Martellus Bennett – TE, Chicago Bears

Bennett simply isn't having the type of year that fantasy owners had hoped for. Even when it seems like things are starting to shift for him, he takes a step back the week after. Starting four games ago, it's been a bit of a roller coaster.

While he topped 11 targets in three of the last four games, it's resulted in just one total touchdown and one game with any significant impact, which came in Week 4 against the Oakland Raiders. During that game, Bennett caught 11 balls for 83 yards and a score. Since then he's totaled just 13 catches for 123 yards and no touchdowns.

Bennett has been mediocre at best and below-average at worst. It was widely expected that the offensive game plan would be focused around Alshon Jeffery and Bennett, but that hasn't been the case. There's the obvious chance that losing Matt Forte to an injury could make Bennett more of an offensive factor, but I'm not going to bet on that.

Ladarius Green – TE, San Diego Chargers

When you look at the numbers, you'll notice that Green has never topped five receptions in any game this season. So, why the warning signals now? Green had hauled in four touchdowns through six games heading into last Sunday, but he took a massive step back in Week 8. Along with the fact that he had multiple receptions in every game, he had been targeted pretty frequently by Philip Rivers, getting 36 looks through those six games.

With Antonio Gates nursing an MCL injury in Week 8, it was expected that Green would step up and have a solid game, even with Gates still giving it a go against the Baltimore Ravens. Well, that wasn't the case, as Green not only finished with just one catch for 10 yards, but he got exactly one target as well. The ankle injury he's been dealing with could be the main reason for his lack of production, but the numbers are troubling all the same.

With Keenan Allen on the injured reserve and the Chargers affinity for two-tight end sets, Green is a good bet to bounce-back. However, as long as Antonio Gates is in the picture he has a low ceiling.

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