RosterWatch Week 15 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 Falcons RB Devonta Freeman, and would like to see how he matches up against the defense he faces this week.

First, look down the list and find the Falcons (Freeman’s team). You will see that the Falcons’ opponent (OPP) is the 49ers in Week 15, 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 49ers’) OFFICIAL ROSTERWATCH MATCHUP RANKINGS AGAINST THESE GIVEN POSITIONS.

They are not the rankings for the Falcons, but rather, for the OPPONENT THEY FACE IN THIS GIVEN WEEK (the 49ers). In the “OPP vs. RBs” cell for the Falcons, you’ll notice a big, blue ‘No. 1’. This means Falcons RBs face the best possible matchup for opposing RBs in Week 15 in the 49ers. This is a great indicator for owners of Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, or those thinking of rostering either 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

43 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By Shakey

    Serious QB issues — Thought I was set with Brees and Winston going into the playoffs – Wrong! Now I have to decide to pick one – Will Brees lay an egg (again) in three straight? Or to pick up a QB off waivers — Best seem to be Smith (#4 Tenn); Bradford (#11 Ind) or Flacco (#14 Phl) – or just go with Winston (#8 Dal)

    Interesting that on rankings Smith did not make the top 22? And Brees is at #5 Do you trust him? Didn’t realize that Ariz (opp v.s QBs) is now 6. Better match-up than I thought
    Bottom line — Brees? Winston or Smith ? someone else ? Thanks

  2. ↓ Post By pattyboo

    K Benjamin or M. Mitchel , std league . Please and ty

    1. ↓ Post By pattyboo

      Or should I pick up Ted Gin over Benjamin and Mitchell

  3. ↓ Post By fragglerock

    With his top 12 RW ranking this week, should i have any worry about starting Tyrod Taylor, despite Rex’s seeming lack of confidence in him?

  4. ↓ Post By johnnyG

    Hey guys,
    after going over all of this, I’m seriously considering starting both Freeman and Coleman as my two rbs and benching Doug Martin, Ware, and Hightower. What do you think? Also, Davante Adams in flex or Watkins?
    Thank you.

  5. ↓ Post By Rob

    Hey dudes. You guys have gotten me to the semis with all of your great content…

    Need a QB this week between Flacco, Kaep or I could pickup Siemian.

    Forecasting rain in Baltimore.

  6. ↓ Post By Trace17

    Worst position and the match up tool doesn’t help much. Brady or Mariota? Need the win and I got this far because of you guys

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      gotta go with brady

  7. ↓ Post By FrankGrimes

    Start 2:
    Watkins Landry Diggs or Ty Willy

  8. ↓ Post By wmcgrath

    Falcons or Giants DST this week?

  9. ↓ Post By PRS3758

    PPR Playoffs Semis:

    QB: Big Ben, (Mariota)
    RB: Shady McCoy, Rawls (Crowell, Powell, Gillislee)
    WR: OBJ, Amari, (Crowder, Mitchell, Inman)
    TE: Kelce

    With that lineup, who should I go with in the flex? I’m leaning Powell, but if Forte plays, do I go Crowder? What about Gillislee?

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      powell or inman if forte goes.

  10. ↓ Post By freebird

    Standard scoring, Bell & MMitchell got me to the 2nd round of playoffs and your sage advice helped me get to this point. After a close week 14 game (played J Graham, Baldwin and A Cooper), I’m hesitant to start them again this week esp. since Seattle plays tonight. After studying for week 15 week, I’d love some feedback on:
    1. Going with Carr over Winston? (think Crabtree, if he’s not dropping passes, is the difference maker)
    2. Going w/ Graham over Eifert (concern is weather impact)
    3. I’m locked in on Bell and Zeke, but considering T Coleman (or even B Powell) in flex over a WR
    4. Toughest call is WRs, think TyWilliams & Watkins over Cooper/Baldwin/Mitchell (agree w/ you, not at Denver)

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      1. carr had one of his highest passing totals against sd earlier this season 2. i’d still go with eifert, he’s their no.1 option 3. i’d go with powell 4. i’d go cooper, watkins

      1. ↓ Post By freebird

        Thanks Trashman. I’ll watch Forte’s status and I’ll try Amari one more week, but Carr’s expression after he didn’t catch that last pass in KC bordered on disgust…I think Cooper might be in the doghouse.

  11. ↓ Post By SkolVikes

    Standard Scoring Jordan Reed or Ladarius Green

  12. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

    Reed

  13. ↓ Post By Mickey

    Standard scoring. Need 1 RB & 2 WR’s please.
    RB’s: R. Kelley, Crowell or Farrow?
    WR’s: Thielen, M. Lee, Garcon & Beasley?

  14. ↓ Post By rw-0nmWMEZQM

    Need to play 2 of these three — Crowder, Kelvin Benjamin, Davante Adams. Who do I sit?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Play DA- then decide who to bench between Kelvin and Crowder. Wait for Vegas props tool. Right now gun to head- prob bench Kelvin

  15. ↓ Post By tcpeterson

    I’ve got Forte and Powell… if Forte goes can I trust him?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Don’t think you can- if he goes would consider another option all the way around

  16. ↓ Post By Mickey

    Standard scoring. Need 1 RB & 2 WR’s please.
    RB’s: R. Kelley, Crowell or Farrow?
    WR’s: Thielen, M. Lee, Garcon & Beasley?

  17. ↓ Post By flemdog

    12 man standard need 1 RB, 1 Flex and 1 TE ( 4pt for every 25 yds rushing and 4pt for every 25 receiving)…..T. Coleman, Farrow, S. Ware, L. Green & D. Walker.

    Thanks

  18. ↓ Post By losingnow

    Trashman : help me out, please!!

    Ben or Tyrod or Flacco for QB.

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      big ben is safe, but he’s been underwhelming against cincy in the recent past. i’d go tyrod if you feel like you need the upside this week.

      1. ↓ Post By losingnow

        thanks

  19. ↓ Post By jschles14

    Well, i had my line up all set and ready to go, but Matt forte is trying to sabotage my semis. If forte goes, do I need to sit Powell for one of the following? And if so, for who?

    Ty Montgomery
    Ryan Mathews
    Kenneth Farrow
    Adrian Peterson

    This is a full point ppr and I’m really looking for a solid high floor. I’m the favorite in the matchup.

    1. ↓ Post By jschles14

      I could also play Inman. But I’m already playing tyrell too. Let me know, thanks for the help.

  20. ↓ Post By rosebowlmvp97

    Stressing over this Prescott or Winston 6pt tds?

  21. ↓ Post By KCash

    Need four of these six. Alshon, Tate, ware, tywill, Inman, JJ Nelson. PPR. I’m cool with doubling up SD WR if you think it’s best. Also, awful spot with TE. Could use clay, griffin, Doyle, Daniel brown, barnidge, or pretty much any crappy TE out there. Thank you in advance RW!

  22. ↓ Post By Baron VonIronCock

    Brothers
    I need some sage advice by tonight por favor

    2 leagues
    The 1st is std scoring

    I need 3 of the following (only one of the rbs though)

    R kelly
    Howard
    Kelvin ugh
    A.rob UGH
    Theilan
    Robby anderson
    M mitchell

    2nd league

    .5 ppr

    Rank these guys for me please

    Alshon
    R kelly
    Howard
    Cooper
    Inman
    Hopkins
    Buf d vs min d

    Thanks
    Happy holidays
    Feliz vaidad bitches

  23. ↓ Post By Donald

    In PPR league Hill, Ajayi, Pryor, or A.P. I have to start 2 out of the 4. I want to roll A.P. out there but I don’t know if he’s going to get the touches.

  24. ↓ Post By Shakey

    WR question — which would you leave on your bench?
    D Adams, D Inman, J landry, or J crowder

    also which Def is best this weekend — Vikings or Bills?

    thanks

  25. ↓ Post By Shakey

    Flex Question — which two would you start (but only 1 RB) — t Gabriel, D Jackson, M Thomas, T Montgomery, or K Farrow

    also have AP

  26. ↓ Post By AbnerLofton

    Just got Mike Wallace of waivers, with Rawls already played I need points!!

    Wallace over Edelman?

    Thank you guys!

  27. ↓ Post By rw-K8YG2UGnW

    PPR, need 3
    Tate
    Inman
    Crowell
    Garcon
    Lewis
    Snead
    Mitchell
    Thielen

    Thanks!

  28. ↓ Post By fasttimes

    This may be a dumb question, but are rankings simply play the higher ranked player?

    And now
    Rivers or tyrod

  29. ↓ Post By rw-eoGuHkpZJ

    STD, need two: Tyrell Williams, Watkins, Edelman, Montgomery, D Adams, Cooper
    Much appreciated

  30. ↓ Post By rw-1Ps5roJZL

    9-5 Motown Madness.

    Semi’s. Need help. Need 3 of the following in a 1pt PPR.
    Tyrell Williams, Tate, Inman, JJ Nelson, Malcolm Mitchell or Allen Robinson.

  31. ↓ Post By SkolVikes

    Standard Scoring need 2 of these – Davante Adams, Sammy Watkins, Alshon Jeffrey

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