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5 best fantasy football matchups to exploit for Week 1

By Frankie Licausi

Aug 20, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to pass against the Pittsburgh Stealers in the second quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to pass against the Pittsburgh Stealers in the second quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) gains yards after the catch against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) gains yards after the catch against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Terry McLaurin vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

It’s been a pretty solid offseason for Terry McLaurin. He became one of the game’s richest wide receivers and he’s now playing with arguably the best quarterback he’s played with in Carson Wentz. He should be in for potentially his best fantasy season.

Things have a chance to start off hot right away as ‘Scary Terry’ goes up against the Jaguars, who gave up the 10th-most fantasy points to wide receivers last season and didn’t look vastly improved in the preseason either. He’ll be the top target for Wentz in what might be a sneakily competitive game.

McLaurin is a safe bet for WR2 status every week, but an elevated week with a good matchup and situation can vault him even higher. He’s obviously a must-start in redraft leagues and someone to consider in daily lineups.

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