Fantasy football Week 3: Top 10 matchups to attack

Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) runs the ball against Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson (24) and linebacker Antwione Williams (52) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) completes a pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Joe Flacco @ Jaguars

While Drew Brees is definitely a matchup to attack in fantasy football week 3, he is likely owned and started in almost all season-long leagues every week. He’s also going to be a very pricey DFS play given his name recognition and A+ matchup. If you need a cheaper QB play in fantasy football week 3 or are looking for a spot starter, check out Joe Flacco in a good matchup against the Jags.

Flacco didn’t look great last week in Balimtore’s win in Cleveland completing only 25-of-45 passes. He was able to lead his team back for the win, though totaling 302 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Flacco’s final numbers were good even though he struggled.

The reason I like Flacco as a spot starter in fantasy football week three is that he’ll face the Jaguars in Jacksonville in what I think could be a sneaky-high scoring game. The Jags allowed six passing touchdowns and a rushing QB score in the first two weeks of the season and have yet to pick off a pass.

The Ravens have some improved weapons in the passing game, so I think Flacco and Blake Bortles will end up trading passing scores in Florida this week.

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