RosterWatch Week 5 Matchup Tool
Welcome back.
This is a proprietary weekly tool provided by RosterWatch for our PRO community. 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 in-season 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 2018 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, Vegas indicators, volume of total snaps and much, much, more.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
To use the tool, think about your fantasy player.
Let’s say you own Jaguars RB TJ Yeldon, and would like to see how he matches up against the defense he faces this week.
First, look down the list and find the Jaguars (Yeldon’s team). You will see that the Jags’ opponent (OPP) is the Chiefs in Week 5, 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 Chiefs’) OFFICIAL ROSTERWATCH MATCHUP RANKINGS AGAINST THESE GIVEN POSITIONS.
AGAIN – They are not the rankings for the Jags, but rather, for the OPPONENT THEY FACE IN THIS GIVEN WEEK (the Chiefs). In the “OPP vs. RBs” cell for the Jags, you’ll notice a big, blue ‘No. 1’. This means Yeldon faces our best possible matchup for opposing RBs in Week 5 (the Chiefs). This is a great indicator for owners of Yeldon — and is a positive one 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
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1-3, standard scoring and need help. My RB group all appear to be injured or expected to lose touches.
RBs Fournette, Hyde, Collins, K Johnson & just picked up Cohen on ww
WRs Allen, Hilton, JuJu, Kupp, Brown, Ridley, & Calloway
Should I drop Calloway and pick up Chubb even though I have Hyde?
And, I only roster 1 QB/TE/DST/K and Bears are on bye. I was going to take the zero due to lack of streaming options AND unsure who to drop to get one and don’t think it’s smart to drop the Bears.
You should be scouring every other team’s roster for an RB2 and trade them one of your stud WRs. Allen, Juju, and Brown are all amazing and can get you a good RB2. Slip Ridley into your lineup as your new WR3 and you should net an increase in your point potential. Especially when Hilton comes back, you’ll have a stud WR on your bench every week gaining you 0 points. You NEED to turn that lost potential into a starting RB. Look for an owner who has extra RBs and needs WR help. That should be easy to find since you have so many great WRs.
Thanks natascot; agree with you and although my league hasn’t had trades these past two years, I’m going to push hard for one this week. I’ll listen to the podcast to determine a couple of prospects and try to work a trade.
I’d drop Callaway for Chubb, your WR corps is stacked. You can’t take a 0 at defense at 1-3. You either have to drop Cohen, the Bears or one of your WRs to pick someone up. Look at CAR and TEN as possibilities. I don’t mind holding onto the Bears, I am in one league, but you need to do all possible to win this week.
Thanks Alex, and got Chubb. Thin on DST ww but will research CIN, HOU, NYJ and even SF in place of Cohen.
3-1 Full PPR 2rb 2wr 1 te 1 flex
Henry and L Miller were dropped would you drop Montgomery to pick up any of them? Current roster is
QB: Rivers
RB: Kamara, Fournette, Collins, Thompson, Kerryon, Montgomery
WR: Thielen, Evans, Calloway, Cobb, J. Gordon
TE: Reed
D/ST: bears/Ravens
I plan on dropping ravens after this week and getting Miller back
Available WRs I could also drop Ty mont for: Kirk, Sutton, D Thimas (need to waiver claim)
I could for either if you’re not going to play ty when cobb is out.
im nervous as hell about luck this week…Bortles is available would have to drop calloway or lamar miller to do..Benching Hilton obviously
starting Luck, D johnson ,Conner , Juju, Kupp, V. Mcdonald, Mixon
bench- Hilton, miller, J Gordon, Kerryon Johnson, Ridley, Calloway. Bears Def..Do I pick up Bortles and cowboys def
Trying to make trades, but my league has been stingy this year, afraid to make a change. My team has yet to break 100 its but I think they just haven’t quite performed yet. 2-2 in 12 team standard I’m thinking give sanders for breida straight up?
WRs: keenan, juju, sanders, djax, callaway, cobb
RBs: fournette, yeldon, k johnson, d henry, hines.
Worth it? Or should I look at bigger fish like odell from a diff owner. He previously tried juju and henry for odell and gio which I immediately shot down. Any thoughts on a good trade for odell and/or should I go through with the breida trade.
Always appreciate the advice.
That’s a good deal for Breida, you should take it. Then listen to the TradeCast later.
If you want to offer for Odell now, it would be Sanders + Callaway or DJax. or Henry and Sanders for Odell straight up
I have been Offered Cam Newton for Sony Michel. My other rbs are Zeke, D. Freeman and Coleman, A. Jones, D Lewis. Brees is my qb. what say you?
Thanks,
Jim
If you have Brees and you are the one getting Sony Michel- then we like it and say YES.
If you are giving up Michel to acquire a second QB in Newton then we say NO
PPR Trade (1-3):
Getting: Mixon
Giving: Fournette
RBs: Lindsay, Kerryon, Crowell and R. Jones
God yes!
Team name: Kerryon Pesants! Record: 2-2
12 Team standard league. Looking to upgrade at RB and thinking about packaging A Collins with a WR to catch a bigger fish.
At WR I have: D Hopkins, K Allen, C Kupp, Josh Gordon, and Jordy.
My RBs are: A Collins, Kerryon, R Freeman, and Lat Murray
Thinking about targeting David Johnson and offer Kupp with Collins since the Johnson owner needs WR help. I think I could also make fair trades with the teams who own: Marshawn, A Jones, Mixon, and D Cook.
Appreciate the help!
Definitely listen to this wks TradeCast. Your WR are disgusting! I like where your head is at. Think you could approach this w/ Kupp , Gordon, or Jordy depending on the deal. Totally agree on Collins being the RB in play. Dalvin is smart since you have Murray already.
Would love to know who your QB and TE are!
The TradeCast is a weekly highlight! My QB’s are Goff and Rivers, and at TE I have Cook and McDonald
Hey guys, in looking that the Match Up Tool and the Rankings, I just be starting Collins over Coleman, Hines, and Lindsay in my flex spot. I’m just worried about Collins’ split time share and him potentially being in the doghouse with his fumbling issues. my league is 1 pt PPR. With all that in mind (especially the 1pt ppr) would you go with one of my catch-friendly backs over Collins?
PS -I’m now 3-1 in all three of my leagues thanks to Roster Watch!
Nice work! Yessir, in PPR we would roll Lindsay or Hines. Rankings are fresh for the week, and will continue to be updated drastically through the weekend
Need 2 in a 12 team ppr Mixon, Lewis, Collins, AP, or Eckler?
Stay tuned to the rankings
For season long do you prefer Westbrook or Cole over Funchess? And what about this guy Keke? is he worth taking a flyer on him — I do have -allen, juju and galladay. thanks
Prob not – maybe maybe Westbrook but prob not.
Byron should I pick up Bortles or just go with Luck thurs night..dont want to drop the bears would have to drop calloway or miller
I’d roll w/ Luck brother. Don’t lose too much sleep over it.
I’m in a 2 QB league and have Brady, Wentz, Goff, and Luck. I’m trying to trade a QB for flex depth (all spots are flex) and have been offered Robert Woods and Desean Jackson for Wentz. I was hoping to get a more high-end player, but it doesn’t seem like the market is there. Thoughts?
If you aren’t getting a big market then that is a fine deal. You have to make moves and you have a huge QB surplus. Maybe see if he’ll throw in someone besides DJax, he’s selling him awfully high considering that Fitz seems to like him more than Winston.
I was close to getting Kareem Hunt straight up for Wentz, and I would prefer a single top tier guy over two lower guys but it’s been tough. I asked for Baldwin instead of Jackson, but he countered. It is a PPR league, which helps with Woods.
Thanks bro will do hate to drop one of them for a def but bears with mack have been ridiculous..want to hold on to them… drop calloway or miller
10 team, Single point PPR. My wide receivers are k. Allen, Shuster, tyhill and Landry. RBs are Elliot, E. Jones, Michel and Lewis. I also have freeman/Coleman.
We start 3 WRs, 2 RBs and a flex
I think that Elliot and Michel are my RBs this week, with the 4 wide receivers taking the 4 remaining slots.
What to you think?
Thanks,
Jim
at first glance I agree.
Looking to trade a combo of Hyde + Alshon or Hyde + Chris Thompson. Who do you think is a reasonable target for that package? Side note – thoughts on targeting Mixon with the productivity Bernard has shown? Concerned over a return to the snap split?
Speaking of Mixon, he’s probably a viable target for those two in a trade. Not worried about Mixon’s role once he returns.
Ppr dynasty trade help
I’m a Fornette own that has been offered
Tj yeldon for r penny what do you think
see if you can get them to throw in a 2019 3rd rounder but you should take it and try to win now.
I am 1-3 in 12 team ppr looking for some trade advice to get a qb
I followed your cheat sheet completly on yhis draft
I have Carr and Mariota at qb now. I have Hopkins Julio A Robinson, Edelman and Golladay at wr
RB I have mixon collins ap Lewis ecklerfor rb I have Engram at TE so picked up Uzomah off waivers.
Who would you trade to try and improve at qb or te and what tier or player should I target?
don’t trade any pieces away to improve at QB or TE, you should drop Carr and pick up someone along the lines of Keke Coutee or Taywan Taylor, etc. There is no reason to hold two QBs of that ilk in a start-one leage.
Kittle or Reed this week?
Haven’t put togehter the entire model yet, but I think Reed, Keep an eye on the rankings to make sure that stays the same.
Who do I drop to pick up Tawon Taylor?
Christian Kirk
Derek Carr or
Baker Mayfield
1/2 point PPR.
one of the QBs.
Was offered lev bell for Tyreek Hill.. i still
Have Kupp,D Hopkins,JuJu, and J Brown. So Wr is solid. I have Lenorad forenette , Alex Collins , AP, yeldon , and D Lewis RB. Should I pull the trigger ?
He re did offer and wants Lewis and Hill.. I feel I would have huge upside in a few weeks but I don’t know
IT’s fair given your RB situation, adding Bell to that team is dirty.
Does that look like a roster watch lineup LOL ? With that draft tool. I look at all my teams in wonder how I have so many great players
1 PPR league: I have been offered the following buck Allen/Melvin Gordon/Marvin Jones for Lindsay/Keenan Allen/ajayi…my other wr are Hopkins/kupp/cole/Alison and my other rb are breida/Collins/Powell/Chubb…is this a good move to make? Thanks
Fournette owner here. I need advice on a trade. I would receive: T. Yeldon & D. Lewis for A. Peterson & N. Chubb. PPR. Thanks for any comments.
Corey Davis was dropped last week. How much FAAB would you spend on him?
Need trade advice!!! Please. 12 team ppr
I took a chance drafting my potential RB2 and Flex and took S. Michel, M. Ingram, and A. Jones. I have S. Barkley as my RB1. Now all of the sudden i’m potentially flush with RB’s, POTENTIAl being the key word. Michel looks really promising in that New England seems committed to him being the workhorse. Jones also looks to be in the position to take over. And then there is Ingram.
My QB is R. Willson. and my back up is Mayfield.
My TE is V. McDonald and RS. Jones (lost D. walker)
– so this is where i’m kinda weak.
So i’ve identified a couple of teams that need RB help bad. and i am particularly worried about my qb position. i have no confidence in Wilson.
1 manager has D. Watson starting and M.Ryan on the bench. He has Elliot and Henry and Barber as RB’s
Either of his Qb’s would be an upgrade to my team.
Which one would you target and what RB on my team would you offer up?
He also has J. Cook and E. Engram at TE
Thank you much!
Injuries happen in the blink of an eye. Never pay an rb for qb/te. Stay put and stream if you have to. Enjoy your surplus!!!
Alex/Byron
I have a guy sweating me for Kamara. 1pt ppr league. He wants to give me Cam Newton and Diggs for Kamara. I said not enough. He then offered to throw in Jared Cook. I’m 3-1 and Kamara is a big reason why. What should I get for Kamara. I do have Ingram as well.
Just my 2 cents…..package Kamara and your WR3 for Gurley. That’s about all I would trade away Kamara for right now. Never trade away an RB without getting one in return.
DO NOT TRADE KAMARA!
I received an offer to trade my OBJ and receive Diggs. Should I?
Too lateral stick with OBJ. Better days are to come. I own him too and am staying the course.
No! Come on man haha.
Trade away Julian and Alex Collins for DJ
Half point PPR
Hell yes!!!….assuming DJ is David Johnson and not Desean Jackson.
Sorry it’s suppsoed to say Julio Jones and Collins for DAvid Johnson
In this case I would not do this deal in a vacuum. Not knowing your team make up I just feel like you are paying too much for DJ. See if they will go for your WR2 and Collins for DJ.
.5 ppr
Was just offered Mike Evans and Kenyan Drake for AP and Josh Gordon? What do you think?
Rest of my roster
QB- Big Ben, Baker
WR- Odell. Watkins, Agholor, Josh Gordon, Westbrook
RB- Gurley, Shady, Breida, AP, Ingram,
TE – Cook
or what would you Counter with?
His team
QB- Brady, fitzmagic
WR- Mike Evans, Albert Wilson, will fuller, Hogan, jordy
RB- David Johnson, ekeler, drake, clement
te- ertz
Looks solid. The Anaconda is a wild card but I’d Do it.
1 pt ppr need 1 flex, N. Hines, Mixon, Hogan, Callaway, J. Gordon, or Coutee. Or waiver wire has Chubb, J Allen, Collins or Breida. If you think one of those guys are better. Thanks
Team Undertakers 3-1
Mixon if he goes. Those dudes are on waivers? Damn I scoop up Collins and maybe Brieda depending on your roster and league size.
I am a mixon owner trying to go after Bernard for the rest of season. Should I try to trade Crowell or Chris Carson for Bernard?
I’m not big on handcuffing but seems solid.
Good evening…Alshon and Edelman are on waivers, I have thielen..juju..Emmanuel Sanders and ty Hilton should I drop Sanders to pick up Edelman or Jeffery?
No! You have someone else to drop?
In PPR I have Njoku. Should I drop him and pick up Vance McDonald?
Who is better for ROS?
Meh. Stream?
In PPR play 3 WR I have
THill, J. Smith-Schuster, CRidley, NAgholor, MarvinJones and Enunwa
I am 4-0. I have a solid RB squad
Should I consider dumping either N Agholor and Marvin Jones for waiver wire gems Antonio Callaway, D Westbrook CSutton, Coutie Sanu ?
What about package two for one trade for top tier type instead.
Listen to the Tradecast!
there’s an argument for coutee over agholor. i’d like to see a few games from him first though. no need fixing what isn’t broken
.5ppr Got offered AJ Green for Sony Michel and Kittle. I already have AB, OBJ, Kupp, Hilton My RB’s are a little thin. Collins, Lewis, Alf Morris.
A little? Haha. Pass.
your wrs are solid. you need michel
Would you guys trade Fournette for devonta freeman in .5 PPR to the guy who owns yeldon?
I’d ask for more then prolly do it. Really depends on your roster and record etc etc.
ROSTERWATCH NATIONNNNNN! Content is phenomenal!!! The DK cheat sheet is absolute FIREEEEE!
Doubled my $ each of last 4 weeks 🙂
I have a Trade Offer in season long- Ingram for Bell? and for Ingram what you think his overall value is??
Thank you for your thoughts!
If you’re off to good start and Ingram is a bench player for you then I’d consider it.
Two qb Standard league, 6pts per Td for all tds. I’m 3-1 in 3rd place. My team is-
QBs- Rivers Big Ben Rogers
RBs- Fournette Henry Sony Michael James White Chubb Buck Allen
WRs- Keenan Allen R woods Corey Davis
Te- Kelce Vance McDonald
Should I trade one of my QBs for Dalvin Cook and Mariota? If so which qb? Or Go after OBJ and Winston or Trubisky? And also trade one of my QBs?
Nah. I’d prolly hold tight here. Having said that I’d be more interested in Odel than cook.
I can only keep 4 wr and start 2
Team name: My Johnson’s Burfict (2-2). 12 team standard league with three IDPs. Trade offer was I get Alex Collins, Tyler Boyd for Luke Kuechly and TY Hilton. Thoughts going forward? Waiver for IDPs are standard, Von Miller, Avery Williamson, J. brown, Wagner, H. Smith, etc.
Also have to start one Kupp, Marvin Jones, Kirk this week.
Thanks
i thin that trade would turn out pretty evenly. If you need the rb help, it’s not bad.
Is JGordon worth a start at flex tonight? Seems Thursday scoring is higher than normal. Standard scoring league with 2 flexes. Other options are include: APeterson, ACollins,DHenry, CCarson, DWestbrook. Right now I’m leaning towards Henry & Peterson at flex and Collins rb2.
i think you have it right. gordon is a little hobbled.
PPR…Burton on bye. Need a replacement for this week. Who do you think is best for this week and maybe for rest of season.
Nick Vannett
C.J. Uzomah
T. Kroft
H. Hurst
C. Clay
M. Gesicki
Thanks
hurst for the season. clay or kroft for the week
Need to pick up a TE to cover Burton bye but will use Rankings and Saturdays Player Props to make that decision. What I do need to know… drop Hogan to add Chubb? If not Chubb, other upside RB and WRs? Thanks!!
i’m ok with that move if you need the rb help.
Full point PPR, who do I flex? Agholor or Hines. Thanks!
i’d go hines
Roster Watch Nation! I’m having a hard time with the following decision(s). 0.5 ppr. I need to start one of the following: Aaron Jones, Dion Lewis, Mark Ingram, John Brown or Manny Sanders…. any and all input is appreciated. For now, I’ve got Jones in as I plan to wait til after the bye to run Ingram out there. Thanks!
Got a trade offer. I would give up Buck Allen and get my choice of either Sammy Watkins or Allen Robinson.
Thoughts?
Thanks
i’d go for it if you need the wr help. a rob in a ppr, probably sammy in standard
12 team PPR league (2-2):
2 RB, 2 WR, 1 FLEX
1) Starting Luck tonight vs my Pats makes me nervous. Do I drop someone else to grab WHICH of the available QBs instead of starting Luck tonight? Or roll with Luck and his limited weapons?
2) Should I be recycling Cobb, Crowell, or Callaway for any of the available FAs left below? I was trying to use them as throw ins last week but no one seemed to bite on trades unless you see a nice combo I could use to land a better RB1?
QB: Luck
WRs: AB, K. Allen, Gordon, Cobb, Callaway
RBs: Freeman, Collins, Kerryon, Crowell, Buck Allen
TE: McDonald
DEF: Panthers, Bears
Available FAs:
QB: Mariota, A. Smith, Carr, Bortles, Flacco, Prescott
RB: R. Jones, Penny, Montgomery, Smallwood
WR: Sutton, Taylor, Kirk, Dorsett, Snead, A. Miller
i could roll with mariota over luck. i think taylor is a solid add. i’m not sure i’d want to drop anyone you have for him though. maybe cobb, but he could come back strong.
I dont know if I can put this, but my FD Thursday night game I have.
White MVP
Edelman
Brady
Pascal
Patterson
Suggestions are def needed
PPR trade
Getting: Chubb, j. Gordon
Giving: Cooper
Wrs: sanders, juju, Julio, woods, Callaway, valdes, Sutton, miller
Puff the Magic Gordon
Record 2-2
12 Team PPR
Need a WR3:
Ryan Grant
Keke Coutee
Chris Hogan
Albert Wilson
A. Callaway
Or Pascal, Moncrief, T. Taylor, Dorsett on WW
Appreciate the advice.
PPR. Drop M. Williams or Coutee for Enunwa ROS?
Is R Penny worth keeping on my bench as a stash or a fantasy dud? Was thinking about picking up Montgomery as a replacement. Not a major upgrade but at least he sees the field.
14 team ppr Mixon Ingram or Hines need 2 and should I go moncrief or Taylor for my wr3
4 point passing TD.
Luck @ NE
Carr @ LAC
Bortles @ KC
Luck is missing a lot of weapons, Bortles is missing Fournette. Advice?
i think bortles has to pass alot this game. big upside, low floor though. i’d probably play bortles
Two qb Standard league, 6pts per Td for all tds. I’m 3-1 in 3rd place. My team is-
QBs- Rivers Big Ben Rogers
RBs- Fournette Henry Sony Michael James White Chubb Buck Allen
WRs- Keenan Allen R woods Corey Davis
Te- Kelce Vance McDonald
Should I trade one of my QBs for Dalvin Cook and Mariota? If so which qb? Or Go after OBJ and Winston or Trubisky? And also trade one of my QBs?
I’ve been approached for Jordan Howard, in talks to trade for Brandon Cooks.
I have:
RB: Bell/Conner, Mixon, Howard, K. Johnson, Hines, R. Jones
WR: Jeffrey, Davis, Cooper, Ridley, Cole
Should I pull the trigger on this trade? (standard)
Yes, if you can only start 2 rbs
14 team ppr…. …..i’m 1-3 right now. I’ve been offered beckham/Royce Freeman for L. Bell/Connor…..
I have ekeler, d. Freeman, l. Bell/connor
Edelman, sanders, Hilton, DJ Moore
Do I pull trigger?
It makes sense. Don’t be surprised if it doesn’t pan out though. Tough situation to be in
Rosterwatch Team,
I am looking at the Matchup Tool and it shows NE has a better WR matchup compared to Denver. However Edleman ranking is lower than Sanders. Should I go with Edleman based on the matchup tool?
Is R Penny worth keeping on my bench as a stash or a fantasy dud? Was thinking about picking up Montgomery as a replacement. Not a major upgrade but at least he sees the field. 0.5 PPR
.5 ppr, I need 2 of 4…
E. Sanders
Golden Tate
J. Landry
C. Kupp
I like Tate and Kupp, but maybe I’m chasing?
Two Questions, 1 pt. ppr, .25 pt per carry, 1 pt. per qb completion, -.75 pt per qb incompletion:
Do I start Stafford against Green Bay or Mahomes against Jacksonville?
For my flex:
Alex Collins
Royce Freeman
Antonio Callaway
Mike Davis
Latavius Murray (available on WW)
I need to start one of the following in 0.5 ppr: Aaron Jones, Dion Lewis, Mark Ingram, John Brown or Manny Sanders…. any and all input is appreciated. For now, I’ve got Jones in as I plan to wait til after the bye to run Ingram out there. Thanks!
Good morning. So I have a problem. I have Kamara playing today even though he had a knee issue last week. I’m skeptical of his performance today. I also have Fuller who’s playing today even though he was questionable with an injury last week. I’ll leave them both in but I have Agholor in my lineup (flex position) which he’s been on a down slope. I have Mark Ingram and Joe Mixon sitting on my bench. What would you suggest?