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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 28, 2026 02:36 PM ET

PFF raises Tee Higgins, Malik Nabers in WR rankings; Tetairoa McMillan, Matthew Golden slide

Golden missed Tuesday's practice with shoulder, foot issues

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Tee Higgins 📈 Malik Nabers📈 Tetairoa McMillan📉 Matthew Golden📉 WR RANKINGS 🔽 https://t.co/1wzEMrINfe Via @PFF on X

What happened: Pro Football Focus elevated Cincinnati's Tee Higgins and New York's Malik Nabers in its Week 8 wide receiver rankings on Wednesday while moving Carolina's Tetairoa McMillan and Green Bay's Matthew Golden down the board. The midseason adjustment arrives with the NFC East-leading Giants sitting at 4-2-1 and the 4-3 Packers coming off Sunday's 20-17 loss at Detroit.

Why it matters: Golden's stock dips as Green Bay lists the 2025 first-round pick (23rd overall) as Questionable ahead of Week 8 following his absence from Tuesday's walkthrough. McMillan previously topped all NFL wideouts with a 93.5 PFF grade in Week 4 before sliding in the latest evaluation, while Nabers climbs as New York weighs trade-deadline roster upgrades.

By the numbers: Golden and Jordan Love led the NFL with 241 yards under pressure as of Oct. 21, while Green Bay holds the NFC's No. 7 seed at 4-3. In 2025, Higgins recorded 59 catches for 846 yards and 11 touchdowns across 15 games, and McMillan posted 70 receptions for 1,014 yards and seven scores in 17 appearances.

What to watch: Green Bay's remaining Week 8 practice reports will clarify whether Golden clears his Questionable designation, while the Giants approach the NFL trade deadline evaluating receiver depth alongside Nabers.

Sources

  • @PFF 

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