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5 best fantasy football matchups to exploit for Week 5

By Frankie Licausi

Oct 2, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with wide receivers Mike Evans (13) and Chris Godwin (14) before their game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with wide receivers Mike Evans (13) and Chris Godwin (14) before their game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. ATL)

Chris Godwin finally made his return from a hamstring injury and immediately resumed his high-volume role with the Bucs and Tom Brady. He caught 7-of-10 targets for 59 yards, but was outgained big time by Mike Evans.

The volume is encouraging for Godwin, as he resumes his role as Brady’s go-to target when under duress.

This week, Godwin gets a fantastic matchup against the Falcons’ burnable secondary. They’re 25th in passing yards allowed per game, and give up the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers.

The only threat to Godwin’s WR1 day could be a negative game script if the Bucs blow it open early. The Falcons have played competitively though, so Godwin will surely be needed in this one, where he should have a solid PPR day.

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