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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 11, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports /

1. David Montgomery, RB, Chicago Bears (vs. Houston Texans)

David Montgomery finally had his breakout performance last week, rushing 15 times for 122 yards — giving fantasy managers the game that they spent a high draft pick on him for. Right now, he’s about the only fantasy-relevant option in an abysmal Bears offense. His volume has been high too, averaging 16 carries per game. Volume is king with running backs, and Montgomery has that going for him at the moment.

The Texans have been playing their hearts out through two games, but have not been good against the run, allowing 189.5 yards per game, which is the second-most in the league. Montgomery should continue building off of his hot Week 2 in this game, and should be treated as a high-end RB2/low-end RB1.

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