TartanLion
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Near the end of the game Winston went to him again in the red zone - he was a hair away from having 3 carbon copy TDs.
I certainly have never looked at Heath Miller as a specimen either yet he continued to be a reliable FF TE for years because the QB trusts him in certain situations. I'm getting that vibe here.Bronco Billy said:Winston clearly trusts him. That is huge. He doesn't need to be a "speciman" if the QB is willing to rely on him.
Hahaha is that what I've come to be known for now? Well, crap! Aight let's hope I didn't mush brate!I dropped Allen for Brate and plan to use him until Eifert is back. I hope Rickyg didn't just give his kiss of death to Brate though.
You can't hit any home runs if you don't play lol. I agree that vjax looks cooked though. Hopefully Brate continues to get multiple red zone looks going forward. Denver is most likely going to sell out to stop Evans which should lead to some opportunities for Brate.Hahaha is that what I've come to be known for now? Well, crap! Aight let's hope I didn't mush brate!
Humphries is a small, slot guy so he won't be seeing many redzone targets. I think he'll get more targets than Brate, but I would expect it to be pretty close.Does he have a bigger impact than Humphries, though?
I think it's comparing apples to oranges. They both have very different roles. Humphries is essentially a long hand off with YAC potential. Brate is the gotta get that important first down and redzone alternative guy in the mold of Heath.Does he have a bigger impact than Humphries, though?
Nick O'Leary, and yes after Rashad Greene he was Winston's favorite target.From what I remember when Winston was at FSU he threw a bunch of TDs to his TE (don't remember his name but I believe he's on the bills) once they got into the redzone. As others have said he isn't the most athletic but if he gets solid redzone targets I would think he could do something like what eifert did last year
Literally did this exact transaction in PPR dynasty a few days ago. I have to carry 2 of each position, so having Walker I just churn the second spot until I hit on something. 2 TD's and the second option getting targets in the offense is buy while you can territory in a format like this.I dropped Allen for Brate and plan to use him until Eifert is back. I hope Rickyg didn't just give his kiss of death to Brate though.
I see what you did there.#9 TE in my league with his 1st 2 games in a timeshare, suprised there's not some more love going around for the guy that could:
"Make Your Fantasy Team Brate Again".
As soon as ASJ was released by TB, I dropped Jesse James of Pittsburgh and picked up Brate. Hasn't disappointed yet and was forced to start him both weeks due to the injury to Wentz. I haven't watched the games, but Jameis has been throwing a lot. The team is reportedly scaling back involvement of Sims, Martin is still out, Evans is the primary target. I don't see Brate's looks declining until something changes. Perhaps when Martin comes back and they can run the ball more, so long as it's effective and they don't get behind early.#9 TE in my league with his 1st 2 games in a timeshare, suprised there's not some more love going around for the guy that could:
"Make Your Fantasy Team Brate Again".
Having two viable plays at a position that is a barren wasteland this year is beneficial to your team. I would find room. Besides, Eifert is hardly a guarantee to return to form this year.He is looking good but I think I'm going to drop him this week since I picked up Eifert last week. I hate carrying two TE.
True. Also Bennet is on the ww and if I can't get the rb I want I may drop brate for him.Having two viable plays at a position that is a barren wasteland this year is beneficial to your team. I would find room. Besides, Eifert is hardly a guarantee to return to form this year.
Agreed. I have Ertz and Delanie and will just pick one based on matchups and then come closer to the trade deadline - if both are playing well - try and flip one + a RB/WR for an upgrade at RB/WR.Having two viable plays at a position that is a barren wasteland this year is beneficial to your team. I would find room. Besides, Eifert is hardly a guarantee to return to form this year.
I liked him up until he put up a dud the week I picked him up. I held through the bye and even picked him up in my other league where the owner dropped him after his dud. I like him.Lots of positive comments in here. With Vjax gone, is the arrow only going up? TE has been a wasteland (Ertz the latest turkey), so looking for some hope here. Henry also available.
Henry seems the shiny new toy, but still has to contend with Gates, even if he is diminished. Appears Brate could get feed if only due to lack of choices. Sure whatever choice I make, the other will pan out?I liked him up until he put up a dud the week I picked him up. I held through the bye and even picked him up in my other league where the owner dropped him after his dud. I like him.
Never seen him play who does he compare to and how high is the ceiling?He's not going anywhere from my roster unless someone wants to trade for him. And I have graham.
It's not about his abilities. He's very average. It's about opportunity and system. He's got a qb who loves throwing to the te. A te-friendly system. And now with no vjax he's solidified as the #2 target for Winston after Evans. He's got a plus matchup this week so smoke if you got em.Never seen him play who does he compare to and how high is the ceiling?
You see him as a better option than Fleener or Rudolph? Tier below? Same?It's not about his abilities. He's very average. It's about opportunity and system. He's got a qb who loves throwing to the te. A te-friendly system. And now with no vjax he's solidified as the #2 target for Winston after Evans. He's got a plus matchup this week so smoke if you got em.
Pure talent perspective they're both better or more athletic. But based on matchups this week I think brate by far. Philly is definitely tough against the te. And I'm not sure about kc. I don't remember them being a sieve for tight ends.You see him as a better option than Fleener or Rudolph? Tier below? Same?
I agree. Back on the train even after his dud before the bye. The targets will be there and the schedule is nice.I have picked up Brate in every league due to opportunity alone. Him and Evans will be target monsters the rest of the season and they both should see a lot of redzone looks.
Won't Humphries, Shorts, and Rodgers (or Martin) also get targets?I have picked up Brate in every league due to opportunity alone. Him and Evans will be target monsters the rest of the season and they both should see a lot of redzone looks.
Of course they'll get targets, but they are 3rd, 4th and 5th in the target pecking order behind Evans and Brate. Those 2 will get the Lions share of Winstons passing game.Won't Humphries, Shorts, and Rodgers (or Martin) also get targets?
Thinking about dropping ertz for brate. He's been horrible and Phili offense in a funkIm starting him over Ertz
Posted this on another forum but Ertz has played 3 games so far and done poorly in all 3 games. The games were vs CLE, DET, & WAS. Those are currently the worst, third worst and 18th teams vs the TE and that INCLUDES the clunker Ertz put up in each of their matchups. Let that sink in for a minute.Thinking about dropping ertz for brate. He's been horrible and Phili offense in a funk
Did this too. Hate that Fantasy Pros is now telling me to pick up Julius. Guess they're not up-to-date on Brate.All in on Brake, dumping Julius Thomas for him. He's definitely getting the looks, has ongoing opportunity, and could back end his way into top 10 if production holds up. At least I'm hoping that's the case.
He has the size those players lack. Evans will see double coverage the rest of the year. TB forces LBs to cover the RBs. The TE gets open by scheme.Won't Humphries, Shorts, and Rodgers (or Martin) also get targets?
Same here. Dropped Julius for Brate and Ebron for Barnidge.I've cleaned out my TE decks and added Brate and Doyle. Both seem to have the opportunity to put up good numbers
Did this last night. With Lane Johnson out, looks like Philly needs their TE to block more than to catch passes (check out the Eagle thread for additional info)Thinking about dropping ertz for brate. He's been horrible and Phili offense in a funk
Same here. Dropped Julius for Brate and Ebron for Barnidge.