The TE streamers this late in the season are thin, but every single week has a surprise top-10 finisher at the position, and my goal is to try to get ahead of it for fantasy football!
Top TE Streamers for Week 15
Hunter Henry, New England Patriots (vs. Chiefs)
It’s important to note that the expectation is not for Henry to turn three targets into two touchdowns, but the returns last week under Bailey Zappe were at least encouraging. More important, for me, was the fact that Zappe looked good in the short pass game (10 of 11 when throwing to Ezekiel Elliott or Henry) and that Henry ran a route on 78.1% of dropbacks.
Expecting consistency from any waiver wire TEis asking a lot, so I’m happy to chase touchdowns for a player that has scored on 11.5% of his career receptions and is playing on a team that figures to be trailing plenty this week (and Week 17 in Buffalo).
Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens (at Jaguars)
His versatility is not only a perfect fit for this Todd Monken offense, but it is a nightmare for opposing defenses. His 54-yard touchdown against the Rams looked like a broken coverage, and it was, but that was the result of confusion that occurred due to Likely running in motion.
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Likely’s role in the short pass game helps stabilize his value, and his high-end athleticism elevates his ceiling to the point where he deserves to be started in all formats. Make sure he isn’t on your wire — and if he is, you have my stamp of approval to spend every dime left in your FAAB budget on him.
Tyler Conklin, New York Jets (at Dolphins)
Nothing he does is exciting, but in my leagues, “excitement” isn’t a category that earns fantasy points. He has seven games this season with at least four receptions (for reference, that’s more than George Kittle has) and rarely loses you the week.
Sure, he may not win you your matchup, but if you’re streaming the position, that’s not a realistic expectation. The Jets figure to be playing from behind this week in Miami, thus leaving the door open for another 8-10 PPR performance. That works!
Come back for our full Week 15 TE rankings as we sort through various injuries down the board.
Week 15 TE Rankings
1. Travis Kelce | KC (at NE)
2. George Kittle | SF (at ARI)
3. T.J. Hockenson | MIN (at CIN)
4. Jake Ferguson | DAL (at BUF)
5. Sam LaPorta | DET (vs. DEN)
6. Trey McBride | ARI (vs. SF)
7. Evan Engram | JAX (vs. BAL)
8. Dalton Kincaid | BUF (vs. DAL)
9. David Njoku | CLE (vs. CHI)
10. Isaiah Likely | BAL (at JAX)
11. Dallas Goedert | PHI (at SEA)
12. Kyle Pitts | ATL (at CAR)
13. Cole Kmet | CHI (at CLE)
14. Hunter Henry | NE (vs. KC)
15. Pat Freiermuth | PIT (at IND)
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