The new NFL season started with a high-profile match between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at the SoFi Stadium. The Rams were defeated in their campaign opener as the Bills registered an important win.

Wide receivers have been impressive in the first week of the 2022 NFL season. The likes of Davante Adams and Ja’Marr Chase put up spectacular performances in their respective matches. Let’s take a look at the best-performing wide receivers in week 1.

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Justin Jefferson

The Minnesota Vikings registered a big victory over the Green Bay Packers in their campaign opener at the US Bank Stadium on September 11. The final scoreline read 23-7 in favour of the Vikings. 23-year-old Jefferson turned out to be a crucial part of the win as he registered 9 receptions in 184 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns and an average of 20.4.

Cooper Kupp

While the Los Angeles Rams were defeated in their campaign opener against the Bills, Kupp displayed an impressive performance. The 29-year-old registered 13 receptions out of 15 targets, 128 yards, 1 touchdown and an average of 9.8. Kupp will be one of the most important players in the Rams’ season if he continues his form.

Davante Adams

The Las Vegas Raiders were defeated by the Los Angeles Chargers in their first game but Davante Adams impressed many with his performance. The 29-year-old wide receiver registered 10 receptions out of 17 targets, 141 yards, an average of 14.1 and one touchdowns. 

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Ja’Marr Chase

The Cincinnati Bengals were defeated in a close contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first match of the 2022 NFL season. However, Chase caught the eyes of many with his performance. The 22-year-old registered 10 receptions out of 16 targets, 129 yards, one touchdown and an average of 12.9.

Michael Pittman Jr

The Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans played a draw in their 2022 NFL campaign opener at the NRG Stadium on September 11. The Colts’ wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr caught the eyes of many with his impressive performance as he registered 9 receptions out of 13 targets, 121 yards, 1 touchdown and an average of 13.4.