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86 Chris Baker, TE
Height/Weight: 6-3/258
| Birthdate: 11/18/1979
| Birthplace: Queens, NY, USA
| Team: New England Patriots
| College: Michigan State
| NFL Experience: 8
| Owned/Started%: 2/0 | Average Draft Position: 132.71
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 Baker makes three grabs in London
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Updated 10/25/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Patriots TE Chris Baker caught three passes for 26 yards in a Week 8 rout of the Buccaneers in London. | Analysis: Baker chips in with a catch here and there for the Patriots but has no Fantasy value. The Patriots are off in Week 8. |
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Baker has 2-yard reception
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Updated 10/19/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Patriots TE Chris Baker hauled in one catch for 2 yards during a Week 6 win against the Titans. It was his first catch in three games. | Analysis: Despite the fact Ben Watson (head) was active, Baker had more catches than the Patriots' top tight end. Still, Baker hasn't had more than two catches in a game this season and hardly factors into the game plan. He has little to no Fantasy value heading into Week 7 against the Bucs. |
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Watson in uniform Week 6
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Updated 10/18/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Patriots TE Benjamin Watson (head) is active and expected to start Week 6 vs. Tennessee. Watson was limited in practice all week after suffering a head injury in Week 5 against Denver. Chris Baker would have started had Watson not been ready. | Analysis: Watson has started to surge back up the Fantasy tight end rankings thanks to becoming a relevant red-zone target again. However, he is still more of a No. 2 Fantasy tight end since his numbers are a bit inconsistent. Baker might see a few extra reps in Week 6, but he is not worth playing in Fantasy. |
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Watson practices with head injury
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Updated 10/15/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: New England TE Benjamin Watson (head) was able to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday as the team prepares for its Week 6 game against the Titans. He is considered questionable for the game. KTVU.com reports that Watson could lose some snaps to Chris Baker Week 6 if Watson isn't ready to go. | Analysis: Watson left week 5 at Denver with the head injury and was not able to return. Watson's abilities as a pass catcher have diminished and he can only be considered a No. 2 Fantasy TE at this point. Monitor Watson's status leading up to Week 6 as he does have a decent matchup against a porous Titans pass defense. Baker is not a recommended option in any format unless Watson is ruled out for the game. |
 Six Patriots held statless Week 5
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Updated 10/11/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Patriots TE Chris Baker, WR Matt Slater, RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, TE Michael Matthews, WR Sam Aiken and QB Brian Hoyer all dressed but failed to record an offensive stat Week 5 against the Broncos. | Analysis: Baker and Green-Ellis will occasional post a decent stat line, but they don't do it enough on a consistent basis to matter much in Fantasy. Most of these players have little to no Fantasy value. Keep them reserved heading into Week 6 against the Titans. |
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Four Patriots go without a stat
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Updated 10/4/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Patriots TE Michael Matthews, WR Matt Slater, TE Chris Baker and QB Brian Hoyer all dressed for New England's Week 4 win vs. the Ravens but failed to produce an offensive stat. | Analysis: None of these players should be used in the majority of Fantasy leagues. Ignore all of them in Week 4 at Denver. |
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Baker catches big TD for Pats
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Updated 9/27/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: In the Patriots' Week 3 win over the Falcons, TE Chris Baker caught two passes, one of which a 36-yard touchdown haul to expand the Patriots' lead in the fourth quarter. | Analysis: Fantasy owners might enlist in Baker following his Week 3 game, but he's hardly a reliable Fantasy tight end because his production is inconsistent. Definitely pass on him when he and the Pats host the Ravens in Week 4. |
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Baker the one-catch maker again
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Updated 9/20/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Patriots TE Chris Baker made it two straight weeks with one catch as New England fell to the Jets in Week 2. Baker's grab went for all of one yard. | Analysis: Baker might catch a touchdown here or there this season, but he's really only a backup to Benjamin Watson and shouldn't be started in any Fantasy leagues at this time. |
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Baker makes one Week 1 grab
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Updated 9/14/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: New England TE Chris Baker caught the first pass to a tight end in Monday's Week 1 game against the Bills. It was the only pass he would catch as Benjamin Watson finished with two touchdowns. Baker went for 7 yards. | Analysis: Baker could end up a solid end zone target for the Patriots this season but ultimately that job went to Watson in Week 1. Until Baker sees more balls his way, he's just a low-end Fantasy TE option heading into Week 2 at the Jets, which did a good job stopping Houston's offense in Week 1. |
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Belichick fond of Baker
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Updated 9/11/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Patriots coach Bill Belichick likes what TE Chris Baker has brought to the team this year and thinks he can be a quality asset. "Chris has been a very versatile guy for us," Belichick said. "I've really been impressed with really all aspects of Chris’ game since he came here. He's a smart kid. He works hard. He's tough. He's got good position versatility; he can play on the line, go in motion. ... He can pass protect. He can run block. He can do a lot of different things for us. He can really fill a lot of roles and play a lot of different spots or change his assignment, what we're asking him to do in different formations and things like that. That gives you a lot of versatility. I think he's really given us a good dimension at that position that is very helpful for our offense because one of the things about our offense is that we do some different things anyway. So to have a versatile player, particularly at that position, at the tight end position, just makes things flow a little bit smoother." | Analysis: Baker could be a good red-zone target for QB Tom Brady, but he's not worth using most weeks. Keep Baker reserved for Week 1 against Buffalo. |
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Baker makes good impression
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Updated 8/16/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Sunday he has been impressed with TE Chris Baker, who caught two touchdowns in the Pats preseason opener against the Eagles. Belichick liked how Baker adjusted his routes based on single or zone coverage. | Analysis: Baker is competing for playing time in a crowded spot at TE for the Patriots with Benjamin Watson and Alex Smith. If Baker continues to play like this for the rest of the preseason then he could win the starting job, which would make him a decent No. 2 Fantasy TE and potential sleeper. Keep an eye on what happens with Baker, Watson and Smith, but Baker might have the edge after his preseason debut. |
 Baker has two TDs in Pats debut
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Updated 8/14/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Chris Baker caught two touchdown passes from Tom Brady, who was playing in his first game since tearing ligaments in his left knee in Week 1 last year, leading the New England Patriots to a 27-25 victory over the Eagles in the preseason opener Thursday night. Brady found Baker open for a 4-yard TD strike for the opening score at 7:58. Brady then sent the Patriots into halftime with a 21-6 lead when he connected with Baker on a 9-yard scoring play at 2:12 of the second quarter. "I thought he was sharp. He went out there and moved us up and down the field and put some points on the board," Baker said. | Analysis: Talk about a great debut. Baker is in his first season with the Patriots after spending the first seven years of his career with the Jets. He only caught 21 passes for 194 yards in 2008 as part of a crowded situation at tight end. He also didn't have a touchdown for the first time in five seasons. Baker is now battling Ben Watson for time at tight end in New England. Definitely developing rapport with Brady will go a long way, but Baker is still best viewed as a No. 2 Fantasy TE Draft Day. |
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Watson will remain starter
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Updated 7/16/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: The Boston Globe reports that in 2008 Patriots TE Benjamin Watson (87 percent) played more snaps than any Patriots skill position player other than Randy Moss and Wes Welker. This year, Watson will compete with Chris Baker, Alex Smith, David Thomas and Tyson DeVree for playing time. Baker and Smith, both brought in this offseason, pose the biggest threats to Watson. Baker figures to contribute more as a blocker and on underneath routes, while Smith and Thomas project more as players who could line up in the backfield and serve in a fullback-type role now that Heath Evans is gone. Watson has been the primary TE in three-receiver packages, and because he has the best speed of the group, it's likely he will continue to fill that role. | Analysis: Watson has the best Fantasy value of this group, but none of them are going to be much of a factor. At best, consider using Watson as a bye-week replacement, and he should be viewed as a No. 2 option coming into the year. Ignore all the rest on Draft Day. |
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Smith among crowd for Pats
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Updated 6/12/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: The Boston Globe reports new Patriots TE Alex Smith is trying to fit in with his new team. So far, he has adjusted to the new offense after coming from Tampa Bay. "It's different, but at the same time there are a lot of similarities," said Smith, who had 21 catches for 250 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games last season. Smith is part of a crowded position, joining Benjamin Watson, David Thomas, Chris Baker and Tyson DeVree. "We have competition at every spot, and I think it just brings the best out of everybody," said Smith. "You never want to get scared of competition, but hope that it steps your game up and makes everybody else better as well." | Analysis: We still expect Watson to be the starting TE for the Patriots, but Thomas, Baker and Smith will all factor into the mix. Because of the number of bodies at the position, ignore all the Patriots TEs on Draft Day. Once one emerges during the season then add that player off the waiver wire. |
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Baker's touches in trouble?
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Updated 4/30/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: The Patriots acquired TE Alex Smith from the Buccaneers for a draft pick in 2010. Smith is a versatile tight end who has made a small living catching passes in the red zone for much of his career. With Benjamin Watson and Chris Baker already on the New England roster, the depth chart has become crowded in New England. | Analysis: As the result of this trade, no Patriots TE can be trusted as anything more than a one-week replacement off the waiver wire. All three will total decent stats, but individually won't help Fantasy owners on a weekly basis. |
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Patriots sign TE Baker
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Updated 2/27/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: NFL Network reports that the Patriots have signed Chris Baker, formerly of the Jets. | Analysis: Baker caught 21 passes for 194 yards and no touchdowns last season, but had a career-high 41 receptions in 2007 and is a reliable third-down target. That's where the Patriots will likely use him in 2009, which means we won't see him as a regular target in the offense. That said, don't count on Baker to be anything more than a low-end waiver-wire option in deeper leagues this summer. |
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Baker released by Jets
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Updated 2/23/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: The New York Jets released veteran tight end Chris Baker on Friday. Baker, who signed a three-year contract extension last September, had 145 career receptions for 1,505 yards and 12 touchdowns since being drafted by New York in the third round in 2002. The 29-year-old tight end was due $9 million in guarantees over the next three seasons if he remained on the roster on March 5. There's a chance the Jets could re-sign him for less money in free agency. | Analysis: He caught 21 passes for 194 yards and no touchdowns last season, but had a career-high 41 receptions in 2007 and is a reliable third-down receiver. Baker lost some playing time to rookie Dustin Keller, who became a favorite target of Brett Favre with 48 catches for 535 yards and three touchdowns. If Baker does return to the Jets he would have minimal Fantasy value. You'd rather see Baker go elsewhere to improve his chances of helping your Fantasy league. |
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Report: Jets release Baker
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Updated 2/20/2009 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: According to a report, the Jets have released TE Chris Baker on Friday. The Jets decided to cut Baker rather than paying him the $9 million roster bonus due March 5, reports the NFL Network. The Jets would like to re-sign Baker, and Baker would welcome the idea of returning to the team. But before he does, he will test the market, see what other teams are offering and then make his decision. | Analysis: Baker's Fantasy value suffered last year with the emergence of rookie TE Dustin Keller. If Baker does return to the Jets he would have minimal Fantasy value. You'd rather see Baker go elsewhere to improve his chances of helping your Fantasy league. |
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Baker makes a catch Week 16
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Updated 12/21/2008 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Jets TE Chris Baker had one catch Week 16 for 12 yards. It's the fourth straight week that Baker has made exactly one catch. | Analysis: Baker is the secondary tight end in New York with the emergence of Dustin Keller. He has little to no Fantasy value and should be ignored. |
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Baker makes one grab, again
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Updated 12/14/2008 |
| Chris Baker, TE NE | |
| News: Jets TE Chris Baker made one grab for 19 yards in Week 15's win over the Bills. Baker has exactly one catch in each of his last three games. | Analysis: Baker has taken a backseat in New York due to the emergence of rookie TE Dustin Keller. He's not worth owning or using in Fantasy as the Jets head to Seattle in Week 16. |
