Fantasy Football Week 7 WR/CB Matchups 2026: WR vs. CB Matchup Report

Every Week 7 wide receiver matchup, built the way a real game plan works: each team's outside receivers against the specific cornerback who will be lined up across from them, plus the slot receiver against the nickel corner, not just a generic name-vs-name ranking. This report folds together current PFF coverage grades, season-to-date stat lines, this week's Vegas lines, and the latest verified injury and depth-chart news to sort every notable wide receiver into Safe, Moderate, and Risky tiers. Buffalo, Jacksonville, the Chargers, and Washington are on bye, so you will find all 14 games on the Week 7 slate broken down three ways: left WR vs. right CB, right WR vs. left CB, and slot vs. nickel corner. Below you'll find the best matchups to target, the toughest draws to work around, and the full breakdown for every game.

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Left Wide Receiver (LWR) vs. Right Cornerback (RCB)

Each team's outside receiver on the left side of the formation against the opponent's right cornerback.

Drake London (ATL)

vs. Deommodore Lenoir (SF)   •   Matchup: Safe

London has been the lone constant in Atlanta's offense, with 31 catches on 47 targets for 550 yards through six games, though he caught just 4 of 10 targets for 62 yards in the loss to Chicago. The touchdown column still reads zero, which is the one thing missing from an otherwise elite usage profile. Lenoir's 63.7 coverage grade is a fair test, nothing more. Atlanta is a 2.5-point home underdog with a 49.5 total, so the Falcons should be throwing, and this is as good a spot as any for the first score.

Rashod Bateman (BAL)

vs. DJ Turner II (CIN)   •   Matchup: Risky

Bateman has 16 catches on 22 targets for 233 yards and a touchdown through six games, but he saw just one target before leaving last week's 13-10 loss at Cleveland with a shoulder injury. He was limited Wednesday, and the bigger problem is at quarterback, where Lamar Jackson (ankle) was also limited and walked out of practice with a limp. Tyler Huntley has run the offense for two straight games, which favors Zay Flowers over everyone else. Turner's 64.2 coverage grade is fair. Baltimore is a 1.5-point home underdog with a 48.5 total. He's a bench candidate until the shoulder and the quarterback are sorted.

Tetairoa McMillan (CAR)

vs. Jacob Parrish (TB)   •   Matchup: Safe

McMillan is a true No. 1, ranked ninth at the position by Athlon, with 32 catches on 48 targets for 471 yards and 2 touchdowns in five games, including 6 catches for 86 yards on 9 targets in last week's win over Philadelphia. Jalen Coker is back as a second option, but McMillan's target volume hasn't dipped. Parrish's 68.4 coverage grade is solid, though not enough to slow a receiver this heavily used. Carolina is a 3-point home favorite with a 44.5 total. Start him as a confident WR1.

Rome Odunze (CHI)

vs. Christian Gonzalez (NE)   •   Matchup: Risky

Odunze has been the quietest of Chicago's pass catchers, with 20 catches on 33 targets for 312 yards and no touchdowns, and he went 3-for-4 for 39 yards in the win over Atlanta even with Caleb Williams back under center. Luther Burden and Colston Loveland are the ones eating, and Odunze draws Gonzalez, one of the best young corners in the league, back at practice after a shoulder injury cost him two games. Gonzalez's 64.2 coverage grade undersells his reputation. Chicago is a 3-point home favorite with a 50.5 total on Thursday night. He's a touchdown-dependent WR4.

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN)

vs. Nate Wiggins (BAL)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Chase is the biggest question mark of the week: he was still in the concussion protocol on Wednesday, more than a week after leaving the Jacksonville game. When healthy, he's an elite WR1 with 27 catches on 38 targets for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns in five games, and Wiggins' 68.8 coverage grade is a tough but manageable test. Cincinnati is a 1.5-point road favorite with a 48.5 total. Wait for the final report, then start him without hesitation if he's cleared.

Denzel Boston (CLE)

vs. Joshua Williams (TEN)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Boston has been Cleveland's top receiving weapon, with 17 catches on 34 targets for 345 yards and 3 touchdowns, but he turned 5 targets into 1 catch for 15 yards in the win over Baltimore while playing through a foot injury. He's been limited early in the week, and the Browns also have KC Concepcion dealing with a calf and quad issue. Williams is a Titans corner who doesn't carry a graded coverage number to lean on. Cleveland is a 1.5-point road favorite with a 37.5 total, the lowest on the slate. He's a WR3 with upside if the foot holds.

George Pickens (DAL)

vs. Quinyon Mitchell (PHI)   •   Matchup: Risky

Pickens has 33 catches on 52 targets for 428 yards and a touchdown, and he posted 6 catches for 73 yards on 11 targets last week, but he's been the second option behind CeeDee Lamb all season. Mitchell's 74.6 coverage grade is among the better marks in the league, and he's widely regarded as one of the best young corners in football. The setup is helpful in one respect: Philadelphia's offense has lost Jalen Hurts for the season, so Tanner McKee will be under center on Monday night. Dallas is a 4.5-point road favorite with a 44.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. He's a volatile WR2.

Courtland Sutton (DEN)

vs. Denzel Burke (ARI)   •   Matchup: Risky

Sutton remains one of the most frustrating receivers on the board, with 13 catches on 28 targets for 123 yards and a touchdown, including 2 for 19 on 3 targets last week. Burke's 59.8 coverage grade is a soft matchup, and Pat Bryant's move to injured reserve leaves the target tree open, but the Denver passing game hasn't turned that into production. Jaylen Waddle (chest) is also on the report. Denver is a 4.5-point road favorite with a 43.5 total, which carries some risk of a ground-heavy script. He's a boom-or-bust flex.

Isaac TeSlaa (DET)

vs. Brandon Cisse (GB)   •   Matchup: Moderate

TeSlaa is a fringe piece in a loaded Detroit offense, with 9 catches on 19 targets for 187 yards, and he returns from the bye. Cisse (shoulder and neck) was on Green Bay's Wednesday report, and his 61.6 coverage grade is a fair matchup either way. The draw is the environment: Detroit is a 3-point home favorite with a 53.5 total, the highest on the slate. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams lead the pecking order, so this is a deep flex.

Christian Watson (GB)

vs. D.J. Reed (DET)   •   Matchup: Safe

Watson has been Green Bay's most dangerous weapon, with 29 catches on 48 targets for 538 yards and 6 touchdowns, though he managed 3 catches for 64 yards on 8 targets on Sunday night. He appeared on the injury report with an ankle injury, listed as a limited participant in an estimated practice, and the expectation is that he plays. Reed's 64.6 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Green Bay is a 3-point road underdog with a 53.5 total, which points to pass volume. Start him, but check Friday's final report.

Nico Collins (HOU)

vs. Greg Newsome II (NYG)   •   Matchup: Safe

Collins remains the clear alpha for C.J. Stroud, with 22 catches on 30 targets for 323 yards and 3 touchdowns in four games, and he caught 3 for 74 on 5 targets last week as Marvin Harrison and Tank Dell take on bigger roles. Tank Dell's return and Harrison's arrival could cut into the volume, but not the quality. Newsome's 66.1 coverage grade is fair. Houston is a 10.5-point home favorite with a 42.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. He's still a WR1.

Jalen Royals (KC)

vs. Josh Jobe (SEA)   •   Matchup: Risky

Royals has stepped into a larger role with Rashee Rice out and Tyquan Thornton lost for most of the season, but the production hasn't followed: 5 catches on 9 targets for 41 yards and a touchdown. Xavier Worthy is the clear No. 1 here, and Jobe's 55.0 coverage grade is a soft matchup, but this is a thin Kansas City receiver room. Seattle is a 3-point home favorite on Sunday night with a 42.5 total, and its defense has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to wideouts. He's a deep dart.

Jalen Nailor (LV)

vs. Trent McDuffie (LAR)   •   Matchup: Risky

Nailor is a depth piece in Las Vegas, with 6 catches on 15 targets for 61 yards, and he caught 1 of 4 targets for 9 yards last week. Trent McDuffie's 88.7 coverage grade ranks among the best in the league, one of the toughest draws any receiver faces. Tre Tucker and Cody White get more of the volume. Las Vegas is a 3.5-point home underdog with a 48.5 total. Avoid him.

Justin Jefferson (MIN)

vs. Sauce Gardner (IND)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Jefferson is the alpha in Minnesota, with 19 catches on 24 targets for 258 yards and 3 touchdowns in five games, and he's been limited with an ankle injury this week after the Vikings' bye. Gardner is a two-time All-Pro whose 62.6 coverage grade this season is well below his usual standard, though he's still a real test. Minnesota is a 6.5-point home favorite with a 41.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. Start him as a top-10 receiver, and watch Friday's report.

Chris Olave (NO)

vs. Jamel Dean (PIT)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Olave is the focal point of New Orleans' offense, with 43 catches on 61 targets for 580 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he caught 4 for 43 and a touchdown on 7 targets in the win over the Giants. Dean's 81.7 coverage grade is among the best in the league, so this is a tough draw. The game is in Paris, with Pittsburgh a 3.5-point favorite and a 44.5 total. His volume keeps him in the WR1 conversation, but the ceiling is capped against this corner.

Malik Nabers (NYG)

vs. Kamari Lassiter (HOU)   •   Matchup: Safe

Nabers has been a monster, with 41 catches on 61 targets for 494 yards, and he caught 12 of 15 targets for 165 yards in last week's loss to New Orleans, a day J.J. McCarthy came on in relief. McCarthy gets his first start against a Houston pass rush that features Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, which is a real concern. Lassiter's 54.5 coverage grade is a soft matchup, though. New York is a 10.5-point road underdog with a 42.5 total, which points to pass volume. Start him.

Adonai Mitchell (NYJ)

vs. Jason Marshall Jr. (MIA)   •   Matchup: Risky

Mitchell is back at practice for the first time since Week 3, limited Wednesday as he returns from a finger injury and hand surgery. He had 9 catches on 15 targets for 123 yards in his two healthy games, but Garrett Wilson and rookie Omar Cooper Jr. have carried the passing game in his absence. Marshall's 55.5 coverage grade is a soft matchup. New York is a 4.5-point home favorite with a 39.5 total. He's a speculative add, and he's more likely to hurt Cooper's value than help yours.

Dontayvion Wicks (PHI)

vs. Joey Porter (DAL)   •   Matchup: Risky

Wicks has been Philadelphia's WR2 behind DeVonta Smith, with 19 catches on 32 targets for 284 yards and a touchdown, and he managed 2 catches for 24 yards last week. The bigger story is Jalen Hurts, who is out for the season with blood clots, so Tanner McKee is the quarterback going forward. Porter is a talented corner who was traded to Dallas earlier this month. Philadelphia is a 4.5-point home underdog on Monday night with a 44.5 total. He's a speculative flex at best.

DK Metcalf (PIT)

vs. Quincy Riley (NO)   •   Matchup: Safe

Metcalf is the clear No. 1 in Pittsburgh, with 30 catches on 52 targets for 318 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 11 of 15 targets for 93 yards in the overtime win over Tampa Bay. With Michael Pittman and Roman Wilson on injured reserve, he's seen even more volume. Riley's 54.9 coverage grade is a soft matchup. The game is in Paris, with Pittsburgh a 3.5-point favorite and a 44.5 total. Start him as a confident WR2.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA)

vs. Mansoor Delane (KC)   •   Matchup: Safe

Smith-Njigba is the No. 1 receiver in fantasy, with 49 catches on 66 targets for 717 yards and 7 touchdowns, and he caught 12 passes for 134 yards on Thursday night against Denver despite an ankle injury. He's off the injury report this week. Delane's 81.6 coverage grade is among the best in the league, but this is a receiver who has beaten every kind of coverage. Seattle is a 3-point home favorite on Sunday night with a 42.5 total. Start him, always.

Ted Hurst (TB)

vs. Will Lee III (CAR)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Hurst could see a bigger role if Emeka Egbuka (concussion and foot) is unable to play, since he and Chris Godwin would absorb the extra targets. He has 11 catches on 22 targets for 168 yards and a touchdown, including 3 for 40 on 6 targets in the overtime loss to Pittsburgh. Lee's 63.6 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Tampa Bay is a 3-point road underdog with a 44.5 total, and Baker Mayfield (thumb) returned to full practice Wednesday. He's a deep flex only if Egbuka sits.

Brandin Cooks (SF)

vs. C.J. Henderson (ATL)   •   Matchup: Risky

With Mike Evans (Achilles) expected to sit and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) out until November, Cooks is one of the healthy bodies in San Francisco's decimated receiver room, along with Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing. He has just 2 catches for 20 yards and a touchdown in three games since signing as a free agent, so the production is minimal. Henderson's 73.4 coverage grade is a legitimate test. San Francisco is a 2.5-point road favorite with a 49.5 total, and Christian Kirk (calf) could return from injured reserve. He's a deep-league dart.

Right Wide Receiver (RWR) vs. Left Cornerback (LCB)

Each team's outside receiver on the right side of the formation against the opponent's left cornerback.

Michael Wilson (ARI)

vs. Pat Surtain II (DEN)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Wilson is Arizona's top receiver, with 33 catches on 58 targets for 320 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 4 of 7 for 32 yards last week. Surtain (ankle) was limited Wednesday and could play, and his 46.7 coverage grade is far below what a former Defensive Player of the Year usually posts, so the matchup could go either way. Arizona is a 4.5-point home underdog with a 43.5 total, which points to pass volume. He's a volume-driven WR3.

Jahan Dotson (ATL)

vs. Renardo Green (SF)   •   Matchup: Risky

Dotson is Atlanta's No. 2 option, with 11 catches on 23 targets for 236 yards and 2 touchdowns, including 3 catches for 87 yards and a score on 5 targets against Chicago. He has the occasional big play, but the volume behind Drake London is thin. Green's 69.6 coverage grade is a legitimate test. Atlanta is a 2.5-point home underdog with a 49.5 total, which means pass attempts. He's a deep flex at best.

Luther Burden (CHI)

vs. Carlton Davis III (NE)   •   Matchup: Safe

Burden is the engine of Chicago's passing game, with 31 catches on 43 targets for 361 yards and a touchdown, and he caught all 8 of his targets for 95 yards last week with Caleb Williams back. Carlton Davis III (neck) has been ruled out for New England, which makes this an even better matchup. Chicago is a 3-point home favorite with a 50.5 total on Thursday night. He's a strong WR2.

Tee Higgins (CIN)

vs. Marlon Humphrey (BAL)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Higgins is dealing with an abductor injury and was on the sideline but not practicing Wednesday, so his status is uncertain. When healthy, he's Cincinnati's most productive receiver, with 27 catches on 43 targets for 423 yards and a touchdown. Humphrey's 74.4 coverage grade makes this a tough draw. Cincinnati is a 1.5-point road favorite with a 48.5 total. Check the final report, and start him if he's cleared.

Jerry Jeudy (CLE)

vs. Cor'Dale Flott (TEN)   •   Matchup: Risky

Jeudy has been a disappointment, with 12 catches on 19 targets for 150 yards and no touchdowns, though last week was a pleasant exception: 4 catches for 69 yards on 4 targets in the win over Baltimore. Flott's 58.9 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Cleveland is a 1.5-point road favorite with a 37.5 total, the lowest on the slate. He's a flex in deep leagues only.

CeeDee Lamb (DAL)

vs. Riq Woolen (PHI)   •   Matchup: Safe

Lamb is an elite WR1, with 48 catches on 69 targets for 577 yards and 4 touchdowns, and he caught 9 of 18 targets for 70 yards in last week's loss to Green Bay despite a bruised quad. The quad isn't expected to limit him. Woolen's 68.3 coverage grade is a fair matchup, and Philadelphia's offense is operating without Jalen Hurts, which could mean Dallas controls the game. Dallas is a 4.5-point road favorite with a 44.5 total on Monday night. Start him.

Jaylen Waddle (DEN)

vs. Max Melton (ARI)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Waddle has been stuck in a struggling Denver offense, with 22 catches on 38 targets for 228 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 4 of 7 for 24 yards last week. He was limited Wednesday with a chest injury but isn't expected to miss time. Melton's 56.4 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Denver is a 4.5-point road favorite with a 43.5 total. He's a WR3.

Jameson Williams (DET)

vs. Keisean Nixon (GB)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Williams is a big-play threat with 18 catches on 29 targets for 276 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he returns from the bye as Detroit's second receiving option. Nixon's 64.0 coverage grade is a fair matchup. The environment is the real draw: Detroit is a 3-point home favorite with a 53.5 total, the highest on the slate. He's a boom-or-bust WR3 with a high ceiling.

Matthew Golden (GB)

vs. Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (DET)   •   Matchup: Safe

Golden has been one of Green Bay's most productive weapons, with 30 catches on 57 targets for 501 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he caught 6 of 13 for 104 yards and a score on Sunday night. He's listed as a limited participant with a shoulder injury and hasn't been given a designation, so the expectation is that he plays. Green Bay is a 3-point road underdog with a 53.5 total, which points to pass volume. Start him, and watch Friday's report.

Marvin Harrison (HOU)

vs. Deonte Banks (NYG)   •   Matchup: Risky

Harrison is in his second week in Houston after the Cardinals traded him, and he has 8 catches on 17 targets for 119 yards and a touchdown this season, including 3 for 34 on 4 targets last week. Tank Dell is also ramping up, which will cut into the volume. Banks' 64.0 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Houston is a 10.5-point home favorite with a 42.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. He's a stash with upside, not a start.

Keenan Allen (IND)

vs. Isaiah Rodgers (MIN)   •   Matchup: Risky

Allen has 26 catches on 40 targets for 227 yards and a touchdown, and he led Indianapolis with 11 targets in the last game, catching 8 for 82 yards. He sat out Wednesday for rest. Isaiah Rodgers has the top coverage grade in the league (89.1), and he's playing at home for Minnesota. Indianapolis is a 6.5-point road underdog with a 41.5 total, which favors passing. Allen is a PPR floor play.

Xavier Worthy (KC)

vs. Devon Witherspoon (SEA)   •   Matchup: Risky

Worthy has been Kansas City's most productive receiver with Rashee Rice out, posting 21 catches on 29 targets for 206 yards and a touchdown, including 7 catches on 7 targets for 73 yards last week against the Chargers. Witherspoon's 71.8 coverage grade makes this a tough draw, and Seattle's defense has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to wideouts. Kansas City is a 3-point road underdog on Sunday night with a 42.5 total. Sit him if you have options.

Puka Nacua (LAR)

vs. Eric Stokes (LV)   •   Matchup: Safe

Nacua is ranked first at the position by Athlon this week, with 37 catches on 52 targets for 417 yards, and he caught 6 of 7 for 80 yards last week. With Davante Adams out six to ten weeks with a ruptured hamstring, he's about to see even more volume. Stokes' 43.7 coverage grade is among the worst at the position. Los Angeles is a 3.5-point road favorite with a 48.5 total. Start him.

Cody White (LV)

vs. Jaylen Watson (LAR)   •   Matchup: Risky

White has scored 3 touchdowns on just 7 catches and 16 targets, which is the definition of unsustainable, and he didn't catch either of his 2 targets last week. Watson's 69.8 coverage grade is a legitimate test. Las Vegas is a 3.5-point home underdog with a 48.5 total. He's a touchdown-or-nothing dart.

Caleb Douglas (MIA)

vs. Azareye'h Thomas (NYJ)   •   Matchup: Risky

Douglas has played only two games this season, catching 7 of 10 targets for 113 yards, and he's been limited with an ankle injury this week. Head coach Jeff Hafley said he would be limited in Monday's informal practice. Thomas' 69.0 coverage grade makes this a tough matchup. Miami is a 4.5-point road underdog with a 39.5 total, a low-scoring game. He's a deep dart.

Jordan Addison (MIN)

vs. Charvarius Ward (IND)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Addison returned to full participation Wednesday after the bye and is on track to play, with 11 catches on 22 targets for 163 yards and a touchdown in four games. Ward's 62.7 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Minnesota is a 6.5-point home favorite with a 41.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. He's a WR3 behind Justin Jefferson.

A.J. Brown (NE)

vs. Jaylon Johnson (CHI)   •   Matchup: Safe

Brown returned last week after missing four games with an ankle injury and drew a game-high 10 targets, but he caught only 3 for 27 yards with a handful of drops. He's off the injury report and fully participated Wednesday, and Romeo Doubs is now on injured reserve, so the volume should stay high. Johnson's 40.9 coverage grade is a down year for a corner who graded as the league's best in 2023. New England is a 3-point road underdog with a 50.5 total on Thursday night. Start him.

Malachi Fields (NYG)

vs. Derek Stingley (HOU)   •   Matchup: Risky

Fields is a part-time receiver in a New York offense that runs through Malik Nabers, with 12 catches on 25 targets for 165 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 2 of 8 for 19 yards last week. Stingley's 63.4 coverage grade understates a corner many consider elite. J.J. McCarthy makes his first start for the Giants. New York is a 10.5-point road underdog with a 42.5 total. He's a deep dart.

Garrett Wilson (NYJ)

vs. JuJu Brents (MIA)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Wilson is the heart of the Jets' offense, with 35 catches on 48 targets for 418 yards and 3 touchdowns, though he had just 4 catches for 44 yards on 6 targets last week as rookie Omar Cooper Jr. broke out. Adonai Mitchell's return could also pull targets. Brents' 67.5 coverage grade is a legitimate test. New York is a 4.5-point home favorite with a 39.5 total. He's a WR2.

DeVonta Smith (PHI)

vs. DaRon Bland (DAL)   •   Matchup: Safe

Smith returned last week after missing two games with a hamstring injury, catching 7 of 14 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown from Tanner McKee. With Jalen Hurts out for the season, Smith is the clear focal point of Philadelphia's passing game. Bland's 44.7 coverage grade is one of the weakest marks in the league. Philadelphia is a 4.5-point home underdog with a 44.5 total on Monday night. Start him.

Germie Bernard (PIT)

vs. Kool-Aid McKinstry (NO)   •   Matchup: Safe

Bernard has quietly become Pittsburgh's No. 2 receiver, and he caught 11 of 12 targets for 87 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the overtime win over Tampa Bay. With Michael Pittman and Roman Wilson on injured reserve, he's a full-time starter, with 24 catches on 32 targets for 227 yards on the season. McKinstry's 52.3 coverage grade is a soft matchup. The game is in Paris, with Pittsburgh a 3.5-point favorite and a 44.5 total. Start him.

Rashid Shaheed (SEA)

vs. Nohl Williams (KC)   •   Matchup: Risky

Shaheed has been a complementary piece in Seattle, with 14 catches on 27 targets for 162 yards, and he caught 5 of 8 for 66 yards on Thursday night. He's limited with a hip injury. Williams' 74.1 coverage grade makes this a tough draw. Seattle is a 3-point home favorite on Sunday night with a 42.5 total. He's a big-play dart.

Emeka Egbuka (TB)

vs. Akayleb Evans (CAR)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Egbuka had his best game of the season with 7 catches for 48 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets in the overtime loss to Pittsburgh, but he didn't practice Wednesday with concussion and foot injuries, and his status is uncertain. He has 28 catches on 49 targets for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns this season. Evans' 47.9 coverage grade is a soft matchup, so he's worth starting if he's cleared. Tampa Bay is a 3-point road underdog with a 44.5 total. Check Friday's report.

Carnell Tate (TEN)

vs. Denzel Ward (CLE)   •   Matchup: Risky

Tate has 29 catches on 44 targets for 344 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 6 of 7 for 70 yards and a score last week. Ward's 87.4 coverage grade is among the best at the position, so this is a brutal matchup. Tennessee is a 1.5-point home underdog with a 37.5 total, the lowest on the slate. He's a PPR flex with a limited ceiling.

Slot Receiver vs. Nickel Corner

Each team's primary slot receiver against the opponent's nickel corner.

Kendrick Bourne (ARI)

vs. Ja'Quan McMillian (DEN)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Bourne is a PPR piece for Arizona, with 22 catches on 30 targets for 225 yards, and he caught 5 of 8 for 47 yards last week. With Marvin Harrison gone, he and Michael Wilson are the main options. McMillian's 60.8 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Arizona is a 4.5-point home underdog with a 43.5 total, which points to pass volume. He's a deep PPR flex.

Zay Flowers (BAL)

vs. Dax Hill (CIN)   •   Matchup: Safe

Flowers is a top-tier receiver with 32 catches on 42 targets for 471 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he caught 6 of 11 for 66 yards in the loss at Cleveland. The concern is Lamar Jackson's ankle, which kept him out of two games and left him limping after Wednesday's limited practice. Hill's 51.6 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Baltimore is a 1.5-point home underdog with a 48.5 total. Start him.

Jalen Coker (CAR)

vs. Keionte Scott (TB)   •   Matchup: Safe

Coker returned from a quad injury last week and went 6 for 97 on 13 targets in the win over Philadelphia, and he's at 24 catches on 35 targets for 319 yards and 2 touchdowns in four games. Scott's 60.8 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Carolina is a 3-point home favorite with a 44.5 total. He's a strong WR2.

Kalif Raymond (CHI)

vs. Marcus Jones (NE)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Raymond has 26 catches on 29 targets for 244 yards and a touchdown, but he saw just 2 targets last week with Caleb Williams back, finishing behind Luther Burden, Colston Loveland, and Rome Odunze. Jones' 63.9 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Chicago is a 3-point home favorite with a 50.5 total on Thursday night. He's a PPR floor play and nothing more.

Dohnte Meyers (CIN)

vs. Kyle Hamilton (BAL)   •   Matchup: Risky

Meyers stepped into a bigger role with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both banged up, and he has 13 catches on 18 targets for 141 yards on the season. He's the Bengals' main slot option with Colbie Young returning to limited practice, and he'd see a major boost if Chase or Higgins miss. Kyle Hamilton is one of the league's most versatile defenders, which makes this a hard matchup. Cincinnati is a 1.5-point road favorite with a 48.5 total. He's a deep dart.

KC Concepcion (CLE)

vs. Marcus Harris (TEN)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Concepcion has 22 catches on 35 targets for 186 yards and no touchdowns, and he caught 4 of 6 for 37 yards last week after clearing the concussion protocol. He's dealing with a calf and quad injury and was limited Wednesday, but he's on track to play. Harris' 63.9 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Cleveland is a 1.5-point road favorite with a 37.5 total. He's a PPR flex.

Ryan Flournoy (DAL)

vs. Cooper DeJean (PHI)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Flournoy scored last week, catching 7 of 9 targets for 40 yards and a touchdown, and he has 23 catches on 36 targets for 234 yards on the season. He's the beneficiary if CeeDee Lamb is limited by his quad. DeJean is one of the best young slot corners in the league. Dallas is a 4.5-point road favorite with a 44.5 total on Monday night. He's a PPR flex.

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET)

vs. Javon Bullard (GB)   •   Matchup: Safe

St. Brown is an elite WR1, with 37 catches on 57 targets for 372 yards and 5 touchdowns in five games, and he returns from the bye fully healthy. Bullard is a solid safety playing the slot, but St. Brown is matchup-proof. Detroit is a 3-point home favorite with a 53.5 total, the highest on the slate. Start him with total confidence.

Jaylin Noel (HOU)

vs. Dru Phillips (NYG)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Noel is a quiet breakout candidate with 17 catches on 21 targets for 334 yards and 2 touchdowns, including 4 for 107 and a score on 4 targets last week. Tank Dell's return will cut into the slot work. Phillips' 59.2 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Houston is a 10.5-point home favorite with a 42.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. He's a flex.

Josh Downs (IND)

vs. Jay Ward (MIN)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Downs is Indianapolis' most reliable receiver, with 24 catches on 42 targets for 289 yards, though he caught just 4 of 8 for 40 yards last week. Alec Pierce is on injured reserve, so he should see steady volume. Indianapolis is a 6.5-point road underdog with a 41.5 total, which points to pass attempts. He's a PPR WR3.

Konata Mumpfield (LAR)

vs. Taron Johnson (LV)   •   Matchup: Risky

With Davante Adams out six to ten weeks, Mumpfield will take on some of the vacated targets, but he's only 8 catches on 17 targets for 127 yards and a touchdown on the season. He caught 2 of 3 for 15 yards last week. Johnson's 59.8 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Los Angeles is a 3.5-point road favorite with a 48.5 total. He's a risky flex.

Tre Tucker (LV)

vs. Josh Wallace (LAR)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Tucker is Las Vegas' top receiver, with 24 catches on 35 targets for 371 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he scored twice last week on 5 catches for 97 yards. Wallace's 70.7 coverage grade is a real test. Las Vegas is a 3.5-point home underdog with a 48.5 total. He's a boom-or-bust flex.

Malik Washington (MIA)

vs. Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (NYJ)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Washington is Miami's top receiver out of the slot, with 23 catches on 36 targets for 262 yards, and he returns from the bye. Brownlee's 63.1 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Miami is a 4.5-point road underdog with a 39.5 total, which points to pass attempts. He's a PPR WR3.

DeMario Douglas (NE)

vs. Kyler Gordon (CHI)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Douglas has 20 catches on 30 targets for 233 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he caught 7 of 8 for 86 yards and a touchdown last week. A.J. Brown's return could cut into his share, but he's also the primary beneficiary of Romeo Doubs landing on injured reserve. New England is a 3-point road underdog with a 50.5 total on Thursday night. He's a WR3.

Devaughn Vele (NO)

vs. Jalen Ramsey (PIT)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Vele has 28 catches on 43 targets for 294 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he caught 3 of 6 for 42 yards last week. Jalen Ramsey (wrist) didn't practice Wednesday, which could soften the matchup. The game is in Paris, with Pittsburgh a 3.5-point favorite and a 44.5 total. He's a PPR flex.

Omar Cooper Jr. (NYJ)

vs. Chris Johnson (MIA)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Cooper broke out last week, catching 6 of 7 targets for 103 yards and a touchdown, and he has 7 catches on 8 targets for 133 yards on the season. Adonai Mitchell's return could cut into his work. Johnson's 67.2 coverage grade is a legitimate test. New York is a 4.5-point home favorite with a 39.5 total. He's a deep flex.

Makai Lemon (PHI)

vs. Caleb Downs (DAL)   •   Matchup: Risky

Lemon has been a disappointment for a first-round pick, with 18 catches on 28 targets for 127 yards and no touchdowns, including 3 for 19 on 6 targets last week. With DeVonta Smith back and Tanner McKee at quarterback, his role is limited. Caleb Downs is a physical safety playing the slot. Philadelphia is a 4.5-point home underdog with a 44.5 total. He's a bench candidate.

Cooper Kupp (SEA)

vs. L'Jarius Sneed (KC)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Kupp has 16 catches on 25 targets for 179 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 5 of 10 for 50 yards on Thursday night. Sneed's 38.6 coverage grade is one of the lowest in the league. Seattle is a 3-point home favorite on Sunday night with a 42.5 total. He's a deep flex.

Jordan Watkins (SF)

vs. Billy Bowman Jr. (ATL)   •   Matchup: Risky

With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) out until November and Mike Evans (Achilles) expected to miss time, Watkins is one of the healthy receivers San Francisco has left, along with Brandin Cooks and Jacob Cowing. He has just 3 catches on 3 targets for 82 yards in four games. Christian Kirk (calf) practiced in full Wednesday and could return from injured reserve. San Francisco is a 2.5-point road favorite with a 49.5 total. He's a deep dart.

Chris Godwin (TB)

vs. Tre'von Moehrig (CAR)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Godwin has 23 catches on 29 targets for 216 yards and no touchdowns, a PPR floor profile, and he caught 4 of 8 for 37 yards in the loss to Pittsburgh. With Emeka Egbuka (concussion and foot) in doubt, he could see a few extra targets. Tampa Bay is a 3-point road underdog with a 44.5 total. He's a PPR flex.

Wan'Dale Robinson (TEN)

vs. Myles Harden (CLE)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Robinson has 25 catches on 37 targets for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns, though he caught just 3 of 7 for 22 yards last week. Harden's 56.5 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Tennessee is a 1.5-point home underdog with a 37.5 total, the lowest on the slate. He's a PPR flex.