Marcus Mariota

2016 Fantasy Outlook
Mariota got beaten up a little in his rookie season but managed to stay on the field long enough to throw for 2,800 yards and 19 scores and rush for another 252 yards and two scores. That's not bad considering the cast with which he was working. The trouble was that 14 of his TD passes came in four games. Like many rookies, he was up and down. The additions of DeMarco Murray and WR Rishard Matthews could help. And remember, Mariota is just 22. The offensive line, however, remains an issue. It's bad and Mariota could spend a lot of time running for his life again. He's going 21st among quarterbacks with an ADP of 162. He's not a bad backup option with the potential for some big games. But until he finds the consistency, he's not starting material.

Week 14 at New York Jets
Mariota continued his strong rookie season last week by throwing for 268 yards and three scores and running nine times for 112 yards and another score. He's been especially proficient since Mike Mularkey took over as head coach, accounting for 12 TDs in five games. The Jets are 14th in the league in points allowed to opposing QBs, but Mariota's scrambling ability gives him a bit of an edge. He has at least five carries in three of the past four games. There are better options this week, but Mariota is a decent sleeper start.

Week 12 vs. Oakland
Mariota managed just 185 passing yards and added five carries for 29 yards and a touchdown last week at Jacksonville. But it wasn't quite the success he had been having on the road. He has just three touchdown passes in four home starts this season, so for whatever reason, he hasn't been as effective as he has been on the road. Oakland is 26th in points allowed to the QB position, so there is a solid chance Mariota builds on his home numbers. He's a decent sleeper option this week.