Sixth among tight ends with 83 targets, the only thing holding
Heny back from set and forget status is his lonely single touchdown.
The looks figure to keep coming in a game the Patriots are giving
5.5-point underdogs. For a fantasy position that’s incredibly
top heavy and volatile, Henry is worthy of a playoff start.
Injuries have decimated this Lions defense, and even when healthy
they have been extremely vulnerable through the air. They have
been forced to play a reckless, blitz heavy style, often leaving
their corners exposed. Shakir has been the most reliable Buffalo
receiver all season, and although Cooper hasn’t made the
post-trade impact that many expected, he saw 14 looks last week
in the shootout with L.A. With a game total of 54.5, we could
be looking at more offensive fireworks.
The targets haven’t exactly been of high quality this season,
but the rookie from LSU has seen double-digit looks in 8 of his
11 starts, and his 126 targets are good for 4th in the NFL. An
eight-game touchdown drought has kept those targets from translating
into production, but I’d be shocked if he didn’t see
13 plus chances in a game the G-men are practically starting in
comeback mode.
The return of Josh Downs relegates Pittman to WR2 status, the
matchup is brutal, and he’s only been fantasy relevant in a handful
of games this year. Not exactly a glowing profile worthy of a
playoff start.
MVS has had a magical run over the last month catching a slew
of those beautiful deep balls from Derek Carr. He filled the lid-lifter
role admirably, but with Carr sidelined, it will be either Jake
Jaener or Spencer Rattler tossing the rock in Week 15.
Since Mike Evans has returned, Otton’s role in the passing
game has all but dried up. After a mid-season three game stretch
that saw 31 passes thrown his way, Otton has only 22 in his last
four games. With rookie Jalen McMillian asserting himself as another
viable option, and a stingy Charger defense that has only yielded
one touchdown to a tight end on tap, Otton is a tough sell.
