Best Matchups of Week 8: Tight Ends, Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys, Travis Kelce, Martellus Bennett, Tyler Eifert, Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears

Oct 30, 2015 03:41 PM EDT
Jason Witten
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten makes a play call during a 2015 game."

Jason Witten VS Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks have given up the second most points to tight ends this season and Witten will not be the source of all of the defenses attention this week that will be Dez Bryant's job. Witten has been solid this season seeing around 6 targets a game. He also averages around 60 yards a game and has 2 touchdowns on the season.

Travis Kelce VS Detroit Lions: Kelce is playing the Lions who have given up the 10th most fantasy points to tight ends this season. Kelce is also averaging around 7 targets a game and the Lions have allowed 5 touchdowns to tight ends in 7 games. Kelce should see the end zone for the third time this year in week 8.

Tyler Eifert at Pittsburgh Steelers: Eifert is my tight end start of the week. He does not get as many targets as the other guys but in some games he will see upwards of 10. Since the Steelers are noticeably bad at stopping tight ends it is almost a guarantee the Bengals will utilize Eifert as Dalton's security blanket once again. Eifert has 6 touchdowns on the season.

Martellus Bennett VS Minnesota Vikings: Bennett is averaging around 8 targets a game which is pretty good however his numbers do not really reflect his chances. Minnesota has given up the 7th most fantasy points to tight ends this season.

 

 

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