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I drafted Deebo Samuel basically by mistake in the ninth round in my money league…I mean I meant to take him, but I wasn’t really targeting him, and wasn’t that thrilled with the pick. What a difference a week makes:

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Interesting comp: Eagles CB Darius Slay says 49ers WR Deebo Samuel is like Anquan Boldin, only faster. pic.twitter.com/Znqr6n1XuR

— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) September 16, 2021

A faster Anquan Boldin? Those of us who drafted Deebo, meaning to or not, basically hit the lottery week 1 and could be looking at a season-long ride. He is for the time being the unquestioned number 1 wide receiver and if my theory on what is going on with both Sermon and Aiyuk is correct, could be for the whole season.

Other than Aiyuk going without any targets, there weren’t any earth-shaking surprises at wide receiver, so let’s get to the wide receiver rankings week 2.

Wide Receiver Rankings Week 2

Rank	Name	Opponent
1	Tyreek Hill	Ravens
2	Deebo Samuel	Eagles
3	Davante Adams	Lions
4	DeAndre Hopkins	Vikings
5	Chris Godwin	Falcons
6	Amari Cooper	Chargers
7	Justin Jefferson	Cardinals
8	DK Metcalf	Titans
9	Keenan Allen	Cowboys
10	CeeDee Lamb	Chargers
11	Antonio Brown	Falcons
12	Stefon Diggs	Dolphins
13	AJ Brown	Seahawks
14	Calvin Ridley	Buccaneers
15	Cooper Kupp	Colts
16	Jamaar Chase	Bears
17	Corey Davis	Patriots
18	Courtland Sutton	Jaguars
19	Mike Evans	Falcons
20	Tyler Lockett	Titans
21	Devonta Smith	49ers
22	Adam Thielen	Cardinals
23	Diontae Johnson	Raiders
24	Mike Williams	Cowboys
25	DJ Moore	Saints
26	Terry McLaurin	Giants
27	Sterling Shepard	WFT
28	Brandin Cooks	Browns
29	Laviska Shenault	Broncos
30	Tim Patrick	Jaguars
31	Marquez Callaway	Panthers
32	Robert Woods	Colts
33	Allen Robinson	Bengals
34	Tee Higgins	Bears
35	Jakobi Meyers	Jets
36	Jarvis Landry	Texans
37	Marquise Brown	Chiefs
38	Sammy Watkins	Chiefs
39	DJ Chark Jr	Broncos
40	Terrace Marshall	Saints
41	Rondale Moore	Vikings
42	Jaelen Raegor	49ers
43	Bryan Edwards	Steelers
44	Robby Anderson	Saints
45	Jaylen Waddle	Bills
46	Chase Claypool	Raiders

I’m fine counting on a major bounceback from Davante Adams this week but until I see it it’s not enough to unseat Hill who is already ballin. Deebo Samuel could be the real deal and I think Slay is serious when he compares him to Anquan Boldin. Without a challenger in the receiver room and no real pass-catcher at running back with Mostert out, he’s likely 1a to Kittle’s 1b in targets once again.

Godwin saw 14 targets week 1 against the Cowboys and think he will feast on the Falcons. Antonio Brown and Mike Evans should have good days as well, as I don’t expect their opponent to come close to stopping the Bucs passing game. Or anyone’s game for that matter.

Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen saw basically identical snap counts and targets, so I expect this to be a Jefferson game against the Cardinals, and I don’t expect a repeat of the Cardinals’ monstrous defensive performance against the Titans. Minnesota should have time to pass and I expect both to have good lines.

Miami’s Xavien Howard is just the type of challenge Stefon Diggs will rise to, and he got the targets (13) last week continuing last year’s trend. Expect over 100 and a touchdown.

As for AJ Brown, I need to see Taylor Lewan actually block someone before I can put him any higher, and I’m not ranking Julio on purpose. This is a team that is seriously struggling to protect the passer and I expect them to get slightly more creative in their run game and lean a little more on Firkser to help get the ball out quickly.

Similarly, Calvin Ridley and the entire Atlanta offense is in serious trouble. Whatever worked for Arthur Smith in Tennessee is not working in Atlanta, and Smith’s playcalling was absolutely horrific. He will either respond this week and start utilizing Atlanta’s strengths (hint: it’s not Mike Davis) or this will be a long season for Falcons fantasy owners.

I would not be afraid to bench McLaurin for better options: backup QB, Thursday night game, and he draws James Bradberry, #5 ranked corner according to PFF. I like Chase against the Bears but Tee Higgins not so much, as the Bengals have already broadcast a commitment to a conservative game plan against the Bears, and as long as Nagy starts Dalton, that’s all anyone needs to win.

Lockett, Devonta Smith, and Mike Evans are my favorite WR2s for the week as I think all will produce. Don’t overreact to any of their week 1 games in either direction. I do like Callaway as a WR3 despite being victim to poor game script last week, as well as Shepard, Cooks, and Shenault. I think Shenault stands the best chance of contributing because he will likely see fewer coverages from either Surtain or Fuller and should be able to get open underneath and use his quickness in space to get yards.

In terms of darts, I like Claypool in what should be a shootout, Waddle against suspect coverage from the Bills, and both Brown and Watkins against the Chiefs since I expect the Ravens to be down big in the second half.