For those who missed this column last season, welcome to the Matchups Machine, which narrows down ideal matchups from around the league on a weekly basis using the tools we have available at PFF, the Las Vegas odds, and insight from yours truly.
PFF has all the tools to break down each individual matchup. Do you want to know how your wide receiver is going to do? Well, if he lines up as a split end on 90 percent of his snaps, we can pinpoint which cornerback he will be matching up with for those snaps. We can also tell you how that cornerback has performed.
Of course, as was the case last season, this column will become more accurate as the season goes on and we compile more grades for the players and get a feel for the tendencies and overall strengths/weaknesses of the 32 teams.
The goal of this column is to help you with those tricky decisions in year-long leagues, but also to help you narrow down your best options in daily fantasy leagues. You will see a mix of big-name players and fringe starters. Without further ado, let’s get into it.
Carson Palmer vs. 49ers
The 49ers pass defense is probably not as bad as they looked in Week 2 — allowing 369 yards passing and three touchdowns on just 21 completions. They traveled across the country for an early slate game after playing on Monday night. However, they’re also probably not as good as the version we saw in Week 1. One conclusion we can make for certain is that the 49ers don’t have the pass rushers and defensive backs that once made them an elite pass defense. Carson Palmer will be able to pick apart this pass defense, at home, in Week 3.
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Dan Schneier is a staff writer at PFF Fantasy and he covers the NFC East beat for FOX Sports. You can find him on Twitter @DanSchneierNFL. You can also add him to your network on Google+ to find all of his past material.