by JRbengals85 » Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:13 pm
I don't think you can really go wrong here. Both TE's have good matchups and good scenarios.
Zach Miller was great against the Chargers last year. In 2 games vs SD, he had 160 yds and a TD. JaMarcus Russell doesn't seem to have gotten any worse, I'd even go so far as to say he might have improved a little.
Owen Daniels also looks good this week. Kevin Walter is likely out, which should translate into Daniels getting a bigger share of the short passes. Jets should bring a heavy blitz, which could mean quick outs to Daniels instead of long bombs to Andre Johnson.
I am picking Zach Miller by a tiny bit for a couple reasons. he should run more downfield routes, of which 1 or 2 should turn into catches for nice gains. Even without Kevin Walter, Daniels has more competition for targets, namely Andre Johnson one of the best WR's in the NFL. Schaub will always look to Johnson first, whereas Miller could often be Russell's first choice.
Zach Miller: 4 catches, 70 yds, 1 TD
Owen Daniels: 7 catches, 60 yds, 0 TD