LA TE Tyler Higbee - 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Rookie Tyler Higbee has generated plenty of buzz this offseason. In the Rams' preseason opener, he caught 5-of-6 targets for 49 yards and has drawn comparisons to Kansas City's Travis Kelce. If he can emerge as a pass-catching complement to Lance Kendrick's blocking abilities at tight end, Higbee could turn into a fantasy sleeper at some point in 2016.

Fantasy Downside
Tight ends are notorious for struggling as rookies, so even though Higbee's star is on the rise it's unlikely he'll produce in 2016. Plus, he's still behind Kendricks on the depth chart and plays in one of the least creative passing attacks in the NFL.

2016 Bottom Line
Higbee ranks as our TE56 and his current ADP is 25.09 in 12-team leagues. Many veteran fantasy owners won't be tempted by Higbee's promise given the struggles of rookie tight ends. But if you're an aggressive owner that is looking to take a flier on a late-round sleeper, you could wind up with a decent streaming option in Higbee if he continues to impress in preseason.

Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 1:53pm

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