WR vs. CB Matchup Analysis: Week 16

by Chris Gimino (ChrisGimino) Last Updated 2018-12-22 23:09:42 Premium Content Part of the product Combo Lite

One of the keys to NFL DFS success is locating the highest upside at the wide receiver position. Which wideouts have the easiest matchups against the opposing secondaries? Which receivers will fly under the radar and make the difference in large-field tournaments? Each week this NFL season, ChrisGimino will explore his favorite WR plays on the slate, with the sort of insight and knowledge that only he can provide!

Week 16

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Chalk Matchups

Robbie Anderson vs. Packers

Anderson is likely to see a ton of work against Jaire Alexander this week, who by default has seen the most targets (69) of any Packers DB (he often lines up across from the opponents top pass catcher). Alexander has a very strong 84.75 passer rating allowed in coverage. Anderson in the meantime is coming off a stretch of strong performances and finally flashing the upside we saw around this time last year. The individual CB matchup isn’t spectacular, but he does carry a 5 inch height advantage along with 91st percentile straight line speed that could allow him to get loose for a 3rd straight week. He’s a primary option for many, but I can see a reason to be underweight on the player in GPPs. This is no lock assuming Alexander – a first round talent – is glued to him most of the game.

Deandre Hopkins vs. Eagles

Hopkins is hot, and among the most highly utilized WRs in pro football with a 35% red zone target share and league leading 32.1% share overall. The Eagles are unlikely to leave him one on one with any of their second tier DBs, and instead should deploy help and zone coverage to try to keep him under wraps. I doubt that will be effective, as Hopkins has 681 yards and a 127.9 passer rating when targeted against primarily zone looks. Hopkins is very likely to eat once again in Week 16.