After 10 games this season, tight end Dennis Pitta is leading the Baltimore Ravens with 49 catches. But despite averaging almost five catches per game this year, the tight end has yet to find the end zone in 2016.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 12: Dennis Pitta looking to end scoreless streak
Baltimore’s tight end has a good chance to score his first touchdown of the season on Sunday. We explore the fantasy implications.
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In his sixth NFL season, Pitta is on pace to set new single-season career highs in catches and targets. After Pitta played in just seven games from 2013 to 2014, the Ravens have to be happy to have their tight end producing for them once again this year.
Fantasy impact: On Sunday, Pitta and the Ravens will face their division rival in the Cincinnati Bengals.
In 2016, the Bengals are giving up the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. Cincinnati has allowed the position group to haul in three touchdown passes in their last five games.
Yahoo’s projection does not have Pitta celebrating a touchdown this weekend, as it expects him to finish with four catches for 40 yards against the Bengals. But he should still have plenty of opportunities to score on Sunday, and he could be a good option for some fantasy owners this week.
