NFL Fantasy 2025 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Wide receivers for Week 1

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You have lineup questions, we have lineup answers — at least we hope so. Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is here to help fantasy managers make difficult roster decisions. And you know what is a good move? Starting Ja’Marr Chase. But that’s too obvious, so you won’t see such simple analysis here. Instead, we’re exploring more debatable situations. And if you can’t find a player you are looking for, please check out the latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all stats come from NFL Pro, Next Gen Stats or NFL Research.

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I expect a big year from the player I picked to win both OROY and DROY. The Jaguars have routinely said, first and foremost, Hunter will be a full-time offensive player, and that’s what we saw in his lone preseason outing. While second-year wideout Brian Thomas Jr. draws No. 1 attention, Hunter will face CB2s and be in the slot. Hunter begins his NFL career with a strong matchup against the Panthers, who allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to receivers in 2024, including the second-most TDs. If you drafted Hunter, you believe . Don’t waste time. Start him!

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With Rashee Rice suspended for the first six weeks of the season, Worthy will likely operate as the Chiefs’ WR1 and top target for Patrick Mahomes. Worthy was utilized more down the stretch in 2024, leading to him scoring 19-plus fantasy points in three of his final four regular-season games. He also posted one of the best Super Bowl performances by a wide receiver in history (eight catches, 157 yards, two TDs). Last season, Worthy put up 16.3 and 9.6 fantasy points against the Chargers, who tied for the fifth-most TDs allowed to receivers in 2024. Plus, I’m buying the fact that Kansas City wants to air the ball out more in 2025. Worthy is a high-upside start in Week 1.

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