Fabs Top 10 tight ends
1. Travis Kelce vs. Seahawks
2. Mark Andrews vs. Falcons
3. T.J. Hockenson vs. Giants
4. George Kittle vs. Commanders
5. Dallas Goedert at Cowboys
6. Dalton Schultz vs. Eagles
7. Evan Engram at Jets
8. Darren Waller at Steelers
9. Pat Freiermuth vs. Raiders
10. Greg Dulcich at Rams
Week 16 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Week 16 Start ‘Em: Tight Ends
Start of the Week
Mark Andrews vs. Falcons (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Andrews has been awful in the last several weeks, averaging a mere seven fantasy points in his last seven games. And while I’ve said for weeks that he’s no longer a must-start tight end despite his draft position, I do think he should be in lineups this week. The Falcons have been bad against the position, allowing the fourth-most points to tight ends in 2022.
SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Andrews over 44.5 receiving yards (-120)
Start ‘Em
Pat Freiermuth vs. Raiders (8:15 p.m. ET, NFL Network): Freiermuth’s value has taken a massive hit, as he was held without a single catch last week and doesn’t have more than three catches in a game since Week 11. Still, he’ll remain a borderline TE1 (albeit a risky one) against the Raiders this week. Their defense has allowed six touchdowns and the ninth-most points to opposing tight ends.
Dalton Schultz vs. Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): Schultz posted a disappointing stat line last week, as Peyton Hendershot scored the Cowboys "tight end touchdown" in a loss to the Jaguars. I'd stick with the veteran, however, as he's alternated good and bad stat lines for over a month and is due for a nice line. The Eagles are tough on tight ends, but the position is super thin so start Schultz in a huge contest.
Robert Tonyan at Dolphins (Sun. 1 p.m. ET, Fox): Fantasy managers who are desperate for a tight end might want to roll out Tonyan (who could be on the waiver wire). That’s based on a great matchup against the Dolphins, who have allowed nine touchdowns and an average of 16 fantasy points per game to the position. If Tonyan can get into the end zone, he could be a top-12 option.
More Starts
• Dallas Goedert at Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Greg Dulcich at Rams (Sun. 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS)
DFS Bargains
• Dalton Schultz vs. Eagles ($4,200)
• Noah Fant at Chiefs ($3,500)
• Jordan Akins at Titans ($2,900)
Cole Kmet vs. Bills (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Kmet will no doubt be ranked as a top-12 player at what is a super-thin position, so take this as more of a warning. He’s failed to score more than 6.5 fantasy points in three of his last four games, and the Bills have been tough on tight ends. In fact, their defense has allowed zero touchdowns and an average of 8.9 fantasy points per contest to the position.
SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Kmet under 29.5 receiving yards (-118)
Sit ‘Em
Dawson Knox at Bears (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Knox is on a hot streak, scoring a total of 35.9 fantasy points in his last two games. So, while he will be tough to sit him at a very thin position, I would be wary of this week’s matchup in Chicago. The Bears have allowed just three touchdowns to tight ends, and two players at the position have beaten them for more than 8.2 points. Knox is a low-end No. 1 option.
Gerald Everett at Colts (Mon. 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN): Everett has put up good but not great totals in his last two games, scoring a combined 16 fantasy points. That makes him a borderline starter in most leagues. However, this week’s matchup in Indianapolis makes him a bit of a risk. Their defense has been tough on tight ends lately, allowing no touchdowns and the sixth-fewest points since Week 12.
Juwan Johnson at Browns (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Johnson is coming off a massive game, scoring two touchdowns and 22.7 fantasy points in a win over the Falcons. I’m not sure I’d chase the points, though, as a matchup in Cleveland is much more difficult. Their defense has allowed just two touchdowns to tight ends, and a mere three players at the position have scored more than 8.6 points against them.
SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Johnson under 26.5 receiving yards (-118)
More Sits
• Chigoziem Okonkwo vs. Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Mike Gesicki vs. Packers (Sun. Sun. 1 p.m. ET, Fox)
DFS Fades
• George Kittle vs. Commanders ($5,300)
• David Njoku vs. Saints ($4,300)
• Dawson Knox at Bears ($4,100)
SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Kittle under 44.5 receiving yards (-125)
