Week 3 Wide Receiver Value Rankings
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Here are theScore's wide receiver value rankings for Week 3 (Thursday night game excluded):
Value Rankings
QB | RB | WR | TE
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Benjamin (SD) | at IND | 10 |
| Kelvin Benjamin (CAR) | vs. MIN | 9 |
| Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) | at BUF | 9 |
| DeSean Jackson (WAS) | at NYG | 9 |
| Mohamed Sanu (ATL) | at NO | 9 |
| Michael Thomas (NO) | vs. ATL | 9 |
| Tyrell Williams (SD) | at IND | 8 |
| Stefon Diggs (MIN) | at CAR | 8 |
| Julio Jones (ATL) | at NO | 8 |
| Brandin Cooks (NO) | vs. ATL | 8 |
| Amari Cooper (OAK) | at TEN | 8 |
| T.Y. Hilton (IND) | vs. SD | 8 |
| Willie Snead (NO) | vs. ATL | 8 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. (DET) | at GB | 8 |
Travis Benjamin is now the undisputed top target in San Diego's aerial attack with the season-ending injuries to Keenan Allen and pass-catching back Danny Woodhead. His floor is high thanks to the amount of targets he will get, but his speed makes him a great deep threat, providing a high ceiling. Indianapolis will likely be missing their top four corners to top it off.
Fitzgerald plays many of his snaps in the slot. The 5-foot-7, 165-pound Nickell Robey-Coleman is Buffalo's primary nickel corner. Fitzgerald is 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, and one of the best possession receivers of all time. You can bet this is a matchup the Cardinals will want to exploit.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown (PIT) | at PHI | 7 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. (NYG) | vs. WAS | 7 |
| Victor Cruz (NYG) | vs. WAS | 7 |
| Quincy Enunwa (NYJ) | at KC | 7 |
| Dez Bryant (DAL) | vs. CHI | 7 |
| Jordy Nelson (GB) | vs. DET | 7 |
| Michael Floyd (ARI) | at BUF | 7 |
| Steve Smith Sr. (BAL) | at JAX | 7 |
| Jordan Matthews (PHI) | vs. PIT | 7 |
| Mike Wallace (BAL) | at JAX | 7 |
| Sammie Coates (PIT) | at PHI | 7 |
| Tajae Sharpe (TEN) | vs. OAK | 7 |
| Tyler Lockett (SEA) | vs. SF | 7 |
| Phillip Dorsett (IND) | vs. SD | 6 |
| John Brown (ARI) | at BUF | 6 |
| Jeremy Maclin (KC) | vs. NYJ | 6 |
| Allen Robinson (JAX) | vs. BAL | 6 |
| Allen Hurns (JAX) | vs. BAL | 6 |
| Brandon Marshall (NYJ) | at KC | 6 |
| Tavon Austin (LA) | at TB | 5 |
| Eric Decker (NYJ) | at KC | 5 |
| Randall Cobb (GB) | vs. DET | 5 |
| Demaryius Thomas (DEN) | at CIN | 5 |
| DeVante Parker (MIA) | vs. CLE | 5 |
| Anquan Boldin (DET) | at GB | 5 |
Brown had just four catches for 39 yards in Week 2; his ownership will be down in Week 3. He can be rostered as a contrarian in tournament lineups. Philadelphia's corners have struggled through two weeks despite easy matchups. AB could have 10-plus receptions, 100-plus yards and a score.
If Marshall is unable to play in Week 3 with his ailing knee, Enunwa, who has caught 13 of his 14 targets, is an outstanding value play in DFS.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans (TB) | vs. LA | 4 |
| Donte Moncrief (IND) | vs. SD | 4 |
| Davante Adams (GB) | vs. DET | 4 |
| Doug Baldwin (SEA) | vs. SF | 4 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. (CAR) | vs. MIN | 4 |
| Torrey Smith (SF) | at SEA | 3 |
| Devin Funchess (CAR) | vs. MIN | 3 |
| Golden Tate (DET) | at GB | 3 |
| Emmanuel Sanders (DEN) | at CIN | 3 |
| Jarvis Landry (MIA) | vs. CLE | 3 |
| A.J. Green (CIN) | vs. DEN | 3 |
| Alshon Jeffery (CHI) | at DAL | 3 |
| Brandon LaFell (CIN) | vs. DEN | 2 |
| Tyler Boyd (CIN) | vs. DEN | 2 |
| Kevin White (CHI) | at DAL | 2 |
| Corey Coleman (CLE) | at MIA | 2 |
Green will likely have to deal with Aqib Talib all day long. Green was held to five catches on nine targets for 57 yards and a touchdown when Denver and Cincinnati met last season.
It's tough to put faith in Jeffery if QB Jay Cutler can't play. Coleman will be catching passes from rookie Cody Kessler, significantly tarnishing his value.