Jefferson and Chase top wide receiver rankings for Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings leads the Week 2 fantasy football wide receiver rankings, followed closely by Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals. Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and CeeDee Lamb round out the top five. Following various performances in Week 1, fantasy managers are advised to make lineup decisions based on player roles, injuries, and matchups rather than overreacting to one game. As the season progresses, players should examine their waiver-wire options and running back rankings ahead of upcoming matchups.
- •Week 2 rankings released ahead of matchups.
- •Jefferson is ranked first, Chase second.
- •Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and CeeDee Lamb are in top five.
- •Advice given against overreacting from Week 1 performances.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy football: Jefferson, Chase lead Week 2 wide receiver rankings
"Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top-50 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 2.
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