When the Green Bay Packers signed free agent tight end Jared Cook back in March, the hope was that he would be able to provide Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with another weapon in the team’s offense. Well, since Cook has only been able to play in three games this season, the team’s vision for the tight end in 2016 has not quite gone according to plan.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 11: Wait another week on Jared Cook
Green Bay’s tight end is expected to return from an ankle injury against Washington on Sunday. We explore the fantasy implications.
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However, Cook is expected to play this Sunday in Green Bay’s matchup with Washington and he could end up providing the team with a much-needed spark for the rest of the year.
Fantasy Impact: If he does indeed return to the field on Sunday, the Packers’ tight end should have a decent amount of opportunities to make some plays against Washington.
Washington has been okay against opposing tight ends in 2016 (13th most fantasy points per game allowed to the position group), but it’s allowed two touchdowns to tight ends in its last two games. Rodgers is desperate for another playmaker in Green Bay’s offense and Cook could be just what he has been hoping for.
Yahoo! only projects the Packers’ tight end to finish Sunday’s game with two catches for 22 yards. The best option for fantasy owners this week might be to keep Cook on their bench, but he could become a valuable asset within the next game or two.
