Many fantasy owners are trying to figure out whether to start Antonio Gates right now. I too, am a Gates owner. He is officially listed as doubtful, but if you’ve been keeping track of his news here on FantasySP then you’ll know it doesn’t sound promising. This morning Chris Mortensen’s tweet didn’t seem to make the decision any better merely saying that he is “listed as doubtful”.
Do not start him because he is a huge risk right now. Philip Rivers is not playing well and Gates is already hobbled in the first week of October. Even if Gates does play, he may end up just being a decoy to free up Vincent Jackson (who has a much better chance of playing). Sorry to say it owners, but you NEED to find a long-term starting solution for the tight-end position.
