The New England Patriots are up to their old tricks. Receiver Brandon LaFell is listed as questionable against the New York Jets, but he's going to play. He did not have any setbacks and was limited in practice due to his shoulder injury. LaFell has been on the injury report for a few weeks and he has yet to miss a game.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 16: Brandon LaFell is questionable
Brandon LaFell is having a breakout season. Should fantasy owners use him again this week?
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He’s been one of the biggest surprises this season in the receiving world. LaFell ranks as the No. 21 receiver in PPR formats and has caught an impressive 6.0 receptions per game over his previous four games. The Pats are cruising on offense, so the matchup doesn’t really matter.
They get a great matchup on Sunday. The Jets are the ninth-easiest matchup for fantasy receivers. They have the worst cornerbacks in the NFL and are constantly giving up big plays.
Fantasy impact: He is a strong WR2 this week. Start him.
