Garrett Wilson leads WRs vs man coverage at 93.7

Evans, Higgins follow in PFF's early rankings

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Highest receiving grade for WRs vs man coverage this season Garrett Wilson 93.7 Mike Evans Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF's early-season grades put Garrett Wilson atop wide receivers against man coverage at 93.7. Mike Evans sits second at 92.4, followed by Tee Higgins at 92.1, DeVonta Smith at 91.5 and Efton Chism III at 90.4.

Why it matters: Production against man coverage decides isolated outside matchups and third-down conversions. Wilson's lead separates him from a veteran-heavy chasing group in the opening weeks of the 2026 regular season.

By the numbers: Wilson 93.7; Evans 92.4; Higgins 92.1; Smith 91.5; Chism III 90.4 in receiving grade vs man coverage.

What to watch: Watch whether man-heavy opponents shift help toward Wilson and if Evans or Higgins close the gap.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-14T17:40:34.791523+00:00

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