Fantasy Football Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football TE rankings and projections for Week 2.
“After our first full week of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the fantasy football landscape, and the TE rankings are reflecting that.”
2023 Fantasy Football TE Rankings
*As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of 4for4’s Fantasy Football Half-PPR TE rankings!
# | Player | FF Pts |
1 | Travis Kelce | 12.8 |
2 | George Kittle | 9.1 |
3 | Mark Andrews | 9 |
4 | T.J. Hockenson | 9 |
5 | Darren Waller | 8.6 |
6 | Dallas Goedert | 8.6 |
7 | Evan Engram | 8.3 |
8 | Hunter Henry | 7.4 |
9 | Sam LaPorta | 7.2 |
10 | Luke Musgrave | 7.2 |
11 | David Njoku | 7.1 |
12 | Kyle Pitts | 7.1 |
13 | Pat Freiermuth | 7 |
14 | Tyler Higbee | 7 |
15 | Juwan Johnson | 6.9 |
16 | Dalton Kincaid | 6.8 |
17 | Jake Ferguson | 6.7 |
18 | Dalton Schultz | 6.6 |
19 | Chigoziem Okonkwo | 6.3 |
20 | Hayden Hurst | 6.2 |
21 | Cole Kmet | 5.9 |
22 | Taysom Hill | 5.8 |
23 | Zach Ertz | 5.7 |
24 | Irv Smith Jr. | 5.6 |
25 | Adam Trautman | 5.6 |
26 | Logan Thomas | 5.3 |
27 | Cade Otton | 5.1 |
28 | Dawson Knox | 5.1 |
29 | Mike Gesicki | 4.8 |
30 | Gerald Everett | 4.7 |
Fantasy Football TE Rankings, Who Should I Add Off Waiver Wires:
Hunter Henry (Patriots), was the highest recommended TE waiver wire pickup this week.
Analysis
The overall TE1 with six targets (11.1%) and a position-high 56 receiving yards (lol), Henry is the rare player among this list who could lead his team in targets in any given week since New England’s roster continues to be shuffled around him. Note the Dolphins allowed the second-most fantasy points to tight ends (against the Chargers) in Week 1.
*Read John Daigle’s full Week 2 Waiver Wire Watch*
Who are the best stashes from the Fantasy Football TE Rankings?
Adam Trautman (Broncos) is one of the best tight end stashes ahead of Week 2.
Analysis
Sean Payton brought Adam Trautman to Denver in the last year of his rookie deal, and itโs been clear he wants to use him. The former Saint was even listed as the No. 1 TE on the teamโs first regular season depth chart. With WR Jerry Jeudy sidelined, the Broncos began Sundayโs game 12-personnel heavy but had to back off once TE Greg Dulcich left the game with a leg injury. Dulcichโs injury and return timeline are still unclear, so stashing Trautman now may be a decent idea. The Broncos’ offense was fairly flat to start the season, so thatโs why the 26-year-old is not a must-add, but instead lands in the stash-and-see column.
*Read Jennifer Eakins’ full 10 Fantasy Football Stash Candidates Ahead of Week 2*
Who are some Week 2 Fantasy TEs to avoid?
Some players who have fallen out of the top-30 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings include: Durham Smythe (Dolphins), Donald Parham (Chargers), and Noah Fant (Seahawks).
For more advice on who to start check out 4for4’s who should I start tool to compare the following tight end pairings;
- Chigoziem Okonkwo or Luke Musgrave
- Hunter Henry or Tyler Higbee
- Dalton Schultz or Pat Freiermuth
- Juwan Johnson or Juwan Johnson
- Luke Musgrave or Dalton Schultz
- Jake Ferguson or Hunter Henry
- Mike Gesicki or Hayden Hurst
- Juwan Johnson or Hayden Hurst
- Cole Kmet or Dallas Goedert
- Dalton Kincaid or David Njoku
- Jake Ferguson or Mark Andrews
- Dalton Schultz or Mark Andrews