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Fantasy Football 2018: 10 matchups to attack in Week 9

By Dylan Broady

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 21: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) on his catch and run for extra yardage during the fourth quarter. The New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears in a regular season NFL football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on Oct. 21, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 21: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) on his catch and run for extra yardage during the fourth quarter. The New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears in a regular season NFL football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on Oct. 21, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots hands the ball off to James White #28 during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on October 29, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. New England defeats Buffalo 25-6. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots hands the ball off to James White #28 during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on October 29, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. New England defeats Buffalo 25-6. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

9. Running back: James White vs. Green Bay Packers

James White has been a phenomenal asset in fantasy football this season, especially if you play in a PPR format. Nonetheless, White has demonstrated he can carry the workhorse role in this New England Patriot offense. White is arguably Tom Brady’s favorite red zone target.

This season White has rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns on 48 carries. He has caught 55 balls for 459 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 74 targets. White’s targets and touchdowns rank No.1 amongst running backs and his receptions and receiving yards are ranked No. 2.

White is a receiving machine and fits perfectly in today’s NFL. White if needed could be used as a RB2 in PPR formats. So if you like the zero RB strategy then James White is your type of guy to target late in drafts. This matchup will be a back and forth game between arguably the two best quarterbacks in the league. White will be heavily involved.

The Green Bay Packers defense comes into this Week 9 contest 5th-ranked against the pass. Does anyone count Tom Brady out in any matchup? The answer is always no. Brady and his teammates will absolutely be ready for this defense under the lights on Sunday Night Football. James White will be a big part of how the Patriot offense attacks the tough Green Bay defense.

Prediction: 40 rushing yards, 60 receiving yards, 2 total touchdowns 

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