Martellus Bennett Green Bay Packers Tight End Ht: 6.5 | Wt: 275

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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:02:30 -0700

Green Bay Packers TEs Andrew Quarless (13) and Richard Rodgers (14) ranked among the team's top three players in red zone targets in 2014 in 2015, respectively, before Jared Cook's injury-plagued 2016 campaign ruined the streak. Martellus Bennett signed a three-year, $21 million contract to be the team's top tight end in the offseason.

Fantasy Tip: There seems to be a notion Aaron Rodgers doesn't throw to his tight ends nearly enough, but owners need to keep in mind the last time he had someone as talented as Bennett was when Jermichael Finley was healthy in 2011. Bennett is being drafted like a low-end TE1, but he has arguably the best shot among tight ends drafted after the first four or five rounds to compete with the likes of Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce and Jordan Reed.

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| Source: ProFootballReference.com

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 20:36:45 -0700

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said the additions of TE Martellus Bennett and TE Lance Kendricks give the offense more flexibility to run two-tight end sets. "Both guys can put their hand on the ground and go and block guys really well but also add that dimension in the passing game," Rodgers said.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett should headline the tight end group, and he is probably the best tight end Rodgers will have worked with. He should be able to produce TE1 numbers in Green Bay's potent passing attack.

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| Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Rob Reischel

Mon, 29 May 2017 13:25:18 -0700

Green Bay Packers TE Martellus Bennett has made it a priority to get to know QB Aaron Rodgers this offseason. Bennett said he's had a lot of conversations with his new quarterback and has really made an effort to simply befriend Rodgers. "I'm just trying to do my job, make sure I can keep up with [my teammates], Bennett said. "They've been doing a good job for so long, I'm just trying to get in where I fit in right now."

Fantasy Tip: Bennett played well behind and in place of Rob Gronkowski last year, finishing as a TE1 when he wasn't even technically a starter. As the clear frontrunner to start at tight end with Rodgers throwing his way, Bennett is in a prime spot to make it to TE1 territory again.

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| Source: Wisconsin State Journal - Jason Wilde

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 11:44:40 -0800

Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers TE Martellus Bennett's three-year deal is worth $21 million.

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| Source: USA TODAY Sports - Tom Pelissero

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 18:03:02 -0800

Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers TE Martellus Bennett signed a three-year deal with the Packers worth $18.45 million, according to sources.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:13:55 -0800

Free-agent TE Martellus Bennett (Patriots) has agreed to terms with the Green Bay Packers Friday, March 10, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett struggled with some injuries last season but still finished the season with 701 yards and seven touchdowns. He should have a major role in the Packers' passing game in 2017 and can be a No. 1 tight end in all fantasy leagues.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:20:22 -0800

New England Patriots impending free-agent TE Martellus Bennett announced on his Twitter account Wednesday, March 8, he will not return to the Patriots in 2017.

Fantasy Tip: This news became fait accompli the moment the Patriots' trade for Dwayne Allen was announced on Wednesday. Bennett is arguably the best free-agent tight end on the market and is expected to command a fairly sizable deal, so he doesn't figure to be out of work for long. The Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders and New York Giants are reportedly the three teams pursuing him the hardest. Any of those situations should allow him to be a low-end fantasy TE1 in 2017.

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| Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 18:43:17 -0800

New England Patriots impending free-agent TE Martellus Bennett is on the radar of the Oakland Raiders.

Fantasy Tip: If the Raiders are able to sign Bennett, he would immediately become Oakland's top tight and a low-end TE1 option for fantasy owners.

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| Source: Bay Area News Group - Daniel Mano

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 09:41:39 -0800

The New England Patriots remain interested in bringing back impending free-agent TE Martellus Bennett. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders are reportedly also interested in Bennett as well.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett would almost certainly have to accept less money to stay with the Patriots than he would get from the Jaguars and Raiders, if only because New England already has Rob Gronkowski and doesn’t usually get into free-agent bidding wars. Regardless of where he lands, Bennett should be considered a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 in fantasy this summer.

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| Source: The Boston Globe - Ben Volin

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:49:47 -0800

New England Patriots impending free-agent TE Martellus Bennett will test the free-agent market. Based on his asking price, he could be with a different team next season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett will likely be the most coveted free-agent tight end this offseason, so he's bound to receive some attractive offers from teams other than the Patriots. Bennett was hindered by Rob Gronkowski in 2016, when Gronk was healthy, but he has proven to be a capable starter. He scored three touchdowns in one game even with Gronk active. Wherever Bennett plays and/or starts, he has TE1 potential.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:39:43 -0800

The New England Patriots are interested in re-signing impending free-agent TE Martellus Bennett but may not be willing to get into a bidding war for him if other teams are interested, in the opinion of ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett should receive interest from teams as long as he recovers from the injuries he suffers during the season. He should be considered a low-end No. 1 or a No. 2 fantasy tight end next season depending on his role.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:25:36 -0800

There is speculation the New England Patriots may use the franchise tag on TE Martellus Bennett for 2017.

Fantasy Tip: The speculation, which comes from CBS Sports reporter Joel Corry, is centered around the health of TE Rob Gronkowski. The tag amount is projected at just under $10 million. Whatever the case, Bennett rates as a solid TE1 as long as he stays in the New England system.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Joel Corry

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:44:12 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Feb. 3, and is listed as questionable for Super Bowl LI.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been able to play even though he has been dealing with injuries over the last several weeks and should receive some targets against the Atlanta Falcons. Bennett will be a free agent this offseason and should be able to find a starting job if he does not return to the Patriots. He can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.

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| Source: WEEI.com - Mike Petraglia

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:45:25 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) was limited in practice for the second consecutive day Thursday, Feb. 2.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been slowed by injury in recent weeks, and that's been evident in his stats over the past few games. In fact, in New England's two playoff contests, the nine-year veteran has managed just 36 receiving yards combined with no touchdowns. He'll be out there on Sunday but his performance as of late indicates he might not be much of a factor.

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| Source: NFLMedia.com

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:11:43 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been slowed by injuries for several weeks and has seen has stats drop because of them. Bennett will be able to play in Super Bowl LI but may not be a big factor in the game. He will be a free agent this offseason and can be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues depending on his role.

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| Source: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:09:37 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 27.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been affected by multiple injuries during the second half of the season but is still receiving a decent amount of targets during games. Bennett will be a free agent this offseason and may be able to find a starting job with a team. He could be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues depending on his situation.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 14:17:08 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Jan. 26.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been a capable starter ever since Rob Gronkowski went down in late November. That being said, Bennett has not put up numbers even close to the numbers Gronk is capable of posting. Keep tabs on Bennett this offseason, though, incase Gronk is still dealing with his nagging injuries and subsequent back surgery.

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| Source: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:53:23 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett caught all five of his targets in the Divisional round playoff game but has been held to under 40 yards in each of his last five games. Bennett will be a risky option for the rest of this season. Bennett can be a low-end No. 1 tight end next season depending on his team.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 19:12:02 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle) caught five passes for 32 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 22.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been playing with a cracked ankle bone and a hyperextended knee. He was more effective for the Pats than gamers. Bennett is in a contract year, so his playing location next year largely controls his fantasy potential.

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| Source: NFL.com

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 09:21:12 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle) has been playing with a cracked bone in his ankle as well as bone chips in the ankle and likely will need to undergo surgery this offseason.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has not posted great receiving yards over the last several weeks and probably has been affected by his injured ankle. He did find the end zone in three of his last four regular season game and is a weapon in the red zone. Fantasy owners can consider Bennett a No. 1 tight end this week.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 23:53:09 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) is expected to play in the AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett's production was disappointing for much of 2016, but he did score in three of the last four regular season games. The Steelers struggled to contain Kansas City's Travis Kelce (five catches, 77 yards) last week as well, and Bennett has the skills to take advantage.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 14:49:11 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 20, and is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has found the end zone in three of the last four games but has not caught more than four passes in a game in the last eight games. He can still be a No. 1 tight end for fantasy owners because of his touchdown potential.

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| Source: Steelers.com

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:41:20 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Fantasy Tip: Barring a huge setback, Bennett should be on the sidelines and ready to go for the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 22. If you have Bennett in a lineup, go ahead and start him.

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| Source: NFL.com

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:30:59 -0800

New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola (ankle), TE Martellus Bennett (knee), RB Brandon Bolden (knee), LB Dont'a Hightower (knee), WR Chris Hogan (thigh), WR Malcolm Mitchell (knee), and DE Jabaal Sheard (ankle) all were limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 19.

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| Source: NFL.com

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:14:46 -0800

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has not posted great numbers in terms of his receiving yards but is a threat to score at least one touchdown each game. Owners should consider him a starting option in all fantasy leagues.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:19:15 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (knee) is participating in practice Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has caught a touchdown in three of his last five games but has at least 50 yards in only one of the last eight games. He has dealt with a variety of injures this season but will continue to have a solid role in the passing game. Bennett should be a decent option for owners in all fantasy leagues.

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| Source: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:26:00 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett will be an unrestricted free agent Thursday, March 9, at 4 p.m. EST.

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| Source: Spotrac.com

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 09:56:41 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (leg) suffered a leg injury during the Divisional round playoff game but said he will be ready for the AFC Championship next week.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been held to 35 yards or less in each of his last four games but entered the playoffs with three touchdowns in his last four regular season games. He has been receiving a consistent number of targets during games but is only a low-end No. 1 tight end at this point.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 21:36:06 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett had one catch for four yards on four targets in a 34-16 win over the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 14, and he said after the game that he was pressing too hard.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett's yardage totals fluctuate, but he is enough of a weapon in the red zone to roll out as a TE1 against most opponents.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 19:16:22 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) posted three receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown on five targets in the Week 17 game against the Miami Dolphins. It was his third touchdown in the final four regular season games.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett was on the injury report with a pair of injuries, but he looked pretty good. He'll have two weeks to mend before the team takes the field thanks to a first-round bye.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 07:22:20 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) is expected to play in Week 17's game against the Miami Dolphins but could see a limited number of snaps due to nagging ankle and shoulder injuries.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett was a limited participant in practice throughout the week and had been listed as questionable on the injury report. Although he hasn't gained many receiving yards recently, he has two touchdowns in his last three games, making him worthy of consideration as a low-end TE1 option in most fantasy leagues.

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| Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:32:41 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) is expected to play against the Miami Dolphins in Week 17 even though he is listed as questionable for the game.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been able to record two touchdowns in his last three games but has not posted great receiving yards over the last month. He probably should still be considered a low-end No. 1 tight end in most leagues.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:40:27 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is listed as questionable for Week 17.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett should be in uniform for Week 17, but owners will need to check the inactive list to make sure. He has been pretty quiet in terms of his receiving yards recently but does have two touchdowns in his last three games. Owners should consider Bennett a low-end No. 1 tight end in most leagues.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 17:51:31 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) remained a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been a touchdown-dependent option in recent weeks, but with Rob Gronkowski out, he has a good chance of finding the end zone. He is a low-end TE1 against Miami in Week 17.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:16:32 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been on the injury report for several weeks but has been able to play and should be in uniform in Week 17. He has caught a touchdown in two of his last three games but has posted at least 36 yards in only one of his last six games. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 14:01:36 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett caught two passes for 19 yards and one touchdown against the New York Jets in Week 16.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has caught at least four passes in only one of his last six games but does have two touchdowns in the last three games. Bennett will be a risky option next week because the team may have home-field advantage wrapped up and would want to rest some of their starters.

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| Source: NFL.com

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 09:13:06 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) is officially active for the team's Week 16 game.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett have posted better numbers over the last few weeks after having a quiet stretch of games. He should be considered a low-end No. 1 tight end in most leagues.

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| Source: NFL.com

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 07:47:58 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) is expected to play in Week 16's game against the New York Jets.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett was a limited practice participant throughout the week and was listed as questionable on the injury report. Although some of his recent outings have been disappointing, he has a favorable matchup versus the Jets and is worth considering as a low-end TE1.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:30:37 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is listed as questionable for Week 16.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has received a decent amount of targets over the last several weeks but has only one touchdown in the last nine weeks. He is still part of one of the best passing teams in the league and should be can be a low-end No. 1 tight end for owners.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:14:50 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 22.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett is the Patriots go-to tight end with Rob Gronkowski sidelined, but he hasn't really made a big splash since taking over the role. Bennett is a borderline TE1 against a subpar New York Jets pass defense.

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| Source: WEEI.com - Christopher Price

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:38:39 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been on the injury report for the last few weeks but has been able to play, so he should be on track to play in Week 16. He has caught at least four passes in only one of his last five games but can still be a low-end No. 1 tight end because of the matchup.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 08:01:17 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) is expected to play in Week 15's game against the Denver Broncos.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett was a limited participant in practice throughout the week and was listed as questionable on the injury report. He had four receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 and should be viewed as a TE1 in all fantasy formats this afternoon.

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Fri, 16 Dec 2016 13:22:46 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 16, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett should be ready to play in Week 15, but owners should check the inactive list before setting their lineups. He scored his first touchdown in eight games in Week 14 and should see a solid amount of targets against the Denver Broncos. He should be a No. 1 tight end in most fantasy leagues.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:29:08 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 15.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett is the go-to tight end now with Rob Gronkowski sidelined. He tallied 70 yards and a touchdown last week, and the Denver Broncos haven't defended tight ends well this year. Bennett is a borderline TE1 for Week 15.

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| Source: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:39:17 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett was limited during practice last week and was able to play, so he should be fine for Week 15. He bounced back after a few disappointing games with 70 yards and touchdown in Week 14. He should be considered a No. 1 tight end in all fantasy leagues.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 21:47:47 -0800

New England Patriots WR Martellus Bennett managed four catches for 70 yards and a touchdown in the Week 14 game against the Baltimore Ravens. He was targeted four times.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been struggling lately, but he finally came up with a decent stat line with Rob Gronkowski on the shelf. Bennett has been performing like a TE2 lately, but he can be trusted as a low-end TE1 heading into Week 15 after this outing.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:21:40 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) is officially active for the team's Week 14 game.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has taken over as the starting tight end but has not done much in the last few weeks. He should see a decent amount of targets against a tough Baltimore Ravens defense but should only be considered a low-end No. 1 tight end.

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| Source: NFL.com

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 13:36:09 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) was limited during practice Saturday, Dec. 10, and is listed as questionable for Week 14.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett probably will be able to play, but owners will need to check the inactive list to make sure he is in uniform. He has taken over the starting tight end job but has posted more than 35 yards in only one of his last six games. He can still be a low-end No. 1 tight end in deeper leagues, but owners can keep him on the bench if they have a better option.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:24:39 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 9.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett will be able to play against the Baltimore Ravens and will continue to be the starter at the position. He has struggled over the last three weeks and could be benched this week if owners have better options to use in their lineups.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 06:26:20 -0800

New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (shoulder, ankle) admitted that he's not 100 percent as he grinds through ankle and shoulder ailments.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett has been an afterthought with six catches for 40 yards in the last three games combined. He could break out any week, though. The Baltimore Ravens pose a midrange matchup for Bennett Monday night, and he's a low-end TE1 option.

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| Source: WEEI.com - Ryan Hannable