Fantasy Football Week 9 WR/CB Matchups 2026: WR vs. CB Matchup Report

Every Week 9 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. Pittsburgh and Tennessee are on bye, so you will find all 15 games on the Week 9 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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Fantasy Football Week 9 WR/CB Matchup Report

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. DJ Turner II (CIN)   •   Matchup: Moderate

London has 39 catches on 63 targets for 624 yards and a touchdown, but he managed just 1 catch for 8 yards on 6 targets in last week's shutout loss to Tampa Bay, a game in which Atlanta barely threw. Turner's 72.9 coverage grade is a legitimate test. The game is in Madrid with Cincinnati a 3-point favorite and a 52.5 total, the highest on the slate, which should force the Falcons to throw. He's a WR1 with a lower floor than usual this week.

Rashod Bateman (BAL)

vs. Montaric Brown (JAX)   •   Matchup: Risky

Bateman has 19 catches on 29 targets for 288 yards and a touchdown, but Baltimore's quarterback situation is a disaster: Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve with a thumb injury, Tyler Huntley is unlikely to play with turf toe, and Joe Fagnano is trying to get through an ankle issue. Brown's 51.7 coverage grade is a soft matchup, but it doesn't matter without a quarterback. Baltimore is a 9.5-point home underdog on Thursday night with a 42.5 total. Avoid him.

Keon Coleman (BUF)

vs. Byron Murphy Jr. (MIN)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Coleman has 20 catches on 27 targets for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he's the primary beneficiary of Joshua Palmer's hamstring injury, which knocked Palmer out of the win over Baltimore. Last week was quiet, 1 catch for 4 yards on 3 targets, but the volume should rise. Murphy's 66.7 coverage grade is a fair test. Buffalo is a 3.5-point road favorite with a 45.5 total. He's a WR3 with upside.

Tetairoa McMillan (CAR)

vs. Riley Moss (DEN)   •   Matchup: Moderate

McMillan is Carolina's clear No. 1, with 42 catches on 65 targets for 569 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he caught 6 of 11 targets for 58 yards in the 27-19 loss to Green Bay. Moss' 70.6 coverage grade is a legitimate test. Carolina is a 2.5-point home underdog with a 43.5 total, which should keep the targets coming. He's a strong WR2.

Rome Odunze (CHI)

vs. Jacob Parrish (TB)   •   Matchup: Risky

Odunze has 28 catches on 44 targets for 468 yards and no touchdowns, though he caught 4 of 6 targets for 87 yards in the 34-17 win over Seattle. Parrish's 82.5 coverage grade is among the best in the league, so this is a tough draw. Chicago is a 6-point home favorite with a 46.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. He's a touchdown-dependent flex.

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN)

vs. A.J. Terrell Jr. (ATL)   •   Matchup: Safe

Chase is a top-three receiver on some boards, with 43 catches on 61 targets for 492 yards and 6 touchdowns, and he caught 11 of 16 targets for 141 yards and a score in the 43-36 overtime win over Tennessee. Terrell's 52.5 coverage grade is one of the weaker marks at the position. The game is in Madrid with Cincinnati a 3-point favorite and a 52.5 total. Start him with total confidence.

Denzel Boston (CLE)

vs. Quincy Riley (NO)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Boston has 26 catches on 53 targets for 409 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he caught 6 of 11 targets for 37 yards in the 27-6 loss at Pittsburgh, a game in which Deshaun Watson was sacked eight times. Riley's 56.5 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Cleveland is a 2.5-point road underdog with a 43.5 total. He's a WR3 with a shaky offense around him.

George Pickens (DAL)

vs. Sauce Gardner (IND)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Pickens has 39 catches on 62 targets for 533 yards and 2 touchdowns, but he's been falling in the rankings after catching 2 of 4 targets for 48 yards in the 33-30 loss to Arizona. Gardner's 64.4 coverage grade is below his usual standard, but he's a two-time All-Pro and still a real test. Dallas is a 6-point road favorite with a 51.5 total. He's a volatile WR2.

Courtland Sutton (DEN)

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

Sutton has 20 catches on 37 targets for 221 yards and a touchdown, and he caught all 4 of his targets for 53 yards in Denver's 28-24 comeback win over Kansas City. Lee's 58.6 coverage grade is a soft matchup, but Sutton's production simply hasn't been there. Denver is a 2.5-point road favorite with a 43.5 total. He's a touchdown-or-bust flex.

Christian Watson (GB)

vs. Christian Gonzalez (NE)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Watson caught 8 of 10 targets for 113 yards in the win over Carolina after leaving the game in an ambulance and returning, and he's dealing with a broken rib. He's questionable, and Green Bay's word is that he'll do everything possible to play. He has 42 catches on 66 targets for 708 yards and 6 touchdowns, and Gonzalez's 66.6 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Green Bay is a 2.5-point road underdog with a 46.5 total. Check the final report.

Nico Collins (HOU)

vs. Cam Hart (LAC)   •   Matchup: Safe

Collins is a top-15 receiver on most boards, with 24 catches on 35 targets for 329 yards and 3 touchdowns in five games, and he's the clear alpha with Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel out for the season. Hart's 68.9 coverage grade is fair. Houston is a 4.5-point road favorite against a winless Chargers team with a 40.5 total. Start him.

Brian Thomas (JAX)

vs. Nate Wiggins (BAL)   •   Matchup: Risky

Thomas has 10 catches on 22 targets for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he scored on his only catch last week in the win over Indianapolis. He's been losing snaps to Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers. Wiggins' 60.1 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Jacksonville is a 9.5-point road favorite on Thursday night with a 42.5 total, which carries some risk of a ground-heavy script. He's a touchdown-dependent dart.

Quentin Johnston (LAC)

vs. Kamari Lassiter (HOU)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Johnston has 12 catches on 26 targets for 202 yards and no touchdowns, and he caught all 4 of his targets for 37 yards last week. Lassiter's 49.5 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Los Angeles is a 4.5-point home underdog with a 40.5 total, a low-scoring game, and the Chargers are still winless. He's a deep flex.

Jalen Nailor (LV)

vs. Deommodore Lenoir (SF)   •   Matchup: Risky

Nailor has 12 catches on 24 targets for 113 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 4 of 4 targets for 38 yards and a score in the win over the Jets. Lenoir's 66.5 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Las Vegas is a 10-point road underdog with a 51.5 total, which means pass volume. He's a deep dart.

Justin Jefferson (MIN)

vs. Davison Igbinosun (BUF)   •   Matchup: Safe

Jefferson has 28 catches on 40 targets for 335 yards and 4 touchdowns, and he caught 5 of 9 targets for 33 yards and a score in the 19-15 loss to Detroit. Igbinosun's 52.3 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Minnesota is a 3.5-point home underdog with a 45.5 total, which should keep the Vikings throwing. Start him.

A.J. Brown (NE)

vs. Brandon Cisse (GB)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Brown missed last week's win over Miami with a knee and ankle injury and hasn't been practicing, so his status for Sunday is uncertain. He has 9 catches on 20 targets for 101 yards in three games. Cisse's 63.2 coverage grade is a fair matchup. New England is a 2.5-point home favorite with a 46.5 total. DeMario Douglas has been the primary beneficiary in his absence, and Brown is a game-time call.

Chris Olave (NO)

vs. Tyson Campbell (CLE)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Olave is the engine of New Orleans' offense, with 49 catches on 71 targets for 636 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he returns from the bye. Jordyn Tyson could come off injured reserve this week. Campbell's 71.8 coverage grade is a real test. New Orleans is a 2.5-point home favorite with a 43.5 total. Start him as a WR1 with a slightly lower ceiling.

Malik Nabers (NYG)

vs. Quinyon Mitchell (PHI)   •   Matchup: Safe

Nabers is a top-four receiver on most boards, with 48 catches on 70 targets for 605 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he returns from the bye. Philadelphia has allowed a league-high 33.8 fantasy points per game to wideouts. Mitchell's 67.2 coverage grade is fair. New York is a 3.5-point road favorite with a 39.5 total, the lowest on the slate. Start him.

Adonai Mitchell (NYJ)

vs. Mansoor Delane (KC)   •   Matchup: Risky

Mitchell had a career day in the loss to Las Vegas, catching 7 of 9 targets for 142 yards and a touchdown after a goose egg the week before. He has 16 catches on 27 targets for 265 yards and a touchdown in four games. Delane's 77.4 coverage grade is among the best in the league. New York is a 9.5-point road underdog with a 46.5 total, which means pass volume. He's a boom-or-bust WR3.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA)

vs. Denzel Burke (ARI)   •   Matchup: Safe

Smith-Njigba is the No. 1 receiver in fantasy, with 64 catches on 89 targets for 985 yards and 9 touchdowns, and he caught 6 of 11 targets for 118 yards and a score in the loss to Chicago. Burke's 63.1 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Seattle is a 10.5-point home favorite with a 42.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. With Sam Darnold ruled out, Drew Lock gets the start, and he has already beaten these same Cardinals once this season. Start him.

Mike Evans (SF)

vs. Hezekiah Masses (LV)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Evans has 27 catches on 39 targets for 420 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he's eyeing a return from his Achilles tendinitis after missing the Week 7 game and the bye. He's questionable. Masses' 44.5 coverage grade is a soft matchup. San Francisco is a 10-point home favorite with a 51.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. Check the final report.

Antonio Williams (WAS)

vs. Trent McDuffie (LAR)   •   Matchup: Risky

Williams has 23 catches on 33 targets for 259 yards and a touchdown, and he led Washington with 7 targets in the win over Philadelphia (5 catches for 54 yards). With Terry McLaurin out for the season, his role is secure. McDuffie's 90.1 coverage grade is among the best in the league, so this is a brutal draw. Washington is a 5.5-point home underdog with a 47.5 total. He's a deep flex.

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. Devon Witherspoon (SEA)   •   Matchup: Risky

Wilson has 45 catches on 81 targets for 486 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he caught 8 of 15 targets for 111 yards and a score in the 33-30 win over Dallas while playing through two broken ribs. He's expected to play through it, but he's a risky flex with that injury. Witherspoon's 74.3 coverage grade is a real test, and Seattle's defense is stout. Arizona is a 10.5-point road underdog with a 42.5 total. Check the practice reports.

Jahan Dotson (ATL)

vs. DJ Ivey (CIN)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Dotson has 14 catches on 31 targets for 337 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he turned 5 targets into 2 catches for 95 yards in the shutout loss to Tampa Bay. He's the clear No. 2 behind Drake London. The game is in Madrid with Cincinnati a 3-point favorite and a 52.5 total, so the Falcons should be throwing. He's a deep flex with some upside.

DJ Moore (BUF)

vs. Isaiah Rodgers (MIN)   •   Matchup: Risky

Moore has 16 catches on 27 targets for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns in five games, and he caught 4 of 7 targets for 82 yards and a score in the win over Baltimore. With Joshua Palmer out with a hamstring injury, he should see extra volume. Rodgers' 86.2 coverage grade ranks third in the league, so this is a brutal draw. Buffalo is a 3.5-point road favorite with a 45.5 total. He's a boom-or-bust flex.

Luther Burden (CHI)

vs. Zyon McCollum (TB)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Burden has 42 catches on 56 targets for 547 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he caught 7 of 9 targets for 56 yards and a score in the win over Seattle. McCollum's 71.2 coverage grade is a legitimate test. Chicago is a 6-point home favorite with a 46.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. He's a strong WR2.

Tee Higgins (CIN)

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

Higgins has 43 catches on 61 targets for 726 yards and 4 touchdowns, and he caught 10 of 11 targets for 155 yards and 2 scores in the 43-36 overtime win over Tennessee. Henderson's 72.8 coverage grade is a fair test, and it hasn't slowed receivers on this offense. The game is in Madrid with Cincinnati a 3-point favorite and a 52.5 total. Start him.

Jerry Jeudy (CLE)

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

Jeudy has 16 catches on 24 targets for 171 yards and no touchdowns, and he had just 1 target in the loss at Pittsburgh. McKinstry's 58.6 coverage grade is a soft matchup, but Jeudy's role is minimal. Cleveland is a 2.5-point road underdog with a 43.5 total. He's a deep dart.

CeeDee Lamb (DAL)

vs. Charvarius Ward (IND)   •   Matchup: Safe

Lamb is a top-five receiver on most boards, with 60 catches on 92 targets for 709 yards and 6 touchdowns, and he caught 7 of 11 targets for 58 yards in the loss to Arizona. Ward's 57.0 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Dallas is a 6-point road favorite with a 51.5 total. Start him.

Jaylen Waddle (DEN)

vs. Chau Smith-Wade (CAR)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Waddle has 29 catches on 51 targets for 315 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he caught 3 of 6 targets for 39 yards and a score in the win over Kansas City. Smith-Wade is a young corner who doesn't carry a graded coverage number to lean on. Denver is a 2.5-point road favorite with a 43.5 total. He's a WR3.

Jameson Williams (DET)

vs. JuJu Brents (MIA)   •   Matchup: Safe

Williams has 27 catches on 44 targets for 437 yards and 5 touchdowns, and he caught the winning touchdown in the win over Minnesota, his fourth straight game with 16 or more fantasy points. Brents' 53.6 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Detroit is a 7-point road favorite with a 50.5 total. Start him as a WR2.

Matthew Golden (GB)

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

Golden has 43 catches on 82 targets for 619 yards and 4 touchdowns, and he caught 7 of 13 targets for 79 yards and a score in the win over Carolina. He moves into WR1 territory if Christian Watson (broken rib) can't go. Davis' 75.9 coverage grade is a real test. Green Bay is a 2.5-point road underdog with a 46.5 total, which points to pass volume. He's a strong WR2.

Marvin Harrison (HOU)

vs. Donte Jackson (LAC)   •   Matchup: Risky

Harrison has 9 catches on 21 targets for 125 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he comes off the bye with Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel both out for the season. That should mean more targets, but he's been a disappointment since arriving from Arizona. Jackson (hamstring) is listed for the Chargers. Houston is a 4.5-point road favorite with a 40.5 total. He's a risky flex.

Keenan Allen (IND)

vs. DaRon Bland (DAL)   •   Matchup: Safe

Allen has 36 catches on 50 targets for 325 yards and a touchdown, and he caught all 7 of his targets for 67 yards in the loss to Jacksonville. Bland's 40.5 coverage grade is one of the weakest in the league. Indianapolis is a 6-point home underdog with a 51.5 total, which should keep the Colts throwing. He's a PPR floor play.

Jakobi Meyers (JAX)

vs. Marlon Humphrey (BAL)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Meyers has 22 catches on 31 targets for 309 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he led Jacksonville in targets in the win over Indianapolis while playing through a hamstring injury. He's listed again this week on a short turn. Humphrey's 64.7 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Jacksonville is a 9.5-point road favorite on Thursday night with a 42.5 total. Check the final report.

Xavier Worthy (KC)

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

Worthy has 27 catches on 41 targets for 230 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 3 of 6 targets for 13 yards in the loss to Denver. Rashee Rice has been the clear No. 1, and the offense has been inconsistent. Thomas' 64.7 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Kansas City is a 9.5-point home favorite with a 46.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. He's a boom-or-bust flex.

Tre' Harris (LAC)

vs. Derek Stingley (HOU)   •   Matchup: Risky

Harris has 18 catches on 28 targets for 256 yards and no touchdowns, and he caught 3 of 3 targets for 31 yards last week. Stingley's 61.7 coverage grade understates a corner many consider elite. Los Angeles is a 4.5-point home underdog with a 40.5 total, and the Chargers are winless. He's a deep dart.

Puka Nacua (LAR)

vs. Rasul Douglas (WAS)   •   Matchup: Safe

Nacua is the No. 2 receiver in fantasy, with 56 catches on 74 targets for 565 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he caught 11 of 12 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers. Douglas' 66.5 coverage grade is fair, and Washington has allowed 29.4 fantasy points per game to wideouts. Los Angeles is a 5.5-point road favorite with a 47.5 total. Start him.

Tre Tucker (LV)

vs. Renardo Green (SF)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Tucker has 29 catches on 48 targets for 474 yards and 4 touchdowns, though he didn't catch his only target in the win over the Jets. The Raiders have used 12 personnel more than any other team since Week 2, which limits their wideout snaps. Green's 64.3 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Las Vegas is a 10-point road underdog with a 51.5 total, which means pass volume. He's a WR3.

Caleb Douglas (MIA)

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

Douglas has 13 catches on 19 targets for 226 yards and 2 touchdowns in four games, and he caught 4 of 6 targets for 43 yards in the loss to New England. Rakestraw doesn't carry a graded coverage number to lean on. Miami is a 7-point home underdog with a 50.5 total, which means pass volume. He's a deep flex.

Jordan Addison (MIN)

vs. Christian Benford (BUF)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Addison has 16 catches on 33 targets for 249 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 3 of 8 targets for 66 yards in the loss to Detroit. Benford's 56.5 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Minnesota is a 3.5-point home underdog with a 45.5 total. He's a WR3.

Malachi Fields (NYG)

vs. Riq Woolen (PHI)   •   Matchup: Risky

Fields has 16 catches on 30 targets for 248 yards and a touchdown, and he comes off the bye. Woolen's 59.8 coverage grade is a fair matchup, but Fields is a part-timer behind Malik Nabers. New York is a 3.5-point road favorite with a 39.5 total, the lowest on the slate. He's a deep dart.

Garrett Wilson (NYJ)

vs. Nohl Williams (KC)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Wilson has 43 catches on 63 targets for 527 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he caught 6 of 12 targets for 83 yards in the loss to Las Vegas. He's competing for targets with Adonai Mitchell and rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq. Williams' 73.2 coverage grade is a legitimate test. New York is a 9.5-point road underdog with a 46.5 total, which means pass volume. He's a WR2.

Rashid Shaheed (SEA)

vs. Max Melton (ARI)   •   Matchup: Risky

Shaheed missed last week's loss to Chicago with a knee injury, and head coach Mike Macdonald said Seattle would recalibrate this week, so his status is uncertain. He has 16 catches on 30 targets for 163 yards and no touchdowns. Melton's 54.5 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Seattle is a 10.5-point home favorite with a 42.5 total, and Drew Lock starts at quarterback with Sam Darnold ruled out. He's a bench candidate until he practices.

Deebo Samuel (SF)

vs. Eric Stokes (LV)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Samuel is expected to return after missing two games with a hamstring injury, and he's questionable. He has 16 catches on 20 targets for 206 yards and 3 touchdowns in five games. Stokes' 46.7 coverage grade is a soft matchup. San Francisco is a 10-point home favorite with a 51.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. Check the final report.

Emeka Egbuka (TB)

vs. Jaylon Johnson (CHI)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Egbuka has missed two straight games with concussion and foot injuries, and he could play this week. He has 28 catches on 49 targets for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns. Johnson's 32.1 coverage grade is among the weakest in the league. Tampa Bay is a 6-point road underdog with a 46.5 total, and the Buccaneers didn't complete a pass in their shutout win over Atlanta. Check the final report.

Treylon Burks (WAS)

vs. Jaylen Watson (LAR)   •   Matchup: Risky

Burks has 12 catches on 22 targets for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he caught 3 of 5 targets for 81 yards in the win over Philadelphia. He's the No. 3 receiver in three-receiver sets with Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams. Watson's 80.3 coverage grade is among the best in the league. Washington is a 5.5-point home underdog with a 47.5 total. He's a deep dart.

Slot Receiver vs. Nickel Corner

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

Kendrick Bourne (ARI)

vs. Nick Emmanwori (SEA)   •   Matchup: Risky

Bourne has 26 catches on 38 targets for 263 yards and no touchdowns, and he caught 1 of 2 targets for 29 yards in the win over Dallas, with an ankle injury on the report. Emmanwori is a versatile young defender who doesn't carry a graded coverage number to lean on. Arizona is a 10.5-point road underdog with a 42.5 total. He's a bench candidate.

Zay Flowers (BAL)

vs. Jourdan Lewis (JAX)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Flowers has 40 catches on 58 targets for 608 yards and 3 touchdowns, but Buffalo held him without a catch last week for the first time in his career. Baltimore's quarterback situation is a mess, with Lamar Jackson headed to injured reserve, Tyler Huntley unlikely with turf toe, and backup Joe Fagnano dealing with an ankle injury. Lewis' 58.2 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Baltimore is a 9.5-point home underdog on Thursday night with a 42.5 total. He's still a WR2 on volume.

Khalil Shakir (BUF)

vs. Jay Ward (MIN)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Shakir has 27 catches on 38 targets for 354 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 5 of 6 targets for 64 yards in the win over Baltimore. With Joshua Palmer out, he's an even bigger piece. Jay Ward doesn't carry a graded coverage number to lean on. Buffalo is a 3.5-point road favorite with a 45.5 total. He's a solid PPR WR3.

Jalen Coker (CAR)

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

Coker has 27 catches on 44 targets for 364 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he caught 2 of 5 targets for 36 yards and a score in the loss to Green Bay. McMillian's 70.7 coverage grade is a legitimate test. Carolina is a 2.5-point home underdog with a 43.5 total. He's a PPR flex.

Kalif Raymond (CHI)

vs. Keionte Scott (TB)   •   Matchup: Risky

Raymond has 28 catches on 34 targets for 258 yards and a touchdown, but he saw just 3 targets last week in the win over Seattle, catching 2 for 14 yards. Scott's 65.0 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Chicago is a 6-point home favorite with a 46.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. He's a bench candidate.

KC Concepcion (CLE)

vs. Jonas Sanker (NO)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Concepcion has 33 catches on 49 targets for 352 yards and no touchdowns, and he caught 3 of 4 targets for 37 yards in the loss at Pittsburgh. Jonas Sanker is a versatile safety who doesn't carry a graded coverage number to lean on. Cleveland is a 2.5-point road underdog with a 43.5 total. He's a PPR flex.

Ryan Flournoy (DAL)

vs. Justin Walley (IND)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Flournoy has 30 catches on 44 targets for 342 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he caught 3 of 4 targets for 38 yards and a score in the loss to Arizona. Walley's 61.8 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Dallas is a 6-point road favorite with a 51.5 total. He's a PPR flex.

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET)

vs. Chris Johnson (MIA)   •   Matchup: Safe

St. Brown is a top-five receiver on several boards, with 53 catches on 76 targets for 571 yards and 5 touchdowns, and he caught 7 of 8 targets for 46 yards in the win over Minnesota. Johnson's 66.7 coverage grade is a fair matchup. Detroit is a 7-point road favorite with a 50.5 total. Start him.

Xavier Hutchinson (HOU)

vs. Tarheeb Still (LAC)   •   Matchup: Risky

Hutchinson has 21 catches on 40 targets for 258 yards and a touchdown, and he comes off the bye with Jaylin Noel out for the season. That should push him into the slot, but Still's 79.5 coverage grade is among the best in the league. Houston is a 4.5-point road favorite with a 40.5 total. He's a deep flex.

Josh Downs (IND)

vs. Caleb Downs (DAL)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Downs has 30 catches on 51 targets for 330 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 4 of 5 targets for 23 yards and a score in the loss to Jacksonville. Caleb Downs is a physical safety who doesn't carry a graded coverage number to lean on. Indianapolis is a 6-point home underdog with a 51.5 total, which should keep the Colts throwing. He's a PPR WR3.

Parker Washington (JAX)

vs. Kyle Hamilton (BAL)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Washington has 27 catches on 48 targets for 432 yards and 4 touchdowns, though he caught just 1 of 2 targets for 16 yards in the win over Indianapolis. He's a top-15 receiver in Yahoo's rankings. Kyle Hamilton is one of the league's most versatile defenders, and Baltimore has allowed 28.8 fantasy points per game to wideouts. Jacksonville is a 9.5-point road favorite on Thursday night with a 42.5 total. He's a WR2.

Rashee Rice (KC)

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

Rice has 20 catches on 25 targets for 243 yards and 2 touchdowns in five games, and he caught 7 of 8 targets for 53 yards and a score in the loss to Denver. Brownlee's 53.8 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Kansas City is a 9.5-point home favorite with a 46.5 total, which carries some risk of a run-heavy script. Start him.

Ladd McConkey (LAC)

vs. Jalen Pitre (HOU)   •   Matchup: Moderate

McConkey has 17 catches on 24 targets for 286 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 4 of 6 targets for 86 yards in the loss to the Rams in his return from a concussion. Jalen Pitre doesn't carry a graded coverage number to lean on. Los Angeles is a 4.5-point home underdog with a 40.5 total. Start him as a WR3.

Konata Mumpfield (LAR)

vs. Mike Sainristil (WAS)   •   Matchup: Risky

Mumpfield has 9 catches on 21 targets for 142 yards and a touchdown, and he didn't catch either of his 2 targets last week. Sainristil's 28.5 coverage grade is one of the lowest in the league, but Puka Nacua soaks up the volume. Los Angeles is a 5.5-point road favorite with a 47.5 total. He's a bench candidate.

Malik Washington (MIA)

vs. Roger McCreary (DET)   •   Matchup: Safe

Washington has 31 catches on 45 targets for 329 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 5 of 6 targets for 40 yards and a score in the loss to New England. McCreary's 51.8 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Miami is a 7-point home underdog with a 50.5 total, which means pass volume. He's a PPR WR3.

DeMario Douglas (NE)

vs. Javon Bullard (GB)   •   Matchup: Safe

Douglas has 26 catches on 37 targets for 332 yards and 4 touchdowns, and he's averaging 16 fantasy points per game over the last four weeks. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 76 yards and a score in the win over Miami. With A.J. Brown (knee and ankle) uncertain and tight end Hunter Henry dealing with a foot injury, Douglas is the primary beneficiary. New England is a 2.5-point home favorite with a 46.5 total. Start him.

Devaughn Vele (NO)

vs. Myles Harden (CLE)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Vele has 33 catches on 48 targets for 348 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he returns from the bye. Jordyn Tyson could come off injured reserve this week, which would cut into his role. Harden's 51.7 coverage grade is a soft matchup. New Orleans is a 2.5-point home favorite with a 43.5 total. He's a PPR flex.

Omar Cooper Jr. (NYJ)

vs. Chris Roland-Wallace (KC)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Cooper has 12 catches on 13 targets for 248 yards and 2 touchdowns, but he wasn't targeted in the loss to Las Vegas after back-to-back 100-yard games. Raiders defenders took away the middle of the field, and Adonai Mitchell had a career day. Chris Roland-Wallace doesn't carry a graded coverage number to lean on. New York is a 9.5-point road underdog with a 46.5 total. He's a boom-or-bust flex.

Makai Lemon (PHI)

vs. Dru Phillips (NYG)   •   Matchup: Safe

Lemon has 31 catches on 45 targets for 251 yards and a touchdown, and he caught 6 of 9 targets for 57 yards in the loss to Washington. With DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks both out, he's Philadelphia's top receiver, and Joe Milton starts at quarterback after the Eagles benched Tanner McKee. Phillips' 56.1 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Philadelphia is a 3.5-point home underdog with a 39.5 total, the lowest on the slate. He's a PPR WR3.

Cooper Kupp (SEA)

vs. Garrett Williams (ARI)   •   Matchup: Risky

Kupp has 19 catches on 30 targets for 206 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he caught 1 of 3 targets for 7 yards and a score in the loss to Chicago. Rashid Shaheed's knee injury didn't help him get more looks. Williams' 55.5 coverage grade is a soft matchup. Seattle is a 10.5-point home favorite with a 42.5 total, and Drew Lock starts at quarterback with Sam Darnold ruled out. He's a bench candidate.

Chris Godwin (TB)

vs. Kyler Gordon (CHI)   •   Matchup: Risky

Godwin has 27 catches on 35 targets for 243 yards and no touchdowns, and he saw one target in the shutout win over Atlanta as the Buccaneers ran the ball 56 times. Emeka Egbuka's possible return would cut into his role. Kyler Gordon doesn't carry a graded coverage number to lean on. Tampa Bay is a 6-point road underdog with a 46.5 total. He's a bench candidate.

Stefon Diggs (WAS)

vs. Josh Wallace (LAR)   •   Matchup: Moderate

Diggs has 27 catches on 44 targets for 252 yards and 5 touchdowns, and he caught 3 of 6 targets for 38 yards and a score in the win over Philadelphia while playing through hand and hamstring injuries. Wallace's 76.4 coverage grade is a real test. Washington is a 5.5-point home underdog with a 47.5 total, which should keep the Commanders throwing. He's a WR3.