In his first season as a member of the New Orleans Saints, tight end Coby Fleener has been a solid addition to the team’s offense. Through 12 games in 2016, Fleener has caught 42 passes for 547 yards and three touchdowns on 65 targets.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 14: Coby Fleener heading into a tough matchup
The Saints tight end could have a difficult time producing this week against the Buccaneers. We explore the fantasy implications.
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With the season-ending injury to fellow Saints tight end Josh Hill last week, Fleener’s opportunities per game should see a decent increase for the remainder of the year.
Fantasy impact: Although he should see more time on the field this Sunday, the New Orleans tight end may have a tough time making plays against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that has been playing well versus tight ends recently.
The Bucs are giving up the 15th-fewest fantasy points per game to the position group in 2016. However, they have kept the likes of Zach Miller, Travis Kelce, Jimmy Graham, and Antonio Gates touchdown-free in the team’s last four games.
Yahoo is projecting Fleener to finish with only four catches for 41 yards on Sunday against Tampa Bay. But his increased time on the field could end up proving to be worth a start for some fantasy owners this week.
