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2024 RTSports Outlook

Hooper had a decent first season with the Titans, finishing 24th overall in fantasy tight end scoring. He had just two games with double-digit fantasy points but did have 41 receptions. Hooper has 40-plus receptions five of six seasons. Hooper signed with the Raiders this offseason but should serve a mentor role for rookie Michael Mayer. Hooper can be a top target at tight end because of his athleticism and speed. He isn't much of a blocker, though, and drops can be an issue, but he has improved in that area in recent years. He is more of a complete tight end.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Hooper doesn't have a lot of fantasy value with Mayer around. He will get inconsistent looks in a backup role. He can get around 20 receptions for 200 yards and a couple scores.

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Fantasy WeekFWK	Opp	Pts	Scoring
Week 1Wk 1 @DEN	@DEN	0.50	Austin Hooper 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 2Wk 2 @BUF	@BUF	1.00	Austin Hooper 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 3Wk 3 PIT	PIT	0.00
Week 4Wk 4 @LAC	@LAC	0.50	Austin Hooper 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 5Wk 5 GB	GB	1.00	Austin Hooper 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 6Wk 6 NE	NE	1.00	Austin Hooper 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 7Wk 7 @CHI	@CHI	1.00	Austin Hooper 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 8Wk 8 @DET	@DET	1.00	Austin Hooper 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 9Wk 9 NYG	NYG	0.50	Austin Hooper 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 10Wk 10 NYJ	NYJ	0.50	Austin Hooper 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 11Wk 11 @MIA	@MIA	0.00
Week 12Wk 12 KC	KC	0.50	Austin Hooper 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 13Wk 13 bye	bye
Week 14Wk 14 MIN	MIN	0.50	Austin Hooper 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 15Wk 15 LAC	LAC	0.00
Playoff Week 1PWk 1 @KC	@KC	1.00	Austin Hooper 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Playoff Week 2PWk 2 @IND	@IND	1.50	Austin Hooper 3 receptions (1.50 pts)
Playoff Week 3PWk 3 DEN	DEN	2.00	Austin Hooper 4 receptions (2.00 pts)

Player Notes

Mar 13 12:20am ET

Las Vegas Raiders free-agent tight end Austin Hooper is expected to sign a one-year deal worth up to $4.25 million with the New England Patriots on Wednesday. The veteran tight end will reunite with new Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, who was with Hooper with the Cleveland Browns. Hooper made the Pro Bowl two straight years from 2018-19 while with the Atlanta Falcons, but he hasn't been nearly as involved as he was then in the last four seasons with the Browns, Titans and Raiders. In 17 games (nine starts) last year in Vegas, the 29-year-old caught just 25 of 31 targets for 234 yards and no touchdowns. With Pharaoh Brown now gone, Hooper figures to serve as New England's No. 2 TE behind Hunter Henry in 2024. Unless Henry gets hurt, Hooper is unlikely to have a significant enough role to warrant fantasy consideration in standard-sized leagues.

From RotoBaller

Nov 10 5:10pm ET

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (calf) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. As a result, he has been removed from the final injury report and will play in Week 10 versus the New York Jets. Hooper has been a steady contributor this season, catching at least one pass in eight of nine games. However, he doesn't see nearly enough snaps or volume to justify rostering him in fantasy football. He remains behind Michael Mayer on the depth chart and belongs on waivers in all fantasy leagues.

From RotoBaller

Nov 9 12:50am ET

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (calf) was limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Hooper played his usual snaps in the Raiders' 30-6 win over the New York Giants in Week 9, and the team is likely easing his practice reps to start the week. The veteran caught his only target for 10 yards last week while remaining behind rookie tight end Michael Mayer on the depth chart. Hooper will have two more chances to upgrade to full before Las Vegas takes on the New York Jets in Week 10 on Sunday night football. If he suits up, he should only be started in extremely deep tight end premium leagues.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions

13-Mar-2024: Austin Hooper - SGN - The New England Patriots signed TE Austin Hooper.
13-Mar-2024: Austin Hooper - FA - TE Austin Hooper elected free agency.
22-Mar-2023: Austin Hooper - SGN - The Las Vegas Raiders signed TE Austin Hooper.
13-Mar-2023: Austin Hooper - FA - TE Austin Hooper declared free agency.
21-Mar-2022: TEN Austin Hooper - Signed - One-year contract (through 2022)
18-Mar-2022: TEN Austin Hooper - Signed - One-year contract (through 2022)
16-Mar-2022: CLE Austin Hooper - Cut
22-Dec-2021: CLE Austin Hooper - Reinstated
14-Dec-2021: CLE Austin Hooper - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
18-Mar-2020: CLE - Signed, Unrestricted FA - Four-year contract (through 2023)

NFL Week	Opp	Pts	Rec	Rec Yds	Rec TDs	Rec Tgt	100 Yds	Rush Att	Rush Yds	Rush TDs	Fum Lost
2023 Season		12.50	25	234	0	31	0	0	0	0	0
Week 1	@DEN	0.50	1	20	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Week 2	@BUF	1.00	2	20	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
Week 3	PIT	0.00	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Week 4	@LAC	0.50	1	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
Week 5	GB	1.00	2	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
Week 6	NE	1.00	2	19	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
Week 7	@CHI	1.00	2	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
Week 8	@DET	1.00	2	19	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
Week 9	NYG	0.50	1	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Week 10	NYJ	0.50	1	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Week 11	@MIA	0.00	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Week 12	KC	0.50	1	14	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
Week 13	bye
Week 14	MIN	0.50	1	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Week 15	LAC	0.00	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Week 16	@KC	1.00	2	13	0	3	0	0	0	0	0
Week 17	@IND	1.50	3	28	0	3	0	0	0	0	0
Week 18	DEN	2.00	4	39	0	5	0	0	0	0	0