If you’re still reading fantasy football columns after NFL Week 14, congratulations, because you may be headed to the playoffs.
Thus, it is important to look ahead to the upcoming schedule and find all possible sides to get the most out of the competition. As has been the case all year, the tight end could be the answer.
Every year we see players emerge as late-season fantasy stars, and while they may not win fantasy games by themselves, their contributions can be the difference between advancing and going home. possible
You can start by looking at Jacksonville’s Evan Engram, who stole the show in Week 14 with 11 catches for 162 yards and two touchdowns. He’s been up and down throughout the year, but so has everyone at the position. If it exists in your league, it must be added. However, the competition for it will be fierce, so you may need to look deeper.
When Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing stood at the podium after Week 12 and announced that Chigoziem Okonkwo “has gotten more opportunities” and the team has “developed more ways to get him the football,” smart fantasy managers stood up. . rose and took notice. He only saw a few targets, but he went over 40 yards and helped keep drives alive.
He saw six targets last week, and while there were no deep plays, he finished the day with six catches for 45 yards and a touchdown. He also scored for the 2-point conversion, which tied him for the second-highest score of the day. Given Tennessee’s limited receiving corps, Okonkwo is expected to retain this new role.
If both Engram and Okonkwo are unavailable, check to see if Cleveland’s David Njokusi is available. His injuries caused him to be added and dropped so often that he could be overlooked. With Cleveland also dealing with a limited receiving corps, Njoku ranked third on the team’s target list and quickly formed a strong connection with Deshaun Watson.
Digging deep at the tight end position hasn’t been the most effective layoff strategy this season, but when it comes to the playoffs, every point counts. When you find a tight end looking at a tight target share, hold on tight and don’t let go.
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