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Martellus Bennett, Chris Hogan, James White Post-Week 5 Fantasy Advice

Scott Polacek

Quarterback Tom Brady returned from his four-game suspension Sunday and led the New England Patriots to a 33-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns. He also made fantasy owners who were relying on wide receiver Chris Hogan and tight end Martellus Bennett happy.

Bennett dominated the Cleveland secondary with three touchdowns, while Hogan led the team with 114 receiving yards. Running back James White also got involved in the aerial attack with 63 receiving yards.

Dianna Russini of ESPN answered any concerns about Brady fitting in with his teammates:

Here is a look at the final stats and reactions for Bennett, Hogan and White:

                                                                          

Martellus Bennett

Week 5 Stats
Catches Targets Receiving Yards Yards per Reception Receiving TDs
6 8 67 11.2 3
Source: ESPN.com

There’s an element of risk involved with playing Bennett because Rob Gronkowski is such a playmaker at tight end, but Brady is good enough to get both involved. Bennett finished with eight receptions, while Gronkowski recorded seven, and the three touchdowns indicated Brady is comfortable with Bennett in the red zone.

Bennett is a must-start tight end in fantasy circles after Sunday’s outing. There was an immediate comfort level with Brady, and he already has two games with more than 100 receiving yards under his belt this year.

Few tight ends in the league can produce like that, and it won’t change with No. 12 under center.

                                            

Chris Hogan

Week 5 Stats
Catches Targets Receiving Yards Yards per Reception Receiving TDs
4 5 114 28.5 0
Source: ESPN.com

Sunday was a welcome change for Hogan, who had posted a combined one catch for three yards in the last two games.

Brady looked Hogan’s way on a couple of deep balls, but there is reason for fantasy concern with the receiver. He finished behind Bennett, Gronkowski, White and Julian Edelman in targets, and Danny Amendola, who had only two catches for 11 yards Sunday, will likely be more productive in future contests.

Brady may be an all-time great, but that's a lot of receivers to keep happy. Hogan is a high-risk, high-reward play and won’t deliver with 28.5 yards per catch every week.

For now, keep him on your bench for depth and make sure Sunday's production wasn’t a mirage.

                                          

James White

Week 5 Stats
Carries Rushing Yards Rushing TDs Catches Targets Receiving Yards Receiving TDs
5 26 0 4 6 63 0
Source: ESPN.com

Like Hogan, the fact that there are many playmakers in New England’s offense makes White a risky play. He had just five carries behind starter LeGarrette Blount, who ran the ball 18 times Sunday.

White's value lies in whether you are utilizing him in a points-per-reception or standard league. He tallied 40 catches in 14 games last year, and Sunday marked the third time in five contests that he has posted at least four catches.

Still, White has yet to find the end zone this season and offers only so much upside in a loaded offense. He is worth flex consideration in PPR leagues but not much beyond that at this point.

   

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