3 WR/CB matchups to focus on and three to keep away from

3 WR/CB matchups to focus on and three to keep away from


• WR Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers vs. CB Darious Williams, Los Angeles Rams: Jennings faces the explosive-play-friendly Williams in Week 15.

• WR Calvin Austin III, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. CB Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles: Austin is enjoying above his typical position in a brutal matchup.

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Identifying advantageous and disadvantageous cornerback matchups is a important aspect of fantasy soccer’s lineup-setting course of.

This article particulars three large receivers who could be began with confidence and three large receivers who must be prevented, thanks partly to their major defensive counterpart in Week 15.


WR/CB Matchups to Target

WR Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers vs. CB Darious Williams, Los Angeles Rams

Jennings ought to face Williams on a minimum of a plurality of snaps, although Jennings’ various pre-snap alignment charges ought to present him entry to all of Los Angeles’ starters and rotational backups. This is a matchup to focus on for Jennings. His 87.3 PFF general grade ranks third amongst 66 large receivers with a minimum of 435 offensive snaps.