Week 15 vs. Miami
Ladarius Green caught two balls for 26 yards last week on six targets. He comes in ranked as a TE2 option at 21st on our list. The Dolphins are 15th in allowing fantasy points to TEs and with all the injuries the Bolts have at WR, Green could get some targets in this game. However, he's just not a safe play outside of very deep leagues in what is likely a win-or-go-home playoff game for owners.
Week 12 at Jacksonville
Ladarius Green caught just one ball for nine yards last week on three targets. Green was having a pretty nice season before getting hurt in Week 8. He was out for Week 9, but his last two games he's seen just two catches for 19 yards on four targets total. He's a risky play as even a TE2 despite a nice matchup against the Jags.
Week 11 vs Kansas City
Ladarius Green is expected to play this week after being inactive in Week 9. The timing is good as Antonio Gates still isn't 100-percent heading into Week 11. Gates seems likely to play and that will cap Green's potential as a result. However, he's still a TE2 option in what isn't all that great of a matchup against the Chiefs, who are fourth in allowing fantasy points to TEs. With the WR group banged up, the Charger TEs certainly have a chance to produce fantasy numbers, however.
Week 9 vs. Chicago
Ladarius Green had just one catch for 10 yards last week. It was his only target in a tough matchup before leaving with injury. This week's matchup isn't much better as the Bears are seventh in allowing fantasy points to the position. It fact, it's the start of a very tough stretch of TE matchups. Green is still a TE2 option and the loss of Keenan Allen for the year could mean Green gets a bump in targets, which could lead to more production. He's also listed as questionable, so he should be benched this week as he's a risky play even if he is able to suit up.
Week 8 at Baltimore
Ladarius Green caught four balls for 45 yards and a TD last week with no Antonio Gates in the lineup. It's possible Gates isn't going to play again this week, which lofts Green into TE1 range. He comes in seventh this week at the position, even in what is a bad matchup as Baltimore is seventh in allowing fantasy points to the position. Green would lose some value if Gates suits up, so it's something to monitor leading up to Week 8. But with no Gates, and a bad matchup, Green still has a chance to produce fantasy numbers.
Week 7 at Oakland
Ladarius Green is losing out on some targets with the return of Antonio Gates, but did steal a TD last week. He finished with three catches for 35 yards and his third TD of the year on four targets. Green will likely continue to be part of the passing game, especially with Stevie Johnson out of the lineup. Green is a lower-end TE2 play in deeper leagues.
Week 6 at Green Bay
Even with the return of Antonio Gates, Ladarius Green was still involved in the offense. He played on more snaps, but his final numbers didn't really compare to what Gates put up. Green caught five balls for 50 yards on five targets, while Gates had a 9-91-2 line. Green owners shouldn't be shocked as the team used some two-TE sets with Stevie Johnson out of the lineup. Green should still remain involved, but even 5-50 lines might be tough to expect, depending on how the game plays out. Green is a lower-end TE2 option going forward.
Week 5 vs Pittsburgh
Ladarius Green caught four balls for 53 yards last week and added his second TD of the season. He was targeted six times. Green filled in nicely for Antonio Gates who returns this week from suspension. Gates should be a big hit to Green's fantasy value, especially in the red zone, where Gates is sure to be on the field and again Philip Rivers' top target. Green will be a risky play even with the chance the Bolts are shorthanded at WR with some injuries.
Week 4 vs Cleveland
Ladarius Green didn't play in Week 3 due to a concussion, so his status needs to be monitored for this week as well. Antonio Gates is also a week away from coming back, so Green's fantasy future going forward is a bit in question right now. He actually has a great matchup this week if he can play, as the Browns are just 23rd in allowing fantasy points to TEs. Green comes in ninth on our list.
Week 3 at Minnesota
Ladarius Green caught five balls on six targets in Week 2, finishing with 47 yards. For a position like TE that is often up and down in fantasy production, Green's numbers were at least OK. He's questionable this week as he suffered another concussion last week, but faces a tough matchup even if he does play. It's his second concussion in a year so the team will use caution. The Vikes are 10th in allowing fantasy points to TEs and are overall just stronger against the pass than the run. He's collected six targets each of the first two week, so there's no doubt the team is trying to get him involved. The bigger question is if he'll play or not.
