Washington tight end Niles Paul has really stepped up since Jordan Reed went down with a hamstring strain. Reed is not going to play in Week 4, so it'll be Paul handling the majority of snaps at tight end against the New York Giants on Thursday night.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 4: Niles Paul
Niles Paul has been one of the biggest breakouts so far this season. Should you throw him in your lineup this week?
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He's become a favorite target of quarterback Kirk Cousins, totaling 14 catches, 157 receiving yards and one score in the past two weeks. Washington has been slinging the ball all over the field lately, which is right up coach Jay Gruden's alley. That should continue in what should be a somewhat high-scoring game.
The Giants haven't allowed any touchdowns to tight ends and are shutting them down for the most part, but they haven't really been tested against the Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans. Paul will be their toughest test to date and he should be able to match his production over the past couple weeks.
If you’re not sure of your current tight end’s outlook, Paul is a fairly safe bet for an above-average line. Plus, it’s helpful that he’s had plenty of snaps with Cousins and the second unit before the season started. He’s a low-end TE1.
