Week 1 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for PPR - Nico Collins, Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Worthy, Travis Hunter, Jerry Jeudy, Keenan Allen, AJ Brown

August 31, 2025

RotoBaller's Week 1 fantasy football wide receiver (WR) rankings for PPR and 2025. Win more with our updated WR fantasy football rankings for Week 1 lineups.

There may be a few days left to draft for the upcoming season, but for fantasy managers who have finished their fantasy football drafts, it's never too early to start thinking about your Week 1 lineup. Today we look at wideouts with our updated Week 1 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for PPR leagues and the 2025 season, to help you set winning lineups.

At RotoBaller HQ, we have already updated our Week 1 rankings several times with the latest news. Below, you will see where key wide receivers such as Nico Collins, Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Worthy, Travis Hunter, Matthew Golden, and Keenan Allen are ranked for Week 1. Which WRs are rising or falling down the rankings, and who can be trusted in Week 1 to get you a win?

Our WR fantasy football rankings for Week 1 are assembled by Nick Mariano, who leads the charge on all of RotoBaller's rankings. Below the rankings, you will find a summary of this week's important fantasy football news. There are always critical injuries to track, so check back until kickoff. Good luck RotoBallers!

Week 1 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football

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Wide Receiver Fantasy Football News

• Nico Collins: "Texans WR Corps to be Dangerous"
• Jalen Nailor Could Play Against Bears
• Marquise Brown Appears to be at Full Speed
• Jimmy Horn Jr. Could See Opportunities Early On
• DK Metcalf a Threat for Double-Digit Touchdowns?
• Jauan Jennings Already Played His Final Game with the 49ers?
• Jaylin Lane Showing Steady Rise
• Jalen Coker Placed on Injured Reserve
• Panthers Sign Hunter Renfrow to Active Roster
• Rome Odunze Taking on Leadership Role in Ben Johnson's Offense
• Commanders Blown Away by Deebo Samuel Sr.'s Level of Commitment
• Kayshon Boutte: A Breakout Candidate in New England?

Wide Receiver Fantasy Football News

DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has consistently targeted wide receiver DK Metcalf near the goal line in training camp. If that continues during the regular season, the 6-foot-4, 229-pound Metcalf could be in line for his first season of 10-plus touchdowns since 2021, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic argues.

Metcalf, acquired in the offseason from the Seattle Seahawks, has averaged 73 catches, 1,054 yards, and eight scores per season since entering the NFL in 2019. While that's impressive production, Metcalf could improve on it as the leader of a Pittsburgh receiving corps that lacks proven options behind him. After back-to-back 66-catch seasons, Metcalf is going into 2025 as RotoBaller's 30th-ranked receiver.

Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers

According to Grant Cohn of SI, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) may have already "played in his final game" with the team. The wideout is looking to be traded or receive an extension. However, none of that has happened. There's also a scenario where Jennings could sit out this season, meaning "he'll make lots of money to do nothing." If that happens, he would be healthy next offseason and potentially command north of $20 million per year.

All of this is speculation on Cohn's part, but so far, there doesn't appear to be a light at the end of the tunnel in this situation. Jennings is still battling a calf injury as well, so his status for Week 1 is up in the air. If he's not out there, Ricky Pearsall and tight end George Kittle are the favorites to get more attention from quarterback Brock Purdy. Jennings finished last season by catching 77 passes for 975 yards and six touchdowns, all the highest marks of his career.

Nico Collins, Houston Texans

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins said he envisions a big year for the team's wide receiver corps, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. As in prior years, the Michigan product is the team's No. 1 option, but the cast around him has changed significantly. Tank Dell (knee) suffered a gruesome injury in last year's playoffs, while Stefon Diggs signed with New England. In response, Houston drafted a pair of Iowa State rookies, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, and also signed Christian Kirk. The emergence of any would be a significant help to Collins, who has proven be a steady fantasy WR1 when healthy.

Marquise Brown, Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot/ankle) recently returned to practice after recovering from a training camp injury. His Week 1 status is still uncertain, but Chiefs writer Nate Taylor noted that Hollywood seems to be back to full speed. The veteran logged just two regular-season contests with Kansas City last year but has consistently produced when healthy.

If cleared to face the Los Angeles Chargers in the season opener, Brown should play a key role in the offense with Rashee Rice suspended for the first six games. While Xavier Worthy is surging up fantasy draft boards, Brown is an excellent value as a late-round pick with immediate flex appeal. UPDATE: Brown took part in Sunday's practice.

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