Play 'Em
1. Ian Thomas @ Cleveland Browns
This year Cam Newton has thrown the ball short more than any other pass as his surgically repaired shoulder has bothered him. That helps Thomas as that is the part of the field that he works the most. The Browns have given up an average of 15.08 points per game to opposing TEs this season. They are the 27th ranked defense at defending the TE position.
2. Jonnun Smith vs Jacksonville Jaguars
If there is one way to attack the Jags defense it is throwing to the TE. The TE is where Mariota likes to throw the ball as it is a safe and easy throw for the QB. The Jaguars have given up an average of 13.15 points per game to opposing TEs this season. They are the 17th ranked defense at defending the TE position.
Bench 'Em
1. Jordan Thomas vs Indianapolis Colts
Thomas is not that involved in the Texans offense as they have so many offensive weapons on offense. He is touchdown dependent as he does not get many receiving yards. The Colts have given up an average of 13.43 points per game to opposing TEs this season. They are the 18th ranked defense at defending the TE position.
2. Matt LaCosse @ San Francisco 49ers
The Broncos do not use the TE much in the pass game as they use the TE more for blocking. LaCosse has not had more than 5 targets in a game this season. The 49ers have given up an average of 10.38 points per game to opposing TEs this season. They are the 11th ranked defense at defending the TE position.
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