Sometimes the unexpected matchup allows a fantasy football owner to reap all the benefits and win a week.
Look no further than the Week 3 Thursday Night Football encounter between the Houston Texans and New England Patriots. There, Jacoby Brissett played in place of both Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo and scored 14 points.
It's not the most impressive number in the world, but the guy was a third-string quarterback. When it comes to the situation and matchup, though, few would have played Brissett—he's owned in 1.3 percent of leagues.
While somewhat productive, owners stand a better chance at playing the best possible matchups.