MATCHUPS TO EXPLOIT
Buccaneers (vs. Patriots) The Patriots have gone from a defense that shuts down the opposition’s top threat to allowing the most fantasy points to quarterbacks, second-most to running backs and fourth-most to wide receivers and tight ends. The biggest threat the Patriots currently pose to fantasy owners comes from sitting anyone (Cam Newton owners quietly nod). Tampa boasts diversity through the air, where Jameis Winston connected on scoring strikes with three different pass catchers — Mike Evans and TEs Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard — without an interception. Like Newton, Winston’s inconsistencies aren’t a concern here, nor is the “Thursday Night Football” factor — week’s highest point total — 55½) — is a half-point less than the average combined TNF total thus far.