Fantasy Football 2018: 10 matchups to attack in Week 3

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after passing the ball in the first half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 25: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action against the Tennessee Titans during a preseason game on August 25, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

No. 6 Antonio Brown vs. Tampa Bay

This is the Antonio Brown game. This is also a trap game. I get this. It’s a risk-vs-reward matchup but I think it’s a great play here. Brown is pissed, and rightfully so. Sunday was frustrating for the star wideout who even when the Steelers were still in it didn’t see heavy catches. It’s insane to see James Washington get a lot of looks deep against good single coverage when Brown’s the better matchup.

Brown still ended up with nine catches for 67 yards Sunday in the loss with no scores.

Personal matters kept Brown out of the facility Monday but if I’m banking on one thing this week it’s that Brown comes out hungrier than the rest this week. Going up against a red-hot Buccaneers team that’s started fast in both games, the Steelers offense doesn’t want to play catch up again.

Brown is going for a sixth-straight 1200+ yard receiving campaign and these early slugfest matchups should keep that train rolling. Tampa Bay is firing on all cylinders. The Steelers are 0-1-1. If this matchup is something to look out for I think Brown has something big to say about it.

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