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Everything looks different in the NFL now that Week 1 of the 2025 season has come and gone. The first week of a new seasons always shakes up our expectations, especially in the fantasy football community. It is difficult to know which wide receivers will pop in Week 1.
One of the most surprising themes from last week was the lack of domination from the NFL’s top receivers. But I’m willing to bet that offensive coaching staffs around the NFL will be spending their weeks trying to solve that problem.
So what did we learn from Week 1? And who can you count on this week?
Let’s check out the fantasy football landscape for wide receivers heading into Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.
The Cincinnati Bengals delivered a dud in Week 1.
Sure the Bengals won the game, but the whole team was terrible for fantasy football purposes.
That should change in Week 2.
The main reason why the Bengals struggled in Week 1 (aside from tradition, at this point) was the Browns’ smothering defense. Thankfully, the Jaguars are a different animal altogether.
Jacksonville does have some talented players on defense, but they aren’t on the same level as Myles Garrett. The Bengals should finally be able to operate their offense in rhythm.
That’s especially good news for Ja’Marr Chase and his counterpart Tee Higgins.
Jacksonville has a decent secondary, but they are not deep enough to cover all of Cincinnati’s pass catchers. Even if they put Travis Hunter out there in coverage.
I fully expect the Bengals to prioritize the Joe Burrow to Ja’Marr Chase connection in Week 2.
If that happens, Chase has the upside to be the WR1 of the week.
Start him and don’t look back.
St. Brown was a bust in Week 1, along with the rest of the Detroit Lions.
We know that Detroit’s offense can play better than it did against the Packers. And St. Brown will be a big part of that when it happens.
The superstar receiver has never had fewer than 90 receptions in a season. In fact, he had 115+ receptions per season over the past two years.
The Lions will call St. Brown’s number more often moving forward. And it could start in Week 2.
Detroit goes up against Ben Johnson and Chicago on Sunday. Both sides will want to show off with some explosive plays.
Start St. Brown with confidence against the Bears.
There is plenty to like about CeeDee Lamb ahead of Week 2.
Lamb is an elite talent and, perhaps more importantly, is the engine that powers Dallas’ offense. That means plenty of work for the superstar receiver.
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