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5 best fantasy football matchups to exploit for Week 3

By Frankie Licausi

Sep 18, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) celebrates after catching a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) celebrates after catching a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Diontae Johnson, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. Cleveland Browns)

Through two games, Diontae Johnson has caught 13-of-22 targets, remaining a high-volume No. 1 receiver for Pittsburgh. Though he’s only gone for 112 scoreless yards, this should change as long as Pittsburgh continues to find themselves in close games, including their Week 3 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

The Browns have been getting burnt through the air through two weeks, averaging 275.5 yards per game, which is good for third-worst in the league. If Garrett Wilson’s 8-102-2 game last week told us anything, it’s that the Browns allow big days to receivers. The only concern with Johnson is the lack of overall passing volume from Mitch Trubisky, which means Johnson will have to soak up whatever targets come his way in order to have a day. With that being said, Johnson is a solid WR2 this week.

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