Who Should I Start? T.J. Hockenson or Cade Otton

Friday, September 19, 7:23 PM

Faced with another solid opportunity for production, Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is a low-end TE1 candidate against the Cincinnati Bengals, though fantasy managers could certainly be forgiven for being leery about his potential following two straight duds. The veteran tight end is facing a plus matchup for tight ends against the Bengals' defense, but is also coming into the game with four catches, 27 total yards, and zero red-zone targets in two games. Most concerning, the Vikings will be without starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) and could be starting three offensive linemen -- from left tackle to center -- with a combined two NFL starts. It's clear the Vikings are going to have to be more creative offensively in the following weeks, however, and that should mean more involvement for Hockenson.

Friday, September 26, 3:16 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton was held without a catch for the second time this season during last week's win over the New York Jets. In fact, Otton wasn't even targeted despite being on the field for 92 percent of the offensive snaps. It's worth noting that the Bucs will be without wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) during this game. Despite that, Otton hasn't done enough on the field to warrant starting in fantasy formats. The hope is that the 26-year-old will get more involved, but the fourth-year tight end belongs on the bench in Week 4.