Man, talk about a head-scratcher: Chris Godwin has a mind-blowing 95% catch rate in 2026. You read that right, 20 targets for 19 receptions. That’s elite hands, no doubt. But here’s the kicker, and it’s the wrong kind of amazing: he hasn’t even sniffed 50 receiving yards in a single game this season, and the end zone? Forget about it. With Jalon Daniels under center, it’s tough to see any real upside here.
Struggling Offenses and Fading Hopes
It’s been a truly discouraging season for the Broncos offense, and that domino effect hits Courtland Sutton hard. Bo Nix is struggling, sure, but Sutton’s target share has just cratered to a mere 14%. And get this: even with those few targets, his catch rate sits at a measly 46%. There’s absolutely nothing to get hyped about with the veteran wide receiver right now. You can’t trust that production, or lack thereof.
Then there’s Emeka Egbuka. He might see some decent volume with Jalon Daniels, but in their games together, Egbuka is averaging less than seven yards per reception. That’s nearly *half* the NFL average, dude! For him to even be worth a look, especially in PPR formats, he’d probably need at least five receptions. His upside is looking incredibly limited until Baker Mayfield gets back on the field.
Romeo Doubs? Volatile is the perfect word for his resume. He’s got a 16% target share and a 13% reception share, but don’t let that fool you. His best game was a two-touchdown explosion in Week 4 against a garbage Bills secondary. Outside of that? He’s got four other games with three or fewer receptions, including two where he barely scraped by with less than two. And guess what? The Jets’ defense, who he’s up against, is ranking 7th-best against wide receivers in fantasy football. That’s a huge problem.
Health Headaches and Performance Drops
Makai Lemon is another guy in a tough spot. He’s averaging about seven yards per reception and his target share is a tiny 15%. Over five games, he’s only put up 108 yards and hasn’t scored a single touchdown. Even with DeVonta Smith sidelined, the Eagles, including Jalen Hurts, haven’t shown anything that makes Lemon a must-start for anyone.
Ladd McConkey was technically active in Week 5, but he didn’t even get on the field. That screams that he wasn’t just under 100%, he was probably closer to 50% health, if not less. We can’t even be sure he plays, and if he does, he won’t be at full strength. Honestly, with the Chargers’ struggles right now, it’s hard to start anyone from that team. McConkey is averaging 9.1 PPR fantasy points per game, not counting that Week 5 ghost. That’s the best of the Chargers’ receivers, but he’s still only WR49. Even at full health, he hasn’t exactly been a world-beater.
Keenan Allen is another veteran hoping to play this week. Even if he does, I’m not feeling it. The Colts have completely fallen off a cliff, and fans are already wondering if Shane Steichen is on the hot seat this season. Allen’s stats can be deceiving: he averages 7.3 targets, 4.5 receptions, and 34 yards per game. But when you dig deeper, he ranks 75th in Yards per Target and 87th in receiving EPA. He’s just not playing at an elite level anymore.
And then there’s Brian Thomas Jr. If you haven’t figured it out yet, he’s a bench player. Period.
It’s Week 6, folks, and these guys are showing some seriously discouraging early trends. Don’t let hope cloud your judgment; for these wideouts, the red flags are waving hard.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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