Tight end has been a problem this season. There haven’t been a ton of standouts, and even the big names like Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews have struggled. Alas, all is not lost. There are some names you can target to potentially help keep your season alive, or ensure you dominate in the playoffs.
If you’re looking for more trade advice, head to our Week 11 Buy Low or Sell High article, where we look at all the skill positions and players you should consider.
T.J. Hockenson, TE | MIN
Buy Low
It might be too late to buy T.J. Hockenson. Once upon a time, he was a top-five tight end. If fantasy managers are valuing him at that level, then the time to buy has passed. But if they aren’t, it’s time to pounce.
T.J. Hockenson in second game back:
15.2 fantasy points
71% routes
24% targets
20% air yardsThat didn't take long.
— Dwain McFarland (@dwainmcfarland) November 10, 2024
Hockenson was eased in two weeks ago in his first game back. In his second game, he looked back. Hockenson caught eight of nine targets for 72 yards. The Vikings do not have a difficult remaining schedule of pass defenses. Hockenson may already be the second option in the passing game behind Justin Jefferson.
Tight end has been a challenge for fantasy managers all season. Hockenson may be the solution you didn’t know you had.
David Njoku, TE | CLE
Buy Low
Perhaps there is a bit of out-of-sight, out-of-mind going on with David Njoku. The Browns were on a bye last week. The week before, Njoku had a pedestrian five receptions for 29 yards.
While that may not be overly exciting, Njoku now has at least five receptions in four straight games. As long as Jameis Winston is starting, there will be plenty of volume to go around.
The Browns don’t have any easy opponents left on the schedule. They are going to have to throw. This is more directed toward teams locked into playoff spots that have a hole at tight end. Specifically, in Weeks 15 and 16, the Browns have two of the easiest matchups for tight ends. Njoku could be the missing piece to carry your team to the championship.
Evan Engram, TE | JAX
Sell High
Evan Engram should still have a solid floor. Without Christian Kirk, he’s taken over as the main underneath guy in the Jaguars offense. However, the high weekly upside is almost certainly gone.
With Trevor Lawrence likely done for the season, it will be Mac Jones the rest of the way. We saw what that looked like against the Vikings’ league-worst pass defense last week. The Jaguars scored seven points.
Engram did catch six passes for 40 yards. 10 fantasy points are fine at tight end. Do not give Engram away. But if a manager is desperate for a TE and willing to value Engram like Lawrence is coming back, this might be the last chance to cash out.