Breaking down the best WR/TEs in the XFL through Week 4

So, Cam Phillips is human. After back-to-back three touchdown games, he came back to earth against the Renegades, catching 1-of-3 targets for nine yards while slot receiver and converted running back Nick Holley caught 8-of-10 targets for 97 yards and a touchdown. It goes to show you just how good this Roughnecks offense can be, if they can win without getting their best receiver the ball.

Phillips is still the leader in all the important receiver categories, but Donald Parham, a tight end, is close. Parham caught another touchdown in Week 4 and now has 20 receptions for 273 yards and four touchdowns. Hopefully he’ll be able to keep his numbers up with Landry Jones likely done for the season.

Nelson Spruce still ranks third in receiving yards but missed Week 4 with an injury. In his stead, Tre McBride continued his assault on the league, catching 8-of-12 targets for 127 yards and a touchdown. He’s only played two games, but ranks fifth in receiving yards and is tied for third in touchdowns. Spruce could continue to miss time after not practicing once last week.

With Spruce out, Jordan Smallwood saw an uptick in work, catching 5-of-7 targets for 75 yards. If Spruce remains out this week against the Vipers, Smallwood should again have strong upside, as Josh Johnson has been incredible so far.

Dan Williams continues to see good usage and his now tied for second with 31 targets while ranking fourth in receiving yards. The increase in the Vipers offensive outlook of late should also help Williams as we move forward.

The Defenders trio of strong wide receivers can only go as far as their quarterback will let them and in the last two weeks, that hasn’t been very far. DeAndre Thompkins had three targets, catching none while Rashad Ross was wide open for a long touchdown whereJones completely missed him. Until Jones or Tyree Jackson can turn things around, the trio’s upside is severely lowered.