RosterWatch Week 14 Matchup Tool Now Available

alex bylineWelcome back and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. 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 and most popular flagship tool, the instructions for use couldn’t be simpler, and can be found below.

DO NOT RELY ON “FANTASY POINTS AGAINST” as your primary indicator for player matchups ever again. It is a flawed metric, as you’ll see, which will cause you heartache and struggle.

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 along with other analytic trends including projected game-script, game-flow, volume of total snaps and much, much, more.

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 Bengals TE Tyler Eifert, and would like to see how he matches up against the defense he faces this week.

First, look down the list and find the Bengals (Eifert’s team). You will see that the Bengals’ opponent (OPP) is the Cleveland Browns in Week 14, and there are four color-coded cells in the horizontal columns marked “OPP vs. QBs,” “OPP vs. RBs,” “OPP vs. WRs” and “OPP vs. TEs.”

These are the OPPONENT’S (in this case the Browns’) OFFICIAL ROSTERWATCH MATCHUP RANKINGS AGAINST THESE GIVEN POSITIONS.

They are not the rankings for the Benglas, but rather, for the OPPONENT THEY FACE IN THE GIVEN WEEK (the Browns). In the “OPP vs. TEs” cell for the Bengals, you’ll notice a big, blue ‘No. 1’. This means Bengals TEs face the best possible matchup for opposing TEs in Week 14 in the Browns. This is a great indicator for owners of Eifert, 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

+Based on Standard Scoring
++RW Proprietary Algorithm

45 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By Trace17

    Yes! finally!

    Having a tough time with this one even with the matchup tool. It’s the playoffs so obviously I’m going to switch back and forth. I need input.

    Standard league, Pick 2 WRs: Diggs, Mitchell, Boyd, Sheppard

  2. ↓ Post By Shakey

    With MacLin back would you still start hill over Inman or R Matthews?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      no, his floor is too low

  3. ↓ Post By AbnerLofton

    Start 3 1 pt ppr

    Allen Robinson vs min
    Jarvis Landry vs ariz
    B Marshall @ SF
    T Boyd @ Cle
    Malcom Mitchell vs Bal

    Could also flex in Ladarius Green if J reed plays

    Thanks guy!! It’s playoff time and all my teams are in!

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      landry, mitchell, a rob

  4. ↓ Post By xraytakr

    I am currently rostering Stafford, Cam, and Mariota, I want to drop one of these guys to pick up a second defense for the playoffs. Which one would you drop? I have the Lions defense now, but I am gonna try to drop them for the Bengals tomorrow. Whichever QB I drop, I will pick up the Steelers D in that spot.

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i could drop mariota based on the schedule

      1. ↓ Post By xraytakr

        Thanks, that’s the way I was leaning, just wanted confirmation.

  5. ↓ Post By freebird

    Standard scoring, really want to start M Mitchell in my flex this week. I need 3 out of these:
    Cooper @ KC
    Baldwin @ GB
    TyWill @ Car
    MM vs Bal
    Moncrief vs Hou
    Watkins vs Pit

    I think I should sit Moncrief and Watkins, and growing concerned over lack of targets for Cooper (vs Crabtree) and Tyrell.

    Should Mitchell be in my line-up? If so, sit Tyrell/Baldwin/ or Cooper?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      wow, i like them all except moncrief. i’d go cooper, baldwin and mitchell. i’m afraid williams won’t be 100%

  6. ↓ Post By tcpeterson

    Need some help… currently have Wilson and Mariota for qbs. Debating on dropping Mariota for Winston considering schedules.

    12 team Standard scoring

    Also need 2 Wr out of Fitz, Cooks, J Matthews, Moncreif, M Mitchell
    Rolling with Bell, Ware, and Forte at RB and flex

    Lost AJ Green but still stashing…. should I cut bait and run?? Also picked up AP as a stash and now it’s looking less likely he will play

    Thinking I should pick up D. Williams as handcuff… who should I drop??

    Went on a 7 game run to go from last place to 4th place!!! Looking to finish strong

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      i’m not against it. makes the most sense if you plan on actually playing him over wilson. i’d go fitz and cooks. i’d drop ap before green. good luck!

  7. ↓ Post By KHammer88

    RosterWatch! Love the content, great work!! Better RB2 Riddick or Crowell?? Thansk

    1. ↓ Post By KHammer88

      It is a PPR..

  8. ↓ Post By Shakey

    Half point PPR need to pick three out of these 5 WRs — Nor sure I should blindly follow match-up tool
    I am thinking I should try and fit Landry in to establish a decent floor for scoring points — Adams could come up empty even though he is highest in your rankings. Thoughts please.

    J Crowder (1)
    B Lefell (6)
    K benjamin (12)
    D Adams (29)
    J Landry (30)

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      rankings far from final at this time but my initial lean is Crowder, Kelvin for sure and in a PPR probably Landry but easy cases could be made for LaFell – Hell I’m sure Trashman would tell you to start him – or Davante.

  9. ↓ Post By Dvjhnstn

    Thanks to RW – playoffs at 8-5! But now play high-points winner. Need to pick top 2 players for full PPR maximum potential – T. Pryor, Watkins, Lamar Miller, or Riddick? #fantasyproblems Thanks for all your help this year, Trashman too!

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      At this time I say Pryor and Theo in a PPR but please continue to check back coming into game time.

  10. ↓ Post By ea4582

    Alright my dude, thanks a lot for this year, I’m stuck on who to start, please help, thanks!

    Qb- Big Ben/Rivers (pick one)
    Rb- Ware Rawls Gordon Girley Howard (pick 2)
    Wr- M thomas Ty Williams D Adams (pick one)
    Flex- pick one wr/rb left out from above

    Once again, thank you so much, good luck this weekend as well.

  11. ↓ Post By rw-5hiOVG6bX

    New pro member here, love how stat-driven your advice is! So I thought about a DFS stack of Dalton/Eifert/Boyd based on matchup tool/rankings..but you have Cam SO much higher with a signficantly worse matchup..any follow-up advice is appreciated, thx!!

  12. ↓ Post By PRS3758

    PPR league: Start Crowder or M.Mitchell this week in the Flex? Crowder is ahead of Mitchell in the rankings, but you all keep raving about Mitchell this week. My other WRs are OBJ, Amari, and C. Coleman. Thanks for all the help!

  13. ↓ Post By fragglerock

    Pick 2 for flex spots:

    Davante Adams, Diggs, M.Mitchell, Dixon, Hightower

  14. ↓ Post By Maine Moose

    I’m probably over thinking this but do I play Jordy against Seattle or go with Tyreek Hill

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      Gotta stick with Nelson

  15. ↓ Post By Silver Fang Big Wolf

    Whats up Mr. Dunlap! I am going crazy over here trying to decide a DST this week. My choices are Eagles or Colts. Or I could drop one of them for the Panthers on waivers. What are y’alls thoughts on these teams this week?

  16. ↓ Post By AbnerLofton

    Noticed the recent up tick to Cams ranking.

    Would you start him or Jameis in round 1 of the playoffs?

  17. ↓ Post By Joeyk22

    Need 2 out of these guys .5 PPR
    Gurley
    B. Marshall
    Devontae Booker
    LaFell

  18. ↓ Post By AbnerLofton

    Who to drop for Marvin jones?

    C Mike , Britt, Hightower , fuller?

    Standard league

  19. ↓ Post By johnnyG

    Ended up starting cooper and ware in a half point ppr so now I’m playing catch up.
    Going against a hot team so 10 point performances won’t help.
    I need a rb and a flex
    M.thomas, Watkins, Freeman, d.martin, hightower, t.coleman, davante Adam’s.
    Going against ingram if that matters
    Thanks guys

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      freeman and watkins

  20. ↓ Post By Sluggo

    Ok RW, which one of these three for a PPR flex spot:

    Chris Hogan, Ty Montgomery, Wendell Smallwood, Robert Woods

      1. ↓ Post By Sluggo

        Yup thanks

  21. ↓ Post By rw-K8YG2UGnW

    Week 14 (aka week of tragic match ups). PPR, bonus for long TDs

    Need 1 RB, 2WR and 1flex

    Blount, Lewis, Crowell and Tate, Moncrief, Mitchell, Snead, Marshall. Also Inman and Garçon available on waivers.

    Lately been playing Blount, Tate, Moncrief and Marshall but Bal run D this week and Bryce Petty scare me. Thanks guys!

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      blount, tate, mitchell, moncrief

      1. ↓ Post By rw-K8YG2UGnW

        Thanks Trashman. Keep up the good work.

  22. ↓ Post By AllabouttheTD

    First round of playoffs. Standard. need RB, flex and WR2 out of these guys. Cooks, T Williams, A robinson, B marshal, Jordan howard, forte, hightower.
    I have david Johnson and mike evans as shoe ins. Thanks for help

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      Howard, Forte, cooks

  23. ↓ Post By mmwilk24

    Ryan or Palmer at Qb? Blount or Miller at RB2? Adams, Reed, Hightower, T. Coleman, or the RB not chosen as a flex? Thx in advance.

  24. ↓ Post By mmwilk24

    Standard league

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