Wide receiver remains one of the most volatile yet rewarding positions in fantasy football . Some players can disappear for stretches only to erupt for game-breaking performances the following week. Heading into Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season, fantasy managers are already facing tough choices about which wideouts belong in starting lineups and which are better left on the bench.

Between surging young playmakers, dependable veterans, and a handful of underperformers, the line between a season-saving breakout and a week-crippling dud can be razor thin. Let’s break down the wide receivers you should start and those you should sit in Week 3.

Start ’Em

Troy Franklin, DEN (@ LAC)

The Bo Nix–Troy Franklin connection has carried over seamlessly from Oregon to Denver. After catching just 28 pa

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