"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 defense 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."
Weekly lineup decisions should favor the player with the superior matchup, determined by schedule-independent matchup rankings that evaluate positional matchups across all 32 opposing defenses. Rankings calibrate points-allowed data to account for the difficulty of each defense’s schedule, producing a fairer measure of matchup quality for quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end. Early-season rankings may reflect expert opinion with supplemental full-season data. Adjusted fantasy points allowed (Adj. FPA) quantifies how a defense held opponents relative to weekly PPR averages, with positive values favorable and negative values unfavorable. Matchups form one element of start/sit decisions and require additional context.
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