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Unlock the Secret to Winning at Fantasy Football: Mastering WR/CB Matchups

In the high-stakes world of fantasy football, understanding WR/CB matchups can be the difference between victory and defeat. By analyzing play-by-play data, we can identify defensive schemes and where each wide receiver and cornerback lines up on each play. This insight allows us to provide the most accurate projections, rankings, sit/start advice, and waiver wire suggestions each week.

Projected Shadow Matchups: Where Top Receivers Will Clash with Elite Corners

• Eagles’ A.J. Brown vs. Giants’ Deonte Banks (Shadow): Despite Banks’ inconsistent performance, Brown’s 75% alignment on the perimeter makes him a strong candidate for an upgrade in this matchup.
• Seahawks’ DK Metcalf vs. Falcons’ A.J. Terrell (Shadow): With Metcalf aligning on the boundary 84% of the time, he’s poised to take advantage of the zone-heavy Falcons’ defense, which has allowed top receivers to thrive.
• Jets’ Garrett Wilson vs. Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. (Shadow): Although Porter’s shadowing is uncertain, Wilson’s 35% slot alignment and the Jets’ acquisition of Davante Adams make his outlook relatively unchanged.

Tough Matchups: Receivers to Avoid This Week

• Bills’ Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Mack Hollins, and Amari Cooper vs. Titans’ L’Jarius Sneed, Roger McCreary, and Jarvis Brownlee Jr.: The Titans’ stingy pass defense has allowed the fewest yards, lowest yards per target, and second-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season.
• Titans’ DeAndre Hopkins, Tyler Boyd, and Calvin Ridley vs. Bills’ Christian Benford, Taron Johnson, and Rasul Douglas: The zone-heavy Bills have allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to receivers, including the eighth fewest to the perimeter.
• Steelers’ George Pickens, Calvin Austin III, and Van Jefferson vs. Jets’ D.J. Reed, Michael Carter II, and Sauce Gardner: The Jets’ domination of wide receivers continues, having allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to the position, including the fewest to the perimeter.

Advantageous Matchups: Receivers to Target This Week

• Panthers’ Diontae Johnson, Jalen Coker, and Xavier Legette vs. Commanders’ Benjamin St-Juste, Noah Igbinoghene, and Mike Sainristil: Washington has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to receivers, including the eighth most to the perimeter and fifth most to the slot.
• Commanders’ Terry McLaurin, Luke McCaffrey, and Noah Brown vs. Panthers’ Jaycee Horn, Troy Hill, and Michael Jackson: Carolina continues to struggle against perimeter receivers, having allowed the third-most points to the boundary.
• Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte, Demario Douglas, and Ja’Lynn Polk vs. Jaguars’ Tyson Campbell/Montaric Brown, Darnell Savage, and Ronald Darby: The Jaguars have surrendered the second-most fantasy points to wide receivers, including the most to perimeter and eighth most to the slot.