Richard Rodgers

Week 7 vs. New York Giants
Richard Rodgers goes from third-string tight end to starting tight end in just a couple weeks. With Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert out now, he will see a lot of targets in an offense that loves throwing to the tight ends. Even before the injuries, Rodgers was getting playing time and has 10 targets over the last four games.

It's a tough matchup on Thursday as the Giants have been good against tight ends, ranked sixth in aFPA to the position. Rodgers is good depth, but only ranks a low-end TE2 for Week 7. If you pick him up, make it strictly for depth as Ertz should be back in the near future.

Week 10 at Tennessee
Rodgers exploded last week with six receptions for 64 yards, a so-so day for many but a breakout game for Rodgers. Indianapolis was terrible against opposing tight ends this season and Tennessee isn't much better. The Titans have allowed 28 receptions and three scores to opposing tight ends in the past three games. That's bad, folks. Rodgers could find some holes again this week.

Week 8 at Atlanta
Rodgers had his typical mediocre production last week of one catch for seven yards, but Atlanta has had issues covering tight ends this season and has given up five TD passes to the position. Rodgers is a TD-dependent player and this could be a week to get one. That said, he's a gamble -- even on a big bye week.