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5 best fantasy football matchups to exploit for Week 2

By Frankie Licausi

Sep 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) scores and celebrates a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Ford Field.Nfl Philadelphia Eagles At Detroit Lions
Sep 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) scores and celebrates a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Ford Field.Nfl Philadelphia Eagles At Detroit Lions /
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Dec 5, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos (vs. Houston Texans)

The Texans, in one of Week 1’s surprising games, were able to tie with the Indianapolis Colts. Regardless of their near-upset, they still allowed 177 yards on the ground from Indy, which was the sixth-most allowed in Week 1.

They’ll likely be another run-funnel defense again this year. Last year, Houston was the second-worst run defense only behind Pittsburgh. They allowed 142.2 yards per game. That average is already being tested after Week 1.

Javonte Williams gets the Texans next and has a chance to absolutely blow the doors off this game based on how the Texans were unable to stop Jonathan Taylor in Week 1. Williams will be a solid play this week with top-10 upside.

He, and even Melvin Gordon, can be solid plays in daily fantasy lineups this week. For redraft leagues, Williams is an easy RB2.

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