Martellus Bennett

Week 16 vs. New York Jets
Martellus Bennett had two receptions for 35 yards on four targets in a 16-3 win against the Broncos in Week 15. Even with Gronk done for the season, there hasn’t been much to like from a volume perspective recently, and Bennett’s upside as a receiver is limited without Gronk around to do some of the blocking work. He has an above-average matchup against the Jets in Week 16 in regards TE aFPA, so Bennett will be a low-end TE1 this week.

Week 14 vs. Baltimore
Martellus Bennett has not seen much of an increased role lately and had just two catches for four yards on four targets in a 26-10 win against the Rams in Week 13. Even with Gronk done, there hasn’t been much to like from a volume perspective recently as Bennett has just a 10.84 percent of the target market share over his past four games. The Patriots do have a high team total, so he will be a high-end TE2 in Week 14 against the Ravens, who grade out as a below average matchup in regards to aFPA against the position.

Week 12 at New York Jets
One week after leading the Patriots in yards, Martellus Bennett flopped with Gronkowski out, as he only caught one of two targets for 14 yards in a 30-17 win against the 49ers in Week 11. There is a lot to like with Gronkowski likely out, I just have this blockage in my head where I know his range of possibilities still includes a game where he could continue to be used primarily as a blocker. He will be a low-end TE1 against the Jets, who grade out as a below-average team in aFPA against the position.