Turkey Weekend Top 3 Picks

This week was a shorter week since we have Thanksgiving, which makes for some early match ups that can yield some early out the gate starters. Since Gronk went down last week at least one team in every league is looking for a tight end. Well you are in luck if this is you.





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My first pick this week is someone I'm sure you have heard very little about since he is on the waiver wire and that is Marcedes Lewis of Jacksonville. While he is projected to have only 7 points Chad Henne went to him 3 times for 40 yards and 2 touchdowns which against a solid Houston defense is good. It shows he isn't heavily targeted but Henne has been in the league long enough to see how good quarterbacks use their tight ends. Look for Lewis to get those looks when the Jags get into the red zone which they should do regularly against Tennessee. Also keep in mind that Lewis is be far not a Gronk and will not put up the points Gronk can, but he is a solid fill in player for at least this week.

 

 



photo from Sports Illustrated

My second pick is also from the Jaguars and that Chad Henne. Henne had an explosive game to say the least against the Texans. Henne shelled the Texans for 354 yards and 4 touchdowns. Yes 4 touchdowns from a defense that has only had one other game this season that they gave up 3 or more touchdowns to and that was a week 6 match up verse a future Hall of Fame quarterback named Aaron Rogers. So Henne and the Jags should be very happy with that. While this week the Jags and company are not playing Houston they are playing the Titans who give up about 260 yards and 2 touchdowns a game making Henne a good sleeper pick if your like me dealing with losing Big Ben.

My third pick this week comes from the motor city. Ryan Broyles is a good use this week since Young is suspended and Burleson is on IR. Broyles has had solid games against teams with solid to good defenses. Also since Calvin Johnson (aka Megatron) requires so much respect for his talent Broyles will have the number 2 corner on him. Since Detroit is playing those same Texans that gave up 4 touchdowns to Chad Henne look for Stafford to go to the air early and often. The Lions are a better team than the Jaguars talent wise so Broyles may only be projected 10 points he'll probably end the day a little farther north of that number.

 

 

Don't forget to leave a comment or ask questions about other players. Have a great Thanksgiving weekend everyone. Good Luck!!