Who Should I Start? Jonnu Smith or Brock Bowers

Saturday, November 23, 10:04 AM

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith has been one of the most consistent fantasy options in this offense all year. He's garnered at least six targets in four out of the last five games and has three touchdowns in that span. Defenses have emphasized limiting big plays from Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Jaylen Waddle, giving Smith plenty of opportunities. He once again gets a solid matchup with a New England Patriots defense that ranks in the middle of the pack at defending tight ends. More specifically, according to Pro Football Focus, New England linebackers have struggled mightily in coverage, with an average coverage grade of 52.5. This looks like another prime spot for Smith to produce; start him with an expectation of TE1 production. He ranks as RotoBallers TE7 in this week's rankings.

Friday, November 22, 10:58 PM

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is in his first year of the pros, but he already looks like an elite player at his position. He might be the best TE in the NFL right now. He'll face the Denver Broncos in Week 12. They had no answer for him in Week 5, when he caught eight of his 12 targets for 97 yards and a touchdown. That was his best game for fantasy football of the season... until last week, when he caught 13 of 16 targets for 126 yards and a touchdown. He was considered to be one of the best tight end prospects in NFL Draft history, and he's easily living up to those expectations. Start him in every league every week he plays without blinking an eye. He could be a league-winner.