• VR Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions vs CB Byron Murphy Jr., Minnesota Vikings: Williams excels in both blitz and zone coverage.
• Jacksonville Jaguars WR Gabe Davis vs. CB Christina Gonzalez, New England Patriots: Davis will get shadow treatment against New England.
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Identifying favorable and unfavorable quarterback matchups is a critical aspect of the fantasy football roster building process.
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WR Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions vs CB Byron Murphy Jr., Minnesota Vikings
Williams there is a matchup you can target against Vikings defender Byron Murphy Jr. Williams’ 73.1 PFF grade ranks 22nd. among 66 wide receivers with at least 135 receiving snaps.
Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores uses a variety of defenses, confusing defensive responsibilities. Three Vikings defenders have over 100 perimeter coverage snaps, and the team’s top two perimeter defenders (Stephon Gilmore And Shaquill Griffin) both line up primarily on the right side of defense. Murphy ranks third in perimeter coverage snaps (130) and second in slot coverage snaps (86), but he leads Minnesota defensemen in total coverage snaps (236).
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