NFL Fantasy Football Top Matchups (Playoff Edition): Tight End, Rob Gronkowski, Julius Thomas, Gary Barnidge, Eric Ebron

Dec 16, 2015 05:02 PM EST
Tight end Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots
Tight end Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots stands on the sideline before the start of the second half of a game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos beat the Patriots 30-24 in overtime. "

Julius Thomas (Jacksonville Jaguars): Thomas will get a great matchup as we head into week 15. Thomas is currently on a 4 game touchdown streak and is one of the biggest red zone threats the Jaguars have. Thomas on average sees 5-10 targets a game so his production should be pretty steady. He has become a staple in the red zone so look out for the Jaguars to take advantage of this matchup, the Falcons give up the 7th most fantasy points to tight ends.

Gary Barnidge (Cleveland Browns): Barnidge is looking like Manziel's main target as we head into week 15. The Seahawks are 25th in the NFL against tight ends which means that is there one Achilles heel. Barnidge has been absolutely monstrous this season hauling in 8 touchdowns and almost 1,000 yards; he should continue to be reliable against one of the best defenses in the NFL.

Eric Ebron (Detroit Lions): Ebron is in a great situation after Brandon Pettigrew's season ending injury. Ebron will now see most of the tight end targets in this offense meaning he will have more of an opportunity to score. The Saints have allowed 12 touchdowns to opposing tight ends meaning that they have given up the most fantasy points to tight ends in the NFL. I would be shocked to see Ebron leave this game without a touchdown.

Rob Gronkowski (Tennessee Titans): Gronk is more of a lock this week than he was in week 14. He will continue to be Brady's security blanket. Gronk is a deep threat and the primary red zone target so he will get a hefty amount of looks in those areas. Gronk is the premiere tight end in the NFL so starting him should not even be a question at this point.

 

 

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