Who Should I Start? Calvin Austin III or Jack Bech

Tuesday, September 23, 4:37 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III hauled in three of his five targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in a 21-14 win over the New England Patriots. Although Austin was quiet in Week 2, his numbers through the first three games of the season are shockingly similar to teammate DK Metcalf's. Metcalf leads the Steelers in targets, but Austin is averaging more yards per reception while building chemistry with new quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He has been on the receiving end of two deep touchdown passes, both thrown by Rodgers with the game on the line. While fantasy managers would be wise to avoid starting him against the stout Minnesota Vikings defense, Austin should be rostered heading into Week 4.

Wednesday, September 24, 10:31 AM

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Jack Bech saw his playing time increase in Week 3. After logging under 7% of the snaps in Weeks 1 and 2, Bech played 24% in Week 3 and caught his lone target for 10 yards. His improved usage came at the expense of Dont'e Thornton, whose snap share dipped from 81% in Week 2 to 59% in Week 3. Bech still sits behind Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, and Thornton in the receiver rotation, but the uptick in snaps is an encouraging sign for his development. He's not yet a fantasy factor, but Bech is a name to keep on the radar if his role continues to grow.