{"id":145569,"date":"2023-09-06T08:30:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T12:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=145569"},"modified":"2023-09-06T10:41:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T14:41:57","slug":"fantasy-football-week-1-wide-receiver-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/09\/06\/fantasy-football-week-1-wide-receiver-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Football Week 1 Wide Receiver Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are officially no more Sunday&#8217;s without football until February. With that, it&#8217;s time to bring the first installment of fantasy football receiver rankings with the stud wide receivers drafted before Week 1.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/09\/05\/fantasy-football-week-1-running-back-rankings-2023\/\" target=\"_self\">Week 1 Running Back Rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/09\/06\/fantasy-football-week-1-start-em-sit-em-miles-sanders-michael-thomas-more\/\" target=\"_self\">Week 1 Start &#8216;Em, Sit &#8216;Em<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[cta id=445 type=cta]<\/p>\n<h2>Fantasy Football Week 1 Wide Receiver Rankings: How Much Faith Is There In Cooper Kupp?<\/h2>\n<h3>Tier 1: Start Your Studs<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Justin Jefferson<\/li>\n<li>Ja&#8217;Marr Chase<\/li>\n<li>Tyreek Hill<\/li>\n<li>Ceedee Lamb<\/li>\n<li>Stefon Diggs<\/li>\n<li>Davante Adams<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If any of these receivers are on the roster, it&#8217;s an easy Week 1 start. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/07\/31\/justin-jefferson-fantasy-football-outlook-2023\/\" target=\"_self\">Justin Jefferson<\/a> is the clear-cut WR1 heading into the 2023 season and chances are high a top-two pick was used to obtain him.<\/p>\n<p>Every week he will be a must-start, but other matchups to look at include <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/08\/10\/tyreek-hill-2023-fantasy-football-outlook\/\" target=\"_self\">Tyreek Hill<\/a> against the Los Angeles Chargers and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/07\/16\/justin-jefferson-jamarr-chase-fantasy-football\/\" target=\"_self\">Ja&#8217;Marr Chase<\/a> against the Cleveland Browns. Hill provides a matchup nightmare for any corner and will look to continue soaring in an expected high-scoring Week 1 matchup.<\/p>\n<p>Chase gets the chance to feast on a banged-up Browns secondary. While the scoring may not be as high due to the divisional matchup, Chase&#8217;s ability to break a game at any moment makes him a choice for the best wide receiver in Week 1.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Vikings WR Justin Jefferson EXPLODED in Week 1 last season: <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca5 9 Receptions<br \/>\ud83d\udca5 184 Receiving Yards <br \/>\ud83d\udca5 2 TD <\/p>\n<p>He only needs 176 more yards to become the fastest player to ever reach 5,000 receiving yards. <\/p>\n<p>Will Jefferson make history on Sunday \ud83d\udc40<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MheGuS610P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/MheGuS610P<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFLRT\/status\/1698803453181505938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 4, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Tier 2: Safe Choice With Wr1 Upside<\/h3>\n<p>7. Amon-Ra St. Brown<br \/>\n8. Garrett Wilson<br \/>\n9. Cooper Kupp*<br \/>\n10. Dk Metcalf<br \/>\n11. A.J. Brown<br \/>\n12. Jaylen Waddle<br \/>\n13. Tee Higgins<\/p>\n<p>Hard to beat a guy who is on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/watch\/nfl\/berry-names-st-brown-his-2023-ride-or-die-pick\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Berry&#8217;s<\/a> &#8220;Ride or Die.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/08\/25\/amon-ra-st-brown-2023-fantasy-football-outlook\/\" target=\"_self\">Amon-Ra St. Brown<\/a> is expected to exceed his already top-tier season and opens up the season against the Kansas City Chiefs.\u00a0 With <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/08\/26\/patrick-mahomes-2023-fantasy-football-outlook\/\" target=\"_self\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a> on the other side, a shootout is all but a guarantee.<\/p>\n<p>On the topic of wide receivers ready to excel, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/06\/13\/garrett-wilson-2023-fantasy-football-outlook\/\" target=\"_self\">Garrett Wilson<\/a> is on many lists of breakout candidates. Aaron Rodgers and Wilson have been the buzz of training camp. However, the Jets face a tough Buffalo Bills team looking to retake the AFC East.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest high-risk high-reward man on this list is easily <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/06\/30\/cooper-kupp-2023-fantasy-football-outlook\/\" target=\"_self\">Cooper Kupp<\/a>. Unfortunately, Kupp had a setback and his Week 1 status remains up in the air. However, if Kupp ultimately starts he quickly bolsters himself as one of the scariest fantasy wide receivers in the league, and that could propel him into tier-one range.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CooperKupp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@CooperKupp<\/a> can take it the distance \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n<p>Check out his top 5 longest TDs in his career! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RamsNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@RamsNFL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CUTIRFAf6J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/CUTIRFAf6J<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL\/status\/1696516299927744734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 29, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Tier 3: WR2<\/h3>\n<p>14. Chris Olave<br \/>\n15. DeVonta Smith<br \/>\n16. Keenan Allen<br \/>\n17. Calvin Ridley<br \/>\n18. Deebo Samuel<br \/>\n19. Amari Cooper<br \/>\n20. Tyler Lockett<br \/>\n21. Chris Godwin<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Saints own the easiest schedule and open up with a home matchup against the Tennessee Titans. While there are some question marks, Chris Olave is clearly the lead receiver whom many took as a mid-round gem. With Derek Carr at the helm, Olave should feast.<\/p>\n<p>While Olave has proven himself, Calvin Ridley was suspended for an entire year and a name many fans forgot about. Fortunately for fantasy owners who are taking a chance, Ridley has been the highlight of the Jacksonville Jaguars training camp. An expected leap for Trevor Lawrence is coming up and Ridley will be right there with him to coast into the sunset.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Calvin Ridley. Still that dude.<\/p>\n<p>(\ud83c\udfa5: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Jaguars<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/15xg1hdGf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/15xg1hdGf8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Field Yates (@FieldYates) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FieldYates\/status\/1695584884218028528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 26, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Tier 4: Worthy WR3\/Flex Options<\/h3>\n<p>22. DeAndre Hopkins<br \/>\n23. Christian Watson<br \/>\n24. Diontae Johnson<br \/>\n25. Mike Evans<br \/>\n26. Mike Williams<br \/>\n27. D.J. Moore<br \/>\n28. Terry McLaurin<br \/>\n29. Courtland Sutton<br \/>\n30. Drake London<br \/>\n31. Christian Kirk<br \/>\n32. George Pickens<br \/>\n33. Jahan Dotson<br \/>\n34. Marquise Brown<br \/>\n35. Michael Pittman Jr.<br \/>\n36. Michael Thomas<\/p>\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t too long ago DeAndre Hopkins was a bonafide top-five fantasy receiver. While Ryan Tannehill may not light up the scoreboard, with so few options at receiver Hopkins has the chance the shine bright. D.J. Moore may be the most intriguing of the bunch heading into a new Chicago Bears system.<\/p>\n<p>Justin Fields tops many lists of breakout candidates while Moore still has plenty left in the tank. We&#8217;ve seen how much a good receiver can help a young quarterback, and Moore can surprise people in Week 1.<\/p>\n<p>George Pickens has been lighting up during training camp and already had enough highlights last season to keep fans excited. Pickens is slowly becoming Kenny Pickett&#8217;s favorite target and will look to grow his already emphatic sample size.<\/p>\n<p><em>Universal Responsible Gambling Disclaimer: Ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo: Isaiah Downing &#8211; USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are officially no more Sunday&#8217;s without football until February. With that, it&#8217;s time to bring the first installment of fantasy football receiver rankings with the stud wide receivers drafted before Week 1. 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