Jefferson, MIN

Jefferson delivered an 8-92-2 line last week despite Kyler Murray's early concussion. Carson Wentz showed enough in relief to suggest he can support Jefferson in the short term, and the matchup certainly helps. A thin Bears secondary just surrendered 361 passing yards and 3 scores to Bryce Young.

6. CeeDee Lamb, DAL

Lamb has caught 5+ passes in four straight meetings with the Commanders, who supplied the eighth-best scoring matchup for WRs last season.

7. Chris Olave, NO

Olave continued being a target hog for the Saints offense with first-round pick Jordyn Tyson sidelined with a hamstring issue. Olave caught 10 of 13 targets for 182 yards. He had a 25% target share (20th in the league for Week 1) and QB Tyler Shough pushed the ball downfield to Olave. He is a must-start against the Ravens, with this increased usage likely to remain.

8. Zay Flowers, BAL

Flowers left last week’s game with a hamstring injury, but not before hauling in 5 of 6 targets for 150 yards and a TD. He was heavily targeted in OC Declan Doyle’s new offense, even on some deeper routes that Flowers typically hadn’t run in his NFL career. If Flowers does play, he is a must start top-10 option at the position, but be sure to check his designation before plugging him in.

9. George Pickens, DAL

Pickens ran quiet against the Giants, posting just a 3-28 line on 6 targets. We're more willing to bet that the Giants D has improved than worry something's wrong with the Cowboys. This week will help, offering a Washington D that supplied the eighth-best WR-scoring matchup in 2025.

10. Garrett Wilson, NYJ

Wilson delivered exactly the type of usage fantasy managers wanted in Week 1, posting a 30% target share and 33% targets per route run. That involvement could continue against a Packers defense lacking a threatening cover corner. The game environment also gives Wilson a chance to pile up volume if the Jets are forced to throw.

11. D.J. Moore, BUF

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12. Christian Watson, GB

Watson erupted for 6 catches, 147 yards, and 2 TDs in Week 1, highlighted by an 81-yard catch-and-run score. His 19% target share ranked second behind Matthew Golden's 28.5%, but it was encouraging to see Green Bay use Watson at multiple levels of the field. Keep him in fantasy lineups against the Jets.

13. DeVonta Smith, PHI

Smith narrowly led Eagles targets in Week 1, beating Dallas Goedert by one and Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon by two. If things stay that close, Smith will have been over-drafted at ADP. But that's not much of a concern against Tennessee. The Titans supplied the ninth-best scoring matchup for WRs last season.

14. Jaylen Waddle, DEN

Waddle’s Broncos debut did not meet expectations. He caught only 1 of 3 targets for 2 yards (and dropped another pass). The entire Broncos offense struggled, so this should be a bounce back opportunity for Waddle. The Jaguars defense certainly has struggled more against the pass than the run, giving up some late passes to the Browns. Even if he let you down last week, trust Waddle as a WR2 who could have a big Week 2 performance.

15. Tetairoa McMillan, CAR

McMillan was over-shadowed by Jalen Coker in the opener and has been out-targeted by Coker 39 to 38 over their last 7 games dating back to last season. The long view still favors McMillan as Carolina’s No. 1 WR considering his prospect profile and strong rookie campaign. But Coker has become a thorn at minimum. McMillan gets a Falcons defense in Week 2 that ranked 22nd in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs last year. They held McMillan to 48 yards in their first meeting last season, but McMillan exploded for an 8-130-2 line in the rematch.

16. Mike Evans, SF

At least for one week, Evans' preseason injury concerns appeared overblown. He caught 6 passes for 49 yards and scored his first TD as a 49er. HC Kyle Shanahan moved Evans around the formation, helping him find openings underneath, and Evans also converted a contested red-zone opportunity. Keep him locked into fantasy lineups with San Francisco implied for a slate-high 29.25 points.

17. Malik Nabers, NYG

In Malik Nabers first game since his ACL injury, he commanded a 31.0% target share that nearly matched his 32.6% rookie-year share. While his 2.38 yards per team pass attempt actually beat the 2.31 from his first season. With Nabers already pacing the metrics he posted during his 18.0 PPR points per game rookie season, he projects as a fringe WR2 in Week 2.

18. Rashee Rice, KC

The Chiefs opening game of the season, also marked the first game for Rashee Rice since his offseason knee surgery. Which likely played a part in him producing 9.9 PPR points and finishing as the WR36 in Week 1. Rice commanded just a 7.4% target share, which is far off from the 28.4% target share he posted last season. With an uptick in volume expected, Rice projects as a WR2 in Week 2.

19. Tee Higgins, CIN

Higgins led all Bengals WRs in targets and yards, but amounted to just 8.9 PPR points. He'll get to face a Texans defense next week that just gave up the fourth most receiving yards in Week 1 to a combination of DJ Moore, Josh Palmer, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Dalton Kincaid. Higgins projects as a WR2 in Week 2.

20. Luther Burden III, CHI

Burden wasn't dominant statistically in the opener, finishing with 5 catches for 63 yards. But he led Chicago in route rate at 71% and ranked second with a 19% target share. He remains an upside WR2 in an offense carrying plenty of scoring potential. Burden could also benefit from catch-and-run opportunities against Brian Flores' blitz-heavy Vikings defense.

21. Parker Washington, JAC

Washington kept rolling after his late-2025 breakout, catching 5 of 6 targets for 83 yards and a TD in Week 1. The connection between Washington and Lawrence looked strong with numerous first reads going Washington’s way. Washington now has five straight games with 19+ PPR points. The Broncos defense was strong against the pass last week, so that remains a concern, but trust the Jaguars offense. Washington is a must start this week and going forward.

22. Terry McLaurin, WAS

The Cowboys afforded WRs the league's largest scoring boost in 2025, adding 33.4% by our adjusted fantasy points allowed. That appeared to carry over in Week 1. Dallas let the Giants do whatever they wanted through the air. That matchup creates a high-upside rebound spot for McLaurin, who caught just two balls in the opener but led Washington wideouts in routes by a wide margin: 35-25 over Stefon Diggs.

23. Emeka Egbuka, TB

Chris Godwin matched Egbuka in playing time but trailed the second-year wideout in targets, catches, and receiving yards -- despite Egbuka coming off an August toe injury. He looks like a solid-to-good bet against a Cleveland defense that didn't do much to stop Jacksonville in Week 1 (34 points, 360 total yards).

24. D.K. Metcalf, PIT

The good news is that Metcalf saw 10 targets last week against the Falcons. The bad news is that he only caught 4 of them for 40 yards. Aaron Rodgers looked Metcalf’s way often, but Metcalf struggled to gain separation and make the catch numerous times. The usage was good and he should bounce back after the rough outing. This week against the Patriots could be another rough one with CB Christian Gonzalez likely on the other side. Metcalf is still a fine high-end WR3/FLEX, but you’re mostly hoping for a long TD.

25. Jameson Williams, DET

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26. Drake London, ATL

It can’t get any worse for Atlanta’s offense this week, even with Cooper Rush likely starting again. London at least drew a 22.7% target share in the opener. And he gets a Panthers defense on Sunday that got wrecked for 59 points by the Bears last week. London posted 5-55-0 and 7-119-0 lines vs. Carolina last year.

27. Davante Adams, LAR

Davante Adams finished Week 1 trailing only Puka Nacua in targets on this Rams offense. But when paring his 21.4% target share with Matthew Stafford's lowest scoring week since 2024, Adams finished with just 5.6 PPR points. It marks Adams' lowest scoring week since joining the Rams. But being the second highest target earner on this Rams offense projects Adams as a fringe WR2 in Week 2.

28. Quentin Johnston, LAC

In a Week 2 matchup where the Chargers are likely without their top WR Ladd McConkey due to a rib injury, Quentin Johnston projects to be the team's WR1. He commanded a 22.2% target share in Week 1, but after catching just two of his six targets, the Chargers WR was left with just 3.7 PPR points. Johnston doesn't possess a high-floor, but with an injury at the top of the depth chart, he projects as a WR3 this weekend.

29. Jalen Coker, CAR

Coker exploded for an 8-138-2 line in the opener, went for 134 yards and a score on 9 catches in last year’s playoff loss, and has averaged 17.6 PPR points over his last 7 games. He’s earned a spot in fantasy lineups. Next up is a Falcons defense that ranked 22nd in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs last year.

30. Matthew Golden, GB

Golden led the pass-heavy Packers in targets in Week 1, producing 6 catches for 95 yards. Green Bay could continue leaning on the pass with its O-line struggling to create rushing lanes and the backfield still missing Josh Jacobs. Golden belongs in lineups as a WR3 in a neutral matchup with the Jets.

31. Deebo Samuel, SF

Samuel beat expectations in Week 1, catching 6 of 7 targets for 48 yards and a TD against the Rams. He also delivered an impressive 2.53 yards per route run and 37% targets per route run. Samuel's role should remain steady, especially with De'Zhaun Stribling recently placed on IR. A home matchup with Miami gives him plenty of scoring upside and puts Samuel firmly in WR3 territory.

32. Jayden Reed, GB

Reed turned 7 targets into only 3 catches for 20 yards in the opener. The primary slot receiver posted an average target depth of just 5.6 yards, limiting his weekly ceiling. Still, Green Bay looks built to lean on the passing game, which keeps Reed in the WR3 mix against the Jets.

33. Rome Odunze, CHI

Odunze caught only 2 passes in the opener, with 47 of his 52 yards coming on one downfield grab over a defender. The encouraging news is that he's no longer listed on the injury report, giving him a chance to build on his 58% Week 1 route rate. Odunze carries a WR3-level outlook against Minnesota.

34. Michael Pittman Jr., PIT

Pittman only had 3 targets in Week 1, but he caught all of them for 58 yards. He didn’t get much slot work, playing 75% of his snaps as an outside WR. That likely limited his opportunities, but this week could be better if Christian Gonzalez shadows D.K. Metcalf on the outside. Pittman’s ceiling remains low, even in that case, so consider him a safe WR3.

35. Stefon Diggs, WAS

Diggs showed us in Week 1 that he's still good at creating separation, even when facing a tough coverage matchup such as Philly CB Cooper DeJean. He's not likely to find many tough matchups in a Dallas secondary that allowed more fantasy points to WRs than any other last year. Week 1 showed more of the same, with Jaxson Dart completing 79% of his passes and tossing 3 TDs.

36. Courtland Sutton, DEN

Sutton struggled in Week 1 catching 2 of 5 targets for 11 yards. The Broncos' entire offense struggled, so this should be a bounce back opportunity for Sutton. The Jaguars defense has struggled more against the pass than the run, giving up some late passes to the Browns and a long TD to Denzel Boston, who plays a similar role to Sutton. That keeps Sutton in WR3/FLEX range this week.

37. Josh Downs, IND

Josh Downs posted just 5.7 PPR points in the Colts season opener. But that also comes as a result of Daniel Jones producing for the fewest amount of passing yards during his time as the Colts QB. With Jones expected to rebound from his worst performance with the franchise, Downs is in-line for a rebound of his own projecting as a WR4 in Week 2.

38. Jordan Addison, MIN

Addison went catchless in Week 1, although Vikings QBs combined for only 24 pass attempts. Week 2 brings an excellent matchup against a Bears secondary missing key pieces like Kyler Gordon and Coby Bryant. But with backup QB Carson Wentz expected to start, Addison still carries plenty of uncertainty as a WR3/4.

39. Khalil Shakir, BUF

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40. Michael Wilson, ARI

Wilson drew 7 targets on an 18.9% share in the opener, catching 5 for 56 yards. He was credited with 7 first-read targets, second to only Trey McBride’s 11. Wilson looks like the second-best target bet in this passing game, but a tough Week 2 matchup against the Seahawks leaves him as just a WR4 in fantasy lineups.

41. Chris Godwin, TB

Godwin tied Emeka Egbuka for the position lead in playing time and pass routes in Week 1. He got just 4 targets but caught them all. Now comes a Cleveland matchup that proved tough last year but lost Edge Myles Garrett in the offseason. There's upside to the Bucs passing game this week, but also the chance that they spend this one leading handily. That could chip away at the volume, which only hit 28 pass attempts in the opener.

42. Jakobi Meyers, JAC

Meyers caught both of his Week 1 targets for 40 yards and a TD. He certainly has a low ceiling, not crossing the 50-yard mark in the past five games. The Jaguars pass offense works well enough that Meyers can be a reliable flex, especially if he scores a TD. If Broncos CB Patrick Surtain focuses on Parker Washington and/or Brian Thomas, that could open more looks for Meyers. He is a low-ceiling WR4 this week.

43. Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI

Harrison was nearly invisible in the opener, catching 1 of 3 targets for 33 yards. He remained a static outside WR (87% of his routes) who was targeted deep downfield (23.0-yard average target depth). That’s a tough way to live and makes Harrison a low-floor fantasy starter. Harrison scored in both meetings vs. the Seahawks last year. But Seattle ranked sixth in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs and remains a tough matchup.

44. Xavier Worthy, KC

Xavier Worthy tied Kenneth Walker for the team-lead in targets during Monday night's win over the Broncos. But after hauling in three of his targets for just 18 yards, the third-year WR finished Week 1 as the WR73. Worthy has finished outside of the top 50 WRs in yards per team pass attempt each of his first two seasons in the league, signaling that even high-target volume doesn't equate to high-ranking production. He projects as a WR4 this week against the Colts.

45. KC Concepcion, CLE

Concepcion led the Browns in targets and catches his first time out, despite running just fourth in routes. He trailed Denzel Boston, Jerry Jeudy, and Harold Fannin Jr. in that category. That's encouraging for the rookie's target plan. But it also produced just a 4-43 receiving line in a game that found Cleveland getting nothing going against Jacksonville. We'll need to see more from the offense before even its most promising receiver gets attractive for fantasy use.

46. Alec Pierce, IND

In his first game since signing an extension in the offseason, Alec Pierce led all Colts with 61 receiving yards after hauling in four of his six receptions. But as a vertical threat, his 17.2 average depth of target from Week 1, shows the volatility the Colts WR carries on a week to week basis. Pierce projects as a WR4 in a Monday Night Football matchup against the Chiefs.

47. Tre Tucker, LVR

Tre Tucker tied for the lead among Raiders WRs in yards per team pass attempt from Week 1. But that says more about the lack of production from the team's WR room than it does about Tucker, whose team-leading 0.90 yards per team pass attempt ranked 60th among all WRs. In a matchup against a Chargers defense that gave up the fifth fewest receiving yards last season, Tucker projects as a WR5.

48. Tre Harris, LAC

In Tre Harris' first game of his second season, he trailed just Ladd McConkey in receiving yards among all Chargers WRs while tying Quentin Johnston for second in targets. Harris caught three of his six targets for 20 yards, but his 22.2% target share represents encouraging volume for a second-year WR hoping to breakout. In a matchup that QB Justin Herbert has historically produced well in, Harris projects as a fringe WR3 against the Raiders.

49. Keenan Allen, IND

Despite entering his 14th season for a new offense, Keenan Allen tied for the Colts lead with a 19.4% target share. But his age showed in the form of efficiency, or lack thereof. Allen produced just 32 yards despite catching all six of his targets, ranking 145th among all WRs with 5.3 yards per reception. The veteran WR projects as a fringe WR4 in Week 2.

50. Wan'Dale Robinson, TEN

The positive: Robinson caught a team-high five balls in his Titans debut while tying first-round pick Carnell Tate for the lead in targets and receiving yards. The negative: He managed just 38 yards in an offense that threw for 140. We could see a passing-volume spike against an Eagles team favored by 7. But Robinson needs more from Cam Ward to make the wideout an attractive fantasy play. Don't bet on that against a strong Philly defense.

51. Brian Thomas Jr., JAC

Thomas caught all three of his targets for 40 yards in Week 1. A shoulder injury knocked him out early, but he was used often in the early game. He stuck in the outside role with 84.2% of his snaps outside. That bodes well for Thomas, but he could face resistance from a strong Broncos pass defense and CB Patrick Surtain. This is a fine spot to bench Brian Thomas, but he has a low floor this week.

52. Carnell Tate, TEN

Tennessee's offense opened the season somehow even worse than anticipated. That included an awful 127 passing yards. That'll need to change dramatically before we can trust this rookie in most fantasy lineups. Tate did at least lead his team in pass routes and match Wan'Dale Robinson for the team target lead.

53. Romeo Doubs, NE

Doubs had a terrible Week 1 which was amplified even more due to A.J. Brown getting injured. He scored no fantasy drops with 3 targets and a bad drop. But with Brown out, Doubs should get more work and have a chance for a good bounce back game. Doubs can’t really be relied upon though and should only be used in deep leagues as a flex.

54. Devaughn Vele, NO

Vele had a good Week 1 performance catching 7 of 9 targets for 69 yards and a TD. He also drew a long pass interference penalty in the game. The Saints moved Vele all over the field pre-snap, which should bode well for his continued success. It certainly helped that the Saints threw the ball 58 times, but Vele’s playing time (led WRs with 82 snaps) should keep him relevant as a deep-league option.

55. Dontayvion Wicks, PHI

Wicks ran the second-most routes among Eagles in Week 1. His production came entirely from a 64-yard catch and 9-yard TD, though. We'll see whether Philly keeps spreading targets as evenly as it did in Week 1. But the playing time and talent levels of the players involved suggest that's likely. Wicks remains a boom-bust option, especially in a matchup unlikely to push passing volume.

56. Caleb Douglas, MIA

Douglas led Miami with 5 catches and 94 yards in Week 1, an impressive NFL debut for the third-round rookie. The Dolphins could be forced into elevated passing volume as road underdogs at San Francisco, but the matchup is difficult after the 49ers held the Rams to only 7 points. Douglas remains much more interesting as a dynasty stash than a redraft starter.

57. Jalen Nailor, LVR

In Jalen Nailor's debut with the team, he led all Raiders' WRs in target share with 16.7%. But after hauling in just three of his five targets for 27 yards, Nailor produced just 5.7 PPR points en route to a WR64 Week 1 finish. Next week only gets tougher as the Raiders face a Chargers defense that allowed the fifth fewest receiving yards last season, leaving Nailor holding a WR5 projection this week.

58. Adonai Mitchell, NYJ

Mitchell ran a route on 81% of Geno Smith's Week 1 dropbacks, an encouraging rate. He flashed with 3 catches for 60 yards, including a 40-yard gain on a deep ball. But a 13% target share isn't strong enough to trust yet. Mitchell is best left on fantasy benches against Green Bay.

59. Denzel Boston, CLE

Boston trailed KC Concepcion in targets but led the team in pass routes his first time out. That's encouraging playing time, but it might prove discouraging that his classmate can out-target him on two-thirds of his route share. Of course, the whole offense will need to do better than 272 total yards and/or 22 pass attempts to make any of these guys trustworthy.

60. Rashid Shaheed, SEA

Week 1 looked a lot like last year for Seattle’s passing game: A lot of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and not a lot of anyone else. Shaheed caught just 1 of 3 targets for 4 yards. He’s not a viable Week 2 fantasy start, especially with Drew Lock under center.