Evan Engram

After being considered a fantasy disappointment for the majority of his first five years in the league, Evan Engram has become one of the most productive pass catchers at the position. Engram finished TE6 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring in 2022, then finished TE2 last year (though it should be noted that three TEs finished less than 3 points behind Engram). With 114 catches in 2023, Engram shattered his previous single-season high by 41 receptions. He also had a career-high 963 receiving yards, though Engram averaged a career-low 8.4 yards per catch. As QB Trevor Lawrence's favorite security blanket, Engram had four games with double-digit reception totals in 2023 and eight games with seven or more receptions. Drops are seemingly always an issue for Engram, and he hasn't scored more than four touchdowns in a single season since he was a rookie in 2017. But Engram has become a high-quality fantasy asset and will be a good bet to once again return TE1 value in 2024.

Engram's overall numbers last year highlight a smash season. He was the TE4 in fantasy points per game, rolling up 143 targets, 114 receptions, and 963 receiving yards. However, Engram's season was a tale of two halves, greatly influenced by Christian Kirk's health and availability. In Weeks 1-12 with Kirk on the field, Engram commanded a 21% target share, producing 1.53 yards per route run, 47.6 receiving yards per game, a 23.2% first-read share, and the ranking of TE7 in fantasy points per game (10.5). After Kirk was lost to injury, Engram's numbers ballooned as his target share climbed to 25.1%, his yards per route run increased to 1.84, his receiving yards per game bumped up to 73.2, and his fantasy production was 19.5 fantasy points per game (TE1). Engram is a top-ten tight end in fantasy, but with a healthy Kirk and the additions of Gabe Davis and Brian Thomas Jr., it's tough to see him revisiting top-five status in 2024.