Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers (WR) Week 2 Weekend Updates

September 13, 2025

Fantasy football rankings - updated wide receiver (WR) Week 2 rankings for 2025. Read the top-accuracy fantasy football PPR WR rankings.

The wide receiver spot is the deepest in fantasy football, which can make it tough to decide between options with similar outlooks. Let us help you decide on those close start-sit calls with our Week 2 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2025. Where do key pass-catchers like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, DJ Moore, Courtland Sutton, Michael Pittman Jr., Jameson Williams, DeVonta Smith, and Jaylen Waddle stand for Week 2? Check the rankings table below to find out.

Our wide receiver fantasy football rankings for Week 2 are put together by Nick Mariano. Below the rankings, you will also find a summary of the important WR fantasy football news for this week. There are always key injuries and developments to keep track of, so check back throughout the week for updates.

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Week 2 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver News and Injuries

• Christian Kirk Ruled Out for Week 2
• Drake London Practices in Full, Projects as a Low-End WR1 with Upside
• Josh Reynolds Ruled Out for Week 2
• Jauan Jennings Questionable for Week 2
• Wan'Dale Robinson Questionable for Week 2
• Jalen Royals will not play in Week 2
• Xavier Worthy Doubtful for Week 2
• Jayden Reed Hopes to Return in November Following Surgery

Week 2 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football

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Week 2 Wide Receiver Rankings Outlooks

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will look to follow up his stellar Week 1 performance in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. JSN displayed early chemistry with new quarterback Sam Darnold in the team's home opener. His nine receptions for 124 yards both led the team by a long shot. Smith-Njigba looked the part as well, constantly getting open and putting himself in position to succeed.

The Steelers just got torched by New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson in Week 1. Wilson proved that the Steelers' defense may not be as scary as many thought it would be, at least not to start the season. Regardless, Smith-Njigba seems to be a perfect fit in the new Seahawks offensive scheme, which should make him matchup-proof. He was the WR12 in Week 1, and he has a great opportunity to finish as a WR1 once again this week.

Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was quiet in Week 1, hauling in four of five targets for just 23 receiving yards in his team's 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Williams will now face the Chicago Bears in Week 2, whom he recorded 10 catches for 171 yards and a touchdown against across two games last season. However, there's reason to think this Sunday could be a struggle for Williams.

For one, Chicago is likely to get star corner Jaylon Johnson (calf/groin) back in the lineup after Johnson missed Week 1. Secondly, Detroit could be without starting left tackle Taylor Decker, which could speed up quarterback Jared Goff's time-to-throw and make it difficult for Williams to earn downfield targets. Williams still has big-play potential, but he profiles as a boom/bust low-end WR3/flex option in Week 2.

DJ Moore, Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore had an up-and-down season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, catching three of five targets for 68 yards while adding three carries for eight yards on the ground. Moore had chances for a bigger day, including a potential touchdown that Caleb Williams overthrew and a missed fourth-down conversion where Moore was open across the middle. What's more concerning is that Moore trailed second-year receiver Rome Odunze in snap count, target share, and route participation, a trend worth monitoring in the future.

Still, Week 2 brings a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions, who allowed the most receiving yards to wideouts in 2024. Moore has historically thrived against Detroit, posting at least six catches and 60 yards, along with scoring a touchdown in three of his last four meetings. Moore enters this NFC North showdown as a high-end WR3 with upside, especially if Williams can connect on the opportunities that slipped away in Week 1.

Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) will suit up for a Week 2 divisional matchup against the New England Patriots on Sunday despite being on the injury report this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Waddle suffered a minor shoulder injury in the Week 1 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts and put in a couple of limited practices this week heading into Friday.

The 26-year-old looks fine after catching four of his five targets for only 30 yards last weekend while playing just 65 percent of the offensive snaps. It was an ugly showing for Waddle and the Dolphins' offense against Indy last weekend, but they'll try to get it turned around quickly against a very beatable Patriots squad. Until we see Miami's offense get it figured out after a disappointing 2024 campaign, Waddle will merely be a WR4/flex option in fantasy lineups.

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