3 Bold NFL Predictions for Week 14

Kyle Rudolph Won't Be a Top-12 Tight End

Why This Is Bold: Kyle Rudolph has rebounded nicely from an early-season funk, scoring three touchdowns in his last two games. Over the last eight games, he's averaging 13.2 PPR points, which would rank as the fourth-best tight end in football.

Why This Will Happen: Rudolph's targets have taken a hit over the last two weeks. After seeing at least seven targets per game over a six-game span, he's totaled just nine over the last two weeks.

The Carolina Panthers present a tough matchup for opposing tight ends due to their linebacking corps. Tight ends have been targeted less against the Panthers than any other team in the league. Carolina has allowed five touchdowns, but has given up the fewest receptions and yards to the position this season.

Additionally, Vegas expects this game to be a low-scoring affair, with the current 40.5-point over/under coming in as one of the slate's lowest. Rudolph may be a risky start with a decreasing target share of late in a low-scoring game and a tough matchup on deck.