Week 2 WR rankings
72 WRs ranked for PPR leagues, ordered by our projection model and moved by the analysts where the evidence says the model is missing something. Signed by Saul Ancona · Wed, Sep 16, 4:40 PM ET.
| Rk | Player | Proj | Desk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | ||||
| 1 | Puka Nacua LA vs NYG · Mon 8:15 PM ET | 23.4 | — | Advice ▾ |
Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 23.4 PPR points (19.4 half-PPR, 15.3 standard) vs NYG, WR1 this week. 2026: 9 targets in Week 1 (33.3% target share), 74 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 10.4 targets per game (23.4 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR1); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 2 | Amon-Ra St. Brown DET @ BUF · Thu 8:15 PM ET | 20.6 | — | Advice ▾ |
Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 20.6 PPR points (16.9 half-PPR, 13.1 standard) at BUF, WR2 this week. 2026: 14 targets in Week 1 (35.9% target share), 67 yards, 2 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 10.1 targets per game (19.1 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR3); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 3 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA @ ARI · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 19.7 | — | Advice ▾ |
Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 19.7 PPR points (16.2 half-PPR, 12.8 standard) at ARI, WR3 this week. 2026: 11 targets in Week 1 (45.8% target share), 122 yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 9.6 targets per game (21.2 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR2); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| Tier 2 | ||||
| 4 | CeeDee Lamb DAL vs WAS · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 18.1 | — | Advice ▾ |
Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 18.1 PPR points (15 half-PPR, 11.9 standard) vs WAS, WR4 this week. 2026: 8 targets in Week 1 (26.7% target share), 44 yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 9 targets per game (15.5 PPR per game over 13 games, finished WR22); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 5 | Ja'Marr Chase CIN @ HOU · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 16.4 | ▲2 | |
Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 16.4 PPR points (13.2 half-PPR, 10 standard) at HOU, WR5 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (11.8% target share), 12 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 11.6 targets per game (19.6 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR4); one game is a small sample. Nico Barrera
▲2 — Ja'Marr Chase's 3.2 points came on only 4 targets and an 11.8% target share, a far cry from his 11.6 targets per game in 2025. One game of shrunken volume shouldn't erase the season-long role. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 6 | George Pickens DAL vs WAS · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 17.1 | ▼1 | Advice ▾ |
Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 17.1 PPR points (14.2 half-PPR, 11.4 standard) vs WAS, WR6 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (20% target share), 28 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 8.1 targets per game (17.2 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR5); one game is a small sample. The desk this week: Ray Dumont says sit Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 7 | Chris Olave NO @ BAL · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 16.7 | ▼1 | Advice ▾ |
Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 16.7 PPR points (13.6 half-PPR, 10.5 standard) at BAL, WR7 this week. 2026: 13 targets in Week 1 (25% target share), 182 yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 9.8 targets per game (16.7 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR6); one game is a small sample. BAL has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| Tier 3 | ||||
| 8 | Davante Adams LA vs NYG · Mon 8:15 PM ET | 15.5 | — | Advice ▾ |
Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 15.5 PPR points (13.1 half-PPR, 10.7 standard) vs NYG, WR8 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (22.2% target share), 26 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 8.1 targets per game (15.9 PPR per game over 14 games, finished WR9); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 9 | Deebo Samuel Sr. SF vs MIA · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 14.3 | ▲3 | |
Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 14.3 PPR points (11.8 half-PPR, 9.3 standard) vs MIA, WR9 this week. 2026: 7 targets in Week 1 (20.6% target share), 48 yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 6.2 targets per game (11.8 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR25); one game is a small sample. Ray Dumont
▲3 — Deebo Samuel caught 6 of 7 targets for 18 points, a strong follow-up given his 6.2 targets per game average in 2025. I like the hands showing up early. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 10 | Nico Collins HOU vs CIN · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 15.2 | ▼1 | Advice ▾ |
Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 15.2 PPR points (12.6 half-PPR, 10 standard) vs CIN, WR10 this week. 2026: 10 targets in Week 1 (27% target share), 75 yards, 1 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 8 targets per game (15.1 PPR per game over 15 games, finished WR8); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (Limited, Hamstring). CIN has allowed fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. The desk this week: Nico Barrera says start Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 11 | Rashee Rice KC vs IND · Sun 8:20 PM ET | 15.2 | ▼1 | Advice ▾ |
Must start in 12-team leagues · Start in 10-team
Projected 15.2 PPR points (12.6 half-PPR, 10 standard) vs IND, WR11 this week. 2026: 2 targets in Week 1 (8% target share), 19 yards, 1 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 9.8 targets per game (18.8 PPR per game over 8 games, finished WR40); one game is a small sample. IND has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. The desk this week: Tess Calloway says start Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| Tier 4 | ||||
| 12 | DJ Moore BUF vs DET · Thu 8:15 PM ET | 14.3 | ▲1 | Advice ▾ |
Must start in 12-team leagues · Start in 10-team
Projected 14.3 PPR points (12.1 half-PPR, 10 standard) vs DET, WR12 this week. 2026: 8 targets in Week 1 (28.6% target share), 100 yards, 1 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 5 targets per game (10.1 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR34); one game is a small sample. DET has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 13 | Justin Jefferson MIN @ CHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 14.3 | ▲1 | Advice ▾ |
Start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 14.3 PPR points (11.7 half-PPR, 9.1 standard) at CHI, WR13 this week. 2026: 9 targets in Week 1 (39.1% target share), 92 yards, 2 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 8.3 targets per game (11.9 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR21); one game is a small sample. CHI has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 14 | Zay Flowers BAL vs NO · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 15.0 | ▼3 | |
Start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 15 PPR points (12.5 half-PPR, 9.9 standard) vs NO, WR14 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (25% target share), 150 yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 6.9 targets per game (14.3 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR7); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (DNP, Hamstring). Nico Barrera
▼3 — Zay Flowers scored 26 points on just 6 targets and 5 catches, an efficiency outlier compared to his 6.9 targets per game in 2025. The volume didn't back up the box score. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 15 | Stefon Diggs WAS @ DAL · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 14.0 | — | Advice ▾ |
Start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 14 PPR points (11.4 half-PPR, 8.8 standard) at DAL, WR15 this week. 2026: 9 targets in Week 1 (31% target share), 55 yards, 1 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 6 targets per game (12.4 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR17); one game is a small sample. DAL has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 16 | Mike Evans SF vs MIA · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 13.8 | — | Advice ▾ |
Start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 13.8 PPR points (11.4 half-PPR, 9 standard) vs MIA, WR16 this week. 2026: 7 targets in Week 1 (20.6% target share), 49 yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 7.8 targets per game (10.6 PPR per game over 8 games, finished WR75); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 17 | Christian Watson GB @ NYJ · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 12.5 | ▲5 | |
Start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 12.5 PPR points (10.5 half-PPR, 8.5 standard) at NYJ, WR17 this week. 2026: 8 targets in Week 1 (20% target share), 147 yards, 2 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 5.5 targets per game (13.2 PPR per game over 10 games, finished WR46); one game is a small sample. Ray Dumont
▲5 — Christian Watson went off for 147 yards and 2 TDs on just 8 targets. That's a gift from the model sitting him at WR22, I'm taking the points and running. The desk this week: Nico Barrera says sit · Ray Dumont says start Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 18 | Khalil Shakir BUF vs DET · Thu 8:15 PM ET | 13.5 | ▼1 | Advice ▾ |
Start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 13.5 PPR points (11 half-PPR, 8.5 standard) vs DET, WR18 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (21.4% target share), 50 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 5.9 targets per game (10.4 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR36); one game is a small sample. DET has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 19 | Malik Nabers NYG @ LA · Mon 8:15 PM ET | 13.3 | ▼1 | Advice ▾ |
Start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 13.3 PPR points (10.9 half-PPR, 8.5 standard) at LA, WR19 this week. 2026: 9 targets in Week 1 (31% target share), 69 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 8.8 targets per game (14.3 PPR per game over 4 games, finished WR101); one game is a small sample. LA has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| Tier 5 | ||||
| 20 | Jameson Williams DET @ BUF · Thu 8:15 PM ET | 13.0 | ▼1 | Advice ▾ |
Start in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 13 PPR points (10.9 half-PPR, 8.7 standard) at BUF, WR20 this week. 2026: 9 targets in Week 1 (23.1% target share), 45 yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 6 targets per game (12.9 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR12); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 21 | Drake London ATL vs CAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 12.9 | ▼1 | Advice ▾ |
Start in 12-team leagues · Flex in 10-team
Projected 12.9 PPR points (10.5 half-PPR, 8.2 standard) vs CAR, WR21 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (21.1% target share), 29 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 9.3 targets per game (16.8 PPR per game over 12 games, finished WR19); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 22 | Tetairoa McMillan CAR @ ATL · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 12.8 | ▼1 | Advice ▾ |
Start in 12-team leagues · Flex in 10-team
Projected 12.8 PPR points (10.6 half-PPR, 8.4 standard) at ATL, WR22 this week. 2026: 8 targets in Week 1 (23.5% target share), 75 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 7.2 targets per game (12.6 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR15); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| Tier 6 | ||||
| 23 | Emeka Egbuka TB vs CLE · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 12.5 | — | Advice ▾ |
Start in 12-team leagues · Flex in 10-team
Projected 12.5 PPR points (10.4 half-PPR, 8.3 standard) vs CLE, WR23 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (22.2% target share), 63 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 7.5 targets per game (11.5 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR23); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 24 | Garrett Wilson NYJ vs GB · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 12.5 | — | Advice ▾ |
Start in 12-team leagues · Flex in 10-team
Projected 12.5 PPR points (10.2 half-PPR, 7.8 standard) vs GB, WR24 this week. 2026: 7 targets in Week 1 (30.4% target share), 79 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 8.4 targets per game (14.2 PPR per game over 7 games, finished WR62); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 25 | Ladd McConkey LAC vs LV · Sun 4:05 PM ET | 12.5 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 12.5 PPR points (10.3 half-PPR, 8.1 standard) vs LV, WR25 this week. 2026: 7 targets in Week 1 (25.9% target share), 82 yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 6.6 targets per game (11.3 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR30); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (DNP, Rib). The desk this week: Ray Dumont says start Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 26 | Quentin Johnston LAC vs LV · Sun 4:05 PM ET | 12.3 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 12.3 PPR points (10.2 half-PPR, 8.2 standard) vs LV, WR26 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (22.2% target share), 17 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 6.5 targets per game (13.2 PPR per game over 13 games, finished WR35); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 27 | Courtland Sutton DEN vs JAX · Sun 4:05 PM ET | 12.1 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 12.1 PPR points (10 half-PPR, 7.9 standard) vs JAX, WR27 this week. 2026: 5 targets in Week 1 (18.5% target share), 11 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 7.3 targets per game (12.9 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR13); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 28 | DeVonta Smith PHI @ TEN · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 12.1 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 12.1 PPR points (9.9 half-PPR, 7.7 standard) at TEN, WR28 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (27.3% target share), 53 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 6.6 targets per game (11.9 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR20); one game is a small sample. TEN has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| Tier 7 | ||||
| 29 | Rome Odunze CHI vs MIN · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 11.4 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 11.4 PPR points (9.5 half-PPR, 7.6 standard) vs MIN, WR29 this week. 2026: 3 targets in Week 1 (11.5% target share), 52 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 7.5 targets per game (12.2 PPR per game over 12 games, finished WR41); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 30 | Tee Higgins CIN @ HOU · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 11.1 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 11.1 PPR points (9.2 half-PPR, 7.3 standard) at HOU, WR30 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (17.6% target share), 59 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 6.5 targets per game (14.1 PPR per game over 15 games, finished WR16); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 31 | DK Metcalf PIT @ NE · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 10.7 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 10.7 PPR points (8.8 half-PPR, 6.8 standard) at NE, WR31 this week. 2026: 10 targets in Week 1 (27% target share), 40 yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 6.6 targets per game (12.5 PPR per game over 15 games, finished WR26); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 32 | Michael Wilson ARI vs SEA · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 10.7 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 10.7 PPR points (8.6 half-PPR, 6.6 standard) vs SEA, WR32 this week. 2026: 7 targets in Week 1 (18.9% target share), 56 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 7.4 targets per game (13 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR10); one game is a small sample. SEA has allowed fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 33 | Xavier Worthy KC vs IND · Sun 8:20 PM ET | 10.7 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 10.7 PPR points (8.9 half-PPR, 7.1 standard) vs IND, WR33 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (24% target share), 18 yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 5.2 targets per game (7.9 PPR per game over 14 games, finished WR59); one game is a small sample. IND has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| Tier 8 | ||||
| 34 | Wan'Dale Robinson TEN vs PHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 10.4 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 10.4 PPR points (8.2 half-PPR, 6.1 standard) vs PHI, WR34 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (21.4% target share), 38 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 8.8 targets per game (13.6 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR14); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 35 | Jalen Coker CAR @ ATL · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 10.2 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 10.2 PPR points (8.3 half-PPR, 6.5 standard) at ATL, WR35 this week. 2026: 9 targets in Week 1 (26.5% target share), 138 yards, 2 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 3.9 targets per game (8.2 PPR per game over 11 games, finished WR69); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (Limited, Ankle). The desk this week: Ray Dumont says start · Tess Calloway says sit Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 36 | Terry McLaurin WAS @ DAL · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 10.2 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team
Projected 10.2 PPR points (8.4 half-PPR, 6.7 standard) at DAL, WR36 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (13.8% target share), 14 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 6 targets per game (11.4 PPR per game over 10 games, finished WR56); one game is a small sample. DAL has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 37 | Jayden Reed GB @ NYJ · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 10.1 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team
Projected 10.1 PPR points (8.3 half-PPR, 6.4 standard) at NYJ, WR37 this week. 2026: 7 targets in Week 1 (17.5% target share), 20 yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 4.4 targets per game (9.7 PPR per game over 5 games, finished WR114); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 38 | Parker Washington JAX @ DEN · Sun 4:05 PM ET | 9.9 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team
Projected 9.9 PPR points (8.1 half-PPR, 6.4 standard) at DEN, WR38 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (28.6% target share), 83 yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 5.9 targets per game (11.5 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR27); one game is a small sample. DEN has allowed fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 39 | Keenan Allen IND @ KC · Sun 8:20 PM ET | 9.7 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team
Projected 9.7 PPR points (7.6 half-PPR, 5.6 standard) at KC, WR39 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (20.7% target share), 32 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 7.2 targets per game (10.7 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR29); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (Limited, Not injury related - resting player). KC has allowed fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 40 | Chris Godwin Jr. TB vs CLE · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 9.6 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team
Projected 9.6 PPR points (7.8 half-PPR, 6.1 standard) vs CLE, WR40 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (14.8% target share), 40 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 5.7 targets per game (9.2 PPR per game over 9 games, finished WR78); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 41 | Jaylen Waddle DEN vs JAX · Sun 4:05 PM ET | 9.6 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team
Projected 9.6 PPR points (7.9 half-PPR, 6.3 standard) vs JAX, WR41 this week. 2026: 3 targets in Week 1 (11.1% target share), 2 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 6.3 targets per game (12.1 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR24); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| Tier 9 | ||||
| 42 | Alec Pierce IND @ KC · Sun 8:20 PM ET | 9.2 | — | Advice ▾ |
Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team
Projected 9.2 PPR points (7.7 half-PPR, 6.2 standard) at KC, WR42 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (20.7% target share), 61 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 5.6 targets per game (12.2 PPR per game over 15 games, finished WR28); one game is a small sample. KC has allowed fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 43 | Devaughn Vele NO @ BAL · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 9.2 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 9.2 PPR points (7.4 half-PPR, 5.7 standard) at BAL, WR43 this week. 2026: 9 targets in Week 1 (17.3% target share), 69 yards, 1 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 4.3 targets per game (7.4 PPR per game over 9 games, finished WR95); one game is a small sample. BAL has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. The desk this week: Nico Barrera says add Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 44 | Jakobi Meyers JAX @ DEN · Sun 4:05 PM ET | 9.2 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 9.2 PPR points (7.5 half-PPR, 5.7 standard) at DEN, WR44 this week. 2026: 2 targets in Week 1 (9.5% target share), 40 yards, 1 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 6.9 targets per game (11 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR32); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (Limited, Thumb). DEN has allowed fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 45 | Matthew Golden GB @ NYJ · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 9.2 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 9.2 PPR points (7.6 half-PPR, 5.9 standard) at NYJ, WR45 this week. 2026: 12 targets in Week 1 (30% target share), 95 yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 3.1 targets per game (5 PPR per game over 14 games, finished WR88); one game is a small sample. The desk this week: Nico Barrera says start · Tess Calloway says sit Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 46 | Troy Franklin DEN vs JAX · Sun 4:05 PM ET | 9.2 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 9.2 PPR points (7.6 half-PPR, 5.9 standard) vs JAX, WR46 this week. 2026: 1 targets in Week 1 (3.7% target share), 0 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 6.1 targets per game (10.4 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR31); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| Tier 10 | ||||
| 47 | Carnell Tate TEN vs PHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 8.9 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.9 PPR points (7.2 half-PPR, 5.4 standard) vs PHI, WR47 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (21.4% target share), 38 yards, 0 TD. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 48 | Luther Burden III CHI vs MIN · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 8.9 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.9 PPR points (7.3 half-PPR, 5.8 standard) vs MIN, WR48 this week. 2026: 5 targets in Week 1 (19.2% target share), 63 yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 4 targets per game (8.5 PPR per game over 15 games, finished WR49); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 49 | Keon Coleman BUF vs DET · Thu 8:15 PM ET | 8.7 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.7 PPR points (7.2 half-PPR, 5.7 standard) vs DET, WR49 this week. 2026: 1 targets in Week 1 (3.6% target share), 1 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 4.9 targets per game (8.5 PPR per game over 12 games, finished WR60); one game is a small sample. DET has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 50 | Brian Thomas Jr. JAX @ DEN · Sun 4:05 PM ET | 8.6 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.6 PPR points (7 half-PPR, 5.5 standard) at DEN, WR50 this week. 2026: 3 targets in Week 1 (14.3% target share), 40 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 6.5 targets per game (9.9 PPR per game over 14 games, finished WR42); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (Limited, Shoulder). DEN has allowed fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 51 | Kalif Raymond CHI vs MIN · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 8.6 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.6 PPR points (7 half-PPR, 5.4 standard) vs MIN, WR51 this week. 2026: 9 targets in Week 1 (34.6% target share), 84 yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 2 targets per game (4.5 PPR per game over 15 games, finished WR94); one game is a small sample. The desk this week: Nico Barrera says add · Tess Calloway says sit Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 52 | Mack Hollins NE vs PIT · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 8.6 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.6 PPR points (7 half-PPR, 5.3 standard) vs PIT, WR52 this week. 2026: 5 targets in Week 1 (16.1% target share), 51 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 4.6 targets per game (8.1 PPR per game over 14 games, finished WR58); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 53 | De'Zhaun Stribling SF vs MIA · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 8.5 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.5 PPR points (7 half-PPR, 5.5 standard) vs MIA, WR53 this week. No NFL game log yet, so the projection leans on his depth-chart role. On the injury report (DNP, Ankle). Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 54 | Caleb Douglas MIA @ SF · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 8.4 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.4 PPR points (6.8 half-PPR, 5.2 standard) at SF, WR54 this week. 2026: 7 targets in Week 1 (25.9% target share), 94 yards, 0 TD. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 55 | Malachi Fields NYG @ LA · Mon 8:15 PM ET | 8.3 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.3 PPR points (6.8 half-PPR, 5.2 standard) at LA, WR55 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (13.8% target share), 25 yards, 0 TD. LA has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 56 | Jordan Addison MIN @ CHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 8.2 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.2 PPR points (6.8 half-PPR, 5.4 standard) at CHI, WR56 this week. 2026: 2 targets in Week 1 (8.7% target share), 0 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 5.6 targets per game (9.7 PPR per game over 14 games, finished WR45); one game is a small sample. CHI has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 57 | Romeo Doubs NE vs PIT · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 8.2 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.2 PPR points (6.7 half-PPR, 5.3 standard) vs PIT, WR57 this week. 2026: 3 targets in Week 1 (9.7% target share), 0 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 5.3 targets per game (10.3 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR37); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 58 | Michael Pittman PIT @ NE · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 8.1 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.1 PPR points (6.5 half-PPR, 4.8 standard) at NE, WR58 this week. 2026: 3 targets in Week 1 (8.1% target share), 58 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 6.5 targets per game (11.9 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR18); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (Limited, Foot). Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 59 | Ryan Flournoy DAL vs WAS · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 8.1 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8.1 PPR points (6.7 half-PPR, 5.3 standard) vs WAS, WR59 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (13.3% target share), 22 yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 3.7 targets per game (7.6 PPR per game over 15 games, finished WR57); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 60 | KC Concepcion CLE @ TB · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 8.0 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8 PPR points (6.6 half-PPR, 5.1 standard) at TB, WR60 this week. 2026: 5 targets in Week 1 (22.7% target share), 43 yards, 0 TD. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 61 | Kendrick Bourne ARI vs SEA · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 8.0 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 8 PPR points (6.4 half-PPR, 4.8 standard) vs SEA, WR61 this week. 2026: 8 targets in Week 1 (21.6% target share), 75 yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 3.8 targets per game (6.6 PPR per game over 14 games, finished WR68); one game is a small sample. SEA has allowed fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 62 | Antonio Williams WAS @ DAL · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 7.8 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 7.8 PPR points (6.4 half-PPR, 5.1 standard) at DAL, WR62 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (13.8% target share), 64 yards, 1 TD. DAL has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 63 | Jalen McMillan TB vs CLE · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 7.7 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 7.7 PPR points (6.3 half-PPR, 4.9 standard) vs CLE, WR63 this week. 2025: 7.5 PPR per game over 4 games, finished WR137. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 64 | Tre Tucker LV @ LAC · Sun 4:05 PM ET | 7.7 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 7.7 PPR points (6.3 half-PPR, 4.9 standard) at LAC, WR64 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (13.8% target share), 27 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 5.4 targets per game (9.5 PPR per game over 17 games, finished WR38); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 65 | Jauan Jennings MIN @ CHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 7.6 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 7.6 PPR points (6.3 half-PPR, 5 standard) at CHI, WR65 this week. 2026: 1 targets in Week 1 (4.3% target share), 0 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 6 targets per game (11.6 PPR per game over 15 games, finished WR33); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (DNP, Not injury related - personal matter). CHI has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 66 | Josh Downs IND @ KC · Sun 8:20 PM ET | 7.6 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 7.6 PPR points (6 half-PPR, 4.5 standard) at KC, WR66 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (13.8% target share), 37 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 5.5 targets per game (8.7 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR43); one game is a small sample. KC has allowed fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 67 | Marvin Harrison Jr. ARI vs SEA · Sun 4:25 PM ET | 7.6 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 7.6 PPR points (6.2 half-PPR, 4.8 standard) vs SEA, WR67 this week. 2026: 3 targets in Week 1 (8.1% target share), 33 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 6.1 targets per game (10.7 PPR per game over 12 games, finished WR50); one game is a small sample. SEA has allowed fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 68 | Pat Bryant DEN vs JAX · Sun 4:05 PM ET | 7.5 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 7.5 PPR points (6.1 half-PPR, 4.7 standard) vs JAX, WR68 this week. 2026: 6 targets in Week 1 (22.2% target share), 42 yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 3.8 targets per game (5.8 PPR per game over 13 games, finished WR85); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 69 | Dontayvion Wicks PHI @ TEN · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 7.3 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 7.3 PPR points (6 half-PPR, 4.7 standard) at TEN, WR69 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (18.2% target share), 73 yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 3.5 targets per game (5.8 PPR per game over 13 games, finished WR83); one game is a small sample. TEN has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 70 | Makai Lemon PHI @ TEN · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 7.3 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 7.3 PPR points (6 half-PPR, 4.6 standard) at TEN, WR70 this week. 2026: 4 targets in Week 1 (18.2% target share), -5 yards, 0 TD. TEN has allowed more fantasy points to WRs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 71 | Adonai Mitchell NYJ vs GB · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 7.2 | — | Advice ▾ |
Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues
Projected 7.2 PPR points (5.9 half-PPR, 4.6 standard) vs GB, WR71 this week. 2026: 3 targets in Week 1 (13% target share), 60 yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 4.6 targets per game (5.5 PPR per game over 16 games, finished WR73); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection → | ||||
| 72 | Ja'Kobi Lane BAL vs NO · Sun 1:00 PM ET | 7.2 | — | |
Proj = projected PPR points. ▲/▼ = places the analysts moved him from the model's rank. Graded after the games: a hit is a player ranked inside WR36 who finishes there. Click a player for his note: the verdict and reasons are built from his numbers; analyst notes are signed with the rankings. Injury designations as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET; official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff. How accurate have these been?