In truth, there aren’t a lot of high-volume tight ends in the NFL. Those that are tend already to be the top players at the position position, like Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Darren Waller, and Zach Ertz. But there are some other PPR sleepers emerging, such as Logan Thomas and Dalton Schultz. They are both being targeted relatively frequently, so they could work their way into the streamer conversation against the Rams and Giants, respectively, in Week 5. These types of guys will be especially useful if you will be without T.J. Hockenson because of his bye.
WEEK 5 PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Unfortunately, one of the top volume TEs in the league, Noah Fant of the Broncos, likely won’t be in action this week against the Patriots after suffering a knee injury on Thursday Night Football against the Jets. He is being deemed week-to-week with the injury, so he might play, but if he can’t go, the ranks will be weakened again. Even if he does suit up, trusting him against the Patriots won’t be easy.
WEEK 5 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | D/ST | Kicker
Jonnu Smith (vs. Bills) and Eric Ebron (vs. Eagles) should be back in action after unexpected byes. Ebron has a fantastic matchup, so both are in play as starting TEs in all formats this week. Jordan Akins (vs. Jaguars) is also worth considering because of his matchup, though he’s had three-or-fewer targets in three of four games this year, so even in PPR leagues, you still could be relying on a “touchdown-or-bust” play.
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Week 5 Fantasy TE PPR Rankings
These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues
WEEK 5 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em
