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In this week's Fantasy Football Shadow Report, key wide receiver and cornerback matchups are analyzed to help fantasy players make informed lineup decisions. Notably, Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase of the Bengals are highlighted as they face off against the Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. and Donte Jackson, respectively. The analysis includes previous matchups and performance metrics to predict potential fantasy outcomes.
- Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase are in favorable matchups against the Steelers' secondary.
- Joey Porter Jr. has shadowed top receivers effectively this season, impacting Higgins' potential output.
- The Steelers' defense has struggled against boundary receivers, making this a critical matchup for fantasy implications.
Tee Higgins | WR
Breakout
5 receptions
10 targets
69 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Higgins has had a solid performance against Joey Porter Jr. in previous matchups.
- He posted a line of 5 receptions for 69 yards and 1 touchdown when matched up against Porter.
Ja'Marr Chase | WR
Breakout
6 receptions
9 targets
86 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Chase has also performed well against Donte Jackson, recording 6 receptions for 86 yards and 1 touchdown.
- His matchup is favorable, as the Steelers have struggled against boundary receivers.
Tee Higgins | WR
Breakout
Week 18
5 receptions
10 targets
69 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Higgins has had notable success against Joey Porter Jr., previously scoring 1 touchdown and averaging 13.8 fantasy points in their matchups.
- The Steelers have allowed the fourth-most points to boundary receivers this season.
Ja'Marr Chase | WR
Breakout
Week 18
6 receptions
9 targets
86 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Chase has also performed well against Donte Jackson, posting a strong line of 6 receptions for 86 yards and 1 touchdown.
- Chase's ability to exploit the Steelers' secondary could lead to another high-scoring game.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Bengals' wide receivers are set for a potentially high-scoring game against a vulnerable Steelers secondary.
- Both Higgins and Chase have favorable matchups that could lead to significant fantasy points.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- The Steelers' secondary has struggled against boundary receivers, which could be a concern for their defensive performance this week.
- Joey Porter Jr. and Donte Jackson will need to step up to limit the damage from the Bengals' star receivers.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Bengals' receiving corps is primed for a strong performance against a vulnerable Steelers secondary.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- The Steelers' defense has allowed significant points to boundary receivers, which could be exploited by the Bengals.