Top 7 WR vs CB matchups in NFL Playoffs' wild-card round feat. Mike Evans vs Marshon Lattimore

Many factors will play a major role in the outcomes of the wild-card round games for the 2024 NFL Playoffs. One of those is the direct matchups between some of the top wide receivers and the cornerbacks that will be covering them on passing plays. Here are some of the best duels to keep an eye on this week.

Wild Card round's best WR vs CB matchups in 2024 NFL Playoffs

WR vs CB matchups

#7 - Jayden Reed vs Quinyon Mitchell

Jayden Reed will likely need to step his game up for the Green Bay Packers this week with Christian Watson unlikely to play. He will be matched up against standout cornerback Quinyon Mitchell for the Philadelphia Eagles, who have formed a dynamic rookie duo with Cooper DeJean this year.

#6 - Amari Cooper vs Patrick Surtain II

Amari Cooper is the top outside wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills this year, though quarterback Josh Allen has done an excellent job of spreading the ball around to all of his options. He may have a difficult time including Cooper in the offense in the wild-card game against the Denver Broncos as Patrick Surtain II has been one of the best overall cornerbacks in the NFL.

#5 - Ladd McConkey vs Derek Stingley Jr.

Ladd McConkey has been impressive during his rookie season with the LA Chargers, leading the team with 82 receptions for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns. He will be matched up against Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who earned a trip to the Pro Bowl for his strong season.

#4 - Courtland Sutton vs Taron Johnson

Courtland Sutton leads all Denver Broncos in most receiving categories by a wide margin, totaling 81 receptions for 1,081 yards and eight touchdowns. He will likely need to have a big game if they have any chance of upsetting the Bills in the wild-card round, but it won't be easy against cornerback Taron Johnson.

#3 - Puka Nacua vs Byron Murphy Jr.

Puka Nacua has been one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the NFL and has posted consecutive excellent seasons for the LA Rams. He will likely be the focus of the Minnesota Vikings defense, and while former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore may cover him on some plays, he will mostly be matched up against Pro Bowl cornerback Byron Murphy Jr.

#2 - George Pickens vs Marlon Humphrey

George Pickens and Marlon Humphrey are extremely familiar with playing against each other. The AFC North division rivals will be one of the key matchups to watch when the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers meet in the Wild Card round.

#1 - Mike Evans vs Marshon Lattimore

Mike Evans and Marshon Lattimore have a long history of heated battles facing off in the NFC South, including breaking out into a fight on the field just a couple of years ago. Lattimore is now with the Washington Commanders, so this is one of the most exciting matchups to watch when they face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round on Sunday Night Football.