Fantasy Football Player Notes

Week 14 Half PPR Rankings

Position

Team

Scoring

Trey McBride Note
	1. Trey McBride ARI (vs . LAR) This stretch of fantasy performances for Trey McBride is incredibly good. His consistency in yards and receptions is reminiscent of Tyler Higbee's five-game stretch to close out 2019. If you don't remember that, I'll remind you that he had 56 targets, 43 receptions, 522 yards, and two scores over five games. Outside of that little blast from the past, there isn't much else to say other than McBride is a fantasy star with Brissett under center. He has seven touchdowns in his last seven games, has only finished lower than the TE3 once in the last seven games (he was TE6), and has eight or more receptions in six of seven games. This week, they face the Rams, who bolster a tough pass rush. The Rams are allowing the 13th fewest fantasy points to the position, but that is only a red flag for TEs not named McBride. 6 days ago

Brock Bowers Note
	2. Brock Bowers LV (vs . DEN) Despite his second-lowest target total of the season, Bowers had his second-best fantasy performance of the season. Catching all four targets for 63 yards and two scores, we were all reminded why Bowers is one of the league's best at the position. It's hard to trust the Raiders offense, however, Bowers sees enough targets each week to guarantee a solid fantasy floor. This week, the Raiders face the Broncos for the second time in five weeks. Last time, the Broncos held Bowers to one reception on three targets. Although the weather was not great in that game, the Broncos are one of the league's best defenses. This week, Bowers should outproduce their last meeting; however, we are once again betting on Geno Smith against the Broncos' defense. 6 days ago

Tyler Warren Note
	3. Tyler Warren IND (at JAC) Despite a very strong rookie season, Warren has slowed down a little for fantasy. This may be a result of Daniel Jones playing with a broken leg, or the fact that they have played three of the top six defenses against the position over their last three games. Either way, the road ahead couldn't get much better. This stretch starts with the Jaguars, who are allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to the position. Warren has been the most consistent target on this offense all season. With the Jaguars allowing the fourth most yards and second touchdowns to opposing TEs on the season, Warren should be right back as a top end option for fantasy. 6 days ago

Travis Kelce Note
	4. Travis Kelce KC (vs . HOU) Kelce's resurgent season has been shockingly consistent. Even with the return of Rashee Rice, Kelce has finished in the top 10 at the position in six of his last eight games. Over his last five games, he has scored at least 10 points in all but one game. He has done this through a steady mix of yards and touchdowns, scoring only three times in his last seven games. It may not be the fantasy-breaking performances of old, but Kelce is back to a locked-in TE1 each week. This week, they face the Texans, who allow the fifth-fewest fantasy points to the position. This game has massive playoff implications for both teams. With their backs against the wall, we know Mahomes looks to his trusty TE in these situations. As a result, Kelce remains a steady TE play behind only Trey Mcbride, Brock Bowers, and Tyler Warren this week. 6 days ago

Kyle Pitts Sr. Note
	5. Kyle Pitts Sr. ATL (vs . SEA)

Jake Ferguson Note
	6. Jake Ferguson DAL (at DET)

Brenton Strange Note
	7. Brenton Strange JAC (vs . IND) Since his return, Strange has been the TE4 and TE7 in weekly scoring. Since Week 12, he has had a 15.8% target share with 69 receiving yards per game, 2.94 yards per route run, and a 15.4% first-read share. In those two games, he had one red zone target and four deep targets. His usage is increasing at the perfect time for a boom game this week. Indy has bled out production to tight ends all season, allowing the second-most receiving yards per game and fantasy points per game to the position. 4 days ago

Zach Ertz Note
	8. Zach Ertz WAS (at MIN) Zach Ertz is the TE13 in fantasy points per game with three TE1 outings this season (TE2, TE5, TE3). Among tight ends, he ranks third in deep targets and 15th in red zone targets. Minnesota has utilized two high at the highest rate in the NFL (66.4%). Against two high, Ertz has a 22.1% target share with 1.82 yards per route run and a 25% first-read share. Ertz is a strong streaming option this week. Minnesota ranks 16th in receiving yards per game and has given up the 13th-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. 4 days ago

Mark Andrews Note
	9. Mark Andrews BAL (vs . PIT) Mark Andrews has fallen off a cliff this season as the TE19 in fantasy points per game. He has four TE1 outings this season. In the other weeks, he has been unplayable. Last week was the first time all season that he had more than 40 receiving yards in a game, and most of that came in garbage time. Andrews has a 16.1% target share with 27.7 receiving yards per game, 1.40 yards per route run, and a 21.3% first-read share. He leads the team with ten red zone targets while seeing only one deep target this season. This week, he faces a Pittsburgh pass defense that has utilized single high at the fifth-highest rate (59.8%). Against single high, Andrews has seen his target share increase to 16.7% with 1.84 yards per route run and a 19.5% first-read share. It's a dice roll, but Andrews could finish as a TE1 this week. The Steelers have allowed the seventh-most receiving yards per game and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. 4 days ago

Juwan Johnson Note
	10. Juwan Johnson NO (at TB) Since Week 10, with Tyler Shough under center, Johnson has had a 17.1% target share with 59 receiving yards per game, 1.88 yards per route run, and a 20.3% first-read share as the TE5 in fantasy points per game. In those three games, he has only one red zone target and one deep target. Johnson is a solid TE1 again this week. Tampa Bay has allowed the 13th-fewest receiving yards per game to tight ends, but they have given up the seventh-most receiving touchdowns per game to the position. 4 days ago

Harold Fannin Jr. Note
	11. Harold Fannin Jr. CLE (vs . TEN) With Shedeur Sanders under center, Harold Fannin Jr. has finished as the TE15 and TE12 in weekly scoring. He has led the team in those two games with a 23.9% target share, 41.5 receiving yards per game, 2.02 yards per route run, and ranked second with a 19.2% first-read share. Fannin is a low-end streaming option this week at tight end. Tennessee has held tight ends to the 11th-fewest receiving yards per game and the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game. 4 days ago

Dalton Schultz Note
	12. Dalton Schultz HOU (at KC) Since Week 3, Dalton Schultz has been the TE12 in fantasy points per game with an 18.6% target share, 1.62 yards per route run, 49.5 receiving yards per game, and a 19.3% first-read share. In those ten games, he has had seven red zone targets and five deep targets. Since Week 11, the Chiefs have utilized two high at the second-highest rate (61.9%). Since Week 3, against two high, Schultz has had a 20.3% target share, 1.81 yards per route run, and a 22% first-read share. Schultz is a solid TE1 again this week. The Chiefs have faced the sixth-fewest tight end targets per game, but they have ranked 17th in yards per reception allowed. Kansas City is a neutral matchup for Schultz. 4 days ago

Dalton Kincaid Note
	13. Dalton Kincaid BUF (vs . CIN) Dalton Kincaid has been dealing with a knee issue and a hamstring injury. He has practiced on a limited basis all week and has been listed as questionable. Kincaid is the TE8 in fantasy points per game with a 14.8% target share, five red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 17.4% first-read share. Kincaid has been mashing on a per-route basis with 3.37 yards per route run, but the issue is that he has only a 47% route share. I'd love to tell you that I LOVE HIM this week versus the Bengals, who have bled out production to tight ends all year and are easily the best matchup in the NFL for the position, but I have my worries. Kincaid has been a limited snap player all season, and in Weeks 8-9, he had only 32% and 46.7% route shares. In those two games, he had only three and six targets. It's tough to expect him to be ridiculously efficient and produce on limited volume when he is clearly not 100%. Could he pay off for fantasy this week? Sure. Are there a ton of concerns around his playing, efficiency, and the Bills' game plan this week? Oh, hell yes. If Buffalo wants to just lean on their run game, they can against Cincy. That would crush the Bills' passing volume and Kincaid's involvement. Playing him is a risk this week. Cincy has allowed the most receiving yards per game, the highest yards per reception, and the most fantasy points per game to tight ends. 2 days ago

Oronde Gadsden II Note
	14. Oronde Gadsden II LAC (vs . PHI) Since Week 6, Gadsden has been the TE9 in fantasy points per game with a 17.2% target share, 65.4 receiving yards per game, 2.30 yards per route run, and a 21.3% first-read share. In those seven games, he has had ten red zone targets and six deep targets. Since Week 7, Philly has utilized two high at the fourth-highest rate (56.3%). Since Week 6, against two high, Gadsden has had an 18.6% target share with 2.37 yards per route run and a 20.6% first-read share. He'll face an uphill climb this week against a defense that has shut down tight ends. Philly has allowed the second-fewest receiving yards per game and the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. We also have effectiveness and passing volume worries this week with Justin Herbert under center. 2 days ago

Darren Waller Note
	15. Darren Waller MIA (at NYJ) Last week, Darren Waller returned to the lineup with a 65.5% route share, a 13% target share, 47 receiving yards, 2.47 yards per route run, and an 18.8% first-read share. He had one red zone target and two deep targets. Overall, Waller has a 17% target per route run rate with 1.86 yards per route run and a 12.9% first-read share. In his five games played, he has five red zone targets and three deep targets. Waller is a streaming option this week, but don't expect a massive stat line from him. The Jets have allowed the tenth-fewest receiving yards per game and the seventh-fewest yards per reception to tight ends. 4 days ago

Colston Loveland Note
	16. Colston Loveland CHI (at GB) Since Week 10, Loveland has had one TE1 weekly finish (TE3). During his last four games, Loveland has had a 54.8% route share with a 13.7% target share, 43 receiving yards per game, 2.02 yards per route run, and a 14.9% first-read share. In those four games, he has had two red zone targets and zero deep targets. Green Bay has held tight ends to the seventh-fewest receiving yards per game and the 11th-fewest fantasy points per game. Loveland is a streaming option best left on the bench this week. 4 days ago

Dallas Goedert Note
	17. Dallas Goedert PHI (at LAC) Dallas Goedert is the TE10 in fantasy points per game, but he hasn't finished as a TE1 in weekly scoring since Week 8. Goedert has a 17.2% target share with 36.6 receiving yards per game, 1.33 yards per route run, and an 18.8% first-read share. He is tied for second on the team with seven red zone targets while kicking in six deep targets. Since Week 6, the Bolts have had a second-highest two high rate (62.7%). Against two high, Goedert has seen his numbers climb with an 18.6% target share, 1.62 yards per route run, and a 21.1% first-read share. The Chargers have held tight ends to the sixth-fewest receiving yards per game, but that is more related to them facing the fourth-fewest targets per game to the position. Los Angeles has also given up the 12th-highest yards per reception and the eighth-most receiving touchdowns per game to tight ends. This is a plus matchup for Goedert. 4 days ago

AJ Barner Note
	18. AJ Barner SEA (at ATL)

Evan Engram Note
	19. Evan Engram DEN (at LV)

Cade Otton Note
	20. Cade Otton TB (vs . NO) Cade Otton is the TE26 in fantasy points per game and on the fringe of streaming status this week. Otton has a 15.2% target share with 34.3 receiving yards per game, 1.17 yards per route run, and a 14.4% first-read share. He has only three red zone targets and a deep target this season. New Orleans is 15th in yards per reception allowed to tight ends and has given up the 14th-most fantasy points per game to the position. With the Bucs' other receiving weapons getting healthier by the week, Otton is fading into the background. I would look to other streaming options this week, but if you're forced to plug him in a deep league for Week 14, I get it. 4 days ago

Colby Parkinson Note
	21. Colby Parkinson LAR (at ARI)

Isaiah Likely Note
	22. Isaiah Likely BAL (vs . PIT) On paper, the matchup for Isaiah Likely puts him on the streaming radar, but I wouldn't plug him into a lineup this week. Yes, the Steelers have allowed the seventh-most receiving yards per game and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends, but the coverage matchup doesn't favor Likely. This week, he faces a Pittsburgh pass defense that has utilized single high at the fifth-highest rate (59.8%). Against single high, Likely has only a 9.6% target share with 1.58 yards per route run and a 9% first-read share. That's not usage that I want to depend on the week before many leagues begin the fantasy playoffs. Could it pay off? Sure, it's possible, but there's an equal chance that he burns you and you're left wishing that you didn't stream him for Week 14. 4 days ago

T.J. Hockenson Note
	23. T.J. Hockenson MIN (vs . WAS) In JJ McCarthy's six starts, TJ Hockensen hasn't finished higher than TE19 in weekly scoring. In those six games, he has had a 13.8% target share with 17.3 receiving yards per game, 0.75 yards per route run, and a 13% first-read share with one red zone target. Hockenson is a low-end streaming option this week. Washington has allowed the eighth-most receiving yards per game and the fourth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. 4 days ago

Mason Taylor Note
	24. Mason Taylor NYJ (vs . MIA) Mason Taylor has seen his role in the passing game dwindle in recent weeks. He hasn't managed double-digit fantasy points since Week 8. That was also the last game that he had a red zone target. Mason Taylor is the TE31 in fantasy points per game with three TE1 outings this season. Since Week 11, he has had a 14.8% target share with 24 receiving yards per game, 1.06 yards per route run, and a 14.5% first-read share. Taylor is on the streaming radar this week, though. The matchup is wonderful. The Dolphins have allowed the fifth-most receiving yards per game, the eighth-highest yards per reception, and the fifth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. 4 days ago

Gunnar Helm Note
	25. Gunnar Helm TEN (at CLE)

Darnell Washington Note
	26. Darnell Washington PIT (at BAL)

Chig Okonkwo Note
	27. Chig Okonkwo TEN (at CLE)

Mike Gesicki Note
	28. Mike Gesicki CIN (at BUF)

Pat Freiermuth Note
	29. Pat Freiermuth PIT (at BAL)

Dawson Knox Note
	30. Dawson Knox BUF (vs . CIN)

Jonnu Smith Note
	31. Jonnu Smith PIT (at BAL)

Taysom Hill Note
	32. Taysom Hill NO (at TB)

David Njoku Note
	33. David Njoku CLE (vs . TEN)

Cole Kmet Note
	34. Cole Kmet CHI (at GB)

Ross Dwelley Note
	35. Ross Dwelley DET (vs . DAL)

Elijah Higgins Note
	36. Elijah Higgins ARI (vs . LAR)

Luke Musgrave Note
	37. Luke Musgrave GB (vs . CHI)

Noah Fant Note
	38. Noah Fant CIN (at BUF)

Terrance Ferguson Note
	39. Terrance Ferguson LAR (at ARI)

Davis Allen Note
	40. Davis Allen LAR (at ARI)

Jackson Hawes Note
	41. Jackson Hawes BUF (vs . CIN)

Elijah Arroyo Note
	42. Elijah Arroyo SEA (at ATL)

Greg Dulcich Note
	43. Greg Dulcich MIA (at NYJ)

Noah Gray Note
	44. Noah Gray KC (vs . HOU)

Adam Trautman Note
	45. Adam Trautman DEN (at LV)

Josh Whyle Note
	46. Josh Whyle GB (vs . CHI)

Ian Thomas Note
	47. Ian Thomas LV (vs . DEN)

Cade Stover Note
	48. Cade Stover HOU (at KC)

Jeremy Ruckert Note
	49. Jeremy Ruckert NYJ (vs . MIA)

Anthony Firkser Note
	50. Anthony Firkser DET (vs . DAL)

Foster Moreau Note
	51. Foster Moreau NO (at TB)

Charlie Kolar Note
	52. Charlie Kolar BAL (vs . PIT)

Tanner Hudson Note
	53. Tanner Hudson CIN (at BUF)

Josh Oliver Note
	54. Josh Oliver MIN (vs . WAS)

John FitzPatrick Note
	55. John FitzPatrick GB (vs . CHI)

John Bates Note
	56. John Bates WAS (at MIN)

Luke Schoonmaker Note
	57. Luke Schoonmaker DAL (at DET)

Drew Sample Note
	58. Drew Sample CIN (at BUF)

Julian Hill Note
	59. Julian Hill MIA (at NYJ)

Mo Alie-Cox Note
	60. Mo Alie-Cox IND (at JAC)

Charlie Woerner Note
	61. Charlie Woerner ATL (vs . SEA)

Drew Ogletree Note
	62. Drew Ogletree IND (at JAC)

Grant Calcaterra Note
	63. Grant Calcaterra PHI (at LAC)

Brevyn Spann-Ford Note
	64. Brevyn Spann-Ford DAL (at DET)

Hunter Long Note
	65. Hunter Long JAC (vs . IND)

Quintin Morris Note
	66. Quintin Morris JAC (vs . IND)

Ben Sinnott Note
	67. Ben Sinnott WAS (at MIN)

Payne Durham Note
	68. Payne Durham TB (vs . NO)

Tyler Conklin Note
	69. Tyler Conklin LAC (vs . PHI)

Teagan Quitoriano Note
	70. Teagan Quitoriano ATL (vs . SEA)

Kylen Granson Note
	71. Kylen Granson PHI (at LAC)

Durham Smythe Note
	72. Durham Smythe CHI (at GB)

Jack Stoll Note
	73. Jack Stoll NO (at TB)

Pharaoh Brown Note
	74. Pharaoh Brown ARI (vs . LAR)

Connor Heyward Note
	75. Connor Heyward PIT (at BAL)

Will Dissly Note
	76. Will Dissly LAC (vs . PHI)

Robert Tonyan Note
	77. Robert Tonyan KC (vs . HOU)

Josiah Deguara Note
	78. Josiah Deguara ARI (vs . LAR)

Devin Culp Note
	79. Devin Culp TB (vs . NO)

Nick Kallerup Note
	80. Nick Kallerup SEA (at ATL)

Blake Whiteheart Note
	81. Blake Whiteheart CLE (vs . TEN)

David Martin-Robinson Note
	82. David Martin-Robinson TEN (at CLE)

Jared Wiley Note
	83. Jared Wiley KC (vs . HOU)

Andrew Beck Note
	84. Andrew Beck NYJ (vs . MIA)

Nick Vannett Note
	85. Nick Vannett LAR (at ARI)

Carter Runyon Note
	86. Carter Runyon LV (vs . DEN)

Stone Smartt Note
	87. Stone Smartt NYJ (vs . MIA)

Robbie Ouzts Note
	88. Robbie Ouzts SEA (at ATL)

Tucker Fisk Note
	89. Tucker Fisk LAC (vs . PHI)

Jordan Franks Note
	90. Jordan Franks FA (BYE)

Ben Sims Note
	91. Ben Sims MIN (vs . WAS)

Cameron Latu Note
	92. Cameron Latu PHI (at LAC)

Marcedes Lewis Note
	93. Marcedes Lewis DEN (at LV)

Colson Yankoff Note
	94. Colson Yankoff WAS (at MIN)

Keleki Latu Note
	95. Keleki Latu BUF (vs . CIN)

Zach Horton Note
	96. Zach Horton DET (vs . DAL)

Brady Russell Note
	97. Brady Russell SEA (at ATL)

George Kittle Note
	98. George Kittle SF (BYE)

Hunter Henry Note
	99. Hunter Henry NE (BYE)

Theo Johnson Note
	100. Theo Johnson NYG (BYE)

Austin Hooper Note
	101. Austin Hooper NE (BYE)

Ja'Tavion Sanders Note
	102. Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR (BYE)

Daniel Bellinger Note
	103. Daniel Bellinger NYG (BYE)

Tommy Tremble Note
	104. Tommy Tremble CAR (BYE)

Mitchell Evans Note
	105. Mitchell Evans CAR (BYE)

Luke Farrell Note
	106. Luke Farrell SF (BYE)

Chris Manhertz Note
	107. Chris Manhertz NYG (BYE)

Jake Tonges Note
	108. Jake Tonges SF (BYE)

Jack Westover Note
	109. Jack Westover NE (BYE)

Ko Kieft Note
	110. Ko Kieft TB (vs . NO)

Thomas Fidone II Note
	111. Thomas Fidone II NYG (BYE)

Tanner Conner Note
	112. Tanner Conner MIA (at NYJ)

Eric Saubert Note
	113. Eric Saubert SEA (at ATL)

Stephen Carlson Note
	114. Stephen Carlson CHI (at GB)

E.J. Jenkins Note
	115. E.J. Jenkins PHI (at LAC)

Sal Cannella Note
	116. Sal Cannella CLE (vs . TEN)

Luke Lachey Note
	117. Luke Lachey HOU (at KC)

Lucas Krull Note
	118. Lucas Krull DEN (at LV)

Brayden Willis Note
	119. Brayden Willis SF (BYE)

James Mitchell Note
	120. James Mitchell CAR (BYE)

Moliki Matavao Note
	121. Moliki Matavao NO (at TB)

Noah Togiai Note
	122. Noah Togiai FA (BYE)

Jake Briningstool Note
	123. Jake Briningstool KC (vs . HOU)

Sean McKeon Note
	124. Sean McKeon IND (at JAC)

Cole Turner Note
	125. Cole Turner FA (BYE)

Zach Gentry Note
	126. Zach Gentry FA (BYE)

Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. Note
	127. Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. LV (vs . DEN)