Fantasy · Week 4 · 2026

Week 4 TE fantasy rankings

Our week 4 tight end rankings for Standard scoring: George Kittle (SF) is the top-ranked TE at a projected 9.7 points, followed by Brock Bowers and Travis Kelce. 22 players are ruled out and unranked.

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Early season: only 3 weeks of 2026 data so far, so these projections lean on last season's numbers. Confidence is marked on every player and improves each week.

  1. 1SFGeorge Kittle▲TE · SFvsDENDENMUST STARTScored 20.2 last game, typical 89.74–17 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    SFSFvsDENDENDENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    SF favored by 3
    Game total
    47.5
    DEN vs TEs
    1% more points
    Last game snaps
    85%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 9.7 points, #1 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 20.2 points last game against a typical 8 (trending up).
    • SF's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 5.3 targets a game.
    • Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 9.7 · High confidence · Full player page →

  2. 2LVBrock Bowers▲TE · LVvsKCKCMUST STARTScored 17.6 last game, typical 89.03–16 range

    Recent form

    W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    LVLVvsKCKCKCGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    LV underdogs by 4.5
    Game total
    47.5
    KC vs TEs
    16% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    79%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 9.0 points, #2 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 17.6 points last game against a typical 8 (trending up).
    • Concern: KC's defense has allowed 16% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 13 targets a game.
    • Played 79% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 9.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  3. 3KCTravis Kelce▲TE · KC@LVLVMUST STARTScored 11.9 last game, typical 6.28.43–15 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    KCKC@LVLVLVGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~26 pts
    Vegas line
    KC favored by 4.5
    Game total
    47.5
    LV vs TEs
    2% more points
    Last game snaps
    79%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 8.4 points, #3 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 11.9 points last game against a typical 6.2 (trending up).
    • KC's offense is expected to score about 26 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 6 targets a game.
    • Played 79% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 8.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  4. 4ARITrey McBrideTE · ARI@NYGNYGMUST STARTProjected 8.3 · #4 among TEs8.33–15 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    ARIARI@NYGNYGNYGGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    ARI favored by 2.5
    Game total
    44.5
    NYG vs TEs
    19% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    91%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 8.3 points, #4 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
    • Concern: NYG's defense has allowed 19% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 11.3 targets a game.
    • Played 91% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 8.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  5. 5INDTyler WarrenTE · IND@WASWASMUST STARTMore work with Keenan Allen out7.83–14 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    INDIND@WASWASWASGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~26 pts
    Vegas line
    IND favored by 4.5
    Game total
    46.5
    WAS vs TEs
    53% more points
    Last game snaps
    94%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 7.8 points, #5 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
    • Keenan Allen out: more work to go around (about +1 points).
    • WAS's defense has allowed 53% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 7.3 targets a game.
    • Played 94% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 7.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  6. 6NOJuwan Johnson▲TE · NOvsATLATLSTARTScored 15.3 last game, typical 5.47.33–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    NONOvsATLATLATLGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    NO favored by 2.5
    Game total
    47.5
    ATL vs TEs
    9% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    62%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 7.3 points, #6 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Scored 15.3 points last game against a typical 5.4 (trending up).
    • NO's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 6.3 targets a game.
    • Played 62% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 7.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  7. 7BUFDalton Kincaid▼TE · BUFvsNENESTARTBUF expected to score ~28, a strong spot7.03–12 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    BUFBUFvsNENENEGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    BUF favored by 7
    Game total
    49.5
    NE vs TEs
    18% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    67%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 7.0 points, #7 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • BUF's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Concern: Scored 1.8 points last game against a typical 6.2 (trending down).
    • Averaging 5.7 targets a game.
    • Played 67% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 7.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  8. 8CLEHarold Fannin Jr.▲TE · CLEvsPITPITSTARTScored 17.1 last game, typical 6.48.7scored · proj 6.8

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    CLECLEvsPITPITPITGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    CLE underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    38.5
    PIT vs TEs
    13% more points
    Wind
    11 mph
    Last game snaps
    86%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 6.8 points, #8 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Scored 17.1 points last game against a typical 6.4 (trending up).
    • PIT's defense has allowed 13% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Concern: CLE's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Averaging 6 targets a game.

    Projection 6.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  9. 9DETSam LaPortaTE · DET@CARCARSTARTDET expected to score ~27, a strong spot6.62–12 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    DETDET@CARCARCARGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~27 pts
    Vegas line
    DET favored by 3.5
    Game total
    50.5
    CAR vs TEs
    11% more points
    Last game snaps
    92%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 6.6 points, #9 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • DET's offense is expected to score about 27 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 6.3 targets a game.
    • Played 92% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 6.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  10. 10CINMike Gesicki▲TE · CINvsJAXJAXSTARTScored 9.7 last game, typical 3.16.22–11 range

    Recent form

    W1W3

    Dashed line: the usual 3.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    CINCINvsJAXJAXJAXGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~27 pts
    Vegas line
    CIN favored by 2.5
    Game total
    51.5
    JAX vs TEs
    5% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    51%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 6.2 points, #10 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Scored 9.7 points last game against a typical 3.1 (trending up).
    • CIN's offense is expected to score about 27 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 5 targets a game.
    • Played 51% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 6.2 · High confidence · Full player page →

  11. 11GBTucker Kraft▼TE · GB@TBTBSTARTTB allow 23% more points to TEs6.02–11 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    GBGB@TBTBTBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    GB favored by 3
    Game total
    38.5
    TB vs TEs
    23% more points
    Last game snaps
    76%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 6.0 points, #11 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • TB's defense has allowed 23% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Concern: Scored 2.6 points last game against a typical 8.5 (trending down).
    • Averaging 5.7 targets a game.
    • Played 76% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 6.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  12. 12HOUDalton SchultzTE · HOUvsDALDALSTARTHOU expected to score ~26, a strong spot5.92–10 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    HOUHOUvsDALDALDALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~26 pts
    Vegas line
    HOU favored by 3
    Game total
    48.5
    DAL vs TEs
    2% more points
    Wind
    10 mph
    Last game snaps
    54%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 5.9 points, #12 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • HOU's offense is expected to score about 26 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
    • Played 54% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 5.9 · High confidence · Full player page →

  13. 13DALJake FergusonTE · DAL@HOUHOUFLEXProjected 5.7 · #13 among TEs5.72–10 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    DALDAL@HOUHOUHOUGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    DAL underdogs by 3
    Game total
    48.5
    HOU vs TEs
    12% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph
    Last game snaps
    69%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 5.7 points, #13 among TEs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #12).
    • Averaging 3.7 targets a game.
    • Played 69% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 5.7 · High confidence · Full player page →

  14. 14ATLKyle Pitts▼TE · ATL@NONOFLEXProjected 5.1 · #14 among TEs5.12–9 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    ATLATL@NONONOGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    ATL underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    47.5
    NO vs TEs
    6% more points
    Last game snaps
    59%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 5.1 points, #14 among TEs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #12).
    • Concern: Scored 0.5 points last game against a typical 6.5 (trending down).
    • Averaging 2 targets a game.
    • Played 59% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 5.1 · High confidence · Full player page →

  15. 15JAXBrenton StrangeTE · JAX@CINCINFLEXCIN allow 59% more points to TEs4.82–9 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    JAXJAX@CINCINCINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    JAX underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    51.5
    CIN vs TEs
    59% more points
    Last game snaps
    77%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 4.8 points, #15 among TEs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #12).
    • CIN's defense has allowed 59% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 3.3 targets a game.
    • Played 77% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 4.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  16. 16SEAAJ BarnerTE · SEAvsLACLACFLEXProjected 4.6 · #16 among TEs4.62–8 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    SEASEAvsLACLACLACGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    SEA favored by 7
    Game total
    42.5
    LAC vs TEs
    20% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    91%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 4.6 points, #16 among TEs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #12).
    • Concern: LAC's defense has allowed 20% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 4 targets a game.
    • Played 91% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 4.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  17. 17MINT.J. HockensonTE · MINvsMIAMIABENCHProjected 4.6 · 0.0 behind #164.62–8 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 3.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    MINMINvsMIAMIAMIAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    MIN favored by 10
    Game total
    38.5
    MIA vs TEs
    25% more points
    Last game snaps
    85%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.6 points, #17 among TEs this week, 0.0 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Upside: MIA's defense has allowed 25% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 4.3 targets a game.
    • Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 4.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  18. 18NYGIsaiah LikelyTE · NYGvsARIARIBENCHProjected 4.6 · 0.0 behind #164.62–8 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 2.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    NYGNYGvsARIARIARIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NYG underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    44.5
    ARI vs TEs
    36% more points
    Last game snaps
    84%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.6 points, #18 among TEs this week, 0.0 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Upside: ARI's defense has allowed 36% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 7.7 targets a game.
    • Played 84% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 4.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  19. 19PHIZach Ertz▼TE · PHIvsLALABENCHLA allow 16% fewer points to TEs4.32–8 range

    Recent form

    W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    PHIPHIvsLALALAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    PHI underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    LA vs TEs
    16% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph
    Last game snaps
    38%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.3 points, #19 among TEs this week, 0.3 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • LA's defense has allowed 16% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Scored 0.9 points last game against a typical 5.1 (trending down).
    • Upside: Moves up to No. 1 TE on the depth chart with a teammate above him out.
    • Averaging 2 targets a game.

    Projection 4.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  20. 20CARDarren WallerTE · CARvsDETDETBENCHProjected 4.2 · 0.4 behind #164.22–7 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    CARCARvsDETDETDETGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    CAR underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    50.5
    DET vs TEs
    56% more points
    Last game snaps
    51%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.2 points, #20 among TEs this week, 0.4 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Upside: DET's defense has allowed 56% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 4.3 targets a game.
    • Played 51% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 2 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 4.2 · High confidence · Full player page →

  21. 21CHIColston LovelandTE · CHIvsNYJNYJBENCHProjected 4.1 · 0.5 behind #164.12–7 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    CHICHIvsNYJNYJNYJGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    CHI favored by 3.5
    Game total
    43.5
    NYJ vs TEs
    2% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph
    Last game snaps
    79%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.1 points, #21 among TEs this week, 0.5 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Averaging 3 targets a game.
    • Played 79% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 4.1 · High confidence · Full player page →

  22. 22NEHunter Henry▼TE · NE@BUFBUFBENCHScored 0.5 last game, typical 6.33.91–7 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.3 a game

    This week's matchup

    NENE@BUFBUFBUFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NE underdogs by 7
    Game total
    49.5
    BUF vs TEs
    37% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    70%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 3.9 points, #22 among TEs this week, 0.7 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Scored 0.5 points last game against a typical 6.3 (trending down).
    • BUF's defense has allowed 37% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 3.3 targets a game.
    • Played 70% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 3.9 · High confidence · Full player page →

  23. 23BALMark AndrewsTE · BALvsTENTENBENCHProjected 3.8 · 0.8 behind #163.81–7 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 4.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    BALBALvsTENTENTENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~27 pts
    Vegas line
    BAL favored by 11.5
    Game total
    42.5
    TEN vs TEs
    9% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    52%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 3.8 points, #23 among TEs this week, 0.8 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Upside: BAL's offense is expected to score about 27 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 6 targets a game.
    • Played 52% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 3.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  24. 24LACOronde Gadsden II▼TE · LAC@SEASEABENCHLAC expected to score only ~18, a tough spot3.81–7 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 4.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    LACLAC@SEASEASEAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    LAC underdogs by 7
    Game total
    42.5
    SEA vs TEs
    1% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    57%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 3.8 points, #24 among TEs this week, 0.8 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • LAC's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Scored 0 points last game against a typical 4.8 (trending down).
    • Upside: Moves up to No. 1 TE on the depth chart with a teammate above him out.
    • Averaging 2.3 targets a game.

    Projection 3.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  25. 25WASChig OkonkwoTE · WASvsINDINDBENCHProjected 3.8 · #25 among TEs3.81–7 range

    Recent form

    W1

    Dashed line: the usual 3.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    WASWASvsINDINDINDGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    WAS underdogs by 4.5
    Game total
    46.5
    IND vs TEs
    19% more points
    Last game snaps
    56%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 3.8 points, #25 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Upside: IND's defense has allowed 19% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 3 targets a game.
    • Played 56% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 3.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  26. 26TBCade OttonTE · TBvsGBGBBENCHGB allow 17% fewer points to TEs3.11–6 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 3.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    TBTBvsGBGBGBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    TB underdogs by 3
    Game total
    38.5
    GB vs TEs
    17% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    94%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 3.1 points, #26 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • GB's defense has allowed 17% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • TB's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Averaging 5.7 targets a game.
    • Played 94% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 3.1 · High confidence · Full player page →

  27. 27NYJKenyon SadiqQ▲TE · NYJ@CHICHIBENCHQuestionable — back injury2.90–5 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 2.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    NYJNYJ@CHICHICHIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    NYJ underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    43.5
    CHI vs TEs
    20% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph
    Last game snaps
    58%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 2.9 points, #27 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Questionable — back injury.
    • Official practice report: Limited in practice, back injury. If active, about 4.5 points; the projection is discounted for the chance of not playing.
    • CHI's defense has allowed 20% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Upside: Scored 16.5 points last game against a typical 2.5 (trending up).

    Projection 2.9 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  28. 28LAColby ParkinsonQ▼TE · LA@PHIPHIBENCHQuestionable — shoulder (AC Joint) injury1.50–3 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    LALA@PHIPHIPHIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    LA favored by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    PHI vs TEs
    51% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph
    Last game snaps
    43%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 1.5 points, #28 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Questionable — shoulder (AC Joint) injury.
    • Official practice report: Did not practice, knee injury. If active, about 3.5 points; the projection is discounted for the chance of not playing.
    • Scored 0 points last game against a typical 5.4 (trending down).
    • PHI's defense has allowed 51% fewer points to TEs than the league average.

    Projection 1.5 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  29. –NYJConnor HulsteinIRTE · NYJ@CHICHIOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    NYJNYJ@CHICHICHIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    NYJ underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    43.5
    CHI vs TEs
    20% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  30. –DALDJ RogersIRTE · DAL@HOUHOUOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    DALDAL@HOUHOUHOUGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    DAL underdogs by 3
    Game total
    48.5
    HOU vs TEs
    12% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 TE on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  31. –ARIJameson GeersIRTE · ARI@NYGNYGOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    ARIARI@NYGNYGNYGGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    ARI favored by 2.5
    Game total
    44.5
    NYG vs TEs
    19% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 TE on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  32. –MINBen YurosekIRTE · MINvsMIAMIAOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 0.2 a game.

    This week's matchup

    MINMINvsMIAMIAMIAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    MIN favored by 10
    Game total
    38.5
    MIA vs TEs
    25% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 0.5 targets a game.
    • No. 3 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  33. –DALPrinceton FantIRTE · DAL@HOUHOUOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 0.0 a game.

    This week's matchup

    DALDAL@HOUHOUHOUGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    DAL underdogs by 3
    Game total
    48.5
    HOU vs TEs
    12% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  34. –GBLuke MusgraveIRTE · GB@TBTBOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 1.7 a game.

    This week's matchup

    GBGB@TBTBTBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    GB favored by 3
    Game total
    38.5
    TB vs TEs
    23% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 2.4 targets a game.
    • No. 5 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  35. –CHIHayden LargeIRTE · CHIvsNYJNYJOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    CHICHIvsNYJNYJNYJGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    CHI favored by 3.5
    Game total
    43.5
    NYJ vs TEs
    2% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 TE on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  36. –GBMcCallan CastlesIRTE · GB@TBTBOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    GBGB@TBTBTBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    GB favored by 3
    Game total
    38.5
    TB vs TEs
    23% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  37. –PHIGrant CalcaterraIRTE · PHIvsLALAOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 1.2 a game.

    This week's matchup

    PHIPHIvsLALALAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    PHI underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    LA vs TEs
    16% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 1.4 targets a game.
    • No. 4 TE on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  38. –LACDavid NjokuIRTE · LAC@SEASEAOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 4.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    LACLAC@SEASEASEAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    LAC underdogs by 7
    Game total
    42.5
    SEA vs TEs
    1% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    16%

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaging 4 targets a game.
    • Played 16% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 3 TE on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  39. –TBKo KieftOUTTE · TBvsGBGBOUTOut — elbow injury0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W3

    Dashed line: the usual 0.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    TBTBvsGBGBGBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    TB underdogs by 3
    Game total
    38.5
    GB vs TEs
    17% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    3%

    Why we say out

    • Out — elbow injury.
    • Played 3% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 3 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  40. –PHIDallas GoedertOUT▼TE · PHIvsLALAOUTOut — knee (MCL) injury0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 7.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    PHIPHIvsLALALAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    PHI underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    LA vs TEs
    16% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph
    Last game snaps
    25%

    Why we say out

    • Out — knee (MCL) injury.
    • Averaging 3.5 targets a game.
    • Played 25% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  41. –LVCarter RunyonIRTE · LVvsKCKCOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 0.1 a game.

    This week's matchup

    LVLVvsKCKCKCGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    LV underdogs by 4.5
    Game total
    47.5
    KC vs TEs
    16% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 0.3 targets a game.
    • No. 4 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  42. –CLEJoe RoyerIRTE · CLEvsPITPITOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    CLECLEvsPITPITPITGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    CLE underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    38.5
    PIT vs TEs
    13% more points
    Wind
    11 mph

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  43. –MINJosh OliverIRTE · MINvsMIAMIAOUTOn injured reserve — biceps injury0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 2.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    MINMINvsMIAMIAMIAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    MIN favored by 10
    Game total
    38.5
    MIA vs TEs
    25% more points
    Last game snaps
    41%

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve — biceps injury.
    • Averaging 1.7 targets a game.
    • Played 41% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 3 TE on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  44. –KCJohn Michael GyllenborgIRTE · KC@LVLVOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    KCKC@LVLVLVGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~26 pts
    Vegas line
    KC favored by 4.5
    Game total
    47.5
    LV vs TEs
    2% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 5 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  45. –NEJulian HillIRTE · NE@BUFBUFOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 1.2 a game.

    This week's matchup

    NENE@BUFBUFBUFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NE underdogs by 7
    Game total
    49.5
    BUF vs TEs
    37% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 1.8 targets a game.
    • No. 5 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  46. –MINBryson NesbitIRTE · MINvsMIAMIAOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    MINMINvsMIAMIAMIAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    MIN favored by 10
    Game total
    38.5
    MIA vs TEs
    25% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  47. –SFJake TongesIRTE · SFvsDENDENOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.9 a game.

    This week's matchup

    SFSFvsDENDENDENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    SF favored by 3
    Game total
    47.5
    DEN vs TEs
    1% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 4.6 targets a game.
    • No. 4 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  48. –PHIEli StowersIRTE · PHIvsLALAOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    PHIPHIvsLALALAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    PHI underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    LA vs TEs
    16% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 TE on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  49. –INDWill MalloryIRTE · IND@WASWASOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 0.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    INDIND@WASWASWASGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~26 pts
    Vegas line
    IND favored by 4.5
    Game total
    46.5
    WAS vs TEs
    53% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 1 targets a game.
    • No. 4 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  50. –GBThomas YassminIRTE · GB@TBTBOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.5 a game.

    This week's matchup

    GBGB@TBTBTBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    GB favored by 3
    Game total
    38.5
    TB vs TEs
    23% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 5 TE on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

About these tight end rankings

What do Must start, Start, Flex and Bench mean?
Among tight ends, the top 5 are must-starts, through #12 are starts, through #16 are flex plays, and everyone else is a bench call, in a typical 12-team league.
How are these rankings made?
Each player starts from last season's scoring per game, then this season's games count for more as they pile up. We adjust for the opponent's record against the position, the points Vegas expects the team to score, and the injury report. Every projection and every sentence of explanation comes from our own model.
How often do the rankings update?
Automatically. The rankings are rebuilt about once a minute, and the injury report is re-checked every few minutes, so late injury news reaches the calls quickly. Games further ahead have less to go on until their betting lines are published.
Do PPR, Half PPR and Standard rankings differ?
Yes. Receptions are worth points in PPR, so pass-catching backs and receivers rank higher there. Switch formats above; each has its own page.

Want the full method, including where the model is wrong? Read how our fantasy numbers are built, or check the scorecard to see how past calls held up.

Projections are estimates, not guarantees. Player stats from nflverse (CC-BY 4.0), betting lines from the NFL schedule data, injuries from ESPN's public injury report and the NFL's official weekly report via nflverse.