Who Should I Start? Tim Patrick or Tre Tucker

Tuesday, December 9, 2:02 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tim Patrick had five receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown on six targets during Sunday's win over the division-rival Indianapolis Colts. Patrick posted season-best marks in catches and yards while scoring his third touchdown of the year. The 32-year-old wideout saw an uptick in snaps with Parker Washington (hip) out of the lineup, playing 65.6% of the offensive snaps, his second-highest mark of the season. Patrick was acquired by the Jaguars from the Detroit Lions before the start of the regular season, and while he hasn't played a massive role, he's earned at least four targets in three of the past four games. Patrick still profiles as more of a deep-league option, but that could change if he stacks another performance like this. He'll be worth considering as a deep-league flex play in Week 15 against the New York Jets if Washington misses another game.

Saturday, December 13, 12:33 AM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker is set to catch passes from a new quarterback in Week 15 as Kenny Pickett earns the start in place of Geno Smith (back, shoulder). Tucker hasn't caught more than four passes in a single game since the Raiders' bye week, and he only ranks as the overall WR34 in PPR leagues this year despite having a 145-yard, three-touchdown game earlier in the year. In fact, Tucker has dropped to the WR51 spot in half-PPR leagues over his last six contests. Between his recent struggles and the unfortunate change in quarterback this week, Tucker is going to remain off the fantasy radar in most leagues ahead of Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. As it stands, he ranks as the overall WR54 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings. Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers remain the Raiders' only intriguing starters in fantasy football.