Martavis Bryant received a season-high 10 targets home for the close Week 14 win. The Steelers third-year wideout did not do much with his opportunities last Sunday night though. He caught six passes for 33 yards. Bryant has been held under 50 yards receiving in every game since Week 2.
Fantasy football start/sit Week 15: What to do with Martavis Bryant
Bryant had a much bigger role in the Steelers offense in Week 14. We look at the fantasy impact for a big matchup with New England.
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There is a chance Bryant will see a lot of targets again this week versus the New England Patriots. JuJu Smith-Schuster was limited in the Steelers’ practice Thursday with a chronic hamstring problem. He is on the injury as questionable for the game Sunday. The Patriots pass defense is tough but beatable. They gave up three touchdowns in the air to the Miami Dolphins last Monday night. They were able to keep each individual receiver under 50 yards.
Fantasy impact: Bryant is in an interesting position this week. It is still hard to trust him. There is a good chance this game becomes a shootout with both defenses outmatched. That is helpful for Bryant because most of the Patriots’ focus is going to be on Antonio Brown. If Smith-Schuster can play there is no need to have Bryant in your playoff lineup. However, if the rookie is sidelined a second straight week, Bryant has enough upside to warrant a flex start.
