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5 best fantasy football matchups to exploit for Week 14

By Frankie Licausi

Oct 24, 2021; East Rutherford, NJ, USA;Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for a 1st down in the 1st quarter as New York Giants nose tackle Austin Johnson (98) defends at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2021; East Rutherford, NJ, USA;Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for a 1st down in the 1st quarter as New York Giants nose tackle Austin Johnson (98) defends at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter with offensive lineman John Leglue (77) and Dan Moore Jr. (65) and Najee Harris (22) against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter with offensive lineman John Leglue (77) and Dan Moore Jr. (65) and Najee Harris (22) against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Diontae Johnson, Pittsburg Steelers (vs. MIN)

Diontae Johnson has been a stud this year, both in fantasy and real-life football. He’s seemingly always open when Big Ben is in trouble and needs someone to go to. His 120 targets are fourth in the NFL among wide receivers, so his volume is elite-level.

This week, Johnson gets an excellent matchup against the Vikings, who allow the second-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, mainly due to their lack of overall skill in the secondary. Johnson has been fairly matchup proof so far this season, as he’s currently the WR7 in PPR leagues, but this one is especially favorable for him.

Johnson has emerged as a legitimate fantasy WR1 and things should continue to go well for fantasy footballers that have him this week, as he has top-five upside.

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