Fantasy football Week 3 wide receiver start-sit recommendations
Expert Derek Brown outlines which wide receivers to start or bench for Week 3, highlighting strong options like Drake London and Matthew Golden and advising against players such as Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs.
Fantasy football analyst Derek Brown released his Week 3 start-sit guidance for wide receivers, noting several players who merit roster spots and others who should be avoided. London (Atlanta) benefits from improved quarterback play and a favorable target share, while Golden (Green Bay) continues to post solid production against a vulnerable Falcons secondary. Carolina’s Jalen Coker (Carolina) and Deebo Samuel (San Francisco) are also recommended as reliable starters based on their target volume and matchup outlooks.
For flex considerations, Brown points to Cleveland’s KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, both enjoying high target shares in a pass-heavy offense, as well as Chicago’s Luther Burden and New Orleans’ Devaughn Vele, who have shown consistent involvement despite modest per-route metrics. He also lists Josh Downs (Indianapolis) and Tre Tucker (Las Vegas) as viable volume-based options.
Conversely, Brown advises benching several high-profile receivers. Washington’s Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs are projected to underperform against a Seattle secondary that limits fantasy points per target. Los Angeles’ Quentin Johnston and Arizona’s Marvin Harrison Jr. are described as low-impact options, while Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin faces a difficult matchup against Minnesota’s strong slot defense. The analyst suggests dropping these players if possible.
Brown’s recommendations are based on metrics such as target share, yards per route run, and defensive tendencies against perimeter and slot receivers.