One way I look at matchups each week is through the lens of an entire team’s offense against their opponent’s defense. Overly strong or weak positional matchups can lead to a specific game script or fantasy outcome as a result. When looking at non-stud options, matchups have a way of leading to value.
How to read the chart:
Teams are paired up by game, two per article, with the tema defense on the left half of the chart and the opposing offense on the right half. Each category represents the positional efficiency for or against, with the overall score merely an average of the positional marks for the team.
The Broncos are primed for a rebound after the sound defeat by the Rams in Week 11, but the Dolphins are a tough task efficiency-wise. The ‘weak’ spot is on the ground versus Miami, but that is also a weak area for Denver. If Peyton Manning throws 45+ passes, then the efficency does not matter much.
The Dolphins struggle outside of great matchups on offense, so this week is a rough one, especially for Lamar Miller if he plays. I do not want a Miami player near my starting lineups or DFS rosters.
The Browns want to run the ball 35 times a game. The Falcons generally accomodate teams on the ground. The addition of Josh Gordon is at a great time as the Falcons struggle against receivers as well. Isaiah Crowell and Terrance West may see 15+ touches each if Cleveland stays in the game or holds a lead. Good luck, Falcons front seven.
The Browns’ strengthes on defense (against quarterbacks and wide receivers), match the strong spots for Atlanta. At least the game in on the Falcons’ home turf. Julio Jones is in the midst of a brutal touchdown drought while Roddy White has been soaking up the scores of late. I am still betting on Julio Jones in DFS until he hits.
