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 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85) catches the ball and is tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive back Patrick Robinson (25) in the second half of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. the Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts by the score of 39-35. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Eric Ebron @ Packers

Ebron is one of several tight ends that have emerged as fringe TE1 options early this season. Many owners are going to a streaming TE strategy, and Ebron is a nice option to grab if you’re switching yours out for this week.

In the first two weeks of the season, the Packers allowed a total of ten catches and 143 yards to opposing tight ends. In both their games this year, the opposing tight end found the end zone as well.

At the same time he heads into this good matchup, Ebron is starting to step into a larger role with the Lions’ passing attack. Last week, he hauled in four passes for 53 yards in the team’s tough loss to the Titans. He had an every better fantasy week in week 1 when he found the end zone and totaled 46 yards on his five catches.

The Lions are filling in for Calvin Johnson’s missing targets, and Ebron is one of the players who is getting more work as a result. He’s a great plug-and-play option for fantasy football week 3, and he can be had at a good price in DFS leagues as well. The Packers are a good enough option to make him your starter in fantasy football week 3.

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