Fantasy football Week 1: Top 10 matchups to attack

Nov 8, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrate after combining on a touchdown pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Tavon Austin @ 49ers

The Rams take on the 49ers in fantasy football week 1 in the second Monday Night Football game. While the game won’t be high on the watchability meter, the matchup is enough to make Tavon Austin an interesting option.

Austin enters the year as the clear #1 WR for the Rams despite a catchless preseason. He got paid like a #1 this offseason with a four-year, $42-million extension. He will have to get to work with Case Keenum who won the starting job when #1 overall pick Jared Goff struggled.

Keenum would be wise to get the ball into the hands of his top receiver often since Austin has the ability to turn any touch into a big play. He can go off in any one week like he did last year against the 49ers when he ran for a touchdown and 21 yards while adding four catches for 98 yards and another touchdown.

Austin and Todd Gurley will be about the only offense on the field for either team in this game, and I think both will have big games for fantasy football week 1. However, I still wouldn’t start Austin in most formats since he is pretty big-play reliant. If you’re in a deep league or need a cheap DFS option, Austin makes some sense since I definitely think the 49ers are a great matchup to attack.

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