Let’s start with who’s missing. Mike Gesicki, Noah Fant and Will Dissly, Cade Otton, and Evan Engram are all taking a week of mandatory PTO. Engram will likely be missed the most, but as we said before, none of these guys are “must-starts.” Darren Waller (hamstring) has also mercifully been placed on the IR, so we don’t have to worry about him again until Week 14 at the earliest.
We’ll keep our eye on Zach Ertz (knee), Mark Andrews (shoulder, knee), and David Njoku (ankle). The latter two missed their last games, but we’re expecting both to suit up. Andrews (vs. Panthers in Week 11) and Njoku (@ Bills) both have tough matchups, but it’s tough to imagine sitting either if they’re healthy. (UPDATE: Ertz is believed to have suffered a season-ending knee injury, and Dallas Goedert suffered a shoulder injury on Monday that will likely keep him out for multiple games. Trey McBride will start for Arizona and Jack Stoll will likely see the majority of targets for Philadelphia.)
WEEK 11 PPR RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
We’re not quite as optimistic about T.J. Hockenson (vs. Cowboys), Pat Freiermuth (vs. Bengals), Kyle Pitts (vs. Bears), and Tyler Higbee (@ Saints). Hockenson and Freiermuth will probably remain in most lineups because of their target floor, and Pitts is always a candidate for a big game because of his athleticism and target share, but Higbee simply hasn’t shown a high-enough floor over the past month to trust him against the league’s best TE defense. The same goes for Dawson Knox (vs. Browns), Juwan Johnson (vs. Rams), and Hayden Hurst (@ Steelers), all of whom entered Week 10 in the top-eight in fewest fantasy points per game (FPPG) allowed to TEs.
WEEK 11 STANDARD RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | D/STs | Kickers
If you have any of those TEs and are looking for a higher-upside option, there aren’t many worthwhile options on the waiver wire. Cole Kmet (@ Falcons) and Robert Tonyan (vs. Titans) are by far your best options (unless Greg Dulcich is still available in your leagues), and you could also take a chance with Tyler Conklin (@ Patriots). Kmet, Tonyan, and Conklin are all facing defenses that entered Week 10 in the top nine in most FPPG allowed to TEs. In really deep leagues, you could also try Tanner Hudson (vs. Lions), who has the best matchup of the guys we just mentioned, but you’ll have to watch to see if Daniel Bellinger (eye) is expected to return.
WEEK 11 FANTASY PICKS: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em
Dalton Schultz (@ Vikings) is another potential sleeper who might be available in a cheap trade. He’s been much better this year with Dak Prescott under center (24 catches, 29 targets, 239 yards in four games) and could be poised for a big stretch run. The same goes for the widely available Foster Moreau (@ Broncos), though we’re not quite as high on his matchup this week.
WEEK 11 DFS: Best stacks | Best values
Overall, our TE rankings look deep this week, but a lack of favorable matchups for key players will still cause some tough start ’em, sit ’em decisions. Tampa, Seattle, and Miami were three of the most generous defenses to TEs, so you’ll be forced to dig deep if you want to maximize upside, at least in standard leagues. Depending on your matchup projection, you might be better off just playing someone like Freiermuth or Pitts who gets “safe” targets, but if you think you need to go for big points, playing the matchups isn’t a terrible idea.
WEEK 11 DFS LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
We’ll be updating these standard TE rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes and analysis.
Week 11 fantasy TE rankings for standard leagues
Rankings based on standard, non-PPR scoring
Rank Player 1 Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ Chargers 2 George Kittle, 49ers vs. Cardinals 3 Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Panthers 4 Greg Dulcich, Broncos vs. Raiders 5 Gerald Everett, Chargers vs. Chiefs 6 Dalton Schultz, Cowboys @ Vikings 7 Cole Kmet, Bears @ Falcons 8 T.J. Hockenson, Vikings vs. Cowboys 9 David Njoku, Browns @ Bills 10 Robert Tonyan, Packers vs. Titans 11 Pat Freiermuth, Steelers vs. Bengals 12 Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Bears 13 Tyler Conklin, Jets @ Patriots 14 Tanner Hudson, Giants vs. Lions 15 Foster Moreau, Raiders @ Broncos 16 Hayden Hurst, Bengals @ Steelers 17 Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. Rams 18 Tyler Higbee, Rams @ Saints 19 Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Rams 20 Dawson Knox, Bills vs. Browns 21 Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Jets 22 Trey McBride, Cardinals vs. 49ers 23 Jack Stoll, Eagles @ Colts 24 Logan Thomas, Commanders @ Texans 25 Kylen Granson, Colts vs. Eagles
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title: “Fantasy Te Rankings Week 11 Who To Start Sit At Tight End In Fantasy Football” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-02” author: “Glenda Webb”
Noah Fant and Tyler Higbee head to a bye week, while C.J. Uzomah, Evan Engram, and Cole Kmet rejoin the rankings. Usually, those guys aren’t that notable, but all three look like sleepers this week (more on that below).
WEEK 11 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | D/ST | Kicker
Mark Andrews (@ Bears), Darren Waller (vs Bengals), Kyle Pitts (vs. Patriots), and Dallas Goedert (vs. Saints) are the studs in tough matchups this week, but Andrews, Waller, and Pitts have too much upside to bench. Goedert is legitimately on the bubble, especially after suffering a concussion in Week 10, so if you have another solid option in a favorable matchup, it’s not crazy to consider pivoting.
WEEK 11 PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
For instance, rather than starting Goedert, we’d opt for Pat Freiermuth (@ Chargers) and C.J. Uzomah (vs. Raiders). Both of their AFC West opponents are in the bottom five against fantasy TEs. Again, those two are players we’d definitely start over Goedert, but there are a few more players in that discussion.
WEEK 11 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em
Cole Kmet (vs. Ravens), Evan Engram (vs. Buccaneers), and Tyler Conklin (vs. Packers) have solid matchups and typically get a good amount of targets. The Bucs and Ravens have been downright dreadful against tight ends. Green Bay has been decent, but Conklin is gaining steam as the season goes along. Ultimately, we’d end up opting for Goedert over Conklin, but Kmet and Engram would make us think twice.
WEEK 11 DFS LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel | Yahoo
Dan Arnold (vs. 49ers) has been more dependable than most guys on the start-or-sit bubble in recent weeks, but this feels like the game he goes quiet against a stellar 49ers’ linebacker group. Jared Cook (vs. Pittsburgh) has only been playable in favorable matchups, and he certainly doesn’t have that this week.
WEEK 11 DFS: Best stacks | Best values | Lineup Builder
You might think we’re crazy when we say this, but Atlanta is somewhat of a tough matchup for Hunter Henry (@ Falcons). Yes, the Falcons are associated with bad defense, but in Weeks 3 through 9, they’ve only surrendered fewer than nine fantasy points to all tight ends except Mike Gesicki. If Henry doesn’t find the end zone, he’ll bust. It’s that simple.
Monitor the health of Logan Thomas (hamstring) and Rob Gronkowski (back). They were both out in Week 10, and we know each of them has TE1 upside. Gronk would be a must-start if he returns, while Thomas is probably best suited for a week of observation before being slotted into your lineup.
Note: We’ll be updating these TE rankings throughout the week, so check back for the latest player movement and analysis.
Fantasy TE Rankings Week 11: Who to start at tight end
Rankings based on standard, non-PPR scoring
