- Tampa Bay Buccaneers has an ideal matchup: The Bucs' passing game is set to explode thanks to a dominant mismatch in the trenches against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Keep riding Tyler Allgeier: The Falcons’ rookie running back will look to take some of the Bucs' pass game advantage back by dominating on the ground.
- Hammer the under: Joshua Dobbs is set to start again this week, and there’s considerable evidence that his passing yards prop should lean toward the under.
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Whether you’re in the fantasy championship in Week 18, looking to place some prop bets, or just wanting to play some DFS, targeting the mismatches in the trenches is a great way to gain an advantage, no matter the format.
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Offensive line matchups to target
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons
The Buccaneers offensive line ranks fifth in pass-blocking grade (77.6), allowing the lowest pressure rate (17.2%) and fourth-lowest total sacks (13) all year. The Falcons defensive line has been one of the most ineffective units all year in terms of pass-rush grade (53.0), ranking 31st, which has led to just 16.5 sacks (31st) and a 20.6% pressure rate (31st).
TOP PLAYER(S) TO TARGET
QB Tom Brady – Brady and all of his receivers should benefit from this ideal matchup as he ranks inside the top 10 at his position in passing grade from a clean pocket (86.0) which has led to 22 touchdown passes and just four interceptions. This translates to Brady's big-time-throws as well as he leads the league in that category (29) from a clean pocket. Brady is the only quarterback in the league this season to have thrown for over 4,000 yards from a clean pocket, which has accounted for 89% of his total passing yardage.
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