Antonio Gates’ production has slowed in the last few weeks, which may be the reason for his cheap $3,500 salary. Nevertheless, Gates still possesses a Reception NEP of 24.63, which ranks fifth amongst all tight ends.

Not to mention, quarterback Philip Rivers is numberFire’s second-best passer according to the metrics. Simply put, he’s been on fire this year. This means that Gates is always capable of breaking out, and has a good chance to do so against a New York Jets team that is the very average covering tight ends, giving up the 15th most points.