Week 17 vs. Buffalo
For the third straight game, Eric Decker scored a touchdown and now has 11 on the season. His numbers last week were lower than usual, but don't focus on that. The Jets offense is hot and they are passing the ball with proficiency.
Buffalo is 23rd in aFPA to wide receivers and Decker had six catches for 85 yards and a touchdown in the first meeting. Start him in all formats as a high-end WR2 for Week 17.
Week 16 vs. New England
Eric Decker has now received double-digit targets in five of the last six games, including last week's 10. He only had 55 receiving yards, but did score his 10th touchdown of the season.
Decker had some success against New England in the first meeting with 94 receiving yards, so there should be some fantasy stats coming your way if you own him. The Pats are 14th in aFPA to wide receivers. We expect the Jets to air it out on Sunday and Decker will be right in the middle of it. Start him as a low-end WR1 for Week 16.
Week 15 at Dallas
Eric Decker has now had double-digit targets for four of the past games. And after not scoring a touchdown last week, he was able to get 6 this week. Decker has put up numbers like a WR1 a lot this season. Even with a tough matchup against Dallas who is 2nd in aFPA to wide receivers, start Decker in all leagues and formats. He rates a high-end WR2.
Week 14 vs Tennessee
Despite having a stud receiver on the other side (Brandon Marshall), Eric Decker keeps chugging along putting up great fantasy numbers. He has averaged over 10 targets per game over the last five and last week caught eight passes for 101. He was held without a touchdown for only the third time this season in games that he has played.
The matchup is slightly favorable for Decker this week as the Titans are 19th in aFPA to wide receivers. Start him as a high-end WR2 for Week 14 even though he is likely to put up WR1 numbers again on Sunday.
Week 13 vs Giants
Eric Decker has been a model of consistency as the No. 2 receiver in New York. Another solid game saw him catch five balls, but more importantly he was targeted nine times and scored his 8th touchdown of the season. He is listed as probable (knee) for Sunday, but will play.
Decker has a great matchup against the Giants who are ranked 27th in aFPA to wide receivers. When he has been healthy, he has been outstanding, especially in getting in the end zone. He is ranked a high-end WR2, but is only not a WR1 because of Brandon' Marshall's presence. Start Decker in all leagues.
Week 12 vs Miami
Eric Decker was targeted 11 times last week and has averaged 10 targets per game over the past five. He went without a touchdown for only the second time this season, but he has remained a solid fantasy player in all categories this season. The matchup this week is great, as Miami is 24th in aFPA to wide receivers and is ranked a solid high-end WR2. Start him in all leagues and formats.
Week 11 vs Houston
Eric Decker was targeted a team-high 11 times and caught 6 passes in what can be considered an off-week for the Jets passing game. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick's thumb might have had something to do with it, but Decker also continued his TD streak. He has scored in every game he has played except one which gives him 7 touchdowns on the season.
Decker has a tough matchup against the Houston defense, which is 9th in aFPA to wide receivers. However, he still is a very good option for Week 11. Start Decker as a high-end WR2 against the Texans.
Week 10 vs Buffalo
Last week was another strong game for Eric Decker, with six catches for 79 yards and, of course, another touchdown. Decker has a touchdown in every game he has played except one. No doubt, he has been one of most consistent No. 2 receivers in the NFL.
He will face the Bills in Week 10, who are 12th in aFPA to wide receivers. With Ryan Fitzpatrick back, Decker and all the Jets have the potential to have strong fantasy outings. Start Decker in all leagues as a WR2 on Thursday.
Week 9 vs Jacksonville
Eric Decker has been solid all year and he was again last week against the Raiders, with six catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. He is still struggling with a bad knee, but will play on Sunday. The Jaguars are 12th in aFPA to wide receivers, so Decker will be able to get some fantasy points this week. Of course, his biggest strength has been getting in the end zone which has happened in every game he has played but one. Start Decker as a solid WR2 for Week 9 against the Jags.
Week 8 at Oakland
Eric Decker actually had the strongest numbers last week against New England with 12 targets and six catches for 94 yards. He has had solid stats considering the numbers his teammate Brandon Marshall has put up this season. Decker is nursing a sore knee and is listed as questionable, but he did practice on Thursday and is expected to play.
He will face the Raiders in Week 8 (who are 8th in aFPA to wide receivers), so the matchup favors the Oakland defense. However, we expect Decker to continue to put up good numbers because of the way the Jets use their passing game with QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Start Decker as a low-end WR2 this week.
