Matthew Golden averaged 25.8 receiving yards per game in his first 14 career games, and 79 per game across his last three. He's tied for seventh among all wide receivers in targets and 10th in air yards, and Jayden Reed is out of the picture. Ian Hartitz ranks his top 60 wide receivers for Week 3, sorts them into six tiers, and stops after every tier for a bigger question about the position.
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Matthew Golden averaged 25.8 receiving yards per game in his first 14 career games, and 79 per game across his last three. He's tied for seventh among all wide receivers in targets and 10th in air yards, and Jayden Reed is out of the picture. Ian Hartitz ranks his top 60 wide receivers for Week 3, sorts them into six tiers, and stops after every tier for a bigger question about the position.
TIER 1: ALPHA NO. 1 WRS
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, Chris Olave, Justin Jefferson, DeVonta Smith, Drake London.
Key question: who have been fantasy football's best and worst WR values so far? The biggest disappointment relative to ESPN ADP is Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR28 ADP, WR107 in PPR). The biggest risers: Denzel Boston (WR63 to WR12) and Jalen Coker (WR56 to WR5).
TIER 2: BALLERS WITH VOLUME
Parker Washington, Christian Watson, Mike Evans, George Pickens, Tee Higgins, Jaylen Waddle, Ladd McConkey, Zay Flowers.
Key question: who have been the most efficient receivers on a per-route basis? Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Parker Washington and Davante Adams. Chop wood, carry water.
TIER 3: FEELING PRETTY, PRETTY, PRETTY GOOD
Davante Adams, DJ Moore, Tetairoa McMillan, Garrett Wilson, Rashee Rice, Matthew Golden, Emeka Egbuka, Malik Nabers.
Key question: what defenses are showing signs of being pass funnels? The Commanders, Packers and Buccaneers stand out.
TIER 4: THE LAST GUYS TO FEEL MOSTLY GOOD ABOUT
Jalen Coker, Jameson Williams, Josh Downs, Devaughn Vele, Deebo Samuel Sr., Michael Wilson.
Key question: what bad 2025 pass defenses have stayed bad in 2026? The Cowboys, Commanders, Dolphins, Cardinals and Titans.
TIER 5: THERE'S AT LEAST ONE RED FLAG
Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin, Chris Godwin Jr., Romeo Doubs, Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, Adonai Mitchell, Dontayvion Wicks, Jordan Addison, Tre Tucker, DK Metcalf, Rashod Bateman.
Key question: who have been the league's best cornerbacks since Week 1 of last season? Christian Gonzalez, Quinyon Mitchell, Joey Porter Jr. and DJ Turner.
TIER 6: WE'RE SAYING THERE'S A CHANCE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY A GOOD ONE
Khalil Shakir, Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, Xavier Worthy, Carnell Tate, Quentin Johnston, Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., Courtland Sutton, Kayshon Boutte, Kalif Raymond, Wan'Dale Robinson, Keon Coleman, Malik Washington, Tre' Harris, Ryan Flournoy, Tyquan Thornton.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:23 Tier 1: Alpha No. 1 WRs
5:00 Key question: the best and worst values vs. ADP
8:16 Tier 2: Ballers with volume
14:58 Key question: the most efficient WRs per route
16:25 Tier 3: Feeling pretty, pretty, pretty good
28:48 Key question: early-season pass-funnel defenses
30:46 Tier 4: The last guys to feel mostly good about
34:58 Key question: bad pass defenses that stayed bad
37:14 Tier 5: There's at least one red flag
40:57 Key question: the league's best cornerbacks
41:37 Tier 6: We're saying there's a chance
46:57 Wrapping up
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