Week 9 at Cleveland Browns
Hello Trey McBride! McBride wasted no time filling in for the injured Zach Ertz, catching 10 of 14 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Ravens last week. McBride showed exactly the kind of receiving chops that made him a second round pick out of Colorado State last year. Tight ends usually take a little time to blossom into fantasy assets, and we might be seeing the start of it for McBride.
This week, he’ll face a tough Cleveland defense that ranks second in aFPA to opposing tight ends. With a dearth of options at the position, he’s worth starting in most leagues, but it’s concerning that he’ll face a tough matchup with a new quarterback. Start him, and hold your breath.