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Fantasy Football: WR/CB Matchups to Watch

As we head into Week 8 of the NFL season, fantasy football owners are looking for any edge they can get to help their teams succeed. One key factor to consider is the matchup between wide receivers and cornerbacks. In this article, we’ll break down some of the most favorable and unfavorable matchups for WRs and CBs.

Shadow Matchups to Watch

• Diontae Johnson (Panthers) vs. Pat Surtain II (Broncos): Surtain has been one of the top cornerbacks in the league this season, and he’s likely to shadow Johnson in this matchup. Johnson’s fantasy value takes a hit as a result.
• George Pickens (Steelers) vs. Deonte Banks (Giants): Banks has been impressive in his rookie season, but he’s struggled against top receivers. Pickens is a solid start in this matchup.
• Malik Nabers (Giants) vs. Joey Porter Jr. (Steelers): Porter has been inconsistent this season, but he’s shown flashes of brilliance. Nabers is a decent start, but temper your expectations.

Tough Matchups

• Patriots WRs (Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Kendrick Bourne) vs. Jets CBs (D.J. Reed, Michael Carter II, Sauce Gardner): The Jets have one of the top pass defenses in the league, and their corners are a big reason why. Downgrade the Patriots WRs in this matchup.
• Cardinals WRs (Marvin Harrison Jr., Greg Dortch, Michael Wilson) vs. Dolphins CBs (Kendall Fuller, Kader Kohou, Jalen Ramsey): The Dolphins have a talented trio of corners, and they’re likely to make life difficult for the Cardinals WRs.

Advantageous Matchups

• Falcons WRs (Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud, Drake London) vs. Buccaneers CBs (Tyrek Funderburk, Tykee Smith, Zyon McCollum): The Buccaneers have struggled against the pass this season, and the Falcons WRs are likely to take advantage.
• Packers WRs (Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Christian Watson) vs. Jaguars CBs (Tyson Campbell, Jarrian Jones, Ronald Darby): The Jaguars have been vulnerable to the pass this season, and the Packers WRs are a good bet to exploit them.
• Browns WRs (Cedric Tillman, Elijah Moore, Jerry Jeudy) vs. Ravens CBs (Brandon Stephens, Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins): The Ravens have struggled against the pass this season, and the Browns WRs are likely to find success in this matchup.

Fantasy Implications

These matchups have significant implications for fantasy football owners. Make sure to adjust your lineups accordingly to maximize your chances of success. Remember to stay up to date with the latest news and injuries to ensure you’re making informed decisions.