Who Should I Start? Chig Okonkwo or Tyler Warren

Saturday, September 13, 8:48 AM

Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo carries TE2 value heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. During their Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos, the Titans' passing attack did not find much rhythm, which limited Okonkwo's upside. In this contest, the tight end caught just three of his four targets for 19 yards. In total, rookie quarterback Cameron Ward tallied just 112 yards in this contest. This weekend, the Titans will play host to the Los Angeles Rams, who held the Texans to just nine points in Week 1. In this contest, Houston tight end Dalton Schultz was able to catch three of his five targets for 28 yards. While Okonkwo could see increased value as Ward develops at the NFL level, for the time being, he projects to be a risky TE2 play given his current offensive environment. He is best kept on the bench in all standard one-TE leagues.

Friday, September 12, 2:24 PM

In his first career NFL game, rookie tight end Tyler Warren led the Colts in targets and receptions, chipping in 76 yards through the air. Impressively, his impact on Shane Steichen's offense went beyond the numbers he was able to put on the stat sheet. Michael Pittman Jr.'s 27-yard touchdown in the second quarter was the direct result of space created along the sideline when Dolphins' safety Ifeatu Melifonwu chose to carry Warren down the seam. In the running game, Warren at times looked like a 6th offensive lineman, clearing space for Jonathan Taylor, DJ Giddens, and Daniel Jones on a day where the Colts put up 156 yards on the ground. The Colts invested a first-round draft pick in Warren, and through one week, it appears they have a clear plan to run the offense through him. Week 1 was arguably the most successful game of the Shane Steichen era, and it should not be a surprise to see Warren rewarded for his dirty work with more fantasy-friendly opportunities.