NFL Player Positional Matchup Rankings


Welcome to DraftEdge’s prime arena of NFL match-ups, where every yard gained, pass completed, tackle made, and interception thrown is under the spotlight. Introducing our NFL Player Matchup Rankings — a comprehensive breakdown of individual player stats juxtaposed against opposing defenses ready to challenge them. From rushing yards to receiving touchdowns, passing completions to defensive takeaways, we meticulously analyze every facet. As you craft your fantasy strategies or seek deeper insights into the weekend’s games, let this be your ultimate compass. Dive into this trove of data and let DraftEdge’s analytics drive your game-day decisions to new heights.

Tread through the depths of our NFL Player Matchup Rankings. Here, we shed light on each intricate metric, unveiling how individual player stats stand against opposing defenses, guiding your decisions for each fantasy match week.

  • Stat: The comprehensive sum and overall rank of each stat for the ongoing season’s per game average.
  • Rank: The holistic position in the NFL based on the selected stat per game, giving a snapshot of player or team dominance in that metric.
  • Opp Def: This indicates the average points the opposing defense allows other teams to score on them in each game.
  • Def Rank: A marker of the opposing defense’s prowess (or lack thereof) at hindering the chosen stat when compared to the rest of the NFL.
  • vsNFL: The differential the defending team allows on average versus the NFL’s median. A green positive number highlights performance above average, while a red negative number signifies below-average prowess. There’s also a yellow warning for stats nearing the threshold of average.