By utilizing our play-by-play data, we're now able to identify where each NFL wide receiver and cornerback lines up on each play. By tracking matchups between the two positions, including potential shadow situations, we can offer the best projections, rankings and fantasy advice each week.
What follows are the receivers with the best and worst Week 1 matchups, as well as the corresponding fantasy impact.
To view the primary defenders the top three wide receivers for each team will see in Week 1, be sure to check out my weekly WR vs. CB cheat sheet.
Advantageous matchups
Lions' Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr. vs. Cardinals' Tramaine Brock and Chris Jones
Both Patrick Peterson (suspension) and Robert Alford (injured reserve) are out, leaving Arizona to roll with reserves Brock and Jones on the outside and rookie Byron Murphy in the slot. That's ...