Who To Watch: Richard Rodgers
(Green Bay Packers, Tight End)
Week 14
In the game of fantasy football, there is one position that is completely overlooked. While many fantasy players focus on their quarterbacks, running backs, and wideouts, not that many are looking at their tight end. By the end of the week, your tight end will either win or end your matchup each week without you noticing. We all know who the best two TEs are in fantasy - Rob Gronkowski and Greg Olsen. But there are a few other players that put up the same numbers as these two, but they're also completely overlooked. I find that many fantasy owners just throw in a popular named player, like Vernon Davis or Jason Witten, and end up loosing because of their low performance. This week is especially important, and we, as fantasy owners, need to have a big week from everyone on our roster in order to get into the playoffs or win the first round. One tight end that is like to talk about this week is Richard Rodgers, My Who To Watch for Week 14.
Richard Rodgers went to the University of California. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2014 NFL Draft as the 3rd Round, 98th pick. In his draft profile, Rodgers was most known for his ability to block. One of his flaws was that he had trouble running routes. Last season, Richard Rodgers put up some low numbers in his rookie year; catching 20 balls for 225 yards and only 2 touchdowns. In 2014, Rodgers has not been able to become fantasy relevant; he finished the season with average numbers in targets, yardage, and touchdowns. Completing against Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, and DeVonte Adams, the rookie tight end couldn't make a name for himself in the fantasy word.
Entering into the 2015 season, Richard Rodgers was a low ranked tight end during preseason. With the loss of Jordy Nelson, all eyes turned to Cobb and Adams. Although everyone knows the Packers love throwing to their TEs, we didn't see this coming. Richard Rodgers has been targeted more and has had 48 receptions through 13 weeks. Totaling 439 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, Richard Rodgers has become Aaron Rodgers most reliable target. Only owned in 42% of leagues, Richard Rodgers is the best, most available tight end out there. This week against the Dallas Cowboys, Rodgers is priced at $3,900 in Daily Fantasy. Most fantasy players have been starting guys like Olsen, Eifert, or Chandler at tight end, but those who started R. Rodgers at TE won the week. He's going to have another great performance this week.
Who Else To Watch in Week 14
Ryan Fitzpatrick (NYJ • QB) - The Jets have been playing great this season, led by a dominant defense, a great running back, two outstanding wideouts, and a solid QB. Going up against the Tennessee Titans for week 14, Fitzpatrick is a QB on fire. Throwing 36/50 for 390 yards and 2 TDs last week against Giants, FitzMagic put up his 2nd game in a row where he's had over 25 fantasy points. Only 44% owned in standard leagues, Jets' QB is a wonderful streamer. Also, priced at $5,400 in DFS, Ryan Fitzpatrick is a great, ideal start for any Daily lineup.
Jameis Winston (TB • QB) - Tampa Bay has found their franchise player. Winston is another QB that's on fire. Throwing for 18/27, 227 yards, and a touchdown last week, Winston played great against a good defense in Atlanta. This week, Jameis is only 40% owned, which surprises me. He's going up against one of the worst defenses in the league, the New Orleans Saints; this week Tampa Bay will have a fully healthy offense, which gives their No. 1 pick every weapon to use for Sunday. Priced at $5,500, Winston is my start at QB in DFS. I rank him in the top 5 of QBs again this week.
Tyrod Taylor (BUF • QB) - Rex Ryan's Buffalo Bills have been playing better as of late. Taylor, coming off a good performance last week, has been dropped in many leagues. He's only 35% owned. I expect Buffalo to rely on the run more in the first half against Philadelphia, which will force the Bills' offense to throw the ball in the second. I believe LeSean McCoy will be a top 3 RB this week, Sammy Watkins will have another unexpectedly high week, and Tyrod Taylor will have another great game with 18+ points. Priced at $5,400, Taylor is a great start in Daily Fantasy.
James White (NE • RB) - Coming off his best performance, White is moving up in the fantasy world. His value was high when Dion Lewis went down with his season-ending injury; but like I said, Belichick will have to learn to trust the halfback before relying on him in a game. It's taken a few weeks, but I believe Brady and Belichick are ready to use the young back. He'll be a great FLEX option in PPR scoring. However, I'm not ready to trust White in standard scoring; he has a very low floor with a sky high upside. If you have better options, take them. 26% owned in standard leagues, White is available for those heading into their playoff weeks. He's priced at $4,100 in DFS for this week's matchup against the Houston Texans.
Darren Sproles (PHI • RB) - As one of my sneakiest adds and starts this week, Darren Sproles is startable in every format. With DeMarco Murray's unhappiness, Sproles will get more snaps. This week against Buffalo, Murray will struggle to make the big plays; especially with the nonexistent receivers in Philly, Sproles will be the man this week. Only 41% owned, he's still available. If you are looking for a sneaky start in DFS or a playoff, hail marry at the FLEX, Darren Sproles is your guy. His price in DFS is $3,500.
C.J. Spiller (NO • RB) - With Mark Ingram shoulder injured, CJ Spiller will be the man! Tim Hightower will get some looks, but it shouldn't matter. Because of Ingram's high number of touches, Spiller will be a high RB2 rest of season. Only 52% owned, go for it. Priced at $3,000 in DFS, Spiller is a great start this week against Tampa Bay.
Ted Ginn Jr. (CAR • WR) - Only 36% owned, getting the most targets from Cam Newton, and the No. 1 WR in Carolina, Ted Ginn Jr. is a must pickup and a WR2 start this week against a struggling Atlanta Falcons. Many experts have been telling us to not trust him, but my question to them is why not? If Cam continues to trust the man, then so do I. Priced at $3,700 in DFS, Ted Ginn is a No. 1 receiver, who's priced as a WR3. A solid start with a ton of upside; I like Ginn this week.
DeVante Parker (MIA • WR) - Coming off a couple of solid performances, Parker has become an above average wideout in fantasy. With Miami's shaky offense, Parker is a boom-or-bust WR3. Only 30% owned, he's still widely available. Entering into a likable matchup this week against the New York Giants, Parker could have a high number of targets. Priced at $4,000 in DFS, the Dolphin wideout could either win you the week or be the reason you lose.
Austin Seferian-Jenkins (TB • TE) - Finally healthy, ASJ is a top 5 tight end rest of season. With Winston having the hot hand, I look for ASJ to get a few more targets this week against the horrible Saints' defense. Only 36% owned, the tight end is still available. He has a huge opportunity to become Tampa Bay's main RedZone target. Priced at $2,700, ASJ will be one of the favorites at TE this week in Daily Fantasy.
Zach Ertz (PHI • TE) - Becoming one of the most reliable TEs in the league, Ertz is a great start at tight end this week. Roughly 50% owned; if Ertz is there, pick him up. I'd start him over Witten, Ebron, and Clay. He's in my top 5 of tight ends this week. Priced at $2,600 in DFS, Zach Ertz is a great start this week against Buffalo.
By: Cameron Black
@GBCam_Black
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