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5 Players With Favorable Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules
It's never too early to start looking at the playoffs. These players have optimal matchups when it matters most.

DeSean Jackson, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In Weeks 14 through 16, the Buccaneers take on the Detroit Lions, the Falcons, and the Carolina Panthers. Here is a look at where those three defenses ranked last season:

TeamRec Yards AllowedNFL RankRec TD AllowedNFL Rank
Detroit4,13618th3331st
Atlanta4,49528th3128th
Carolina4,56129th2720th


Even if these defenses improve slightly this season, DeSean Jackson has performed well against mediocre pass defenses, according to the Rotoviz Game Splits App.

Jackson has averaged more than a point better in games against pass defenses in the bottom half of the NFL. Jackson is a decent value -- since he is being drafted 36th among wide receivers -- and his potentially high-scoring playoff schedule makes him even more of a target in drafts.

The Bucs wide receivers are looking at a friendly playoff schedule, so Mike Evans also qualifies for this category.

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