Thursday injury update
Chris Godwin, Buccaneers — Godwin was limited on Tuesday with a quad injury, but was taken off the injury report prior to tonight’s game. He should be good to go.
Curtis Samuel, WFT — Samuel tweaked his groin injury and hasn’t practiced this week. He is more than likely out against the Chargers.
A.J. Brown, Titans — Brown got an apparent rest day on Wednesday. He should be fine for this Sunday against the Cardinals.
Preston Williams, Dolphins — With Will Fuller out with a suspension, Williams would likely be in line to get some work if he can go in Week 1. He’s recovering from foot surgery and was limited on Wednesday.
Kenny Golladay, Giants — Golladay was limited with a hamstring injury Wednesday, but he is set to play in Week 1.
The 2021 NFL season is just two days away. is that right? It doesn’t even seem real, but here it is. This Thursday we’ll get to see the world champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys in what could be a high-scoring affair. And if you like wide receivers, how about Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown, Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb? That’s a group of pass catchers worth keeping your eye on.
Below we go through the fantasy football Week 1 rankings for PPR wide receiver, after we take a look at some injury news.
Injury news
Brandon Aiyuk, WR, 49ers
Aiyuk returned to practice on Monday from a hamstring injury. As long as he has no setbacks, he should be ready to go as the 49ers No. 1 wide receiver against the lowly Detroit Lions.
Curtis Samuel, WR, Washington Football Team
Samuel “looked good” at practice on Monday according to head coach Ron Rivera. It appears he’ll be ready for Week 1 against the Chargers, but we can’t be sure he’ll play a full complement of snaps.
Jamison Crowder, WR, Jets
Crowder went on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but since he is vaccinated he’ll have a chance to play in Week 1 against the Panthers. He’ll need to have two negative tests 24 hours apart. That gives him a chance to be cleared in two days.
T.Y. Hilton, WR, Colts
Hilton was put on injured reserve after neck surgery, which will keep him out for at least three weeks. Hilton’s body is wearing down and the team will look to Michael Pittman to take over as the No. 1 receiver this season.
Wide receiver PPR rankings for Week 18
Rk | Name | Team | Opp |
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Rk | Name | Team | Opp |
1 | Cooper Kupp | LAR | vs SF |
2 | Deebo Samuel | SF | @ LAR |
3 | Tyreek Hill | KC | @ DEN |
4 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | vs CHI |
5 | Stefon Diggs | BUF | vs NYJ |
6 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | @ CLE |
7 | A.J. Brown | TEN | @ HOU |
8 | Diontae Johnson | PIT | @ BAL |
9 | Mike Evans | TB | vs CAR |
10 | Tee Higgins | CIN | @ CLE |
11 | Keenan Allen | LAC | @ LV |
12 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | @ PHI |
13 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | vs GB |
14 | Hunter Renfrow | LV | vs LAC |
15 | D.K. Metcalf | SEA | @ ARI |
16 | Jaylen Waddle | MIA | vs NE |
17 | Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | @ JAC |
18 | Tyler Lockett | SEA | @ ARI |
19 | Brandin Cooks | HOU | vs TEN |
20 | Odell Beckham Jr. | LAR | vs SF |
21 | Christian Kirk | ARI | vs SEA |
22 | Van Jefferson | LAR | vs SF |
23 | Amari Cooper | DAL | @ PHI |
24 | DJ Moore | CAR | @ TB |
25 | Marquise Brown | BAL | vs PIT |
26 | Darnell Mooney | CHI | @ MIN |
27 | Terry McLaurin | WAS | @ NYG |
28 | Brandon Aiyuk | SF | @ LAR |
29 | Mike Williams | LAC | @ LV |
30 | Russell Gage | ATL | vs NO |
31 | Cordarrelle Patterson | ATL | vs NO |
32 | Elijah Moore | NYJ | @ BUF |
33 | Tyler Boyd | CIN | @ CLE |
34 | Chase Claypool | PIT | @ BAL |
35 | DeVante Parker | MIA | vs NE |
36 | Jakobi Meyers | NE | @ MIA |
37 | Cyril Grayson Jr. | TB | vs CAR |
38 | A.J. Green | ARI | vs SEA |
39 | K.J. Osborn | MIN | vs CHI |
40 | Braxton Berrios | NYJ | @ BUF |
41 | Kendrick Bourne | NE | @ MIA |
42 | Jarvis Landry | CLE | vs CIN |
43 | Jerry Jeudy | DEN | vs KC |
44 | Josh Reynolds | DET | vs GB |
45 | Cole Beasley | BUF | vs NYJ |
46 | Rashod Bateman | BAL | vs PIT |
47 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | vs KC |
48 | Gabriel Davis | BUF | vs NYJ |
49 | Marquez Callaway | NO | @ ATL |
50 | Marvin Jones Jr. | JAC | vs IND |
51 | Julio Jones | TEN | @ HOU |
52 | Joshua Palmer | LAC | @ LV |
53 | DeVonta Smith | PHI | vs DAL |
54 | Zay Jones | LV | vs LAC |
55 | Breshad Perriman | TB | vs CAR |
56 | Donovan Peoples-Jones | CLE | vs CIN |
57 | Cedrick Wilson Jr. | DAL | @ PHI |
58 | Kenny Golladay | NYG | vs WAS |
59 | Isaiah McKenzie | BUF | vs NYJ |
60 | Allen Robinson II | CHI | @ MIN |
61 | Kadarius Toney | NYG | vs WAS |
62 | Davante Adams | GB | @ DET |
63 | Jamison Crowder | NYJ | @ BUF |
64 | Tim Patrick | DEN | vs KC |
65 | Robby Anderson | CAR | @ TB |
66 | Allen Lazard | GB | @ DET |
67 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | GB | @ DET |
68 | T.Y. Hilton | IND | @ JAC |
69 | Laquon Treadwell | JAC | vs IND |
70 | Mecole Hardman | KC | @ DEN |
71 | Tyler Johnson | TB | vs CAR |
72 | Emmanuel Sanders | BUF | vs NYJ |
73 | Byron Pringle | KC | @ DEN |
74 | Jalen Guyton | LAC | @ LV |
75 | Antoine Wesley | ARI | vs SEA |
76 | Laviska Shenault Jr. | JAC | vs IND |
77 | Quez Watkins | PHI | vs DAL |
78 | Nelson Agholor | NE | @ MIA |
79 | Rondale Moore | ARI | vs SEA |
80 | Nico Collins | HOU | vs TEN |
81 | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | TEN | @ HOU |
82 | Jauan Jennings | SF | @ LAR |
83 | DeSean Jackson | LV | vs LAC |
84 | Demarcus Robinson | KC | @ DEN |
85 | Tre'Quan Smith | NO | @ ATL |
86 | Scotty Miller | TB | vs CAR |
87 | DeAndre Carter | WAS | @ NYG |
88 | Damiere Byrd | CHI | @ MIN |
89 | Bryan Edwards | LV | vs LAC |
90 | Malik Taylor | GB | @ DET |
91 | Olamide Zaccheaus | ATL | vs NO |
92 | Jalen Reagor | PHI | vs DAL |
93 | Darius Slayton | NYG | vs WAS |
94 | Keelan Cole Sr. | NYJ | @ BUF |
95 | Kalif Raymond | DET | vs GB |
96 | Adam Humphries | WAS | @ NYG |
97 | Tavon Austin | JAC | vs IND |
98 | Kristian Wilkerson | NE | @ MIA |
99 | Ray-Ray McCloud | PIT | @ BAL |
100 | Noah Brown | DAL | @ PHI |
101 | Zach Pascal | IND | @ JAC |
102 | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | NO | @ ATL |
103 | Rashard Higgins | CLE | vs CIN |
104 | Chris Conley | HOU | vs TEN |
105 | D'Wayne Eskridge | SEA | @ ARI |
106 | James Washington | PIT | @ BAL |
107 | Ashton Dulin | IND | @ JAC |
108 | Malik Turner | DAL | @ PHI |
109 | Pharoh Cooper | NYG | vs WAS |
110 | Curtis Samuel | WAS | @ NYG |
111 | Cam Sims | WAS | @ NYG |
112 | Demetric Felton | CLE | vs CIN |