Dallas Goedert dropped a monstrous 23.7 fantasy points last week, scoring twice against the Commanders, and if you had him on your roster, you were absolutely flying. He was second only to DeVonta Smith in targets, showing he’s a legitimate force in that Eagles offense. This week, he’s got a soft matchup against the Titans, and honestly, if you own Goedert, you should be licking your chops right now. Expect a huge day for the veteran tight end and for the rest of those Eagles playmakers. This is the kind of performance that can win you your week, plain and simple.
Tight Ends You Absolutely NEED to Start in Week 2
Beyond Goedert, Isaiah Likely is another guy you simply can’t ignore this week. I was all in on him last week, and I’m even more confident now. He and the Giants are facing the Rams, who’ve had extra time to prepare, but that doesn’t matter for Likely. Look, with a young quarterback like Jaxson Dart slinging the rock, a tight end becomes a safety blanket, a go-to guy, a *prominent piece* of that offense. Likely is exactly that for Dart’s game plan, and that’s why he’s a TE1 moving forward. You gotta trust that connection and get him in your lineup.
Then there’s Michael Mayer. He’s stepping up big time because Brock Bowers is sidelined with an injury, and Mayer absolutely showed out. He caught six of seven targets, seeing over 20 percent of the Raiders’ offensive targets! If Bowers isn’t suiting up again this week, Mayer is a flat-out must-start against the Chargers. Los Angeles’ defense just had a rough time covering Trey McBride, which let’s be real, isn’t that shocking to hear. Mayer has reached fringe TE1 status when he’s the starter, making him a focal point of Las Vegas’ passing attack with Kirk Cousins under center. Get him in there. Other honorable mentions for your starting lineup include Dalton Kincaid versus Detroit, Dalton Schultz versus Cincinnati, Mark Andrews versus New Orleans, Juwan Johnson at Baltimore, and Harold Fannin Jr. against Tampa Bay.
Bench These Guys: Tough Matchups and Lower Usage Ahead
Now, let’s talk about the guys you need to sit. Mike Gesicki had a big game last week against the Buccaneers, scoring a touchdown and posting 18.8 fantasy points, especially since Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were largely held in check. But don’t let that fool you. This week, he’s got a very tough matchup against the Texans. Houston is coming off an ugly showing against Josh Allen and the Bills, and you know they’re going to be pissed off and return to their usual dominant selves. Plus, Gesicki just isn’t high on the totem pole for Joe Burrow when Chase and Higgins are fully involved. Expect those two to be much more involved this week, pushing Gesicki’s production way down.
And then there’s Kyle Pitts. He’s projected at 6 fantasy points against Carolina. This is a tough spot, and you’ve got to make those difficult decisions to win your league.
Making these tough calls can make or break your weekly matchup, so pay attention to these matchups and get those points! You’re going to need them to dominate your league this season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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