Who Should I Start? Theo Johnson or Tyler Warren

Saturday, November 1, 3:13 AM

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson enters Week 9 as the TE16, with his fantasy viability heavily reliant on scoring after accumulating four receiving touchdowns on just 23 catches this season. Johnson maintains a significant role with a 78.7% snap share and 37 targets through eight games, but the upcoming matchup presents a challenge against the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers defense is tough against tight ends, ranking as the 10th-ranked fantasy defense and limiting the position to an average of only 11.95 points per game. Although the 49ers' pass rush ranks 31st in the NFL with nine sacks, allowing quarterback Jaxson Dart time, San Francisco's solid Red Zone Defense ranks 7th, making Johnson's primary source of fantasy value--touchdowns--more difficult to come by. Therefore, Johnson remains a low-floor, touchdown-dependent TE2 for Week 9.

Saturday, November 1, 10:13 AM

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren has been an excellent addition to his team's passing attack this season. Warren is leading the Colts with 492 receiving yards through eight games, while his 37 catches and three receiving touchdowns both rank second behind only Michael Pittman Jr. The rookie tight end will look to keep it going on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9. The Steelers have really struggled to contain opposing tight ends this season, allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to the position thus far. Warren sets up as a top-three tight end in fantasy in Week 9 and should be locked into all lineups for Sunday.