Fantasy · Week 3 · 2026

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  1. 1ARITrey McBrideTE · ARI@SFSFMUST STARTProjected 15.9 · #1 among TEs16.5scored · proj 15.9

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 16.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    ARIARI@SFSFSFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    ARI underdogs by 7.5
    Game total
    48.5
    SF vs TEs
    2% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    88%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 15.9 points, #1 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
    • Averaging 11.5 targets a game.
    • Played 88% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 15.9 · High confidence · Full player page →

  2. 2KCTravis Kelce▲TE · KC@MIAMIAMUST STARTScored 25.1 last game, typical 10.213.9scored · proj 13.8

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 10.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    KCKC@MIAMIAMIAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    KC favored by 10
    Game total
    45.5
    MIA vs TEs
    19% more points
    Last game snaps
    85%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 13.8 points, #2 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 25.1 points last game against a typical 10.2 (trending up).
    • MIA's defense has allowed 19% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 8 targets a game.
    • Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 13.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  3. 3SFGeorge Kittle▲TE · SFvsARIARIMUST STARTARI allow 23% more points to TEs26.2scored · proj 13.3

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 12.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    SFSFvsARIARIARIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    SF favored by 7.5
    Game total
    48.5
    ARI vs TEs
    23% more points
    Last game snaps
    48%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 13.3 points, #3 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
    • ARI's defense has allowed 23% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • SF's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 4.5 targets a game.
    • Played 48% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 13.3 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  4. 4BUFDalton Kincaid▲TE · BUFvsLACLACMUST STARTScored 22.5 last game, typical 93.8scored · proj 13.0

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 9.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    BUFBUFvsLACLACLACGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~29 pts
    Vegas line
    BUF favored by 7
    Game total
    50.5
    LAC vs TEs
    12% fewer points
    Wind
    12 mph
    Last game snaps
    66%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 13.0 points, #4 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 22.5 points last game against a typical 9 (trending up).
    • BUF's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Concern: LAC's defense has allowed 12% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 7 targets a game.

    Projection 13.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  5. 5HOUDalton Schultz▲TE · HOU@INDINDMUST STARTScored 26 last game, typical 9.46.0scored · proj 12.6

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 9.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    HOUHOU@INDINDINDGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    HOU favored by 1.5
    Game total
    41.5
    IND vs TEs
    21% more points
    Last game snaps
    68%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 12.6 points, #5 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 26 points last game against a typical 9.4 (trending up).
    • IND's defense has allowed 21% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 11 targets a game.
    • Played 68% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 12.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  6. 6LVBrock BowersTE · LV@NONOSTARTProjected 11.7 · #6 among TEs27.6scored · proj 11.7

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 12.6 a game.

    This week's matchup

    LVLV@NONONOGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    LV underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    43.5
    NO vs TEs
    8% fewer points

    Why we say start

    • Projected 11.7 points, #6 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Averaged last season 7.2 targets a game.

    Projection 11.7 · High confidence · Full player page →

  7. 7MINT.J. HockensonTE · MIN@TBTBSTARTMore work with Justin Jefferson out3.1scored · proj 11.0

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 6.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    MINMIN@TBTBTBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    MIN favored by 1.5
    Game total
    42.5
    TB vs TEs
    29% more points
    Last game snaps
    69%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 11.0 points, #7 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Justin Jefferson out: more work to go around (about +3.3 points).
    • TB's defense has allowed 29% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 4.5 targets a game.
    • Played 69% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 11.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  8. 8INDTyler Warren▲TE · INDvsHOUHOUSTARTMore work with Keenan Allen out14.7scored · proj 11.0

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 9.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    INDINDvsHOUHOUHOUGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    IND underdogs by 1.5
    Game total
    41.5
    HOU vs TEs
    9% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    89%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 11.0 points, #8 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Keenan Allen out: more work to go around (about +2.2 points).
    • Scored 14.4 points last game against a typical 9.9 (trending up).
    • Averaging 6 targets a game.
    • Played 89% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 11.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  9. 9DETSam LaPorta▲TE · DETvsNYJNYJSTARTScored 17.2 last game, typical 9.77.4scored · proj 11.0

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 9.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    DETDETvsNYJNYJNYJGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    DET favored by 7
    Game total
    49.5
    NYJ vs TEs
    1% more points
    Last game snaps
    98%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 11.0 points, #9 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Scored 17.2 points last game against a typical 9.7 (trending up).
    • DET's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 7.5 targets a game.
    • Played 98% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 11.0 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  10. 10NYGIsaiah LikelyTE · NYGvsTENTENSTARTProjected 10.4 · #10 among TEs3.3scored · proj 10.4

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 4.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    NYGNYGvsTENTENTENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    NYG favored by 2.5
    Game total
    37.5
    TEN vs TEs
    League average
    Wind
    10 mph
    Last game snaps
    69%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 10.4 points, #10 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Averaging 9 targets a game.
    • Played 69% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 10.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  11. 11GBTucker Kraft▼TE · GBvsATLATLSTARTProjected 9.5 · #11 among TEs6.6scored · proj 9.5

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 11.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    GBGBvsATLATLATLGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    GB favored by 4.5
    Game total
    43.5
    ATL vs TEs
    7% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    98%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 9.5 points, #11 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Concern: Scored 3.5 points last game against a typical 11.7 (trending down).
    • Averaging 4.5 targets a game.
    • Played 98% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 9.5 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  12. 12CINMike Gesicki▲TE · CIN@PITPITSTARTScored 18.8 last game, typical 5.112.7scored · proj 9.4

    Recent form

    W1

    Dashed line: the usual 5.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    CINCIN@PITPITPITGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    CIN favored by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    PIT vs TEs
    9% more points
    Wind
    12 mph
    Last game snaps
    33%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 9.4 points, #12 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Scored 18.8 points last game against a typical 5.1 (trending up).
    • Averaging 7 targets a game.
    • Played 33% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 9.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  13. 13NOJuwan JohnsonTE · NOvsLVLVFLEXProjected 9.0 · #13 among TEs23.3scored · proj 9.0

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 9.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    NONOvsLVLVLVGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    NO favored by 3.5
    Game total
    43.5
    LV vs TEs
    23% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    53%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 9.0 points, #13 among TEs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #12).
    • Concern: LV's defense has allowed 23% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 5.5 targets a game.
    • Played 53% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 9.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  14. 14PITPat FreiermuthTE · PITvsCINCINFLEXCIN allow 54% more points to TEs5.1scored · proj 8.8

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 6.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    PITPITvsCINCINCINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    PIT underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    CIN vs TEs
    54% more points
    Wind
    12 mph
    Last game snaps
    66%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 8.8 points, #14 among TEs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #12).
    • CIN's defense has allowed 54% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Concern: PIT's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Averaging 5 targets a game.
    • Played 66% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 8.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  15. 15DALJake Ferguson▲TE · DALvsBALBALFLEXDAL expected to score ~25, a strong spot9.3scored · proj 8.7

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 9.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    DALDALvsBALBALBALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    DAL underdogs by 3
    Game total
    53.5
    BAL vs TEs
    17% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    60%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 8.7 points, #15 among TEs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #12).
    • DAL's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Scored 20.3 points last game against a typical 9.9 (trending up).
    • Concern: BAL's defense has allowed 17% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 3 targets a game.

    Projection 8.7 · High confidence · Full player page →

  16. 16PHIZach ErtzTE · PHI@CHICHIFLEXProjected 8.3 · #16 among TEs1.9scored · proj 8.3

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 8.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    PHIPHI@CHICHICHIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    PHI favored by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    CHI vs TEs
    5% fewer points

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 8.3 points, #16 among TEs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #12).
    • Averaged last season 5.5 targets a game.

    Projection 8.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  17. 17ATLKyle Pitts▼TE · ATL@GBGBBENCHScored 2.5 last game, typical 11.11.5scored · proj 8.2

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 11.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    ATLATL@GBGBGBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    ATL underdogs by 4.5
    Game total
    43.5
    GB vs TEs
    8% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    38%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 8.2 points, #17 among TEs this week, 0.1 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Scored 2.5 points last game against a typical 11.1 (trending down).
    • ATL's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Averaging 2 targets a game.
    • Played 38% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 8.2 · High confidence · Full player page →

  18. 18CLEHarold Fannin Jr.TE · CLEvsCARCARBENCHCLE expected to score only ~20, a tough spot24.1scored · proj 8.1

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 10.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    CLECLEvsCARCARCARGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    CLE underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    41.5
    CAR vs TEs
    3% fewer points
    Wind
    12 mph
    Last game snaps
    86%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 8.1 points, #18 among TEs this week, 0.2 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • CLE's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Averaging 4.5 targets a game.
    • Played 86% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 8.1 · High confidence · Full player page →

  19. 19BALMark Andrews▲TE · BAL@DALDALBENCHProjected 8.0 · 0.3 behind #165.4scored · proj 8.0

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 6.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    BALBAL@DALDALDALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    BAL favored by 3
    Game total
    53.5
    DAL vs TEs
    League average
    Last game snaps
    71%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 8.0 points, #19 among TEs this week, 0.3 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Upside: Scored 10.9 points last game against a typical 6.9 (trending up).
    • Averaging 6.5 targets a game.
    • Played 71% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 8.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  20. 20SEAAJ BarnerTE · SEA@WASWASBENCHProjected 7.8 · 0.5 behind #1611.9scored · proj 7.8

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 7.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    SEASEA@WASWASWASGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    SEA favored by 8.5
    Game total
    40.5
    WAS vs TEs
    30% more points
    Wind
    13 mph
    Last game snaps
    80%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 7.8 points, #20 among TEs this week, 0.5 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Upside: WAS's defense has allowed 30% more points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 1.5 targets a game.
    • Played 80% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 7.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  21. 21NEHunter HenryTE · NE@JAXJAXBENCHProjected 7.8 · 0.5 behind #161.5scored · proj 7.8

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 9.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    NENE@JAXJAXJAXGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    NE underdogs by 3
    Game total
    46.5
    JAX vs TEs
    6% more points
    Last game snaps
    91%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 7.8 points, #21 among TEs this week, 0.5 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Averaging 4 targets a game.
    • Played 91% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 7.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  22. 22JAXBrenton Strange▼TE · JAXvsNENEBENCHScored 3.7 last game, typical 8.46.2scored · proj 7.3

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 8.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    JAXJAXvsNENENEGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    JAX favored by 3
    Game total
    46.5
    NE vs TEs
    7% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    83%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 7.3 points, #22 among TEs this week, 1.0 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • Scored 3.7 points last game against a typical 8.4 (trending down).
    • Averaging 2.5 targets a game.
    • Played 83% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 7.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  23. 23LACOronde Gadsden IITE · LAC@BUFBUFBENCHBUF allow 30% fewer points to TEs0.0scored · proj 6.6

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 7.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    LACLAC@BUFBUFBUFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    LAC underdogs by 7
    Game total
    50.5
    BUF vs TEs
    30% fewer points
    Wind
    12 mph
    Last game snaps
    44%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 6.6 points, #23 among TEs this week, 1.7 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • BUF's defense has allowed 30% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Upside: Moves up to No. 1 TE on the depth chart with a teammate above him out.
    • Averaging 2 targets a game.
    • Played 44% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 6.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  24. 24WASChig OkonkwoTE · WASvsSEASEABENCHWAS expected to score only ~16, a tough spot6.42–11 range

    Recent form

    W1

    Dashed line: the usual 6.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    WASWASvsSEASEASEAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~16 pts
    Vegas line
    WAS underdogs by 8.5
    Game total
    40.5
    SEA vs TEs
    12% more points
    Wind
    13 mph
    Last game snaps
    56%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 6.4 points, #24 among TEs this week, 1.9 points behind #16, the last one we'd start.
    • WAS's offense is expected to score only about 16 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Upside: Jayden Daniels and Rachaad White out: more work to go around (about +1.1 points).
    • Averaging 3 targets a game.
    • Played 56% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 6.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  25. 25TBCade OttonTE · TBvsMINMINBENCHMIN allow 21% fewer points to TEs8.6scored · proj 5.7

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 7.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    TBTBvsMINMINMINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    TB underdogs by 1.5
    Game total
    42.5
    MIN vs TEs
    21% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    89%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 5.7 points, #25 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • MIN's defense has allowed 21% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 5.5 targets a game.
    • Played 89% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 5.7 · High confidence · Full player page →

  26. 26CHIColston Loveland▼TE · CHIvsPHIPHIBENCHScored 1.3 last game, typical 9.27.1scored · proj 5.7

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 9.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    CHICHIvsPHIPHIPHIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    CHI underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    PHI vs TEs
    42% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    86%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 5.7 points, #26 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Scored 1.3 points last game against a typical 9.2 (trending down).
    • PHI's defense has allowed 42% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Averaging 2.5 targets a game.
    • Played 86% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 5.7 · High confidence · Full player page →

  27. 27DENEvan EngramTE · DENvsLALABENCHProjected 5.6 · #27 among TEs0.0scored · proj 5.6

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 5.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    DENDENvsLALALAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    DEN favored by 1.5
    Game total
    43.5
    LA vs TEs
    9% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph
    Last game snaps
    52%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 5.6 points, #27 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Averaging 3 targets a game.
    • Played 52% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 5.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  28. 28MIAGreg DulcichTE · MIAvsKCKCBENCHMIA expected to score only ~18, a tough spot10.5scored · proj 5.5

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 5.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    MIAMIAvsKCKCKCGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    MIA underdogs by 10
    Game total
    45.5
    KC vs TEs
    9% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    61%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 5.5 points, #28 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • MIA's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Upside: De'Von Achane and Caleb Douglas out: more work to go around (about +1.3 points).
    • Averaging 2.5 targets a game.
    • Played 61% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 5.5 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  29. 29SFKhalil DinkinsTE · SFvsARIARIBENCHProjected 5.2 · #29 among TEs5.22–9 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    SFSFvsARIARIARIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    SF favored by 7.5
    Game total
    48.5
    ARI vs TEs
    23% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 5.2 points, #29 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Upside: ARI's defense has allowed 23% more points to TEs than the league average.

    Projection 5.2 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  30. 30KCThomas OdukoyaTE · KC@MIAMIABENCHProjected 5.1 · #30 among TEs5.12–9 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    KCKC@MIAMIAMIAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    KC favored by 10
    Game total
    45.5
    MIA vs TEs
    19% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 5.1 points, #30 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Upside: MIA's defense has allowed 19% more points to TEs than the league average.

    Projection 5.1 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  31. 31NYJCody HardyTE · NYJ@DETDETBENCHProjected 4.8 · #31 among TEs4.82–9 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    NYJNYJ@DETDETDETGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NYJ underdogs by 7
    Game total
    49.5
    DET vs TEs
    27% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.8 points, #31 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Upside: DET's defense has allowed 27% more points to TEs than the league average.

    Projection 4.8 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  32. 32BALNick VannettTE · BAL@DALDALBENCHProjected 4.7 · #32 among TEs4.72–8 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    BALBAL@DALDALDALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    BAL favored by 3
    Game total
    53.5
    DAL vs TEs
    League average

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.7 points, #32 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Upside: BAL's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.

    Projection 4.7 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  33. 33CARDarren Waller▲TE · CAR@CLECLEBENCHProjected 4.7 · #33 among TEs10.1scored · proj 4.7

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 8.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    CARCAR@CLECLECLEGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    CAR favored by 2.5
    Game total
    41.5
    CLE vs TEs
    11% fewer points
    Wind
    12 mph
    Last game snaps
    44%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.7 points, #33 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Upside: Scored 18.3 points last game against a typical 8.1 (trending up).
    • Averaging 2.5 targets a game.
    • Played 44% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 2 TE on the depth chart.

    Projection 4.7 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  34. 34DETMiles KitselmanTE · DETvsNYJNYJBENCHProjected 4.7 · #34 among TEs4.72–8 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    DETDETvsNYJNYJNYJGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    DET favored by 7
    Game total
    49.5
    NYJ vs TEs
    1% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.7 points, #34 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Upside: DET's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.

    Projection 4.7 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  35. 35DETThomas GordonTE · DETvsNYJNYJBENCHProjected 4.7 · #35 among TEs4.72–8 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    DETDETvsNYJNYJNYJGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    DET favored by 7
    Game total
    49.5
    NYJ vs TEs
    1% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.7 points, #35 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Upside: DET's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.

    Projection 4.7 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  36. 36PITLake McReeTE · PITvsCINCINBENCHPIT expected to score only ~20, a tough spot4.72–8 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    PITPITvsCINCINCINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    PIT underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    CIN vs TEs
    54% more points
    Wind
    12 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.7 points, #36 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • PIT's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Upside: CIN's defense has allowed 54% more points to TEs than the league average.

    Projection 4.7 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  37. 37NYJKenyon SadiqQTE · NYJ@DETDETBENCHQuestionable — back injury23.5scored · proj 4.5

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 4.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    NYJNYJ@DETDETDETGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NYJ underdogs by 7
    Game total
    49.5
    DET vs TEs
    27% more points
    Last game snaps
    36%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.5 points, #37 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • Questionable — back injury.
    • If active, about 7.3 points; the projection is discounted for the chance of not playing.
    • Upside: Adonai Mitchell and Breece Hall out: more work to go around (about +2 points).
    • Averaging 3 targets a game.

    Projection 4.5 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  38. 38DALMichael TriggTE · DALvsBALBALBENCHBAL allow 17% fewer points to TEs4.22–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    DALDALvsBALBALBALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    DAL underdogs by 3
    Game total
    53.5
    BAL vs TEs
    17% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.2 points, #38 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • BAL's defense has allowed 17% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Upside: DAL's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.

    Projection 4.2 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  39. 39LADan VillariTE · LA@DENDENBENCHProjected 4.2 · #39 among TEs4.22–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    LALA@DENDENDENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    LA underdogs by 1.5
    Game total
    43.5
    DEN vs TEs
    3% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.2 points, #39 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.

    Projection 4.2 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  40. 40ARIShawn BowmanTE · ARI@SFSFBENCHProjected 4.2 · #40 among TEs4.22–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    ARIARI@SFSFSFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    ARI underdogs by 7.5
    Game total
    48.5
    SF vs TEs
    2% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.2 points, #40 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.

    Projection 4.2 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  41. 41DALMitch Van VoorenTE · DALvsBALBALBENCHBAL allow 17% fewer points to TEs4.22–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    DALDALvsBALBALBALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    DAL underdogs by 3
    Game total
    53.5
    BAL vs TEs
    17% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.2 points, #41 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • BAL's defense has allowed 17% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
    • Upside: DAL's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.

    Projection 4.2 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  42. 42WASJoshua SimonTE · WASvsSEASEABENCHWAS expected to score only ~16, a tough spot4.22–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    WASWASvsSEASEASEAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~16 pts
    Vegas line
    WAS underdogs by 8.5
    Game total
    40.5
    SEA vs TEs
    12% more points
    Wind
    13 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.2 points, #42 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • WAS's offense is expected to score only about 16 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Upside: SEA's defense has allowed 12% more points to TEs than the league average.

    Projection 4.2 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  43. 43TENGunnar HelmTE · TEN@NYGNYGBENCHTEN expected to score only ~18, a tough spot3.4scored · proj 4.1

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 5.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    TENTEN@NYGNYGNYGGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    TEN underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    37.5
    NYG vs TEs
    8% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph
    Last game snaps
    87%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.1 points, #43 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • TEN's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Averaging 3.5 targets a game.
    • Played 87% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 4.1 · High confidence · Full player page →

  44. 44LVChris MyarickTE · LV@NONOBENCHProjected 4.1 · #44 among TEs4.12–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    LVLV@NONONOGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    LV underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    43.5
    NO vs TEs
    8% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.1 points, #44 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.

    Projection 4.1 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  45. 45LVPatrick GurdTE · LV@NONOBENCHProjected 4.1 · #45 among TEs4.12–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    LVLV@NONONOGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    LV underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    43.5
    NO vs TEs
    8% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.1 points, #45 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.

    Projection 4.1 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  46. 46ATLJack VellingTE · ATL@GBGBBENCHATL expected to score only ~20, a tough spot4.01–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    ATLATL@GBGBGBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    ATL underdogs by 4.5
    Game total
    43.5
    GB vs TEs
    8% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.0 points, #46 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • ATL's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.

    Projection 4.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  47. 47INDKenny Fletcher Jr.TE · INDvsHOUHOUBENCHProjected 4.0 · #47 among TEs4.01–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    INDINDvsHOUHOUHOUGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    IND underdogs by 1.5
    Game total
    41.5
    HOU vs TEs
    9% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.0 points, #47 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.

    Projection 4.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  48. 48TENJoel WilsonTE · TEN@NYGNYGBENCHTEN expected to score only ~18, a tough spot3.91–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    TENTEN@NYGNYGNYGGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    TEN underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    37.5
    NYG vs TEs
    8% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 3.9 points, #48 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • TEN's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.

    Projection 3.9 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  49. 49MIATre WatsonTE · MIAvsKCKCBENCHMIA expected to score only ~18, a tough spot3.91–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    MIAMIAvsKCKCKCGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    MIA underdogs by 10
    Game total
    45.5
    KC vs TEs
    9% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 3.9 points, #49 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • MIA's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.

    Projection 3.9 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  50. 50LACEvan SvobodaTE · LAC@BUFBUFBENCHBUF allow 30% fewer points to TEs3.81–7 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    LACLAC@BUFBUFBUFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    LAC underdogs by 7
    Game total
    50.5
    BUF vs TEs
    30% fewer points
    Wind
    12 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 3.8 points, #50 among TEs this week, outside the top 16.
    • BUF's defense has allowed 30% fewer points to TEs than the league average.

    Projection 3.8 · Low confidence · Full player page →

How we rank

Each player starts from how he scored per game last season, then we shift toward this season's games as they pile up (a few games in, this season counts as much as last). That gives a base rate for the format you picked.

We then adjust for this week's game: how many points the opponent has allowed to that position compared with the league average, how many points Vegas expects the team to score, wind for passing games, and the injury report. Players ruled out are marked Out. Doubtful and questionable players are discounted, and their confidence drops.

The verdict comes from where he ranks at his position. "Must start" and "Start" are the players you should be starting in a typical 12-team league, "Flex" is a fair depth play, and "Bench" means look elsewhere. The range is the middle half of likely outcomes, so about half of his scores should land inside it. Running backs, receivers and tight ends swing more than quarterbacks. Our scorecard checks all of this against what really happened.

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. Kicker and defense stats come from the same source and scoring is the common default.