Kendall Blanton Fantasy

Los Angeles Rams tight end Kendall Blanton got the start with Tyler Higbee out last Monday night, and that could be the case again in Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. Higbee is on the COVID-19 list again, and Blanton saw over 70 percent of the snaps last week in his absence. Due to their use of three wide receivers, the Rams rarely use more than one tight end, which is why Blanton would be the beneficiary this week if Higbee is out again. He is the only tight end outside of Higbee with more than one target this season, and Johnny Mundt saw his lone target back in Week 4. Seattle has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this year, and Blanton could take advantage as a deep TE2 sleeper.

Dec. 20th • 11:34 PM

Los Angeles Rams tight end Kendall Blanton was inserted into the starting lineup on Monday afternoon after teammate Tyler Higbee was deemed unavailable due to COVID-19, and Blanton was pretty easily held in check in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals. Blanton caught two of his three targets for 29 yards, but the Rams just weren't trying to feature him heavily, especially in the second half when they had built a huge lead. Blanton will likely be back in a reserve role next week if Higbee gains clearance. If Higbee is back as the team's primary pass-catching tight end, he'll be a touchdown-dependent, low-end TE1 in the first week of the fantasy playoffs in many leagues.

Dec. 14th • 12:07 AM