Lately, Fantasy owners haven't been able to count on Buccaneers tight end Timothy Wright, which is disappointing since the Fantasy playoffs are upon us. As the Bucs prepare to face Buffalo Week 14, Fantasy owners are faced with the decision to start or sit Wright?
Tight ends average just 6.0 Fantasy points per week against the Bills, which is tied for the sixth-lowest average. However, a closer look at the numbers recently indicate tight ends have had moderate success against Buffalo. Tight ends have totaled five touchdowns in the last six games after totaling just one in the first six against Buffalo. Tight ends are also averaging 8.5 Fantasy points in the last six games against Buffalo.
Wright was used as more of a safety blanket for rookie quarterback Mike Glennon when he first took over the starting quarterback job from Josh Freeman in Week 4. Also, the Bucs were playing from behind in many of the games Wright had good numbers, so Glennon had to pass a lot. Now that the Bucs have started to win and Glennon has settled in at quarterback, he no longer has to lean on Wright. Unfortunately, it's impacted his numbers, as Wright has been held to two or fewer catches and less than 20 yards in three of his last four games.
While tight ends have started to have success against Buffalo, there are still not many standout performances, so it's not like you have to start Wright Week 14. He's really more of a No. 2 Fantasy tight end. Better waiver-wire options are Heath Miller (vs. MIA), Jared Cook (@ARI) and Ladarius Green (vs. NYG).