Here's a look at theScore's wide receiver value rankings for Week 3 (Thursday night game excluded):
Value Rankings
QB | RB | WR | TE
Top 5
It's lonely at the top, where Brown and Jones easily outpace the competition this week. Brown gets a slight edge by virtue of his unmatched week-to-week consistency. Landry is a terrific play against a Bills defense that has been torched for nearly 700 yards through the air; expect double-digit catches and a touchdown. Cobb is also a recommended play against the Chiefs.
Next 5
Marshall will be a great play regardless of whether teammate Eric Decker suits up - but if Decker doesn't, Marshall could be the top option in his price range. Hopkins will be a popular target in the Houston offense, and could get some relief if RB Arian Foster returns from a groin ailment. Edelman continues to be a target soaker, and will see plenty of action against Jacksonville.
Best of the Rest
| # | NAME | OPPONENT | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Allen Robinson (JAC) | at NE | Medium |
| 12 | Jordan Matthews (PHI) | at NYJ | Medium |
| 13 | T.Y. Hilton (IND) | at TEN | Medium |
| 14 | Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) | vs. SF | Medium |
| 15 | Calvin Johnson (DET) | vs. DEN | Medium |
| 16 | Keenan Allen (SD) | at MIN | Medium |
| 17 | Steve Smith Sr. (BAL) | vs. CIN | Medium |
| 18 | Mike Evans (TB) | at HOU | Medium |
| 19 | Amari Cooper (OAK) | at CLE | Medium |
| 20 | Alshon Jeffery (CHI) | at SEA | Medium |
| 21 | Travis Benjamin (CLE) | vs. OAK | Medium |
| 22 | Torrey Smith (SF) | at ARI | Medium |
| 23 | Leonard Hankerson (ATL) | at DAL | Medium |
| 24 | Tavon Austin (STL) | vs. PIT | Medium |
| 25 | Kenny Britt (STL) | vs. PIT | Medium |
| 26 | Terrance Williams (DAL) | vs. ATL | Medium |
| 27 | Donte Moncrief (IND) | at TEN | Medium |
| 28 | Davante Adams (GB) | vs. KC | Medium |
| 29 | Brandin Cooks (NO) | at CAR | Medium |
| 30 | Sammy Watkins (BUF) | at MIA | Medium |
Matthews and Johnson both have difficult matchups this week; while their floors remain strong, they'll both see muted upside. Hankerson may be worth a tournament flier as a complement to the dominant Jones, while Moncrief is in a similar situation as Andrew Luck's new favorite No. 2 option. Cooks should be off the radar completely against the stingy Panthers.
Nothing to See Here
| # | NAME | OPPONENT | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Jeremy Maclin (KC) | at GB | High |
| 32 | Golden Tate (DET) | vs. DEN | High |
| 33 | Vincent Jackson (TB) | at HOU | High |
| 34 | John Brown (ARI) | vs. SF | High |
| 35 | Kendall Wright (TEN) | vs. IND | High |
| 36 | James Jones (GB) | vs. KC | High |
| 37 | Roddy White (ATL) | vs. DAL | High |
| 38 | Anquan Boldin (SF) | at ARI | High |
| 39 | Andre Johnson (IND) | at TEN | High |
| 40 | Stevie Johnson (SD) | at MIN | High |
| 41 | Mike Wallace (MIN) | vs. SD | High |
| 42 | Michael Crabtree (OAK) | at CLE | High |
| 43 | Percy Harvin (BUF) | at MIA | High |
| 44 | Nelson Agholor (PHI) | at NYJ | High |
| 45 | Brandon Coleman (NO) | at CAR | High |
| 46 | Marques Colston (NO) | at CAR | High |
| 47 | Allen Hurns (JAC) | at NE | High |
| 48 | Nate Washington (HOU) | vs. TB | High |
| 49 | Marvin Jones (CIN) | at BAL | High |
| 50 | Greg Jennings (MIA) | vs. BUF | High |
Maclin is learning what countless Kansas City receivers before him already know: Chiefs wideouts don't catch touchdown passes. And that won't change this week in a tough matchup versus the Packers. Jones is in the opposition situation with Green Bay, a red-zone favorite of Aaron Rodgers and a decent bet to score on a weekly basis. Just don't count on big yardage.
