Who Should I Start? Theo Johnson or Tyler Warren

Tuesday, October 7, 10:26 PM

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson is a risky, touchdown-dependent stream for the Thursday night matchup, despite his emergence as a key red-zone weapon. Johnson, the TE16 in fantasy with 7.08 fantasy points per game, has found the end zone three times this year, a figure made remarkable by the fact that rookie QB Jaxson Dart's only career touchdown passes have all gone to the tight end. This connection is vital, as Johnson operates with a high 75.4% snap share on his 15 receptions and 22 targets, but the Philadelphia Eagles present a brutal challenge. They rank as the 4th toughest fantasy defense against tight ends, allowing just 7.82 points against per game. Furthermore, the Eagles' elite 3rd-ranked red zone defense, which boasts a 42.9% Defense Red Zone TD Rate, significantly lowers the odds of Johnson continuing his unsustainable touchdown pace, making him a desperation play.

Saturday, October 11, 9:07 AM

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren's rookie season is off to a spectacular start so far. The first-year tight end has now caught 23 passes for 307 yards and one touchdown while adding another touchdown on the ground through five games. Warren will now look to keep it going in Week 6's home matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals have been average at best this season against tight ends, allowing the 13th-most fantasy points per game to the position. Warren has emerged as one of Daniel Jones' most trusted options in the passing attack this season and can be locked in as a top-six fantasy tight end this weekend.