Who Should I Start? Greg Dulcich or Michael Mayer

Friday, November 7, 8:41 PM

Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Dulcich just joined the Dolphins a few weeks ago and didn't have a catch until Week 9, but he could be the team's top tight end in Week 10 against the Bills. Darren Waller (pec) is on IR, Julian Hill (ankle) is questionable after missing Week 8, and Tanner Conner was waived on Thursday. Hill and Dulcich will likely split the workload, since it wouldn't make sense to release Conner if Hill wasn't ready to get back into action. Dulcich could be the top pass-catching tight end, though, since he made a strong impression with five catches on five targets last week against the Ravens for 49 yards. Since the Dolphins are desperate for pass-catching playmakers, Dulcich should stay involved against the Bills. He's only the No. 32 TE this week, so he's a very high-risk flier, but he does have some upside and a clear path to some playing time against Buffalo, which has been very good against tight ends overall this season.

Thursday, November 6, 10:08 AM

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer lost his starting role in Week 9 with the return of Brock Bowers, but he remained involved in the offense. Despite operating as the TE2, Mayer caught three of seven targets for 26 yards in the 30-29 loss to Jacksonville. Notably, he still played 83% of the snaps as Las Vegas used 12 personnel (two-tight-end sets) on 58.3% of their plays, which is their highest rate this season. With Jakobi Meyers now in Jacksonville, the Raiders are likely to continue leaning on heavier formations, which should keep Mayer on the field. However, the matchup is difficult this week. Denver has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to tight ends, but their strong pass rush could force Mayer into increased blocking duties rather than receiving work. Mayer should remain on fantasy benches in Week 10.