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This article will go game by game for the Week 4 slate looking at the top wide receivers from an offense and, based on the inside/outside and left/right splits of those receivers, identify the WR vs. CB matchups likely to occur.
Receivers rarely see the same corner every play, be it due to formation quirks or zone coverage calls by the defense, so a receiver's fortunes depend on much more than just the quality of the corner they're likely to see the most in a given game. Even against a bad corner, a good receiver can be denied the opportunity if the pass rush or something else outside his control complicates things. But it's part of the puzzle, and it's worth keeping track of.
Receivers are left with an Upgrade, Downgrade, or Even verdict based on their projected wide receiver vs. cornerback matchup. This shouldn't be read as 'good' or 'bad' but rather a measured tweak from the receiver's baseline projection.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings (Ireland)
STEELERS WIDE RECEIVERS
DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin are the only two of note, yet it still isn't that easy to anticipate the exact nature of the WR:CB interactions when facing the Vikings. Byron Murphy is easily their most established corner and one who might follow Metcalf around, but their actual matchup won't be as simple as traditional man-to-man coverage due to Minnesota's aggressively disguised coverages.
Metcalf is much bigger and much faster than even
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This article will go game by game for the Week 4 slate looking at the top wide receivers from an offense and, based on the inside/outside and left/right splits of those receivers, identify the WR vs. CB matchups likely to occur.
Receivers rarely see the same corner every play, be it due to formation quirks or zone coverage calls by the defense, so a receiver's fortunes depend on much more than just the quality of the corner they're likely to see the most in a given game. Even against a bad corner, a good receiver can be denied the opportunity if the pass rush or something else outside his control complicates things. But it's part of the puzzle, and it's worth keeping track of.
Receivers are left with an Upgrade, Downgrade, or Even verdict based on their projected wide receiver vs. cornerback matchup. This shouldn't be read as 'good' or 'bad' but rather a measured tweak from the receiver's baseline projection.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings (Ireland)
STEELERS WIDE RECEIVERS
DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin are the only two of note, yet it still isn't that easy to anticipate the exact nature of the WR:CB interactions when facing the Vikings. Byron Murphy is easily their most established corner and one who might follow Metcalf around, but their actual matchup won't be as simple as traditional man-to-man coverage due to Minnesota's aggressively disguised coverages.
Metcalf is much bigger and much faster than even Murphy, so if Murphy were truly left in identifiable one-on-one man coverage it would be important for Aaron Rodgers to notice in that moment and strike then. When Murphy has the luxury of playing in Brian Flores' ambitious coverage designs it adds an element of surprise that makes it difficult for the receiver and quarterback to stay on the same page – even if an opening materializes it can occur too unexpectedly for the quarterback to be looking for it at the right time.
It in any case also makes sense to loosely shadow Metcalf with Murphy because CB2 Isaiah Rodgers is such a good trait much to Austin. Unlike Murphy, Rodgers is very fast and won't lose many races. Rodgers is also rather small (5-10, 180), which would be a potential issue against Metcalf.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: DK Metcalf (arguable Downgrade for pass rush/scheme reasons), Calvin Austin (see Metcalf)
VIKINGS WIDE RECEIVERS
Although Carson Wentz didn't exactly light it up in Week 3, he still appears to be a slight if not trivial upgrade over J.J. McCarthy for the short term. Given that, and assuming the Pittsburgh pass rush isn't overly tormenting to Wentz, Justin Jefferson should be in a totally decent spot here in terms of cornerback matchups. In the case of Jordan Addison it's the same, though Addison carries the weekly risk of Jefferson hogging the target distribution.
A more worthwhile worry might be the Minnesota pass blocking, which faces a concerning challenge on the interior with Donovan Jackson (wrist) out and Ryan Kelly (concussion) uncertain. Cam Heyward, Keanu Benton and Derrick Harmon could be an issue. Joey Porter, Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay are likely a competent trio as well, but all three would need help against Jefferson – especially Porter – and Addison likely deserves the benefit of the doubt against at least Porter and Slay.
Adam Thielen has been close to useless so far and has no real case to play over Jalen Nailor, but the two might split snaps for the WR3 reps, presumably to minimal effect.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison
Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders
FALCONS WIDE RECEIVERS
The struggles of Michael Penix fall hard on Drake London and Darnell Mooney, both of whom should have been more productive through three games. Even against an improved Washington cornerback rotation you wouldn't worry for London on those grounds, yet the Penix situation makes the picture appear bleak anyway.
Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil have both been a bit rusty but are candidates to flip the switch at any moment. Sainristil has mostly played the slot after mostly playing the boundary in his productive rookie season, so he might still be catching up to the new position. It'd be a mild surprise if Lattimore shadowed London, because rookie second-round pick Trey Amos has done his part on the left side, but to this point London has played on Amos' side on about 63.5 percent of his boundary reps.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud
COMMANDERS WIDE RECEIVERS
Without AJ Terrell (hamstring) the Falcons cornerback rotation is thin at best.
Deebo Samuel would seem to be the clear WR1 with Terry McLaurin out, yet Samuel's peculiar skill set probably dictates that the Commanders would need to call slightly different pass plays to best maximize Samuel's abilities. Competent as Samuel is on all routes, he probably isn't the compelling go-route threat that McLaurin normally is. Whatever the assortment of specific routes Washington calls for Samuel, he should be well-situated here. Dee Alford and Mike Hughes are the boundary duo, and they average about 185 pounds between the two of them. In the slot Billy Bowman is the 'heavy' one at 192. Samuel should be tough to tackle in this one, and Atlanta's suddenly lively pass rush gives Washington additional reason to reallocate some of McLaurin's downfield routes into YAC setups for Samuel.
With Noah Brown (groin) out then it likely means more playing time for Jaylin Lane, but Luke McCaffrey and Chris Moore would also apparently be candidates to poach snaps.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Deebo Samuel, Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey, Chris Moore
Buffalo Bills vs. New Orleans Saints
BILLS WIDE RECEIVERS
The matchup here for the Bills receivers is almost too easy. Not only is the New Orleans pass defense among the worst, thus making it seemingly easy for even the Bills backup wideouts to produce, but the game might get out of hand early enough that the starting loadout basically takes a half-day.
Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir and Joshua Palmer should all have advantages against the cornerback rotation of Alontae Taylor (boundary/slot), Kool-Aid McKinstry (boundary) and Isaac Yiadom (boundary). The problem is that guys like Elijah Moore and Tyrell Shavers can also probably advance the ball against this defense. Palmer in particular seems vulnerable to a playing-time pinch – the Bills have quietly played a Jumbo style of football with even TE3 Jackson Hawes taking upwards of 30 snaps per game.
Upgrade: Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Joshua Palmer
SAINTS WIDE RECEIVERS
Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and even probably Brandin Cooks are all challenging route runners to mirror when you're as big as Christian Benford (6-1, 208), and Tre'Davious White probably isn't especially fast at nearly 31 years old with a brutal injury history. The Saints wideouts should be able to create separation, especially Olave and Shaheed.
As in most cases, what threatens to hold back the Saints wideouts is the quarterback play. The Buffalo corners might not be fast but the group overall is well coached, and even without Ed Oliver you have to worry a little about a Greg Rousseau-Joey Bosa pass rush.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Brandin Cooks
Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns
LIONS WIDE RECEIVERS
Amon-Ra St. Brown isn't terribly concerned with matchups, but if the Browns keep using Myles Harden in the slot then St. Brown should have a green light from those alignments. When on the boundary the sledding is tougher against Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome. The Browns used to utilize Newsome in the slot, and they might want to consider doing so again here so that St. Brown doesn't pick on Harden too much. Jameson Williams is a big-play threat who can break loose even against fast defenses, but unfortunately Newsome and especially Ward are very good trait matches to Williams. Kalif Raymond continued to run ahead of Isaac TeSlaa last week.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Amon-Ra St. Brown (arguable Upgrade if Newsome stays out of the slot), Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymond
BROWNS WIDE RECEIVERS
Jerry Jeudy really struggled against Green Bay but should bounce back here. Terrion Arnold has the bull's eye on him and D.J. Reed is merely good on the other side. While it's possible the Lions assign Reed to Jeudy specifically, Cedric Tillman can probably beat Arnold, too. When he's in the slot Tillman should be a challenge for the 5-foot-8 Amik Robertson. Isaiah Bond has enough speed to challenge most corners vertically, so it will be interesting to see if he gets more usage after logging 43 snaps last week.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman (arguable Upgrade if Reed shadows Jeudy), Isaiah Bond
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
TEXANS WIDE RECEIVERS
Nico Collins is a lot for any corner, so even if L'Jarius Sneed shakes off the rust you'd probably give the benefit of the doubt to Collins there. Roger McCreary is rugged and competent underneath but probably can't hold up well against Collins downfield. McCreary will likely be the primary slot matchup for Christian Kirk, who only had three catches but drew eight targets on just 42 snaps in his season debut. The Texans could make life easier for themselves if they'd give more snaps to Jayden Higgins instead of Xavier Hutchinson, but to this point the Texans have preferred to do things the hard way.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Nico Collins, Christian Kirk
TITANS WIDE RECEIVERS
Calvin Ridley has been a major bummer to this point and doesn't have an obvious way to get on track in this one. Derek Stingley and Kamari Lassiter are more rugged than a delicate receiver like Ridley would prefer to see, and the Houston pass rush can make life hard for Cam Ward. The Texans might even shadow Ridley with Stingley. Jalen Pitre in the slot might be the most easily beaten Houston corner to beat in coverage, but probably not when Tyler Lockett is the slot receiver in question.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Calvin Ridley (arguable Downgrade if shadowed by Stingley), Elic Ayomanor, Tyler Lockett
New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers
PATRIOTS WIDE RECEIVERS
It seems time for the Patriots to subtract DeMario Douglas – it's simply not working – and if so it would seem to leave the Patriots with a three-wide loadout of Kayshon Boutte, Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins, though Diggs still doesn't seem to be at 100 percent health. Until Diggs is ready to play a full-time workload the Patriots don't have enough route-runner ammo to project as any better than average as a passing game.
If Boutte gets an assignment from Jaycee Horn it could be hard to get open, and if Diggs can't play 50 snaps then the Patriots probably can't hurt corners like Mike Jackson and Chau Smith-Wade enough to make the Panthers pay for it. Winning on the ground is the more likely ticket for the Patriots.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Kayshon Boutte (Downgrade if shadowed by Horn), Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins
PANTHERS WIDE RECEIVERS
If Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) is active then it would be a bummer for Tetairoa McMillan, who definitely warrants the shadow assignment. If Gonzalez is out or limited then it would be a like a sea parting for McMillan, but it's hard to see the rookie getting the better of a locked-in version of Gonzalez, who can match and neutralize both size and speed.
Carlton Davis on one boundary rep and Marcus Jones in the slot are much more easily beaten. Whether David Moore or Hunter Renfrow are respectively capable of winning those matchups is another question, and one that projects worse for the Panthers.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Tetairoa McMillan (arguable Upgrade if Gonzalez is out, arguable Downgrade if shadowed by Gonzalez), David Moore, Hunter Renfrow
New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Chargers
GIANTS WIDE RECEIVERS
Malik Nabers almost certainly will bounce back from his dud Week 3 showing, regardless of whether Jaxson Dart proves an immediate upgrade over Russell Wilson. The Chargers defense is well-coached and figures to make it tough on Nabers, but it's like the Vikings defense example – it's not that the corners are so tough in coverage as much as that the defense as an overall unit makes things difficult due to varied zone coverages executed with excellent discipline.
Tarheeb Still is definitely tough in the slot and that could be a problem for Wan'Dale Robinson. On the boundary Donte Jackson has the speed to match Darius Slayton but Cam Hart does not.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: Wan'Dale Robinson
Even: Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton
CHARGERS WIDE RECEIVERS
None of the matchups here are terribly intimidating for the Chargers receivers. The Giants pass rush is the main concern – Trey Pipkins versus the likes of Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kavon Thibodeaux not a good detail for the Chargers – but if Justin Herbert has time these corners are probably overmatched.
Dru Phillips in the slot is not a concern for Ladd McConkey, nor are Paulson Adebo or Cor'Dale Flott concerns on the boundary for Quentin Johnston or Keenan Allen
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Keenan Allen
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
BUCCANEERS WIDE RECEIVERS
Chris Godwin (ankle) returns to great anticipation, especially with Mike Evans out. It's just about impossible to know exactly where Godwin is at in his recovery, but there is definitely slack in the passing game with Evans out.
If Godwin runs from the slot then he would primarily see Cooper DeJean, who should also play the boundary in base formations. DeJean is not unbeatable, but he's tougher than Adoree' Jackson, who the Eagles might try to hide from Godwin and Emeka Egbuka.
Quinyon Mitchell is the CB1 and a concern for those he lines up against. If one of Godwin or Egbuka is in the slot, the remainder should plan on seeing Mitchell.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Sterling Shepard
EAGLES WIDE RECEIVERS
Players like Jamel Dean and Zyon McCollum are big, fast corners and thus are good trait matches to A.J. Brown, but Brown is more than just loud tools. Brown's route-running acumen makes him a tough cover for any corner, even corners who are as big and fast as he is.
DeVonta Smith might be a tougher cover yet for these corners, if only because the size/strength that plays well against Brown basically goes to waste against Smith, a skinny blur who forces corners to stop and start on a dime. As the primary slot receiver should see the most of rookie third-round pick Jacob Parrish, though Parrish has done a good job to this point.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith
Los Angeles Rams vs. Indianapolis Colts
RAMS WIDE RECEIVERS
Puka Nacua is as matchup-proof as anyone, so even if Charvarius Ward follows him around it's tough to consider this anything worse than matchup-neutral for Nacua.
The Davante Adams variable is the real question here. If Adams can play through his hamstring injury and the Colts try to shadow Nacua with Ward then that decision would risk cutting Adams loose against the lesser Colts corners. Xavien Howard looks like toast, and Mekhi Blackmon is less than intimidating as Kenny Moore's replacement in the slot. When Nacua moves into the slot he should get away from Ward and see Blackmon instead.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Puka Nacua (arguable Upgrade if not shadowed by Ward on boundary), Davante Adams (Upgrade if Nacua is shadowed by Ward)
COLTS WIDE RECEIVERS
Michael Pittman should be in another good spot here against Rams corners who are much smaller than him. Emmanuel Forbes is not physical enough to stand up to Pittman underneath, and Cobie Durant can't defend the rim at just 5-foot-10, 180 pounds. Josh Downs doesn't have an obvious trait advantage to leverage but he should be a tough cover for Quentin Lake in the slot. Adonai Mitchell is a total wildcard in the place of Alec Pierce (concussion).
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, Adonai Mitchell
San Francisco 49ers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
49ERS WIDE RECEIVERS
Ricky Pearsall will need to do a lot of lifting, especially if Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) is out again. The 49ers' WR2 in Week 3 was Kendrick Bourne, with the WR3 Skyy Moore.
It's too bad, then, that the Jaguars cornerback rotation looks quite good. Jarrian Jones looks like a viable starting corner, yet he heads to the bench when Travis Hunter lines up at corner. Tyson Campbell on the other side is at least average as a CB1, and Jourdan Lewis has done well in the slot to this point.
There's not much reason to grant benefit of the doubt to players like Bourne and Moore in a matchup like this. Meanwhile, Pearsall versus Campbell/Hunter/Jones arguably warrants a Downgrade.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: Ricky Pearsall (arguably offset by high volume), Kendrick Bourne, Skyy Moore
Even: N/A
JAGUARS WIDE RECEIVER
Brian Thomas has all the talent in the world but isn't playing like it. Physicality has proven to be a major difficulty for him, and the 49ers will presumably try to rough him up accordingly.
With that said, neither of Deommodore Lenoir or Renardo Green can run with Thomas or block him from the rim, so if Thomas got going here it would make perfectly good sense in that he was supposed to be that kind of player all along. Guys like Dyami Brown (shoulder) and Parker Washington probably deserve less benefit of the doubt, though they might prove themselves competent enough to stay involved in this one.
As what will likely be the case for the indefinite future, Travis Hunter remains a real wildcard due to his burdens at corner. Then again, it's not as if his 121 snaps on offense have been especially productive. Upton Stout in the slot is in any case not an imposing matchup.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Brian Thomas, Travis Hunter, Dyami Brown, Parker Washington
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens
CHIEFS WIDE RECEIVERS
Hollywood Brown would no doubt like revenge against his former team, and if he can avoid Nate Wiggins then Brown just might have it. If Brown mostly runs from the slot then he'll mostly see Marlon Humphrey – a tough matchup but one where Humphrey projects worse than he would against the more easily contained JuJu Smith-Schuster. Chidobe Awuzie has been good on the boundary opposite Wiggins but is still probably the most easily beaten of the three corners.
Guessing the exact role and impact of Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is not easy. He might be stuck with a lot of decoy functions, and we don't know for sure where he'll line up. It will be interesting to see if it's Brown, Smith-Schuster or Tyquan Thornton whose playing time is pinched most by the return of Worthy.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton
RAVENS WIDE RECEIVERS
Zay Flowers is a candidate to get followed by Trent McDuffie, which would be far from ideal if so, but Flowers has generally been good in his last two games against the Chiefs, combining for 11 catches for 152 yards and one touchdown on 18 targets. The real question is whether anyone else can make an impact out of Rashod Bateman and DeAndre Hopkins.
The Ravens have made the bewildering decision to play Tylan Wallace more than Hopkins and nearly as much as Bateman. Hopkins is better than both – Todd Monken's inability to see so might have already cost Baltimore two losses.
Jaylen Watson is a competent boundary corner opposite McDuffie, so the weak spot is against Chamarri Conner in the slot. If the Chiefs let Flowers get looks at Conner it will probably go badly for the Chiefs.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Zay Flowers (arguable Upgrade if not shadowed by McDuffie), Rashod Bateman
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Chicago Bears
RAIDERS WIDE RECEIVERS
Although Tre Tucker won't go nuts every week he has at the very least proven himself the clear WR2 behind Jakobi Meyers and ahead of WR3 Dont'e Thornton. Meanwhile, the Bears cornerback rotation has been decimated by injury. With Kyler Gordon out the slot is clear, and no Jaylon Johnson the boundary introduces another green light.
Upgrade: Jakobi Meyers
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Tre Tucker, Dont'e Thornton
BEARS WIDE RECEIVERS
Rome Odunze should stay rolling all year, the question is whether guys like DJ Moore and to a lesser extent Luther Burden/Olamide Zaccheaus also have room for usage. The Raiders cornerback personnel is probably not suited to covering any of them.
On the boundary Eric Stokes and Kyu Blu Kelly are probably about as bad of a starting tandem as you'll find, and in the slot Darnay Holmes is plenty beatable.
Upgrade: Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus, Luther Burden
Downgrade: N/A
Even: N/A
Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers
COWBOYS WIDE RECEIVERS
George Pickens has a ton of slack falling on him with CeeDee Lamb (ankle) out, and matters are made worse with the absences of Cooper Beebe (center) and Tyler Booker (ankle).
The usage share projection for Pickens is good given Lamb's absence, but the worry is that the Cowboys might be too dysfunctional on offense to accumulate the play volume necessary for Pickens to see his potential target volume.
Nate Hobbs and Keisean Nixon have done well on the boundary to this point, while Javon Bullard in the slot is a solid corner-safety tweener. Be it Hobbs or Nixon, Pickens' boundary assignment might prove challenging. Players like Jalen Tolbert might need a little luck to make a good play against a defense like this.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert, Kavontae Turpin
PACKERS WIDE RECEIVERS
The Packers have shown a better recent commitment to featuring Matthew Golden, and if they stick with that here then it could be a proper breakout setting for the talented rookie. Romeo Doubs (boundary) and Dontayvion Wicks (slot) should continue seeing their full-time workloads as well.
Trevon Diggs and especially Kaiir Elam are beatable on the boundary, and though he's done well so far slot corner Reddy Steward probably doesn't warrant the benefit of the doubt against Wicks.
Upgrade: Matthew Golden, Romeo Doubs
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Dontayvion Wicks
Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets
DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS
Sauce Gardner probably isn't at his best against receivers as small and twitchy as Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, but it's also not clear why the Dolphins would bother messing with Gardner when they can just go at Brandon Stephens instead. Stephens should probably be a safety – he's bigger than a lot of them and just doesn't really seem to have the necessary foot speed to mirror routes despite being very athletic overall. If the Jets choose to assign Gardner to one of Hill or Waddle then the remainder gets a much easier matchup.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Tyreek Hill (arguable Upgrade if not shadowed by Gardner), Jaylen Waddle (arguable Upgrade if Hill is shadowed by Gardner)
JETS WIDE RECEIVERS
Garrett Wilson should be in a good spot here, though it'd still be nice if the Jets could produce even one complementary threat if only to occasionally leverage as a decoy to buy some room for Wilson. Rookie fourth-round pick Arian Smith went over 50 snaps in Week 3, and hopefully his speed can be used to free up Wilson a bit, because Tyler Johnson definitely can't free anyone up and isn't drawing any viable targets in the meantime.
Rasul Douglas really does not want to see Wilson, and maybe not even Smith, and even Jack Jones is probably overmatched by Wilson. The Dolphins corner rotation is a mess.
Upgrade: Garrett Wilson
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Tyler Johnson, Arian Smith
Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals
BRONCOS WIDE RECEIVERS
Slack might fall on Courtland Sutton on the boundary with Troy Franklin catching a tough matchup in the slot against Dax Hill. Normally it looks like an advantage for a slot wideout to face a safety tweener, but Hill is faster than most corners, and Franklin, so Hill's safety-like physical presence could be challenging for a skinny, drops-challenged wideout like Franklin. It would also be a good time for Marvin Mims to pop up, but Sean Payton just straight up cannot stand him for whatever reason.
Upgrade: Courtland Sutton
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Troy Franklin
BENGALS WIDE RECEIVERS
If Patrick Surtain doesn't shadow Ja'Marr Chase in this one it would only be out of respect to Tee Higgins, but with only 104 yards and one touchdown in three games there's little reason to think Higgins would be all that challenging to Riley Moss, especially when you factor in Jake Browning's quarterback play against what will likely be a lively Denver pass rush. Andrei Iosivas probably shouldn't play as much as he does and in any case does not intimidate Ja'Quan McMillian.
Upgrade: N/A
Downgrade: N/A
Even: Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas
