Exploiting favorable matchups is an underrated part of fantasy football success.
Finding a soft defense could mean elevating a fringe option to a no-doubt starter or making a normally good player a great one.
In Week 7, Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds carved up a generous New York Giants defense for 150 scrimmage yards and three scores. Jacoby Brissett put 326 passing yards and four touchdowns against a Houston Texans defense that has trouble slowing teams through the air.
Identifying positive matchups like those can make or break your fantasy week. We'll steer you in the right direction below by assembling our top-10 rankings and favorite matchups at the quarterback, running back and wide receiver positions.