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Fantasy football Week 16 shadow report: Key WR/CB matchups

Justin Herbert and Keenan Allen should have plenty of opportunities to connect in the passing game this week. Harry How/Getty Images

By using our play-by-play data, we're able to identify defensive schemes and where each wide receiver and cornerback lines up on each play of an NFL game. By tracking these WR/CB matchups, including potential shadow situations, we can offer the best projections, rankings, sit/start decisions and fantasy advice each week. Fantasy football is a weekly game, so knowing the matchups can help you make the best waiver-wire pickups.

Below are the wideouts with the best and worst Week 16 matchups, as well as the corresponding fantasy impact.

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