5 best fantasy football matchups to exploit for Week 17

Dec 20, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Blake Hance (62) celebrates with running back Nick Chubb (24) after Chubb scored a touchdown during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur celebrates with wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter during their football game Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The touchdown Adams ahead of Jordy Nelsons for touchdown receptions from Rodgers. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin /

1. Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers (vs. MIN)

Davante Adams is very obviously matchup proof, as the best secondary in the league probably can’t slow either him or Aaron Rodgers down. Imagine what he can do against a 27th-ranked Minnesota secondary? His 148 targets on the year rank third among wide receivers, and his 106 catches rank second only to Cooper Kupp.

If you’ve made it this far into the fantasy football playoffs, having Adams on your team is probably a big reason why. He’s been good week to week and he’s generally finished as the second-best fantasy wide receiver only to Kupp, who is on pace for a record season. This week, Adams has the potential to top Kupp as the best wide receiver in Week 17.

The Vikings allow the most fantasy points to wide receivers on a per-game basis, so Adams and the Packers’ offense should eat in this one, resulting in what likely may be Adams’ best game of the season, which couldn’t have come on a better week.