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Best, worst wide receiver matchups for Week 3 in fantasy football

Following a big game against the Packers, Adam Thielen enters Week 3 ranked fourth in receptions, sixth in targets and sixth in receiving yards. Joe Robbins/Getty Images

By utilizing our play-by-play data, we're now able to identify where each wide receiver and cornerback lines up on each play. By tracking matchups between the two positions, including potential shadow situations, we can offer the best projections, rankings and fantasy advice each week.

Below are the receivers with the best and worst Week 3 matchups, as well as the corresponding fantasy impact.