Who Should I Start? Jonnu Smith or Tyler Warren

Saturday, November 8, 12:12 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith has not eclipsed 30 receiving yards in any contest this season and will face a tough test against the Los Angeles Chargers this week. The Chargers' defense has been solid across the board, limiting opposing tight ends to the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game. On the bright side, Smith did earn five targets last week, tied for the second-most on the team. He could be equally or more involved in what's projected to be a close matchup on Sunday night, but it's hard to trust him with both Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington also earning opportunities. Smith checks in as the TE26 in RotoBaller's Week 10 rankings and should be avoided in most formats.

Saturday, November 8, 9:34 AM

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren is turning in an impressive rookie season, but he has cooled off slightly of late. Warren has been held to nine catches for 79 scoreless yards over his past two contests, while Alec Pierce and Josh Downs have gotten more involved in the passing attack. Overall, Warren has hauled in 42 passes for 518 yards and three touchdowns while adding an additional touchdown on the ground. He will look to break a two-game scoreless streak against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin in Week 10. The Falcons do represent a foreboding matchup for Warren, however, as they are allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. That being said, Warren remains a low-end TE1 in fantasy thanks to the lack of competition at the position and the explosiveness of the Indy offense this season.