Who Should I Start? Austin Hooper or Ben Sinnott

Saturday, September 20, 2:49 AM

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper has seen increased usage within the team's offense, but it's not enough to justify starting him in fantasy football against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. Hooper's snap share jumped from 32 percent in Week 1 to 62 percent in Week 2, and his pass-catching volume increased, too. The 30-year-old caught all three of his targets for 38 yards last week, out-producing Hunter Henry despite playing fewer snaps than him. Hooper remains the No. 2 tight end on the depth chart behind Henry, but he's still seeing decent playing time, especially in two-tight end sets. This week, Hooper is facing a mid-range Steelers defense that has allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to tight ends. Hooper ranks as RotoBaller's TE41 this week, and he can be benched in most leagues.

Friday, November 14, 10:20 AM

Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott (ankle) is officially listed as questionable to play in his team's Week 11 matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid. Sinnott was added to the injury report on Thursday with an ankle injury and is listed as a non-participant in practice on Friday. The 23-year-old has played a minimal role in Washington's passing game this season, recording three catches for 33 yards and a touchdown on three targets across 10 games played. Still, a potential absence for Sinnott in Week 11 could lead to more opportunities for Commanders TE1 Zach Ertz. Ertz has hauled in 35 catches for 345 yards and four touchdowns so far in 2025 and profiles as a fringe top-12 fantasy tight end in Week 11 against Miami.