Fantasy Football Week 2 Rankings – Wide Receivers

September 17, 2023

Fantasy Football Week 2 Rankings – Wide Receivers

To differentiate between all the “Start ‘Ems” on my Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em page, you can check out the Weekly Fantasy Football Rankings, so you can figure out whom to start between Player X and Player Y.

Below are my fantasy WR rankings and a set of links for my positional Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings. Keep in mind that this list is for this week only; not the entire rest of the season.

The rankings are based on a Traditional scoring system. Each player has Walterfootball.com’s projected stats and standard scoring points.

Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings:
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Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings – PPR:
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Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings – Half-PPR:
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Updated 9/17/2023 12:58:06 PM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.

Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings (at Eagles)- 15 Points
6 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.

Justin Jefferson is a no-brainer play, even against a great secondary.

Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Bengals (vs. Ravens)- 14 Points
5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.

Ja’Marr Chase status obviously hinges on Joe Burrow’s health.

Stefon Diggs, WR, Bills (vs. Raiders)- 14 Points
6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.

Stefon Diggs won’t have any issues getting open against the Raiders.

A.J. Brown, WR, Eagles (vs. Vikings)- 14 Points
5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.

A.J. Brown figures to thrive against Minnesota’s poor secondary.

Calvin Ridley, WR, Jaguars (vs. Chiefs)- 14 Points
6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.

Calvin Ridley looks absolutely dominant in his debut with the Jaguars. In fact, he nearly scored a second touchdown.

CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys (vs. Jets)- 13 Points
5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.

CeeDee Lamb will be matched up against a real cornerback this week.

Tyreek Hill, WR, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 13 Points
5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.

Tyreek Hill went 8-94 in the first matchup against the Patriots last year.

Davante Adams, WR, Raiders (at Bills)- 13 Points
5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.

Davante Adams has a tough matchup, but he can dominate in any game.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions (vs. Seahawks)- 11 Points
7 Catches, 100 Receiving Yards.

Amon-Ra St. Brown figures to get all the targets until Jameson Williams returns from suspension.

Brandon Aiyuk, WR, 49ers (at Rams)- 9 Points
6 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.

Brandon Aiyuk can continue to dominate in an easy matchup.

Mike Evans, WR, Bucs (vs. Bears)- 9 Points
5 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.

Mike Evans has another great matchup.

Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers (at Titans)- 9 Points
8 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.

Enjoy Keenan Allen while he’s healthy! He should perform well versus the Titans.

Mike Williams, WR, Chargers (at Titans)- 9 Points
6 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.

The Chargers will go deep more frequently with Kellen Moore as the offensive coordinator, so that should benefit Mike Williams.

DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles (vs. Vikings)- 9 Points
5 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.

DeVonta Smith is always live for a spike week, especially in a matchup like this.

Chris Olave, WR, Saints (at Panthers)- 9 Points
6 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.

Chris Olave was terrific in the opener, and he should continue to thrive this week.

D.K. Metcalf, WR, Seahawks (at Lions)- 9 Points
7 Catches, 90 Receiving Yards.

D.K. Metcalf should thrive with the Seahawks playing from behind.

Deebo Samuel, WR, 49ers (at Rams)- 8 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

Deebo Samuel is a great player, but he’s behind Brandon Aiyuk in the pecking order.

Gabriel Davis, WR, Bills (vs. Raiders)- 8 Points
5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.

Gabe Davis was hurt last year, so he could be better this season.

Jerry Jeudy, WR, Broncos (vs. Redskins)- 8 Points
6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.

Status unknown.

Chris Godwin, WR, Bucs (vs. Bears)- 8 Points
6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.

Chris Godwin should be able to take advantage of Chicago’s poor secondary.

Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 8 Points
6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.

Jaylen Waddle could go off if Bill Belichick sells out to stop Tyreek Hill.

Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets (at Cowboys)- 8 Points
5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.

Garrett Wilson figures to be a top receiver most weeks now that he has a real quarterback throwing to him.

George Pickens, WR, Steelers (vs. Browns)- 8 Points
5 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.

Kenny Pickett loves throwing to George Pickens, who now has some experience.

DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Titans (vs. Chargers)- 8 Points
6 Catches, 80 Receiving Yards.

DeAndre Hopkins will see a dip in production, but he’s still a good option against a Charger secondary that looked lost last week.

D.J. Moore, WR, Bears (at Buccaneers)- 7 Points
4 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

D.J. Moore will see his production slip a bit because Justin Fields runs so much.

Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals (vs. Ravens)- 7 Points
5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

Tee Higgins also needs Joe Burrow to be healthy.

Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos (vs. Redskins)- 7 Points
5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

Courtland Sutton has an easy matchup versus the Redskins.

Kadarius Toney, WR, Chiefs (at Jaguars)- 7 Points
5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

Kadarius Toney just had the worst game of his life, so he could be motivated to bounce back.

Michael Pittman, WR, Colts (at Texans)- 7 Points
4 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

Michael Pittman Jr. is due for some regression after his fluky touchdown.

Drake London, WR, Falcons (vs. Packers)- 7 Points
5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

The Falcons will have to throw more this week, so Drake London will register a stat this week.

Zay Jones, WR, Jaguars (vs. Chiefs)- 7 Points
4 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

Zay Jones appears to be ahead of Christian Kirk.

Kendrick Bourne, WR, Patriots (vs. Dolphins)- 7 Points
5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

Kendrick Bourne is the stud we called him out to be on the fantasy sleepers page.

Puka Nacua, WR, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 7 Points
6 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

Puka Nacua should continue to rack up the receptions in the Cooper Kupp role.

Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens (at Bengals)- 7 Points
5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

Zay Flowers had a great debut, so there should be more of this to come.

Jahan Dotson, WR, Redskins (at Broncos)- 7 Points
5 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

I continue to like Jahan Dotson as a sleeper this year.

Tyler Lockett, WR, Seahawks (at Lions)- 7 Points
4 Catches, 70 Receiving Yards.

Tyler Lockett suffered a concussion in Week 1.

Elijah Moore, WR, Browns (at Steelers)- 6 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Marquise Brown, WR, Cardinals (vs. Giants)- 6 Points
5 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.

Marquise Brown’s upside is capped with Kyler Murray sidelined.

Christian Kirk, WR, Jaguars (vs. Chiefs)- 6 Points
4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.

Christian Kirk isn’t playing in two-receiver sets.

Terry McLaurin, WR, Redskins (at Broncos)- 6 Points
4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.

Terry McLaurin figures to rebound, given that the Raider receivers thrived last week.

Michael Thomas, WR, Saints (at Panthers)- 6 Points
5 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.

Michael Thomas isn’t what he used to be, but he looks to be a solid second receiver.

Nico Collins, WR, Texans (vs. Colts)- 6 Points
4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.

Nico Collins does not have much upside.

Tank Dell, WR, Texans (vs. Colts)- 6 Points
4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.

Tank Dell was extremely impressive in the preseason, but the coaching staff apparently forgot.

Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings (at Eagles)- 6 Points
4 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards.

I’d say Jordan Addison has proven himself already. He could collect some garbage-time stats this week.

Darnell Mooney, WR, Bears (at Buccaneers)- 5 Points
3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, Chiefs (at Jaguars)- 5 Points
3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Allen Lazard, WR, Jets (at Cowboys)- 5 Points
3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers (at Falcons)- 5 Points
3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Jonathan Mingo, WR, Panthers (vs. Saints)- 5 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Tutu Atwell, WR, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 5 Points
3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Tutu Atwell figures to take a step backward this week.

Rashid Shaheed, WR, Saints (at Panthers)- 5 Points
3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks (at Lions)- 5 Points
3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba will receive a bump if Tyler Lockett is out with a concussion.

Allen Robinson, WR, Steelers (vs. Browns)- 5 Points
3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Robert Woods, WR, Texans (vs. Colts)- 5 Points
4 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Treylon Burks, WR, Titans (vs. Chargers)- 5 Points
3 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards.

Marvin Mims, WR, Broncos (vs. Redskins)- 4 Points
2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Browns (at Steelers)- 4 Points
2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Rondale Moore, WR, Cardinals (vs. Giants)- 4 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

Alec Pierce, WR, Colts (at Texans)- 4 Points
2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Josh Downs, WR, Colts (at Texans)- 4 Points
3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Darius Slayton, WR, Giants (at Cardinals)- 4 Points
3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Jalin Hyatt, WR, Giants (at Cardinals)- 4 Points
2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Jalin Hyatt enjoyed a promising training camp.

Parris Campbell, WR, Giants (at Cardinals)- 4 Points
3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Josh Reynolds, WR, Lions (vs. Seahawks)- 4 Points
3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Jayden Reed, WR, Packers (at Falcons)- 4 Points
3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Adam Thielen, WR, Panthers (vs. Saints)- 4 Points
4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Adam Thielen can’t really get open anymore.

D.J. Chark, WR, Panthers (vs. Saints)- 4 Points
2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Status unknown.

Kayshon Boutte, WR, Patriots (vs. Dolphins)- 4 Points
2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Patriots (vs. Dolphins)- 4 Points
3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

JuJu Smith-Schuster wasn’t even great with Patrick Mahomes.

Van Jefferson, WR, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 4 Points
2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Rashod Bateman, WR, Ravens (at Bengals)- 4 Points
3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Rashod Bateman is third in the pecking order already.

Odell Beckham, WR, Ravens (at Bengals)- 4 Points
2 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Odell Beckham likely won’t play most of the snaps.

Curtis Samuel, WR, Redskins (at Broncos)- 4 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

Nick Westbrook, WR, Titans (vs. Chargers)- 4 Points
3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.

Tyler Boyd, WR, Bengals (vs. Ravens)- 3 Points
2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

Trey Palmer, WR, Bucs (vs. Bears)- 3 Points
2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

Michael Wilson, WR, Cardinals (vs. Giants)- 3 Points
2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

Josh Palmer, WR, Chargers (at Titans)- 3 Points
2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

Skyy Moore, WR, Chiefs (at Jaguars)- 3 Points
2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

So much for that brilliant training camp.

Mack Hollins, WR, Falcons (vs. Packers)- 3 Points
2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Giants (at Cardinals)- 3 Points
2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

Marvin Jones, WR, Lions (vs. Seahawks)- 3 Points
2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

Hunter Renfrow, WR, Raiders (at Bills)- 3 Points
3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

K.J. Osborn, WR, Vikings (at Eagles)- 3 Points
2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.

Jauan Jennings, WR, 49ers (at Rams)- 2 Points
2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.

Deonte Harty, WR, Bills (vs. Raiders)- 2 Points
2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.

Michael Gallup, WR, Cowboys (vs. Jets)- 2 Points
1 Catch, 20 Receiving Yards.

Braxton Berrios, WR, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 2 Points
2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.

Chase Claypool, WR, Bears (at Buccaneers)- 1 Points
1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.

Greg Dortch, WR, Cardinals (vs. Giants)- 1 Points
1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.

Quentin Johnston, WR, Chargers (at Titans)- 1 Points
1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.

Quentin Johnston will be a viable option when one of the two receivers in front of him suffers an injury.

Richie James, WR, Chiefs (at Jaguars)- 1 Points
1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.

Olamide Zaccheaus, WR, Eagles (vs. Vikings)- 1 Points
1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.

Randall Cobb, WR, Jets (at Cowboys)- 1 Points
1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.

Malik Heath, WR, Packers (at Falcons)- 1 Points
1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.

Trent Sherfield, WR, Bills (vs. Raiders)- 0 Points

Amari Cooper, WR, Browns (at Steelers)- 0 Points

Brandon Aiyuk just destroyed the Pittsburgh secondary, but Amari Cooper’s status is unknown.

Rakim Jarrett, WR, Bucs (vs. Bears)- 0 Points

Deven Thompkins, WR, Bucs (vs. Bears)- 0 Points

Brandin Cooks, WR, Cowboys (vs. Jets)- 0 Points

Brandin Cooks didn’t have to do anything in the opener, so his numbers should improve.

Wan’Dale Robinson, WR, Giants (at Cardinals)- 0 Points

Wan’Dale Robinson hasn’t had a chance to do much in the NFL thus far, so it’ll be interesting to see how he performs.

Mecole Hardman, WR, Jets (at Cowboys)- 0 Points

Jameson Williams, WR, Lions (vs. Seahawks)- 0 Points

Suspended for six games.

Christian Watson, WR, Packers (at Falcons)- 0 Points

Status unknown.

Jakobi Meyers, WR, Raiders (at Bills)- 0 Points

Jakobi Meyers continues to be productive wherever he goes.

Cooper Kupp, WR, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 0 Points

On injured reserve.

Tre’Quan Smith, WR, Saints (at Panthers)- 0 Points

Diontae Johnson, WR, Steelers (vs. Browns)- 0 Points

Diontae Johnson got hurt in Week 1, so his status is unknown.

Jalen Reagor, WR, Vikings (at Eagles)- 0 Points

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