Fantasy football 2017, Week 2: Top 10 best matchups to attack
By Joe Romano
Julio Jones is in line to finish the week as the best fantasy wide receiver going up against a mediocre secondary and coming off a disappointing week.
The Atlanta Falcons struggled against the Chicago Bears and the biggest fantasy disappointment was Julio Jones. Look for a big bounce back from the star receiver this week in what looks to be a shoot-out against Green Bay.
Jones torched the Packers in last year’s NFC Championship game for 180 yards and two touchdowns. He again gets to play them in the comfort of home, on the turf that makes his speed and elusiveness amplified.
The other reason to look for WR1 potential from Jones is the way he bounces back after tough games. This stat from Adam Levitan of Fantasy Labs highlights his bounce back ability.
Julio was under 70 yards 6 times last year. His lines in game immediately following: 5-106-1, 12-300-1, 7-139-1, 8-111-1, 7-113-0, 7-96-1.
— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) September 13, 2017
Not only does Jones get a juicy match-up at home but has shown the ability to rebound from bad performances. Throw those factors on top of a game that should be a shoot-out and there you have the WR1 potential.
It was likely that Jones was starting regardless but he is looking worthy of the big money in daily formats as well.