Hey again MUT community! This week’s list ranks the best wide receivers Madden Ultimate Team has to offer. Let’s jump right in:
Top 10 WRs in MUT 23
1. 90 OVR Michael Crabtree
While we can understand why some of you might have Ultimate Kickoff Larry Fitzgerald here, Crabtree is still our WR1 in MUT. Not only is he the fastest WR currently available and has great receiver ratings across the board, his abilities are what make him special. He gets Slot Apprentice and Mid In Elite at a discount for 1 AP each. Also, because his archetype is Slot WR, he also gets Short In Elite for 1 AP as well. If you can afford Crabtree, he gives you the best opportunity to beat man coverage right now.
2. 90 OVR Larry Fitzgerald
Fitz is a close second for us. He’s clearly the best outside WR in the game at 6’3” with 88 speed, 91 jumping, and impressive catching ratings (90 CTH, 90 CIT, and 89 SPC). He also hits the 90 deep route running threshold which upgrades certain routes allowing him to get better separation. Fitz can equip Outside Apprentice for a discount of 1 AP which is definitely nice to have. It allows you to hot route him to the best post route and C-route (corner route) from the outside.
3. 89 OVR Andre Reed
Reed comes in at #3 on our list for his height (6’2”) and speed (88). He has solid WR ratings everywhere. While he’s just under the 90 deep routing running threshold (he has 89 DRR), you can easily get him there with a Deep Route Specialist strategy item.
4. 88 OVR Justin Jefferson
JJets is almost identical to Andre Reed if you do the comparison. Jefferson’s lower change of direction (84) makes him a little worse at beating man coverage than Reed, but he’s still an amazing option at WR. He also has the added benefit of making your opponent watch him Griddy for what feels like a full minute after he scores a touchdown.
5. 89 OVR Randy Moss
It feels weird having to go all the way down to #5 to see Randy Moss, but that’s what 87 speed will do. We would have loved to see him with 88 or 89 SPD, even considering he came out on August 20th. Regardless, he’s 6’4” with solid ratings everywhere. Moss and Fitz are also the only two WRs that currently hit the 90 deep route running threshold without the help of a strategy item. He’s a great option right now for any WR corps.
6. 90 OVR KaVontae Turpin
Turpin’s weakness is that he’s only 5’9” and that prevents him from being any higher on this list. However, he still brings a lot of value in that he has the best change of direction (91) and agility (91) of any WR in the game. Along with his 88 speed, those ratings are going to help him beat man defenders, especially on routes with hard cuts like zigs. Just don’t put him in situations where he has to win jump balls and you’ll love his production.
7. 88 OVR Jaylen Waddle
MCS Waddle is another burner at the WR position. His 88 speed alone will earn him a spot on many MUT rosters. Beyond that, he’s a free player earned just by watching the MCS.
8. 87 OVR CeeDee Lamb
Lamb is just a great, well-rounded WR for this point of the MUT season. He’s tall (6’2”), fast enough (86 SPD), and has respectable receiving ratings. The best part about Lamb is that he’s completely free and many of you have unlocked him already. You can earn him by hitting level 31 on the Season One Field Pass.
9. 87 OVR Tyreek Hill
Tyreek was an absolute beast on day 1 of Madden 23. His 87 speed was special just a few weeks ago. Since then, a ton of DBs capable of sticking with him have been released along with several WRs (listed above) that outshine him. His price has come down a lot since launch. Consider picking him up and equipping Short In Elite as a great way to beat man coverage from the slot.
10. 87 OVR Brandin Cooks
Cooks is a high-end speed (87) WR that’s pretty affordable. If you don’t want to spend any coins on him, you can earn him through the Campus Heroes challenges sequence for 125 total stars. If you’re just starting out and need a cheap WR that will have a big impact, consider Cooks.
Give Us Your Feedback
Is Campus Heroes Crabtree also your #1 WR in MUT? If not, tell us who it is. Who makes your top 10 list that didn’t make our list?
Thanks again to Hurc and Hodgey from the MUT.GG Discord server for their help and analysis on this list.
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