RosterWatch 2016 Week 6 Matchup Tool Now Available

alex bylineWelcome back. This is a proprietary weekly tool provided by RosterWatch. You can download it as always, or use the new, sortable and user-friendly online version.

It is designed to be a decision-making tool for gauging the defensive opponents your fantasy players face. If you are new to this, our time-tested, most popular tool, the instructions for use couldn’t be simpler, and can be found below.

RW PRO users can download the matchup tool (or access the online tool for use) in the downloads section of their profile by clicking HERE.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

To use the tool, think about your fantasy player.

Let’s say you own Texans RB Lamar Miller, and would like to see how he matches up against the defense he faces this week.

First, look down the list and find the Houston Texans. You will see that the Texans are playing the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6 and there are four color-coded cells in the columns marked “OPP vs. QBs,” “OPP vs. RBs,” “OPP vs. WRs” and “OPP vs. TEs.”

These are the OPPONENT’S (in this case the Colts) OFFICIAL ROSTERWATCH MATCHUP RANKINGS AGAINST THESE GIVEN POSITIONS. They are not the rankings for the Texans, but rather, for the OPPONENT THEY FACE IN THE GIVEN WEEK (the Colts). In the “OPP vs. RBs” cell for the Texans, you’ll notice a big, blue ‘No. 1’. This means Texans RBs face the best possible matchup for opposing RBs in Week 6. This is a great indicator for owners of Lamar Miller, or for those thinking of rostering him in DFS contests.

Repeat the same process for other players on your roster as you are trying to decide which players to start and which to sit in season-long leagues. Also use it to identify which upside-plays to roster in DFS contests based on matchup.

With the launch of the online tool, you can now sort by any column: vegas line, over/under, and matchup ranks vs. each position for easy reference.

“1″ is the best (easiest) matchup, “32″ is the worst (toughest).

COLOR-CODES
(you like blue matchups best)

BLUE: Best Matchups
LIGHT BLUE: Borderline Top Matchups
WHITE: Neutral Matchups
LIGHT RED: Borderline Bottom Matchups
RED: Worst Matchups

The rankings represented here are derived via a proprietary algorithm which takes into account not only standard “fantasy points against” metrics, but also (and most importantly) weighted averages and medians of separate individual player and defensive-unit scouting grades for members of the 2016 unit that will be run-stopping, pass-rushing, or covering against the position in question.

+Based on Standard Scoring
++RW Proprietary Algorithm

86 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By Gityner

    Who should I start for my flex?
    Christine Michael
    Jarvis Landry
    Marvin Jones
    Sammie Coates?

      1. ↓ Post By Gityner

        Awesome, thanks Trashman!

  2. ↓ Post By AbnerLofton

    12 team standard

    In dire need of WR help and loaded at RB

    Am I crazy to think of trading Demarco for AR15?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      Yes, you are. There has to be a better way

  3. ↓ Post By wmcgrath

    Normally, I wouldn’t ask a start/sit question so early in the week. However, I own Philip Rivers in my league and would rather not start him tomorrow night. I don’t have a backup QB on my team. According to your QB rankings, my best options available are Marcus Mariota, Dak Prescott, Tyrod Taylor, and Brian Hoyer. Who would you choose? In addition, I usually stream defenses using the waiver wire cheat sheet. I already own the Rams defense. Would you grab either the Titans or Lions defense or roll with the Rams this week?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      Is Alex Smith available? I like him this week. Rankings get updated all the time.

      1. ↓ Post By wmcgrath

        Grabbed Alex Smith off waivers. Thanks Alex!

  4. ↓ Post By technocrat

    12 Team Standard

    Would you drop Travis Benjamin to pick up Chris Hogan? Have Brady.

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      I’d like to see hogan do it for a few games before doing that

    2. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      Chris Hogan remains on the waiver wire in one shallow league where I own Benji so NO.

  5. ↓ Post By gutsman004

    Play Breshad Perriman over Tyrell Williams if Smith and/or Wallace out? Standard.

  6. ↓ Post By fragglerock

    This might be the website I frequent the most all day (after ESPN). Two questions:

    [1] Must start two (AP/Rawls/Woodhead injuries): Deandre Wash. | Kenneth Dixon | D. Booker | W. Smallwood
    ~My initial thoughts are DWash and DBooker, but which two should I start?

    [2] Is Jacquizz Rodgers droppable for Breshad Perriman? (Given Dougie will be back after bye, and Ravens injury report)

    Thanks!!

    1. ↓ Post By fragglerock

      Question 2 [Corrected]: Is 1 of Dixon/Perkins/Smallwood worth dropping for Breshad Perriman?

    2. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      thank you for the support – I think you have it right on both accounts.

  7. ↓ Post By Silver Fang Big Wolf

    Should I trade Tyrell Williams and Robert Woods for Doug Martin?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      I certainly would if I’m gaining Martin.

  8. ↓ Post By Tito

    Matt Jones or Mike Wallace as my flex this week? Thanks in advance.

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      I say Wallace if he goes. Monihnweig gonna come in and air it out.

  9. ↓ Post By Bachy18

    Which 2 of 3 would you start PPR: Tevin Coleman, Gio Bernard, or Devonta Freeman?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      Tough spot but I’d start both Falcons.

  10. ↓ Post By ea4582

    Hey guys, thanks for all your help, who do you think I should add? Looking for a good ROS potentially Wr2?
    Hogan
    DGB
    Thomas
    Williams (SD)
    Tate
    D Adams
    Meredith
    Enuwa

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      They’re all great options, if I had the choice of all I would choose Tyrell or Michael Thomas, GL.

      1. ↓ Post By ea4582

        Didn’t pick up Tyrell, so that leaves Michael Thomas, and GL? Sorry Alex but who’s GL? Was that a typo?

        1. ↓ Post By natascot

          GL means Good Luck

  11. ↓ Post By rw-gW2CQ6aQ0

    Would you trade Maclin and Bortles for Rivers and Willie Snead?

    1. ↓ Post By rw-gW2CQ6aQ0

      .5 PPR

  12. ↓ Post By ea4582

    Standard scoring

  13. ↓ Post By Synister

    Trade question: my Jordan Reed + Mike Evans for his Gronk + Alshon Jeffery? It’s a significant downgrade from Evans to Alshon, but the concussion concerns with Reed have me worried. I’ve already lost Decker for the year and didn’t take a trade offer of Gore for Decker when his injury news was first released. Would this be a panic trade on my part?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      If you’re worried about Reed’s concussion, I think it’s a fine trade. I’d be worried myself.

  14. ↓ Post By rw-wq4HI67ps

    Hi Alex/Byron/Trash man.

    A major trade question I’ve been offered Blount and J Thomas for Maclin and D Booker.

    The other owner has CJ Anderson and I have J Reed.
    I am strong at receiver with Hopkins, Marshall, and Cooper.
    I also have Miller, Howard and Crowell as my top backs.

    Should I pull the trigger here?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      No, let’s hold on to booker and see what happens. Also, we like Maclin this week.

  15. ↓ Post By Rob

    Considering a trade offer in a .5PPR.

    I would be getting Brees and Cooper, giving up McCoy.

    My QB is Cousins and Hoyer. My RBs are Gurley, McCoy, Doug Martin, Ryan Matthews and Kenny Dixon. My WRs are Cooks, Maclin, DJax, Cobb, Coates and Moncrief

    Do it?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      I don’t have a problem with the deal, seems fair enough.

  16. ↓ Post By freebird

    10-team, standard league with a question about the next few weeks or ROS as I’m set for this week. I’m still rebuilding my WR position and got C Hogan off ww this week. Now wondering if Lockett, Royal, or Kerley have more potential. I have TE-Graham & Eifert so think Lockett is more speculative for a Baldwin/Graham injury and insane to predict Kap’s performance and choice of targets. Royal is appealing if Hoyer continues as QB. I’m probably overthinking this so any advice is appreciated.

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      I think you’ve thought it out well. Hold and see what happens with Hogan this wk.

      1. ↓ Post By freebird

        Thanks for the sanity check, Alex. Will hold onto Hogan and watch.

  17. ↓ Post By tigers62

    TE question –
    I have Reed and Tye. Reed may not play this week. Both Hunter Henry and Ertz are available. However, I won’t know if I get Ertz until Saturday morning when waivers run for him. So do I:
    a. Pick up Henry (with a bad matchup) and play him tonight. I can also play Reed as a flex if he goes.
    b. Wait until Saturday. If I get Ertz, play him (and Reed if he’s a go). If I don’t get Ertz, play Tye.

    For any pick-up, I’d have to drop Tye or Ware. I also have Eifert stashed for his return, but that’s questionable for this week as well.

    Thanks for your thoughts on this!

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      I’d wait to see about Ertz. LOVE Henry, but gotta think eventually he’s going to get hurt by gates and I’m doing my best to avoid much Chargers exposure tonight. An appealing pickup may also be CJ Uzomah if your waivers fail; I like his matchup if Eifert is still unavailable and if you look at the Big Tool, his snap counts are ticking up nicely.

      1. ↓ Post By tigers62

        Great! Thanks. Uzomah is available so I’ll go that route if I don’t get Ertz.

  18. ↓ Post By rw-ogltCUKBK

    Guys I own Zeke, Gurley, Howard, Ware and White in a .5 PPR, offered Fuller for JStew. WR core rough after Evans; have Coates, TBen, Enunwa and Corey Coleman as my best. Do I pull the trigger?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      If you get Fuller stop what you’re doing and go hit accept.

  19. ↓ Post By Dumpster Fire

    PPR, need to start 2 of D. Booker, T. Coleman, and Ryan Mathews. Any thoughts?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      Coleman and Mathews.

      1. ↓ Post By Dumpster Fire

        Awesome. Thanks.

  20. ↓ Post By macchez6

    Okay. I give up Jordon Howard and Pryor

    Get Back Greg Olson and Randall Cobb.

    PPR

    At RB I still have C mike, McKinnon, McCoy and Powell

    Current TE is Henry Hunter

    12 Team League

  21. ↓ Post By rw-Dd6bhaAT6

    Need to start 3 of R Matthews, C Michael, J Charles, T Coleman. Who do I sit?

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      I sit J Charles until I see him get his full complement of touches.

  22. ↓ Post By Shakey

    Looks like Jonathan Stewart is back for a nice matchup against NO. With Cam not likely to run them in himself how high does Stewart go in the rankings. Would you change your drop of 15 spots? I picked him up on the cheap in all leagues and would love to hear your thoughts.

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      There will certainly be adjustments w/ the news from tonight. Can’t say exactly(more rankings left to put into consensus still like trashman and the computer) but in mid-to-high end RB2 conversation if active I’m sure.

    2. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      Just updated our initial projections to show him as starting and active and he moved to No. 17 so more like mid-range RB2 play.

      1. ↓ Post By Shakey

        Hmm I am still seeing Stewart in the 40s

  23. ↓ Post By Rippp

    Bortles has been my QB, I picked up Hoyer to fill in last week. What should I do with Hoyer, does he have potential going forward? Keep him, move him or could Bortles be the odd man out?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      We still like Bortles on the season. Close call this week. We’ve seen the Brian Hoyer movie before- goes big 3-4 times in a row then the time you play him he craps out. You have a good option at QB w/ BB and we wouldn’t play with fire for too long.

  24. ↓ Post By team gooch

    Standard scoring. I have Julio as my WR1. Which other 2 would you start this week? Enunwa, Hurns, or Parker or should I drop 1 of those 3 to pick up Crowder since Reed may miss some time?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      We always recommend our final positional rankings on Sunday AM and the Trashman’s PRO Flex rankings.

      Def Enunwa. Could argue between Parker and Crowder. If it was us- we would play Crowder. But, again- please reference final rankings.

  25. ↓ Post By dmc710

    I need to drop one I have an illegal lineup and need a kicker
    David Johnson , Doug Martin , T . Coleman , D Williams , T Reddick , T Rawls
    M Evans , J Matthews , C Beasley , J Crowder , J Kerley

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Prob Beasley unless you need him this week. Rawls can be dropped otherwise if necessary

  26. ↓ Post By clintron 5000

    1pt ppr need a wr amd flex. landry, Hilton, a. rob, graham

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Check Trashmans FLex Ranings. For me now- it would be Arob or Hilton

  27. ↓ Post By Bachy18

    PPr would you start Dwayne Allen or Charles Clay this week? Uggh Tight end mediocrity!

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      GARB! Prob DAllen- Clay cannot be trusted.

  28. ↓ Post By Doomsday24

    10 team standard league. I have 1 TE (Ertz) and could use another TE. Currently have 5 RB’s and 5 WR’s on roster. Was thinking of grabbing Barnidge, Pitta, or Witten (Hunter Henry is out there and thinking of getting him next week).

    Currently have:

    WR: Julio, D Baldwin, M Thomas, M Crabtree, John Brown
    RB: L Bell, Jordan Howard, Lat Murray, T Coleman, Doug Martin.

    Considering dropping D Martin, J Brown, L Murray (in that order) for Barnidge or Pitta and then dropping Barnidge/Pitta for Henry next week.

    Need help. Any suggestions. I’m 1-4 and need to start winning.

    Thanks!

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      I would drop Brown or Murray before Martin. Martin is the workhorse in a thin Bucs backfield when he’s healthy. Murray is on the downswing, and Brown is kind of boom or bust. I would consider pairing crabtree and Brown for an elite WR, or trading coleman to the freeman owner.

  29. ↓ Post By icepick16

    Dynasty league trade offer. I get Hopkins for gurley. He also has AJ green, Edelman, forte, Charles. I also have Lamar, demarco, matt jones, cooper demariyus. Would you take the original offer? Or counter with another?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i can’t condone gurley for hopkins with osweieler under center. he’d have to offer green or hopkins and edelman.

      1. ↓ Post By icepick16

        He didn’t take gurley for green. Thanks for the heads up on Hopkins though

  30. ↓ Post By fragglerock

    If Dwayne Washington actually suits up Sunday, is he still a better fantasy starter over Forsett?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i’m staying away from the Detroit backfield for the time being. gun to head i’d say Washington.

  31. ↓ Post By Mickey

    Flex question – standard scoring. T. Coleman or D. Parker?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      Parker has the upside against Pitt’s secondary.

  32. ↓ Post By johnnyG

    Hey guys, need one rb and one wr. Gio, ware, j. Richard, powell and Maclin, cooper, Michael thomas.
    Thank you.

    1. ↓ Post By johnnyG

      .5 ppr

      1. ↓ Post By johnnyG

        Only reason I’m not using the rankings is because I have players in the same game that could be combined accordingly.
        Ware and cooper, Richard and Maclin, get some of the run game in that rain

  33. ↓ Post By HeeroYuy

    C.J. … Fiedorowicz or Uzomah?

    Reginald – The Boogie Bang

    Hey guys!

  34. ↓ Post By Spinman

    trade offered to me: i give up AJ Green and I receive L Fitz + R Mathews; I have Cooper/J Matthews/TyWill and Crowell/Jenings/McKinnon/J Richard (and throwaways Starks/Payne). Trade or no trade?

    1. ↓ Post By Spinman

      10 team standard

    2. ↓ Post By Trashman

      Hurts, but you need the rb help.

      1. ↓ Post By Spinman

        smelly, but gotta do it! thanks, trashman!

  35. ↓ Post By grahamhill87

    Standard scoring
    Should I start freemen or Ryan matthews

  36. ↓ Post By rw-iiQ0GFq2s

    I have Blount Freeman, Coleman, and Forte. need to start 2 of the 4. 12 team IDP standard scoring. What do you think?

  37. ↓ Post By Brandon

    Crowder or MThomas in flex if McCoy can’t go Sunday?

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