While Cameron Brate has never been the most prolific tight in fantasy football, he’s always been useful as a trusted red zone weapon for Jamies Winston. Brate scored eight touchdowns last season and was on a good pace again this year, with four scores in the first five games.
Fantasy football Week 12: Cameron Brate, start or sit?
Brate has disappeared in the offense with Ryan Fitzpatrick under center. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Then Winston got hurt and everything changed. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ season circling the drain, Ryan Fitzpatrick came in a few weeks ago for Wintson, who’s out indefinitely with a shoulder injury. Since then, Brate’s usage has evaporated — over the past three games, he has just three catches for a combined 31 yards.
Fantasy impact: It’s probably not a coincidence that Brate disappeared when Fitzpatrick replaced Winston — they simply don’t have the same chemistry together. That makes Brate almost a complete non-factor in fantasy, even with the thin talent pool at tight end. The Atlanta Falcons aren’t a friendly matchup this week, giving up the 10th-fewest fantasy points to tight ends. Brate is off the streaming radar until further notice.
Recommendation: Sit
