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Fantasy Football Week 16: 3 WR/CB matchups to target and 3 to avoid
2YXPG1P Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
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• WR DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles vs. CB Noah Igbinoghene, Washington Commanders: Smith should lead Philadelphia’s injury-weakened pass-catching corps.
• WR Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks vs. CB Shaquill Griffin, Minnesota Vikings: Lockett is no longer a weekly must-start wide receiver.
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Identifying advantageous and disadvantageous cornerback matchups is a critical facet of fantasy football’s lineup-setting process.
This article details three wide receivers who can be started with confidence and three wide receivers who should be avoided, thanks in part to their primary defensive counterpart in Week 16.
WR/CB Matchups to Target
Smith should take on a featured passing-game role against the Commanders, and slot cornerback Noah Igbinoghene and rookie No. 2 perimeter cornerback Mike Sainristil make for matchups to target. Smith’s 79.8 PFF overall grade ranks 17th among 65 wide receivers with at least 475 offensive snaps.
