Chester Rogers

Week 12 at Houston Texans

Chester Rogers had a nice 18-yard run last week against the Jaguars, but he only had one reception for 11 yards to go with it. Rogers has been relegated to WR3 duties while the top three wide receivers for the Colts have been injured. That doesn’t bode well for him should any of those guys return – T.Y. Hilton is questionable this week – and the team can’t sustain more than one fantasy receiver as it is. Leave Rogers on waivers.

Week 10 vs. Miami Dolphins

Chester Rogers played 65% of the team’s offensive snaps last week with T.Y. Hilton sidelined, a number that should at least maintain – if not increase – after Parris Campbell fractured his hand. Rogers only had 22 yards on three receptions against the Steelers, but he caught a touchdown and he has an excellent matchup this week against the Dolphins. Fantasy owners should be cautious about trusting any of the Colts’ backup receivers, but there’s some upside here for desperate owners. Rogers should get increased snaps and there’s a dearth of options for Colts’ quarterbacks to throw to. Only the Buccaneers rank lower in aFPA to opposing wide receivers than the Dolphins this year, giving Rogers some shot-in-the-dark potential.

Week 5 at Kansas City Chiefs

Chester Rogers had a touchdown last week against the Raiders, but he only caught three balls for 48 yards. He was targeted six times however and was second among wide receivers in snaps. With T.Y. Hilton sidelined, he went from 41% of the team’s offensive snaps in Week 3 to 71% last week. Rogers has some upside against a Chiefs team that will likely keep the Colts offense throwing the ball to keep up, but it’s hard to imagine Rogers being the best or most consistent option in the receiving corps. He has some long-shot potential, but is probably best left on waivers.