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NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all stats come from NFL Pro, Next Gen Stats or NFL Research.
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After a few down weeks, Warren bounced back in a big way in Germany with 99 receiving yards and 17.9 fantasy points against a tough Falcons secondary. He should be heavily targeted again this week against a Chiefs defense that has been very good at limiting receivers. Kansas City has allowed a league-high 83 percent completion rate on passes to tight ends this season. Warren's stellar rookie campaign should continue Sunday.
Who expected Andrews to have a 35-yard rushing touchdown last week? The veteran tight end has now scored four touchdowns in the three games since Lamar Jackson returned from injury. Andrews has been more involved in the last two games, but his catch and yardage production have been low -- meaning he's been touchdown-dependent. That's the thing about this position, though: If Andrews does score a touchdown, he will likely be a top-10 tight end -- just like he has been in each of the last three weeks (and top five twice). Plus, the Jets have allowed the second-most TDs to tight ends this season.
The Bills are the toughest fantasy matchup for tight ends. It's still worth rolling the dice on Schultz this week, as he has scored at least eight fantasy points in seven of his last eight games. He has scored 11-plus in five of his last six. And in the last two games with Davis Mills, he has averaged 10 targets and 14.7 fantasy PPG. In a contest against the Bills in which the Texans will have to put up points -- and could be playing catch-up -- Schultz remains in play. In an odd twist, I like Schultz more with Mills at quarterback over C.J. Stroud, who has been ruled out for the third straight game.
Henry has shown signs of fantasy life of late with six targets (and more than eight fantasy points) in two of his last three games. His placement here is all about the matchup. Cincinnati has given up the most yards, touchdowns and fantasy PPG to tight ends. The Bengals have allowed a top-11 fantasy tight end in each of their games since Week 5. Furthermore, that unit has yielded some huge performances, with Colston Loveland and Pat Freiermuth each posting nearly 30 fantasy points against it. Roll the dice on this matchup and play Henry.
IF YOU NEED A STREAMER: Titans' Chigoziem Okonkwo (vs. Seahawks).
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Ferguson has been the clear third option in the passing attack since CeeDee Lamb returned in Week 7. In that four-game stretch, Ferguson had one game with more than 30 yards and averaged just five targets per outing. He has become a touchdown-dependent option, yet he's not Dallas' top end-zone target. Plus, now he faces an Eagles defense that has allowed the second-fewest yards and just one touchdown to tight ends. Philly has also given up the second-fewest fantasy PPG to the position. Ferguson is no longer a must-start. If you have another option, I would take it.
Loveland has posted single-digit fantasy points in every game but one: his huge outing against the Bengals. Plus, Cole Kmet's snap count has ramped back up over the last two games, and he edged Loveland in targets and receiving yards in last week's win over Minnesota. The Steelers are a favorable matchup on paper, but given the recent usage, get away from the rookie.
The Browns tight ends combined for 33 yards in the loss to Baltimore. Njoku had just two targets for a second straight week. And while Fannin was building chemistry with Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders is now the starter, with Gabriel in the concussion protocol. The floor and ceiling are very low with this offense. There are better streaming options out there.
I thought Knox was a worthy streaming option last week. Swing and a miss! Despite seeing more playing time than usual, he was targeted just three times and finished with one catch for 23 yards. Now he faces the Texans, who have allowed the fifth-fewest yards and fantasy PPG to tight ends. The Bills might have an “everybody eats” mantra, but that doesn't seem to be the case in terms of fantasy.
