Stephen Anderson (TE, HOU) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Adds

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ANALYSIS: In addition to losing starting tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz to a concussion (his third of the season and fourth in the past twelve months) in Week 13, the Houston Texans's loss to Tennessee saw wide receivers Bruce Ellington (hamstring) and Braxton Miller (concussion) leave the game as well. All this left tight end Stephen Anderson as a key cog in Houston's offensive attack. Anderson finished with 79 yards and a touchdown on five catches and saw a season-high twelve targets.

Anderson isn't too likely to repeat the yardage and scoring totals against a 49ers defense allowing just 42.9 yards-per-game to opposing tight ends, but his volume (assuming the Texans are without Fiedorowicz and at least a few of their wide receivers) gives him upside in deeper PPR leagues.

Anderson may find himself as one of quarterback Tom Savage's few consistent options this week in a game against a defense that allows plenty of yards and fantasy points to quarterbacks. Consider Anderson as a low floor but decently-high ceiling play this week. A lot will depend on if Savage can take advantage of the weak 49ers defense.