Post by Steelers GM on Jul 26, 2024 17:39:29 GMT
Something to look at/discuss while we wait for the season to get closer. I will rank the top team's TE rooms in this post.
These rankings take the following things into consideration:
~ Star Power at the position
~ Depth at the position
~ expected potential growth of players this season
Tight Ends aren't always the most valuable fantasy producers, but having top tier, consistent options at the position helps take teams over the top.
1. Cleveland Browns: George Kittle, SF / Dalton Schultz, HOU / Jake Ferguson, DAL
Cleveland easily tops this list. Having 3 top-10 TEs last season is unmatched. The ability to start all 3 each week, will give the Brown's offense a great floor.
2. Detroit Lions: Mark Andrews, BAL / Hunter Henry, NE
Mark Andrews, a top target for Lamar, is easily a top 5 player at his position. If he can stay healthy I expect another great season from him. Henry is consistent and should continue his success in New England this year with Maye/Brissett.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers: Evan Engram, JAX / Pat Freiermuth, PIT
Evan Engram was the no. 2 TE last season (total points). He led all Tight Ends in targets, 114 (19 more than 2nd place). He should continue his success with T-Law this season. Freiermuth had a down season, but was a consistent 10 ppg player his first 2 seasons. If he can return to that he should be a viable option each week.
4. Seattle Seahawks: David Njoku, CLE / Michael Mayer, LVR
Njoku had himself a breakout season in 2023, finishing as the TE6. He should continue his success this season with a healthy Massage Watson at QB. Mayer was an intriguing prospect coming out of college last year who has some good upside. Unfortunately, they drafted Bowers so it'll be interesting to see how they utilize him.
5. Buffalo Bills: Sam LaPorta, DET / Tommy Tremble, CAR
Bills take the 5 spot in this ranking. Having the TE1 from last season is all you need to make this list. Tremble has been underwhelming in his career, but could still contribute in Carolina?
6. Arizona Cardinals: Travis Kelce, KC
Kelce is a top 2 tight end all time. As long as he is healthy and doesn't regress this year, he should still be a contender for TE1.
7. New Orleans Saints: Mike Gesicki, CIN / Jelani Woods, IND / Donald Parham, LAC
New Orleans has a solid trio of tight ends who could be good-great contributors this season. Gesicki looks to be Burrow's new top tight end this season. Woods looked promising his rookie season, but missed all last year with an injury. He could very well take the starting role in Indy. Parham is elite in Madden with his 6'8" frame. He is a good redzone threat for LA, and can contribute again this season.
8. Chicago Bears: Tyler Conklin, NYJ / Kylen Granson, IND / Gerald Everett, CHI
Conklin is consistent and should help Rodgers and the Jets this season. He's consistently gotten around 8 ppg the past 3 years and I expect similar production this year. Granson could very well win the Indy job too, if Woods is unable to. He showed some decent flashes last year and could be a viable flex play. Everett is good but buried behind Kmet in Chicago. Too many mouths to feed for him to be a consistent option, but could have good weeks during this season.
These rankings take the following things into consideration:
~ Star Power at the position
~ Depth at the position
~ expected potential growth of players this season
Tight Ends aren't always the most valuable fantasy producers, but having top tier, consistent options at the position helps take teams over the top.
1. Cleveland Browns: George Kittle, SF / Dalton Schultz, HOU / Jake Ferguson, DAL
Cleveland easily tops this list. Having 3 top-10 TEs last season is unmatched. The ability to start all 3 each week, will give the Brown's offense a great floor.
2. Detroit Lions: Mark Andrews, BAL / Hunter Henry, NE
Mark Andrews, a top target for Lamar, is easily a top 5 player at his position. If he can stay healthy I expect another great season from him. Henry is consistent and should continue his success in New England this year with Maye/Brissett.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers: Evan Engram, JAX / Pat Freiermuth, PIT
Evan Engram was the no. 2 TE last season (total points). He led all Tight Ends in targets, 114 (19 more than 2nd place). He should continue his success with T-Law this season. Freiermuth had a down season, but was a consistent 10 ppg player his first 2 seasons. If he can return to that he should be a viable option each week.
4. Seattle Seahawks: David Njoku, CLE / Michael Mayer, LVR
Njoku had himself a breakout season in 2023, finishing as the TE6. He should continue his success this season with a healthy Massage Watson at QB. Mayer was an intriguing prospect coming out of college last year who has some good upside. Unfortunately, they drafted Bowers so it'll be interesting to see how they utilize him.
5. Buffalo Bills: Sam LaPorta, DET / Tommy Tremble, CAR
Bills take the 5 spot in this ranking. Having the TE1 from last season is all you need to make this list. Tremble has been underwhelming in his career, but could still contribute in Carolina?
6. Arizona Cardinals: Travis Kelce, KC
Kelce is a top 2 tight end all time. As long as he is healthy and doesn't regress this year, he should still be a contender for TE1.
7. New Orleans Saints: Mike Gesicki, CIN / Jelani Woods, IND / Donald Parham, LAC
New Orleans has a solid trio of tight ends who could be good-great contributors this season. Gesicki looks to be Burrow's new top tight end this season. Woods looked promising his rookie season, but missed all last year with an injury. He could very well take the starting role in Indy. Parham is elite in Madden with his 6'8" frame. He is a good redzone threat for LA, and can contribute again this season.
8. Chicago Bears: Tyler Conklin, NYJ / Kylen Granson, IND / Gerald Everett, CHI
Conklin is consistent and should help Rodgers and the Jets this season. He's consistently gotten around 8 ppg the past 3 years and I expect similar production this year. Granson could very well win the Indy job too, if Woods is unable to. He showed some decent flashes last year and could be a viable flex play. Everett is good but buried behind Kmet in Chicago. Too many mouths to feed for him to be a consistent option, but could have good weeks during this season.