C.J. Fiedorowicz (TE, HOU) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: With rookie receiver Will Fuller battling injuries and dropitis, Fiedorowicz is now looking like Houston’s second-best option in the passing game behind top target DeAndre Hopkins.  And while quarterback Brock Osweiler makes Mark Sanchez look accurate, he connects with Fiedorowicz more successfully than he does with his other main pass catchers.

Fiedorowicz has totaled 272 receiving yards and three touchdown receptions over his past half-dozen outings.  Those numbers may not get fantasy owners excited, but compared to the majority of the tight ends languishing on your league’s waiver wire, Fiedorowicz stands out like a giant

Fiedorowicz will try to find openings in an Oakland defensive backfield that allows 283 passing yards per game and is ranked 28^th in the NFL in pass defense.  The question will not be if he can get open, it will be if Osweiler can throws passes at his hands and not his feet.  If Osweiler’s aim is okay, then Fiedorowicz could have 50 yards and a touchdown next Monday night.