NFL Week 4: WR/CB Matchup Grades

We are looking ahead at Week 4 to find the elite matchups for wide receivers against corners. Using Pro Football Focus's ratings as a base, we are able to get an advanced look at what matchups we can take advantage of. Defense against opposing WR's is grabbed from FootballOutsiders. They matchups are broken down into the top tier matchups, middle tier matchups, and matchups to possibly fade. Now the opposing cornerback may not always be on the highlighted receiver, but this is a look at who the highlighted receiver will likely see most of the game. Not every number one cornerback covers the opposing team's wide receiver. They usually stay on their side of the field, and on occasion can shadow a number one. I will continue to edit it during the week, if there is given news of a switch in matchups. Blown coverage equals great matchups, zone coverages suggest they are toss-ups, and lockdown coverage is pretty self explanatory. Premium access grants you the full article.

Blown Coverage

Most of the plays on the offensive side will be geared towards Arizona players, but Marquise Goodwin is a dart throw if you are making multiple lineups. Arizona has been torched by bad wide receivers this season, and that is because Patrick Peterson isn't covering them. Bethel has allowed a 0.46 F/R dating back to last season, and 2.01 Y/RC. While Goodwin isn't a prominent wide receiver, he has some top notch speed for a long touchdown.

Jaron Brown has picked up some slack with John Brown banged up, and J.J. Nelson being someone that can go missing. He is worth a look against Dontae Johnson, who has allowed 0.41 F/R going back to last season. Larry Fitzgerald is going to be a prime focus for this defense, as every other defense should be keying in on in the future. His targets continue to be high, and he has a 70% catch rate, and sees 27% of the targets. K'Waun Williams has allowed a 0.36 F/R and is targeted 28% of the time.