Texans jack-of-all-trades James Casey had quite the coming-out party in Week Four, catching five passes for 126 yards and a TD, which came on an incredible sprawling grab in the right endzone. Head coach Gary Kubiak loves employing Casey in a variety of ways — out of the backfield, in motion or split out wide, among others — and he displayed the soft hands and athleticism that should enable him to get more involved in the offense as the season progresses. We would not expect Casey to put up monster fantasy numbers like he did in Week Four on a consistent basis, but he could be worth adding and stashing in larger leagues for the time being if your roster is in need of some overhauling. Just remember, players like this are hit-or-miss, and Casey's best role for your team will be as a bye-week or injury fill-in. This is not the week to start him if your league lists him as a tight end. The Steelers are allowing opposing tight ends only 47.3 yards and 0.33 TDs per game. If he's a running back, the Steelers are allowing opposing backs 95.3 yards and 0.67 TDs per game, but despite that, he's still not a recommended play.
Keep an eye on Anthony Fasano. Don't go picking him up off waivers yet, but the Dolphins need a solution in the red zone and he is a good pass catcher. If they decide to utilize him this week against the Chargers and it works, then he could be worth a claim. The Chargers are allowing 5.3 receptions for 50.3 receiving yards and no touchdowns per game, giving Fasano value in PPR leagues this week.
Steelers TE Heath Miller caught a season-high five catches for 71 yards (six targets) in Week Three at Indianapolis. Though the wideouts are the primary targets in Pittsburgh's passing game, Miller has QB Ben Roethlisberger's trust, and he'll likely have productive stretches, as he's proven he can get open. The question in Week Four is whether he'll be kept in to block a little more with the Steelers' O-line batting injuries. Right now the O-line is a major weakness, relegating Miller to waiver-wire status outside the largest fantasy leagues. He's a bench play this week.
With Antonio Gates' toe still bothering him, look for Randy McMichael to see more passes thrown his way this Sunday. It would be a bit much to expect McMichael to duplicate the success of the All-Pro, but he is a viable option if tight end is a position of need for your fantasy roster. He came through last week, going 4-51-0 on five targets. While he's a recommended bench, you can do worse if forced to use him.
Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew caught 11-112-0 vs. Minnesota in Week Three, with nine catches coming in the second half. He's worth a look against teams that struggle to defend the tight end but will be inconsistent because Detroit has so many weapons and not enough footballs to go around.
Don't assume that the return of Chris Cooley is curtains for Redskins TE Fred Davis. In fact, the Redskins are using them in different roles, Cooley as a fullback and Davis as the H-back type, until FB Darrel Young is healthy. Davis could continue putting up decent numbers, although the Cowboys slowed him down Monday. The only way Cooley will take time away from Davis is if Davis begins to falter. On Monday night, the Redskins' offense as a whole took a step back as the Cowboys' defense rose to the occasion.
Tony Gonzalez (5-72-0), Jimmy Graham (6-79-0) and Jermichael Finley (7-85-3) were all very productive against the Bears this season, and Panthers TE Greg Olsen should follow suit Sunday in his return to Soldier Field. QB Cam Newton targeted Olsen a team-high 10 times in Week Three, and Olsen made seven catches for 59 yards and a TD. The two are establishing a good rapport. Olsen's production could be a bit inconsistent — Newton is going to have his ups and downs — but Olsen is worth considering for a start against the Bears. Remember, the tight end is one of the focal points in an offensive scheme that has made Chargers TE Antonio Gates a fantasy stud. Olsen is a No. 1 fantasy tight end this week.
Rams TE Michael Hoomanawanui, who has had his moments when healthy, continues to be a fantasy tease of the highest order due to continued health concerns. Hoomanawanui's latest battered body part is an ailing back, which has resulted in him being considered "day to day" until further notice. Even when healthy, his role will take a backseat to rookie TE Lance Kendricks. Right now he's a bench player, as well, until he adjusts to the speed and power of the game at this level.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/29/week-four-fantasy-tips-tes-3
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