Michael Rock Fantasy Football Tips Week 2: Gronk and Coleman

Tip #1 The bad news first.  If you are a Gronk owner (or a Patriots fan)...you may want to sit down.  Talking to the press today after practice, Gronk gave a subtle hint that he may not be ready to go on Sunday because of that nagging hamstring.  WEEI's Patriots reporter, Christopher Price, was reportedly having a conversation with Gronk after practice (which was limited for the tight end).  While Price was fishing around trying to figure out whether Gronk's hamstring was pulled or torn...Gronk lamented the fact that the team is so tight lipped about injuries and that he can't talk about his status.  Gronk then said, "Trust me...if I could be out there on Sunday, I would be."  That quote does NOT give me confidence that Gronk is playing in this home opener against Miami on Sunday.  In fact, it makes me question whether or not Gronk will be ready in time for their Week 3 game against the Houston Texans...which is just one week from tonight!  If you own Gronk...it might be time to search the waiver wire for a tight end.  You may have to stash #87 on your bench for a couple of weeks.

Tip #2.  Take a look to see if Atlanta running back Tevin Coleman is available in your league.  While Devonta Freeman was a first round draft pick in many leagues, it has been Coleman who has been getting more looks on the Falcons offense.  Coleman out played Freeman in week one with 117 total yards to Freeman's 40 total yards.  Although Freeman was the workhorse last year, he is a little banged up, and Coleman looks to be on the rise.  Worth a free agent pick up, for sure.