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          Best, worst wide receiver matchups for Week 1 in fantasy football

          A.J. Green and the Bengals' wideouts have great matchups in Week 1. Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire
          • Mike Clay, ESPN Senior WriterSep 4, 2018, 04:39 PM
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