Week 1 is in the books! Hopefully, our rankings helped you decide who to start and sit, and you survived the week with a win.
Week 1 Recap
Looking back at the wide receivers we highlighted in Week 1, we went 2-for-4. DeVaughn Vele was our sleeper pick, and he delivered with 19.9 PPR fantasy points. Sitting Terry McLaurin was also the right call, as he finished with just 3.4 fantasy points.
Unfortunately, we didn’t get them all right. Christian Watson was a major surprise, exploding for 32.7 fantasy points. Chris Godwin finished with just 8 fantasy points, which was a disappointing performance compared to many of the other receivers in Week 1.
Week 2 Wide Receivers
Now, it’s on to Week 2! Remember to take what happened in Week 1 with a grain of salt. Players who struggled could easily bounce back, while some Week 1 standouts may not produce at the same level all season. We’re back to break down Week 2, so let’s highlight some wide receivers you need to know for the week ahead.
Look for Rome Odunze to bounce back for fantasy in Week 2. Odunze played only 48% of the snaps in Week 1 compared to the 88% he played in 2025. It looked like the coaching staff was easing him back from injury, and the Bears didn’t need to throw much while playing with a positive game script for most of the game.
Odunze will now face a Vikings defense that allowed Christian Watson to make several big plays downfield in Week 1. This should also be a more competitive game, which could force Caleb Williams to throw more often. Odunze ranked 12th in aDOT last season, so expect Williams to take some shots downfield to his top receiver. Odunze has a chance to finish as a top-20 receiver in Week 2.
For a Week 2 sleeper, look toward Mack Hollins. The Patriots will be without A.J. Brown for the next month, so someone needs to step up in the passing game. Romeo Doubs may be the most likely option to emerge as the WR1, but Hollins has been a consistent target for Drake Maye during their time together.
Hollins finished second on the team in targets in Week 1, and I wouldn’t be overly concerned about the matchup against Pittsburgh. The Steelers’ defense looked better on paper than it actually performed in Week 1. In New England’s first home game of the season, look for Maye to target Hollins, especially near the end zone. He offers sneaky FLEX value in Week 2.
Sit Drake London in Week 2. While the Panthers’ secondary looks like a favorable matchup, especially after Week 1, expect them to bounce back a bit. Plus, with Atlanta’s quarterback situation still a question mark, it’s clear London isn’t getting enough downfield opportunities in the passing game.
London had just an 18% target share in Week 1, which is low for a receiver considered a top-20 option. You may feel better about London if Tua Tagovailoa starts, but if Cooper Rush is under center, I’m looking to sit him in Week 2.
Another player I’m looking to fade in Week 2 is rookie receiver Carnell Tate. He faces an elite Eagles secondary that didn’t allow a receiver to go over 65 yards in Week 1. Philadelphia also shut down Washington’s WR1, Terry McLaurin, in that matchup.
The Titans’ offense looked like a mess in Week 1, and while they could be forced to play from behind, that doesn’t necessarily mean Tate will produce. He lined up on the perimeter on 88% of his snaps in Week 1, putting him directly against the strength of Philadelphia’s secondary. Look for the rookie to struggle in this matchup and fall outside the startable FLEX range in Week 2. –Steve Pintado