New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham caught eight passes for 82 yards in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. He was targeted a team-high 10 times by Drew Brees.
Jimmy Graham goes for 82 yards in first fantasy outing of 2014
Graham normally dominates the Falcons, so Week 1 was a bit disappointing for fantasy owners.
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Graham had scored in six of seven matchups with the Falcons coming into Week 1, so his failure to produce a touchdown in this game was surprising. He was targeted several time in the red zone, though, and will continue to be the primary target for Brees throughout the year.
Fantasy impact: It seems odd to call an 8-82 stat line disappointing, but here we are. Graham normally feasts on the Falcons secondary, so it wasn’t out of the question to expect a touchdown or two.
Next week Graham goes against a Cleveland Browns defense that struggled throughout Week 1 in stopping the pass. He's the best tight end option out there and clearly remains a must-start in any league. You can probably pencil him in for a score in next his game. He's a matchup nightmare.
