The tight end position is very thin, so any time there are multiple injuries at that spot, things get a little dicey. Ahead of Week 16 and fantasy football championship games
Brandon LaFell Jersey , the statuses of George Kittle (foot), Mike Gesicki (shoulder), and Eric Ebron (back) will be critical in helping make key start 'em, sit 'em lineup decisions and determining which streamers and sleepers can be trusted at the position.For the latest updates on injured RBs Ezekiel Elliott, Cam Akers, James Robinson, and Ronald Jones, ; for more RB updates on Christian McCaffrey, Myles Gaskin, Antonio Gibson, and Joe Mixon, click here; for injury news on key WRs Julio Jones,Kenny Golladay,DeVante Parker, andTyler Boyd,click here.Forall the latest fantasy updates, follow uson Twitter .WEEK 16 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | | Is George Kittle playing this week?UPDATE:Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Kittle has a "" to return this week, adding, "If he's good, I plan on him playing."Kittlehas been outsince suffering a foot injury against the Seahawks back in Week 8. He started practicing last week
Auden Tate Jersey and is eligible to come off IR at any time now.That said, Kittle's return should be viewed as questionable. The 49ers were eliminated from playoff contention after their lo s to the Cowboys and the Cardinals' win over the Eagles in Week 15. So, while Kittle could be nearing a return, the 49ers could opt to shut him down with just a couple of meaningle s games left in their 2020 season. It could even behoove them to do that, as it would allow Kittle extra time to heal and avoid injury risk that could impact him during the offseason.Kittle's status will bear watching. The 49ers are playing the Cardinals this week, and Kittle did have four catches for 44 yards in the season opener against them despite dealing with a balky ankle. If he plays, he'll have to be trusted as a top-10 TE regardle s of workload. If not, Jordan Reed will be a low-end streamer against a Cardinals defense that has been solid against TEs this year.WEEK 16 PPR RANKINGS: |
Randy Bullock Jersey | | | | Is Mike Gesickiplaying this week? UPDATE:Gesicki was limited in practice on Tuesday, which is a good sign for his potential availiability on Saturday.Gesicki (shoulder) mi sed last week's game for the Dolphins, but on the day of the game, reported that Gesicki had "a real chance to play" against the Patriots. That didn't end up happening, but the fact that Gesicki was that close should bode well for him moving forward.The Dolphins are playing against the Raiders on Saturday night this week, so Gesicki will have one fewer day of rest to get on the field. That said, considering that he was only
Kevin Huber Jersey a non-participant at Wednesday's practice last week, he may have a chance to returnif he can at least be limited in all se sions this week. If he's slapped with another non-participant tag, it may be harder for him to get on the field.If Gesicki is out again, Durham Smythe, who caught five pa ses for 40 yards and led the Dolphins in receiving last week, would be in line for more targets at TE. He wouldn't be a recommended play at the position, but in DFS contests, he could be a worthwhile low-budget option.WEEK 16 WAIVER WIRE: | Is Eric Ebron playing this week?UPDATE:NFL Network's Tom Peli sero reported Tuesday afternoon that Ebron from the hit he took on Monday night.Ebron left the Steelers' Monday Night Football lo s to the Bengals after suffering a back injury in the first half. He didn't returnand was carted into the locker room after being helped to the sidelines.With
Michael Johnson Jersey the Steelers playing on a short week, Ebron's status is unclear. Considering the amount of pain he was in, it's hard to imagine that he would return to action in Week 16. His practice status will bear watching, but considering that Ebron was coming up on a tough matchup against the Indianapolis Colts anyway, there are better streamers out there for owners to trust in championship games.If Ebron can't play for the Steelers, Vance McDonald will soak up his targets and will be a low-end streaming option for this week. But again, there are bettermatchup-based TEs in that can be trusted.
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