Who Should I Start? Justin Watson or Tyrell Shavers

Wednesday, December 10, 5:03 PM

The Houston Texans have opened the practice windows for tight end Harrison Bryant (neck) and wide receiver Justin Watson (Achilles, calf). Bryant and Watson both returned to practice on Wednesday and could suit up on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, depending on how they do in practice this week. The 27-year-old Bryant should slide back in alongside Cade Stover as the Texans' primary backup tight ends behind Dalton Schultz. Bryant played 25.7% of the snaps on offense and recorded two catches for seven yards on six targets over eight games before his injury. Watson played in the first two games this season before being placed on Injured Reserve. The 29-year-old had a role in the offense, playing 49.1% of the snaps and hauling in three of his four targets for 30 yards. It remains to be seen how he'll be integrated back into the offense with the emergence of rookie Jayden Higgins in recent weeks. Neither Bryant nor Watson profiles as a fantasy option worth considering in most leagues.

Saturday, December 13, 10:00 AM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers has been a consistent piece of the team's rotation at receiver this season. Shavers has played at least 20% of the snaps on offense in every game and has been closer to 50% over the last six games. The 26-year-old notched a career-high four receptions for 90 yards on five targets in Week 11, but has only one reception on one target for 16 yards in three games since. The second-year wideout doesn't have a reliable floor for targets in the Bills' low-volume passing offense, and he only profiles as a deep-league desperation flex option for Sunday's divisional matchup against the New England Patriots.