Fantasy Football Week 7 Tight End Rankings: Kelce, Kittle, Waller, Mayer & More

Top Tight End Rankings (1-12)

• 💡 Trey McBride and Jake Ferguson are highlighted as currently playing well.
• 🚀 George Kittle is expected to be a must-start if healthy, with a strong connection to quarterback Brock Purdy, despite potential snap count concerns.
• 🎯 Kyle Pitts is considered a low-end starter, with potential for increased targets despite facing a strong 49ers defense that is missing Fred Warner.

Tight Ends 13-24 Analysis

• 🧠 Michael Mayer is a difficult player to rank due to the Chiefs' strong defense against tight ends, but his high target share and potential absence of Jacobe Myers make him a starter.
• 📈 The Chiefs have been tough on tight ends, but allowed 16 fantasy points to Sam LaPorta last week, offering a glimmer of hope for players like Mayer.

Must-Start Tight Ends

• ✅ Hunter Henry is a strong start, especially if David Njoku is out, facing the Dolphins who frequently give up elite tight end production.
• 🌟 Zach Ertz is a safe bet for targets in a high-scoring game against the Cowboys' weak defense, with potential for more opportunities if other receivers are sidelined.

Tight Ends to Sit

• ⚠️ Travis Kelce is a concern due to the return of Rasheed Rice, which could impact Kelce's target share and red zone opportunities.
• 📉 Darren Waller is ranked outside the top 12 and is a sit candidate against the Browns, who have a strong defense against tight ends, despite giving up some touchdowns to backups.
• 🥶 Hunter Henry is a player to avoid due to his poor road performance compared to his home games, and the Titans' recent success defending tight ends.