With the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo approximately one-third over, it’s time to analyze the tie-down roping World Standings with more context from the average race and go-round earnings.
World standings leader Riley Webb turned the tide during Round 3, winning the round and changing his projected finish from No. 2 back to No. 1. Haven Meged pulled another check in Round 3 and is sitting No. 2 in the average, which would pay
Tie-Down Roping World Standings, pre-NFR position and projected finish
| Standings | Athlete | Money | Pre-NFR Standings | Projected Finish |
| 1 | Riley Webb | $327,549 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Haven Meged | $239,736 | 3 | 2 |
| 3 | Shad Mayfield | $216,603 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Cory Solomon | $182,689 | 8 | 3 |
| 5 | Caleb Smidt | $173,834 | 7 | 8 |
| 6 | Shane Hanchey | $166,660 | 4 | 10 |
| 7 | Ty Harris | $165,282 | 5 | 11 |
| 8 | Westyn Hughes | $164,524 | 6 | 7 |
| 9 | Blane Cox | $161,304 | 10 | 6 |
| 10 | John Douch | $155,760 | 13 | 9 |
| 11 | Tuf Cooper | $153,051 | 15 | 5 |
| 12 | Kincade Henry | $145,405 | 9 | 12 |
| 13 | Hunter Herrin | $142,876 | 14 | 13 |
| 14 | Beau Cooper | $127,416 | 11 | 14 |
| 15 | Bruston Minton | $126,551 | 12 | 15 |
