Coby Fleener (TE, IND) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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Who would have guessed that Matt Hasselbeck could be better for a tight end’s fantasy value than Andrew Luck?  It seems to be the case for Fleener, even though he and Luck have been teammates for years between their times together at Stanford and Indianapolis.

After managing just five receptions for 56 yards and failing to catch a touchdown toss in Indianapolis’ opening three games with Luck running the offense, Fleener busted out for nine catches for 83 yards and a score with Hasselbeck at the helm this past Sunday.

Fleener has been one of the more inconsistent tight ends in fantasy football during his four-year pro career.  He has had games where he looks like he is a top-5 tight end, and he has had games where he has disappeared like Casper the Friendly Ghost.  This is why such a talented tight end like himself is still available in 37 percent of leagues.

Whether Luck or Hasselbeck is at quarterback this Thursday night against the Houston Texans is probably irrelevant.  Fleener has likely earned more targets and more scoring chances with his performance against Jacksonville.   Houston’s pass defense has not been as porous as its run defense, but the Texans have allowed seven passing touchdowns so far this year.  Fleener is a top tight end choice if he is still unclaimed in your fantasy league.