It might behoove you and potentially surprise you to know that Packers tight end Andrew Quarless has been the ninth-highest scoring Fantasy tight end over the last three weeks, totaling 24 points. In fact, all 24 of his points have come in the last two games thanks to identical stat lines of six catches for 66 yards and one touchdown.
Quarless has been a favorite target of Packers quarterback Matt Flynn, who has made the last three starts in the absence of Aaron Rodgers (collarbone). It's looking like Flynn will make another start Sunday against the Steelers, so is it time to trust Quarless in Fantasy leagues Week 16?
Tight ends have had moderate success against the Steelers, averaging 54.2 receiving yards and 7.4 Fantasy points per week. Though, the last two weeks tight ends have totaled three touchdowns and 31 Fantasy points against Pittsburgh. Still, only two tight ends -- Rob Gronkowski and Charles Clay -- have had at least double-digit Fantasy points against the Steelers.
Quarless has played well the last two weeks, but he had favorable matchups against the Falcons and Cowboys -- two teams that have struggled against tight ends. Week 16 presents an opportunity for Quarless to potentially take a step back, despite tight ends having success against Pittsburgh recently.
It's probably safe to consider Quarless more of a No. 2 Fantasy tight end Week 16.