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and Tyler Eifert all suffered injuries that could cause them to miss Week 3. That’s a big hit to the top end of the tight end position in Fantasy, which could have many owners scrambling for a replacement this week. If you’re looking for a stopgap solution this week, then look no further than Watson. The veteran tight end caught eight of eight targets for 91 yards, leading the Ravens in each category. Joe Flacco loves to lean on his tight ends, and Watson is a reliable safety valve in the middle of the field for him. Jacksonville has also been quite lenient to opposing tight ends this season, giving up 12 catches for 151 yards and two scores. All of these factors make Watson, who is available in virtually every league, a solid plug and play tight end for Week 3.
Wait and See: Robert Kelley WAS
Ben Watson has quickly become a favorite target of QB Joe Flacco. AP Photo/Nick Wass
Kelley is dealing with a rib injury that he suffered in the first half of last week’s win over the Rams. He was a limited practice participant Wednesday and seems more likely to play now than he did after missing the second half on Sunday. He is an Elevated Injury Risk according to Inside Injuries, and he could struggle to keep the pain under control, which could cause him to sit out Sunday night. If Kelley does miss this game against the Raiders, or if he is limited, that could cause a shift in the Redskins’ backfield that many had anticipated would happen at some point this season.
Washington drafted Samaje Perine in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and many consider him as the future starter. Perine wasn’t great in relief of Kelley last Sunday, but if he gets the start this week with a game plan more centered around his skills, it’s entirely possible that the all-time leading rusher for Oklahoma University could grab the lead back role in Washington and run with it.
Chris Thompson, Washington’s passing down back, has also been incredibly impressive in the first couple of weeks and should see an uptick in snaps and touches. At the very least, a decent Perine performance could turn this situation into a full-blown three-way timeshare, of which Kelley might have the least upside. At this point, Kelley should certainly be owned in all leagues. However, this situation is definitely worth monitoring this week. Things can change quickly.
Coleman had a solid start to his season, catching five passes for 53 yards and a score. However, the injury bug has bitten Coleman again. He was placed on IR due to a broken hand suffered in Week 2, which required surgery. Coleman is expected to be a return player for the Browns off of IR, but he will be out at least eight weeks. Coleman is currently a High Injury Risk with a Poor Health Performance Factor according to Inside Injuries, and he has dealt with multiple hand and shoulder injuries since entering the NFL.
Can he really be counted on to return at the earliest possible date, even if that date is eight weeks down the line? Also, does he hold enough value for you to hold onto him for that long, clogging up a roster spot? The answer to the first question is unknown, but the answer to the second is almost certainly no. Coleman is the No. 1 receiver for the Cleveland, but the Browns’ question mark at quarterback make that designation somewhat meaningless. At this point, Coleman should only be stashed in extremely deep leagues. Otherwise, he is a drop.
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