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The wide receiver position has taken ample damage the first two weeks, with many big names hurt or struggling.
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Any fantasy football managers who waited and drafted Jaguars sleeper Parker Washington, however, likely sit in solid shape.
We’re still waiting on some studs to get going but have identified a few risers who can reside in lineups for the near future.
For Week 3, I went a little bit deeper with playable wide receivers than usual, given how many key names are injured. We have to scrape the barrel, but luckily we have plenty of rational dart throws.
Jump ahead for my full Week 3 WR rankings. Let’s get through this tough week together!
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Week 3 Fantasy Football WR Rankings
✅ WR rankings updated Tuesday at 12 a.m. ET
Scoring system: 0.5 points per reception, 1 point each (fractional) for every 10 yards receiving and rushing, 6 points per touchdown
|
Rk |
Tr |
WR Name |
TM |
OPP |
Week 3 Value |
|
1 |
1 |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba |
SEA |
@ WAS |
Elite WR1 |
|
2 |
2 |
CeeDee Lamb |
DAL |
vs BAL |
Elite WR1 |
|
3 |
2 |
Christian Watson |
GB |
vs ATL |
Elite WR1 |
|
4 |
2 |
DeVonta Smith |
PHI |
@ CHI |
Elite WR1 |
|
5 |
2 |
Amon-Ra St. Brown |
DET |
vs NYJ |
Elite WR1 |
|
6 |
3 |
Tetairoa McMillan |
CAR |
@ CLE |
WR1 |
|
7 |
3 |
Parker Washington |
JAC |
vs NE |
WR1 |
|
8 |
4 |
Justin Jefferson |
MIN |
@ TB |
WR1 |
|
9 |
4 |
Chris Olave |
NO |
vs LV |
WR1 |
|
10 |
4 |
Davante Adams |
LAR |
@ DEN |
WR1 |
|
11 |
4 |
Ja’Marr Chase |
CIN |
@ PIT |
WR1 |
|
12 |
5 |
Garrett Wilson |
NYJ |
@ DET |
WR1/WR2 |
|
13 |
5 |
Ladd McConkey |
LAC |
@ BUF |
WR1/WR2 |
|
14 |
5 |
Malik Nabers |
NYG |
vs TEN |
WR1/WR2 |
|
15 |
5 |
Jalen Coker |
CAR |
@ CLE |
WR1/WR2 |
|
16 |
5 |
Drake London |
ATL |
@ GB |
WR1/WR2 |
|
17 |
6 |
Jaylen Waddle |
DEN |
vs LAR |
WR2 |
|
18 |
6 |
Dontayvion Wicks |
PHI |
@ CHI |
WR2 |
|
19 |
6 |
Rashee Rice |
KC |
@ MIA |
WR2 |
|
20 |
6 |
Devaughn Vele |
NO |
vs LV |
WR2 |
|
21 |
6 |
Tee Higgins |
CIN |
@ PIT |
WR2 |
|
22 |
7 |
Adonai Mitchell |
NYJ |
@ DET |
WR2/WR3 |
|
23 |
7 |
Josh Downs |
IND |
vs HOU |
WR2/WR3 |
|
24 |
7 |
Khalil Shakir |
BUF |
vs LAC |
WR2/WR3 |
|
25 |
7 |
Emeka Egbuka |
TB |
vs MIN |
WR2/WR3 |
|
26 |
8 |
George Pickens |
DAL |
vs BAL |
WR3 |
|
27 |
8 |
Denzel Boston |
CLE |
vs CAR |
WR3 |
|
28 |
8 |
Romeo Doubs |
NE |
@ JAC |
WR3 |
|
29 |
8 |
Matthew Golden |
GB |
vs ATL |
WR3 |
|
30 |
8 |
Kalif Raymond |
CHI |
vs PHI |
WR3 |
|
31 |
8 |
Jameson Williams |
DET |
vs NYJ |
WR3 |
|
32 |
9 |
Xavier Hutchinson |
HOU |
@ IND |
WR3/Flex |
|
33 |
9 |
Deebo Samuel |
SF |
vs ARI |
WR3/Flex |
|
34 |
9 |
Chris Godwin |
TB |
vs MIN |
WR3/Flex |
|
35 |
9 |
Tre Tucker |
LV |
@ NO |
WR3/Flex |
|
36 |
9 |
Rashod Bateman |
BAL |
@ DAL |
WR3/Flex |
|
37 |
10 |
Luther Burden |
CHI |
vs PHI |
Flex |
|
38 |
10 |
Rome Odunze |
CHI |
vs PHI |
Flex |
|
39 |
10 |
DK Metcalf |
PIT |
vs CIN |
Flex |
|
40 |
10 |
Michael Wilson |
ARI |
@ SF |
Flex |
|
41 |
10 |
Stefon Diggs |
WAS |
vs SEA |
Flex |
|
42 |
11 |
Quentin Johnston |
LAC |
@ BUF |
Flex |
|
43 |
11 |
Jaylin Noel |
HOU |
@ IND |
Flex |
|
44 |
11 |
Kayshon Boutte |
HOU |
@ IND |
Flex |
|
45 |
11 |
Joshua Palmer |
BUF |
vs LAC |
Flex |
|
46 |
11 |
Keon Coleman |
BUF |
vs LAC |
Flex |
|
47 |
12 |
Brian Thomas |
JAC |
vs NE |
Flex |
|
48 |
12 |
Xavier Worthy |
KC |
@ MIA |
Flex |
|
49 |
12 |
Germie Bernard |
PIT |
vs CIN |
Flex |
|
50 |
12 |
Terry McLaurin |
WAS |
vs SEA |
Flex |
|
51 |
13 |
Keenan Allen |
IND |
vs HOU |
Flex/Bench |
|
52 |
13 |
Laquon Treadwell |
IND |
vs HOU |
Flex/Bench |
|
53 |
13 |
Tre’ Harris |
LAC |
@ BUF |
Flex/Bench |
|
54 |
13 |
Darnell Mooney |
NYG |
vs TEN |
Flex/Bench |
|
55 |
14 |
Rashid Shaheed |
SEA |
@ WAS |
Flex/Bench |
|
56 |
14 |
Ted Hurst |
TB |
vs MIN |
Flex/Bench |
|
57 |
14 |
Carnell Tate |
TEN |
@ NYG |
Flex/Bench |
|
58 |
14 |
Courtland Sutton |
DEN |
vs LAR |
Flex/Bench |
|
59 |
15 |
Makai Lemon |
PHI |
@ CHI |
Flex/Bench |
|
60 |
15 |
Jakobi Meyers |
JAC |
vs NE |
Flex/Bench |
|
61 |
15 |
Jordan Addison |
MIN |
@ TB |
Flex/Bench |
|
62 |
15 |
Marvin Harrison |
ARI |
@ SF |
Flex/Bench |
|
63 |
15 |
Antonio Williams |
WAS |
vs SEA |
Flex/Bench |
|
64 |
16 |
Jahan Dotson |
ATL |
@ GB |
Bench |
|
65 |
16 |
Malik Washington |
MIA |
vs KC |
Bench |
|
65 |
16 |
Kendrick Bourne |
ARI |
@ SF |
Bench |
|
66 |
16 |
KC Concepcion |
CLE |
vs CAR |
Bench |
|
67 |
16 |
Caleb Douglas |
MIA |
vs KC |
Bench |
|
68 |
17 |
Mack Hollins |
NE |
@ JAC |
Bench |
|
69 |
17 |
Elic Ayomanor |
TEN |
@ NYG |
Bench |
|
70 |
17 |
Xavier Legette |
CAR |
@ CLE |
Bench |
|
71 |
17 |
Tyquan Thornton |
KC |
@ MIA |
Bench |
|
72 |
18 |
Roman Wilson |
PIT |
vs CIN |
Bench |
|
73 |
18 |
Malachi Fields |
NYG |
vs TEN |
Bench |
|
74 |
18 |
Darius Cooper |
PHI |
@ CHI |
Bench |
|
75 |
18 |
Cooper Kupp |
SEA |
@ WAS |
Bench |
|
76 |
18 |
Chris Moore |
BAL |
@ DAL |
Bench |
|
77 |
18 |
Devontez Walker |
BAL |
@ DAL |
Bench |
|
78 |
18 |
Calvin Ridley |
TEN |
@ NYG |
Bench |
|
79 |
18 |
Ryan Miller |
MIA |
vs KC |
Bench |
|
80 |
18 |
Dareke Young |
LV |
@ NO |
Bench |
|
81 |
19 |
Bryce Lance |
NO |
vs LV |
Bench |
|
82 |
19 |
Tez Johnson |
TB |
vs MIN |
Bench |
|
83 |
19 |
Jack Bech |
LV |
@ NO |
Bench |
|
84 |
19 |
Wan’Dale Robinson |
TEN |
@ NYG |
Bench |
|
85 |
19 |
Jared Wayne |
HOU |
@ IND |
Bench |
|
86 |
19 |
Ryan Flournoy |
DAL |
vs BAL |
Bench |
|
87 |
19 |
Pat Bryant |
DEN |
vs LAR |
Bench |
|
88 |
19 |
Isaiah Williams |
NYJ |
@ DET |
Bench |
|
89 |
19 |
Josh Cameron |
JAC |
vs NE |
Bench |
|
90 |
19 |
Tutu Atwell |
LAR |
@ DEN |
Bench |
|
91 |
19 |
Jalen Nailor |
LV |
@ NO |
Bench |
|
92 |
19 |
KhaDarel Hodge |
SF |
vs ARI |
Bench |
|
93 |
20 |
DeMario Douglas |
NE |
@ JAC |
Bench |
|
94 |
20 |
LaJohntay Wester |
BAL |
@ DAL |
Bench |
|
95 |
20 |
Zachariah Branch |
ATL |
@ GB |
Bench |
|
96 |
20 |
Troy Franklin |
DEN |
vs LAR |
Bench |
|
97 |
20 |
Jerry Jeudy |
CLE |
vs CAR |
Bench |
|
98 |
20 |
Isaac TeSlaa |
DET |
vs NYJ |
Bench |
|
99 |
20 |
Brenen Thompson |
LAC |
@ BUF |
Bench |
|
100 |
20 |
Chris Bell |
MIA |
vs KC |
Bench |
|
101 |
20 |
Cody White |
LV |
@ NO |
Bench |
|
102 |
21 |
Dyami Brown |
WAS |
vs SEA |
Bench |
|
103 |
21 |
Kyle Williams |
NE |
@ JAC |
Bench |
|
104 |
21 |
Isaiah Bond |
CLE |
vs CAR |
Bench |
|
105 |
21 |
Jonathan Mingo |
DAL |
vs BAL |
Bench |
|
106 |
21 |
Andrei Iosivas |
CIN |
@ PIT |
Bench |
|
107 |
21 |
Dohnte Meyers |
CIN |
@ PIT |
Bench |
|
108 |
21 |
KaVontae Turpin |
DAL |
vs BAL |
Bench |
|
109 |
21 |
Travis Hunter |
JAC |
vs NE |
Bench |
|
110 |
21 |
Chimere Dike |
TEN |
@ NYG |
Bench |
|
111 |
21 |
Colbie Young |
CIN |
@ PIT |
Bench |
|
112 |
21 |
Kevin Austin |
NO |
vs LV |
Bench |
|
113 |
21 |
Konata Mumpfield |
LAR |
@ DEN |
Bench |
|
114 |
21 |
Jalen Royals |
KC |
@ MIA |
Bench |
|
115 |
21 |
Chris Blair |
ATL |
@ GB |
Bench |
|
116 |
21 |
Bo Melton |
GB |
vs ATL |
Bench |
|
117 |
22 |
Olamide Zaccheaus |
ATL |
@ GB |
Bench |
|
118 |
22 |
Jaylin Lane |
WAS |
vs SEA |
Bench |
|
119 |
22 |
Malik Benson |
LV |
@ NO |
Bench |
|
120 |
22 |
Skyy Moore |
GB |
vs ATL |
Bench |
|
121 |
22 |
Ben Skowronek |
PIT |
vs CIN |
Bench |
|
122 |
22 |
Jahdae Walker |
CHI |
vs PHI |
Bench |
|
123 |
22 |
Jimmy Horn |
CAR |
@ CLE |
Bench |
|
124 |
22 |
Lil’Jordan Humphrey |
DEN |
vs LAR |
Bench |
|
125 |
22 |
Ashton Dulin |
IND |
vs HOU |
Bench |
|
126 |
22 |
Arian Smith |
NYJ |
@ DET |
Bench |
|
127 |
22 |
Xavier Smith |
LAR |
@ DEN |
Bench |
|
128 |
22 |
Derius Davis |
LAC |
@ BUF |
Bench |
|
129 |
22 |
Cyrus Allen |
KC |
@ MIA |
Bench |
|
130 |
22 |
Myles Price |
MIN |
@ TB |
Bench |
|
131 |
22 |
Kevin Coleman |
MIA |
vs KC |
Bench |
|
132 |
22 |
Treylon Burks |
WAS |
vs SEA |
Bench |
|
133 |
22 |
Efton Chism |
NE |
@ JAC |
Bench |
|
INJ |
— |
Puka Nacua |
LAR |
@ DEN |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Nico Collins |
HOU |
@ IND |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Zay Flowers |
BAL |
@ DAL |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
A.J. Brown |
NE |
@ JAC |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
DJ Moore |
BUF |
vs LAC |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Mike Evans |
SF |
vs ARI |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Michael Pittman |
PIT |
vs CIN |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Demarcus Robinson |
SF |
vs ARI |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Jayden Reed |
GB |
vs ATL |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Alec Pierce |
IND |
vs HOU |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Ja’Kobi Lane |
BAL |
@ DAL |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Omar Cooper |
NYJ |
@ DET |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Jauan Jennings |
MIN |
@ TB |
INJ |
|
INJ |
— |
Jordan Whittington |
LAR |
@ DEN |
INJ |
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Fantasy Football Week 3 WR Rankings: Start ‘Em
- Drake London, Falcons at Packers
- Dontayvion Wicks, Eagles vs. Bears
- Adonai Mitchell, Jets at Lions
- Xavier Hutchinson, Texans at Colts
Drake London will get Michael Penix Jr. back at quarterback; he’s not a star but certainly presents an upgrade over Cooper Rush for the No. 1 wideout’s weekly upside:
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Drake London’s played in 12 games with Michael Penix as the starting QB:
*33.5% tgt share
*35.2% TPRR
*11.1 tgts/game
*96.8 rec yds/game
*17.1 half-PPR pts/game
In 52 games with non-Penix QBs:
*25% tgt share
*26.8% TPRR
*7.2 tgts/game
*55.4 rec yds/game
*9.4 half-PPR pts/game pic.twitter.com/c7jU9eraqe
— Mark Dankenbring (@MarkDank) September 22, 2026
Dontayvion Wicks, meanwhile, will assuredly see a bigger target share with TE Dallas Goedert (knee) out at least a few weeks. Getting his first draw in this likely expanded role against the Bears’ secondary should lead to a near career day.
Adonai Mitchell has stood up in Omar Cooper’s absence, presenting Geno Smith with an intriguing downfield target. Detroit’s secondary has wilted with its two starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph on injured reserve.
Hutchinson may have a big role even if Nico Collins (hamstring) due to his familiarity with CJ Stroud. X only caught three passes in Week 2 but was targeted nine times; that’s a promising development for anyone looking to replace an injured wideout. The Colts’ secondary has failed to stop aerial offenses so far, even with CB Sauce Gardner healthy.
Fantasy Football Week 3 WR Rankings: Sit ‘Em
- Denzel Boston, Browns vs. Panthers
- Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Seahawks
As I mentioned before, we don’t really want to sit too many reliable names this week because of all the injuries. However, we can’t ignore fade risks even if they’re startable.
Boston’s promising skill set shone through against the Buccaneers’ defensive backfield in Week 2 but faces a tough draw in either Panthers cornerback (Mike Jackson or Jaycee Horn) this weekend. Think WR3/Flex instead of breakout WR2.
McLaurin looks like he might be slipping on the pecking order behind Stefon Diggs (and maybe rookie Antonio Williams), and Jayden Daniels’ elbow injury likely means Marcus Mariota will start in Week 3; expect a run-heavy attack without much downfield comfort that would normally suit F1. Plus, staring down the Seahawks defense doesn’t help.
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This story was originally published September 23, 2026 at 3:00 AM.