"The matchup rankings provide a schedule independent method to evaluate positional matchups each week, ranking all 32 opposing defenses in order of most to least favorable for opposing players at all four skill positions (quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end). Instead of relying upon seasonal totals, we calibrate points allowed data to show how each defense fared relative to the difficulty of the schedule it has faced. This provides a fairer approach to judging the quality of individual matchups."
"Adjusted fantasy points allowed (Adj. FPA) reflects how far above or below players' weekly PPR fantasy point averages that defenses held opponents at that position. A positive number means that the matchup is favorable. A negative number means it is unfavorable. Additionally, remember that teams often use multiple running backs and wide receivers in a game, and these plus/minus averages cover all of a team's personnel at that position."
Matchup rankings provide a schedule-independent method to evaluate positional matchups weekly by ranking all 32 opposing defenses from most to least favorable for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Points-allowed data are calibrated relative to the difficulty of each defense's schedule to yield a fairer measure of matchup quality. As of Week 5 only 2025 data are used; after six weeks the system uses the most recent five weeks of numbers. Adjusted fantasy points allowed (Adj. FPA) shows how far above or below players' weekly PPR averages defenses held opponents, with positive values indicating favorable matchups and negatives indicating unfavorable ones. Matchups are one ingredient among many; consult comprehensive weekly rankings for final start/sit decisions.
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