Who Should I Start? Darnell Washington or Brock Bowers

Tuesday, October 14, 9:07 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington came down with three of his five targets for 62 yards in a Week 6 victory against the Cleveland Browns. While it marked the second straight contest in which Washington led Pittsburgh's tight end room in snaps, it was his first time besting both Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth in targets this season. Given how well the Steelers have operated offensively lately, Washington should remain involved in a Week 7 divisional clash against the Cincinnati Bengals. He hasn't done quite enough yet to warrant consideration in fantasy lineups, but Washington is trending positively and will be a name to watch on Thursday night.

Friday, October 17, 5:36 PM

Although Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, he has been listed as doubtful to play on Sunday in Week 7 against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The 22-year-old second-year tight end will be missing his third straight game. He went for over 100 yards receiving in the season opener, but also suffered a PCL injury to his knee. The Raiders are on bye in Week 8, so fantasy managers will be hoping that he can make his return when they return to action in Week 9 to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Keep Bowers on your benches and keep your fingers crossed that he makes progress with his knee injury over the bye. Michael Mayer scored his first touchdown of the season last week and will be in play as a TE2 streamer against KC, especially if receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee, toe) is unable to play.