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Fantasy football 2018, Week 1: Top 10 best matchups to attack

By Connor Ulrey

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 16: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) pulls in a pass during pre-game warmups. The New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles in the second pre-season home exhibition game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Aug. 16, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 16: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) pulls in a pass during pre-game warmups. The New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles in the second pre-season home exhibition game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Aug. 16, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – AUGUST 25: Drew Brees #9 of the congratulates Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints after a touchdown in the second quarter of the pre-season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on August 25, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – AUGUST 25: Drew Brees #9 of the congratulates Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints after a touchdown in the second quarter of the pre-season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on August 25, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

6. Alvin Kamara vs. the Buccaneers

Airheads aplenty for Alvin Kamara after an unbelievable rookie year in New Orleans. Thirteen touchdowns, 728 rushing yards, 826 receiving yards, 16 plays of 20-plus yards. I could go on.

Mark Ingram, Kamara’s partner in the backfield, is suspended to start the season so how does one not expect Kamara to find lots of space against the Bucs on Sunday? In the two matchups between these teams last season, Kamara rushed for a combined 112 yards and two touchdowns to go with 168 receiving yards and a touchdown. That’s pretty decent.

The Buccaneers defense didn’t make any big strides in the offseason, and especially with Ingram out, Kamara is likely to top all backs this week. The Saints are coming off the Minnesota Miracle; the worst way to end a season (unless you’re the 2016 Falcons). Drew Brees loves to spread the ball, but throwing to the runners is a big plus for him. Don’t expect any changes in Week 1.

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