Fantasy Football WR Rankings for Week 3: Top 50 Wide Receivers

Week 3 WR Rankings at a Glance

1. CeeDee Lamb, DAL (vs. BAL)
2. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET (vs. NYJ)
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA (@ WSH)

Wide receiver is one of the deepest positions in fantasy football, but that can make weekly lineup decisions tough.

Target volume, quarterback play, injuries, defensive matchups, and changing roles can all cause receivers to move significantly in the rankings from one week to the next. Even established stars can become tougher calls when circumstances change.

To help with those decisions, here are our fantasy football wide receiver rankings for this week.

Rankings compiled via our fantasy football projections. Injuries can — and will — impact these rankings. Stay up to date with injury news on our NFL player news page.

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Week 3

Rankings pulled from our half-PPR fantasy football WR projections, which may have updated since this article was published.

1. CeeDee Lamb, DAL (vs. BAL)
2. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET (vs. NYJ)
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA (@ WSH)
4. Zay Flowers, BAL (@ DAL)
5. Rashee Rice, KC (@ MIA)
6. Chris Olave, NO (vs. LV)
7. George Pickens, DAL (vs. BAL)
8. Garrett Wilson, NYJ (@ DET)
9. Parker Washington, JAC (vs. NE)
10. Ja'Marr Chase, CIN (@ PIT)
11. Mike Evans, SF (vs. ARI)
12. Malik Nabers, NYG (vs. TEN)
13. Justin Jefferson, MIN (@ TB)
14. Nico Collins, HOU (@ IND)
15. Jalen Coker, CAR (@ CLE)
16. Romeo Doubs, NE (@ JAC)
17. Jakobi Meyers, JAC (vs. NE)
18. Tetairoa McMillan, CAR (@ CLE)
19. Jameson Williams, DET (vs. NYJ)
20. Rashod Bateman, BAL (@ DAL)
21. KC Concepcion, CLE (vs. CAR)
22. Tee Higgins, CIN (@ PIT)
23. Ladd McConkey, LAC (@ BUF)
24. D.J. Moore, BUF (vs. LAC)
25. D.K. Metcalf, PIT (vs. CIN)
26. Deebo Samuel, SF (vs. ARI)
27. Stefon Diggs, WSH (vs. SEA)
28. Terry McLaurin, WSH (vs. SEA)
29. Josh Downs, IND (vs. HOU)
30. Chris Godwin, TB (vs. MIN)
31. Emeka Egbuka, TB (vs. MIN)
32. Michael Wilson, ARI (@ SF)
33. Denzel Boston, CLE (vs. CAR)
34. Michael Pittman Jr., PIT (vs. CIN)
35. Jordan Addison, MIN (@ TB)
36. Quentin Johnston, LAC (@ BUF)
37. Xavier Worthy, KC (@ MIA)
38. Brian Thomas Jr., JAC (vs. NE)
39. Wan'Dale Robinson, TEN (@ NYG)
40. Khalil Shakir, BUF (vs. LAC)
41. Mack Hollins, NE (@ JAC)
42. Keenan Allen, IND (vs. HOU)
43. Caleb Douglas, MIA (vs. KC)
44. Ryan Flournoy, DAL (vs. BAL)
45. Cooper Kupp, SEA (@ WSH)
46. Carnell Tate, TEN (@ NYG)
47. Demario Douglas, NE (@ JAC)
48. Kendrick Bourne, ARI (@ SF)
49. Devaughn Vele, NO (vs. LV)
50. Rashid Shaheed, SEA (@ WSH)

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings FAQ

What factors go into weekly fantasy football wide receiver rankings?

Weekly wide receiver rankings should consider target volume, route participation, quarterback play, matchup quality, red-zone usage, injuries, and recent changes to a player’s role. Projected game environment can also have a major impact on a receiver’s weekly outlook.

How important are matchups for fantasy football wide receivers?

Matchups matter, especially when a receiver is expected to face a strong secondary or difficult individual coverage. However, high-volume receivers can still produce in tough matchups because consistent targets give them more opportunities to score fantasy points.

Should I start a wide receiver ranked higher even if he has been inconsistent?

Not always. Rankings are a useful guide, but fantasy managers should also consider recent usage, target share, quarterback play, and their other lineup options. A receiver with a strong role can still be worth starting even after a disappointing game.

How does PPR scoring affect wide receiver rankings?

PPR scoring increases the value of receivers who consistently earn targets and catches. High-volume slot receivers and possession receivers can become particularly valuable because receptions help provide a stronger weekly floor.

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