Austin Hooper

Week 8 vs. Seattle Seahawks
UPDATE: The over/under dropped from 53 points to 50.5 points on Saturday, after Ryan was ruled out. The total is still over 50 but the game is less likely to turn into a shootout with Schaub starting over Ryan.

Through 7 weeks, Hooper is the half PPR TE1. In Week 7, had four receptions on five targets for 46 yards, one touchdown, 15% of the team targets, and 14% of the team air yards.

Matt Ryan has been ruled out but Schaub has a history of targeting tight ends frequently. Hoope is still a safe play with Schaub as the starting quarterback. Seattle is fifth-worst against tight ends, per our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric. 4for4’s rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Hooper ranked as the half PPR TE3. Hooper is a safe start across all league formats.

Week 6 at Arizona Cardinals

Through 5 weeks, Hooper is the half PPR TE2. In Week 5, had six receptions on nine targets for 56 scoreless yards, 20% of the team targets, and 18% of the team air yards.

This is likely the best matchup Hooper will have all season. The Cardinals are ranked dead last against tight ends, according to our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Hooper ranked as the half PPR TE3. Hooper is a must-start across all league settings.

Week 4 vs. Tennessee Titans

Austin Hooper found the holes created by the Colts zone coverage and exploded in Week 3. He finished as the TE2 behind Greg Olsen. Hooper had six receptions on seven targets for 66 yards, two touchdowns, 21% of the team targets, and 16% of the team air yards. He is the Half PPR TE6 through the first three weeks.

According to our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric, the Colts secondary is fifth-best against wide receivers but third-worst against tight ends. 4for4 rankings expert John Paulsen has Hooper ranked as the Half PPR TE7. Hooper is a safe start across all leagues.