Pats TE Hernandez's stock rising

Sep 23, 2010

Each week, Matt Williamson of ESPN's Scouts Inc compiles a "Rookie Watch" highlighting the top rookies in the NFL. This week's "Rookie Watch" leads off with his thoughts on Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.

"Hernandez is a Dallas Clark-type threat from his tight end spot," Williamson writes. "He is a move player who is as much wide receiver as he is traditional tight end. He can line up on the line of scrimmage in the traditional tight end spot, but he is best detached from the formation or in motion."

Hernandez did not crack Williamson's Top 10 rookie list this week, but Williamson writes that Hernandez is moving up fast.

With running back Kevin Faulk out for the season with a torn right ACL, Hernandez could see his playing time increase. He has played 67 of 123 snaps (including penalties).

Fantasy Impact:

We like Hernandez a lot this week, coming in as a top-10 tight end play. If you're in need at the position, he's worth picking up.

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Raiders RB Alexander Mattison set to return Week 15, Sincere McCormick still starting

Levi Edwards

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Antonio Pierce stated that Sincere McCormick will remain the team’s starting running back even with Alexander Mattison nearing a return this week.

“He deserves it. … He has run his tail off.”

Related Players: Ameer Abdullah

Fantasy Impact:

At 2-11, the Raiders would be silly to not see what they have in McCormick, with 31-year-old Abdullah and Mattison, who is on a one-year contract, only there to give the former UDFA a breather. Consider McCormick a volume-based RB3.

Giants QB Drew Lock in walking boot, Tommy DeVito set to start Week 15

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Giants HC Brian Daboll told reporters that QB Drew Lock is in a walking boot due to a heel injury and Tommy DeVito now is expected to start Sunday vs. the Ravens.

Fantasy Impact:

The Ravens path to an overall D/ST1 finish on the week becomes a little clearer. DeVito can safely be kept on benches in SuperFlex leagues on a week with zero byes.

Bills WR Keon Coleman, TE Dalton Kincaid return to practice ahead of Week 15

Ian Rapoport

2 hours ago

Good news on the way for Buffalo: Bills WR Keon Coleman (wrist) and TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) are expected to practice fully today. A positive step forward in advance of the showdown with the Lions.

Fantasy Impact:

It's probably still best to start other options over Kincaid, as he takes on a Lions defense that ranks 4th in TE aFPA, but there could be a ton of points here, so if you're in a bind he makes sense as a top-15ish option.

As for Coleman, he's more in the boom/bust WR4 range as Shakir should continue standing atop the target share.