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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 17 Tight End Rankings: A Year To Remember For Graham & Gronkowski

12/27/2011

Jimmy Graham (credits below)

1) JIMMY GRAHAM (CAR)- The Saints need to win to have a chance for home field and a first round bye in the playoffs which should keep Graham active in this weeks game against the Panthers. In the team's last meeting Graham had eight catches for 129 yards.

2) ROB GRONKOWSKI (BUF)- Gronk had a solid game last week although he did not score a touchdown. This week he faces a Bill's team allowing the most fantasy points to TE's in the NFL. Keep an eye on the Patriot media links this week to make sure the Pat's will not rest their starters in a rather meaningless game for them.

3) AARON HERNANDEZ (BUF)- As stated above the Bill's are surrendering the most points to opposing team's TE"s this year which should bode well for Aaron providing he is in the lineup for the entire game.

4) JASON WITTEN (@NYG)- Witten gets a top five rank here based solely on the fact that we know he will be playing the entire game Sunday night against the Giants. Jason has certainly fallen out of favor in the Cowboy's offense for some reason but in this week's biggest game of the year for Dallas I see Tony Romo going back to his old favorite target.

5) ANTONIO GATES (OAK)- Gates who became the Chargers all time leading receiver in receptions last week should see a full game as the Charger's try to ruin rival Oakland's playoff hopes on Sunday.

6) VERNON DAVIS (@STL)- Davis like Witten gets the nod here based on the fact he will be playing an entire game with the 49ers number two seed on the line. This isn't a great match up for him based on the Rams success against opposing tight ends this year but we are going to roll with him this Sunday in St. Louis.

7) JARED COOK (@HOU)- Cook is on fire lately as he posted a 169 yard one touchdown performance last week at home versus Jacksonville. This week should be no different as he takes on a Houston team who should be on coast mode heading into the playoff's next week.

8) BRENT CELEK (WAS)- The Redskins look like they packed in early last week surrendering 30+ points to a terrible Viking's offense. In this week's meaningless game Celek should roam free for another solid outing. Brent leads the Eagles in receptions on the year with 56.

9) BRANDON PETTIGREW (@GB)- With nine catches during Week 16 against the Chargers Pettigrew established a new franchise-record for single-season catches by a tight end. Pettigrew now has 76 catches on the season, and he added 80 yards and his fifth touchdown of the season.

10) JERMAINE GRESHAM (BAL)- Gresham draws a tough match up this week with the Bengals playoff chances hanging on the line. The Bengals seem committed to get him more involved around the red zone so plug him in as a low end TE1 this week.

11) TONY GONZALEZ (TB)- The Falcons still need to win this week to most likely avoid a first round game in the unfriendly confines of the Super Dome. Gonzo has been steady and with the Buc's already packing it in, I expect him to have a solid stat line. Keep in mind though that Tampa Bay has only allowed one TD to a tight end in the last five weeks.

12) DUSTIN KELLER (MIA)- The Jet's need a win and a prayer this week as they take on the resurgent Dolphins in New York. The question is will Miami letdown a bit after an emotional game at New England last week? I expect a solid effort out of Keller this week.

13) ED DICKSON
14) KELLEN WINSLOW
15) JEREMY SHOCKEY
16) TODD HEAP
17) JOEL DREESSEN
18) GREG OLSEN
19) EVAN MOORE
20) JACOB TAMME
21) HEATH MILLER
22) TONY SCHEFFLER
23) MARCEDES LEWIS
24) JACOB TAMME

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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 16 Tight End Rankings: Look To Gronkowski & Hernandez Again Vs Dolphins

12/21/2011

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Gronkowski & Hernandez (credits below)

1) JIMMY GRAHAM (ATL)- Graham draws a Monday night match up against division rival Atlanta. Last Sunday he lead the team with 10 targets and scored his ninth TD of the year. In the team's first meeting Graham had a 7 catch, 82 yard performance with a touchdown.

2) ROB GRONKOWSKI (MIA)- Gronkowski took the backseat to fellow TE Aaron Hernandez last week as the Broncos held the big man down for most of the contest. This week he draws a Miami team who he torched in Week 1 with a 6 catch, 86 yard and 1 touchdown performance.

3) AARON HERNANDEZ (MIA)- Hernandez had his best performance of the year last week as he ran rampant over the Bronco's defense going off for a nine catch, 126 yard performance adding a touchdown. In the Week 1 contest at Miami he went off for a seven catch, 102 yard one touchdown line. You cant go wrong with him this week.

4) BRENT CELEK (@DAL)- Going with the hot hand here this week as Celek comes off a five catch, 156 yard one touchdown performance against the Jets last week. Brent has developed an excellent rapport with QB Michael Vick and will be looked to quite often as Cowboys defensive coordinator gets blitz happy again this week. Brent should get plenty of chances this week in what I see as a high scoring contest.

5) ANTONIO GATES (@DET)- Gates should have room to roam this week in the dome as I am forecasting plenty of points in this game. The Chargers slim playoff hopes are on the line and the Lions defense should not be able to hold down the Charger offense. Play him with confidence in your league super bowl.

6) JERMICHAEL FINLEY (CHI)- Finley had his best game of the season way back in Week 3 with a three touchdown performance against the Bears. Last week he was the focal point of the offense in the Packer's game at Kansas City. Finley is a Tier 1 TE this week. I just wish his hands would get better.

7) VERNON DAVIS (@SEA)- Davis takes on a Seattle defense that as struggled all year to cover the opposing teams tight ends. Last Monday night Davis came alive with a touchdown and 72 yards receiving so I am hoping this is the Davis we have been expecting all year to come out and win you your fantasy championship.

8) TONY GONZALEZ (@NO)- Tony G had an excellent game in his first meeting against the Saints scoring a touchdown and posting 71 yards. The Saints have given up 20+ passing touchdowns this year and we should see a shoot out Monday night. I like Gonzalez chances to score and have 70+ yards again.

9) JASON WITTEN (PHIL)- Witten hasn't scored in his last four games and last week withstanding he really hasn't done much at all in those games. The Eagles held him down in the last meeting between the teams so I am tempering my expectations here for Jason. I see a five catch 60 yard line in this game for him.

10) BRANDON PETTIGREW (SD)- Pettigrew continues to be involved in the offense as he received 11 targets last week. The problem is that he hasn't done much with those targets as he continues to post just mediocre numbers. Put him in your lineup and cross your fingers this week , there should be a ton of points scored.

11) DUSTIN KELLER (NYG)- Keller draws a match up against a hapless Giants defense in a battle for bragging rights in the New York area. The G men have given up 25 touchdowns through the air this year. Keller set his career receiving yards mark last week and is now close to reaching that mark for catches. Dustin should be quite active this week.

12) JARED COOK ( JAX)- Cook is coming off his best performance after going off for nine catches, 102 yards and a TD. Coach Munchak has said he would like to get Cook much more involved in the offense so if you need a sleeper TE to win you a title then give him a chance !!

13) JERMAINE GRESHAM
14) ANTHONY FASANO
15) GREG OLSEN
16) KELLEN WINSLOW
17) HEATH MILLER
18) JEREMY SHOCKEY
19) MARCEDES LEWIS
20) ED DICKSON
21) KEVIN BOSS
22) VISANTHE SHIANCOE
23) OWEN DANIELS
24) TODD HEAP

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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 15 Tight End Rankings: Jennings Out, Finley On The Rise

12/14/2011

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Jermichael Finley (credits below)

1) ROB GRONKOWSKI ( @DEN)- Gronk broke the record last week for receiving touchdowns by a TE with 14 then proceeded to score another while hauling in 160 yards worth of catches. This week he faces a very overrated Denver defense who have not faced anyone like Tom Brady this year. Expect another big outing for the Arizona Wildcat product.

2) JIMMY GRAHAM ( @MIN)- Graham injured his back last week and posted fairly mediocre stats for what we have come to expect from him. Keep an eye on pregame injury reports and before kickoff Sunday to check his status. If he is OK to go he should post excellent numbers against a terrible Minnesota defense.

3) JERMICHAEL FINLEY ( @KC)- I expect Finley to see quite a bit of action this week after his stinker from Week 14. With Greg Jennings out and a KC defense who is surrendering the 7th most points to opposing TE's we should see Jermichael worked back into the offense for the undefeated Packers.

4) JASON WITTEN ( @TB)- Witten, like Finley, had a rather pedestrian game last week as the Cowboys rolled up points and Witten was nowhere to be found. This week he faces a Tampa Bay defense that has surrendered the 10th most points to opposing TE's which should bode well for Jason to get back on track.

5) ANTONIO GATES (BAL)- Gates who had two touchdowns last week, faces a very tough test this week at home versus Baltimore. The Ravens have allowed only nine passing touchdowns on the season. I like Rivers to find Gates for a score and maybe 60 yards receiving.

6) TONY GONZALEZ ( JAX)- Gonzo continues to get the looks and the yardage although he hasn't scored a touchdown in the last three weeks. He gets a Thursday night prime time matchup at home versus the Jaguars who have allowed the ninth most points to fantasy TE's this year.

7) AARON HERNANDEZ ( @DEN)- Hernandez has struggled pretty much since he came back from his leg injury earlier this year. I like him this week because I think Tom Brady will be determined to show 'Tebow Mania" how a real quarterback runs an offense. I expect Aaron to get off the schnide this week and score a TD in a big Patriot win.

8) BRANDON PETTIGREW ( @OAK)- Pettigrew had a solid game last week against the Vikings who he has owned this year. This week he draws a match up against the Raiders as each team continues it's fight for a playoff spot.

9) JAKE BALLARD (WAS)- The G men like Ballard in the red zone and that is all that matters in this game. This week the Giants should put up plenty of points so the opportunities should be there for Jake.

10) JERMAINE GRESHAM (@STL)- The Bengals need to continue to play well to have any opportunity to sneak into the AFC playoffs, therefore I expect a solid effort from the their offense in this game. Jermaine will get his chances to score.

11) ANTHONY FASANO ( @BUF)- Fasano posted decent numbers last week while this week he faces a Bills defense who have struggled to stop the opposing team's TE's ranking in the bottom half in points allowed. Fasano is worth a gamble this week if you are struggling at your TE position.

12) KEVIN BOSS (DET)- With a lack of quality options this week on the TE board I am going with a gut feeling on Boss who scored last week in the Raiders loss at Green Bay. Carson Palmer looked his way frequently last week and has developed a nice rapport with his trusty TE .

13) VERNON DAVIS
14) BRENT CELEK
15) KELLEN WINSLOW
16) MERCEDES LEWIS
17) DUSTIN KELLER
18) VISANTHE SHIANCOE
19) GREG OLSEN
20) OWEN DANIELS
21) DALLAS CLARK
22) ED DICKSON
23) JEREMY SHOCKEY
24) HEATH MILLER

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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 14 Tight End Rankings: Gronkowski On Verge Of Making History

12/07/2011

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Rob Gronkowski (Credits Below)

1) ROB GRONKOWSKI ( @WASH)- One more receiving TD and Mr. Gronkowski has the all time record for tight ends with 14. He should get that this week against the Redskins.

2) JIMMY GRAHAM ( @TENN)- Graham has been running neck and neck with Gronkowski this year as the league's top fantasy TE. Last week he had seven receptions and another TD against the Lions.

3) ANTONIO GATES ( BUFF)- Gates continues to be solid for the Chargers although he only has four touchdowns on the season. The Chargers look ready to make their late season playoff push which should bode well for everyone in the San Diego offense. Antonio should have an excellent game Sunday versus the Bills.

4) JERMICHAEL FINLEY (OAK)- Finley had six catches for 81 yards and a TD last week against the Giants. He was targeted 11 times though and dropped several passes. This week he draws the Raiders who game up 30+ points to Miami last week. I expect another solid outing for Finley Sunday.

5) JASON WITTEN (NYG)- Witten hasn't done much the last two weeks but I expect a turn around this week as he faces the porous New York Giant defense. There should be a ton of points to go around in this game.

6) TONY GONZALEZ ( @CAR)- Tony went for 7 catches and 100 yards last week as he continues to be a focal point in the Falcon offense. Gonzo draws a match up with a Panther secondary that held him in check the first time the two met in Atlanta.

7) VERNON DAVIS ( @ARIZ)- Davis draws a 7 ranking this week based solely on the history of his games versus Arizona. In 11 games he has six TD's including a score earlier this year against the Cardinal defense. The Cardinals have struggled this year against the pass. Davis is a TE1 this week.

8) AARON HERNANDEZ ( @WASH)- Hernandez faces a Redskin defense that has not been too solid lately stopping the opposing team's TE's. Aaron received nine targets in last week's game but unfortunately his TD production has gone down since his mid season injury. His targets are still there making him a low lever TE1 this week.

9) KELLEN WINSLOW ( @JAX)- Winslow draws a top 10 ranking his week based on the fact that Jacksonville has struggled all year to stop the tight end position especially near the red zone. If Josh Freeman plays I like Winslow even more this week to have a great game.

10) HEATH MILLER ( CLEVE)- Again match ups rule this week's rankings as Miller has owned the Browns in the past. Cleveland does a great job also against opposing team's wideouts making Heath an even more attractive play this week. He is a low end TE1 this week.

11) BRANDON PETTIGREW (MINN)- Pettigrew torched the Vikes last time out for 11 receptions and 100+ yards receiving. After watching the Vikings secondary last week against Tim Tebow I am sure Pettigrew will be in for another great line this week.

12) JERMAINE GRESHAM (HOU)- Gresh who had a touchdown called back last week on a bad call still managed seven targets in the game versus Pittsburgh. He still remains a vital part of the Cincinnati offense and is a high end TE2 this week at home versus Houston.

13) DUSTIN KELLER
14) JAKE BALLARD
15) ED DICKSON
16) KEVIN BOSS
17) GREG OLSEN
18) JEREMY SHOCKEY
19) BRENT CELEK
20) ANTHONY FASANO
21) VISANTHE SHIANCOE
22) BEN WATSON
23) MERCEDES LEWIS
24) OWEN DANIELS

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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 13 Tight End Rankings: Gronkowski Against The Hapless Colts

11/30/2011

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Rob Gronkowski (credits below)

1) ROB GRONKOWSKI (IND)- Gronkowski continued his stellar year last week with two more scores giving him 11 on the season. He will look to continue his success this week against a very weak Colt's secondary. Gronk has scored in four consecutive games now.

2) JIMMY GRAHAM (DET)- Graham had a big Monday night scoring two touchdowns against the hapless G Men secondary. He now has 67 receptions on the year with eight touchdowns. This week he faces a Detroit defense that should allow him to roam free in what should be a high scoring contest. Graham did receive a vicious hit late in the game Monday night so keep an eye on the injury report.

3) ANTONIO GATES (@ JAX)- Gates faces Jacksonville in the Monday night game. Gates scored last week and has continued to be solid playing through his ongoing foot issues. Gates has four TD's on the season.

4) JASON WITTEN (@ ARI)- Jason remains a weekly TE1 play as he goes to Arizona this week to take on the Cardinals. Witten has 56 catches and five touchdowns on the season.

5) BRENT CELEK (@ SEA)- Celek shows up in my top five this week mainly because of the Seahawk's inabilities this year to cover the opposing teams TE position. Seattle has allowed three TD's and 220 yards to TE's the last three weeks. Play him with confidence this week.

6) JERMICHAEL FINLEY (@NYG)- Finley drops out of my top 5 this week because the Packer's just have too many weapons to predict his weekly totals. He is becoming a weekly boom or bust candidate and a major disappointment to fantasy owners. This week he faces a Giant's defense that is ranked 26th against the pass so cross your fingers and hope Rodgers looks his way.

7) AARON HERNANDEZ (IND)- Hernandez has the talent but Gronkowski gets all the glory as the New England tight ends go. This week Aaron gets the Colt's and should get plenty of chances to score as defenses start to concentrate more and more on his counterpart in the Pat's high octane offense.

8) TONY GONZALEZ (@ HOU)- Gonzalez continued his fountain of youth season with a nine catch performance last week. He has 59 catches on the year to go along with seven touchdowns and continues to be one of Matt Ryan's favorite red zone targets.

9) VERNON DAVIS (STL)- Davis has had some excellent past success against the Rams as he goes for his third consecutive 70+ yards performance against them. Although he has been a major disappointment this year fantasy wise, I do like his matchup this week and a good one to take advantage of against the Rams.

10) DUSTN KELLER (@WAS)- Keller finally put a consistent effort in last week at home versus Buffalo scoring two touchdowns. He ended the game with four catches and a 61 yard performance. This could be the start for "Sanchise" to start checking down more looking for Keller. He is worth a shot while he is hot.

11) FRED DAVIS (NYJ)- Freddie scored last week against Seattle and will look to continue his streak against the Jets. New York will blitz Rex Grossman quite a bit Sunday giving Davis plenty of chances to roam.

12) JERMAINE GRESHAM (@PIT)- Gresham had a five catch, 68 yard, one TD performance last week as he looks to be recovering nicely from a lingering mid season hamstring problem. Jermaine scored last time against the Steelers.

13) KELLEN WINSLOW
14) JARED COOK
15) GREG OLSEN
16) BRANDON PETTIGREW
17) OWEN DANIELS
18) JAKE BALLARD
19) HEATH MILLER
20) TONY SCHEFFLER
21) ED DICKSON
22) SCOTT CHANDLER
23) KELLEN DAVIS
24) KEVIN BOSS

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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 12 Tight End Rankings: Gronkowski Looking Unstoppable

11/23/2011

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Rob Gronkowski (credits below)

1) ROB GRONKOWSKI (@ PHI)- Gronkowski continues to shine as he scored two more TD's last week against KC on Monday night. He now has 10 TD's on the year and will look to continue his success against Philadelphia this week.

2) JIMMY GRAHAM (NYG)- Graham gets the Monday night spotlight this week at home versus the Giants. He ranks as the second leading receiver in the league with 62 receptions and is fifth in total receiving yards with 873.

3) JASON WITTEN (MIA)- It took a little while for Tony Romo to find Witten last week but when he did Jason posted a three catch 85 yard performance with a TD. Witten faces a Dolphin secondary Thursday that ranks 25th in the league in pass defense.

4) TONY GONZALEZ (MIN)- Gonzo continues to rack up the points as he has now scored a TD in three straight games and has seven total on the season. This week he faces a Minnesota defense who is ranked 28th against the pass. I see another TD coming to make it four straight.

5) AARON HERNANDEZ (@ PHI)- Hernandez missed out on a solid stat line last week as he dropped a TD and also had one called back because of a penalty. He continues to see red zone looks and as long as he has Brady under center he is a solid weekly play.

6) ANTONIO GATES (DEN)- Gates continues to post solid numbers as he scored his third TD in his last five games last week in Chicago. He looks to be getting healthier every week and should post good numbers against a poor Denver defense.

7) JERMICHAEL FINLEY ( @DET)- I expect balls to be flying all day in this game making the potential for a huge game imminent for Finley. He did leave last week's game with an elbow injury but seems to be fine this week so plug him in and enjoy the game.

8) BRANDON PETTIGREW (GB)- Pettigrew has struggled in the past against the Pack but like I said above I expect points abound in this game. Green Bay also gave up a huge game last week to the Buc's Kellen Winslow so I am expecting excellent numbers for Pettigrew this week.

9) BRENT CELEK (NE)- Celek had another solid performance last week bailing out QB Vince Young on several occasions. The Patriots are one of the league's worst teams against the pass so I expect plenty of chances for him in the game to put up points.

10) VERNON DAVIS (@BAL)- Vernon who has now scored in back to back weeks gets a tough match up Thursday night against the Ravens. Coach Harbaugh may use him more as a blocker in this game then pick his spots to use Davis near the red zone. The Raven's have not allowed a TD to a TE this year.

11) GREG OLSEN (@ IND)- Olsen faces a hapless Colt's team who packed it in several weeks ago. Last week he had plenty of looks but not much to show for it. As long as Newton coninues to use him as his safety valve he remains a top TE2 player.

12) FRED DAVIS ( @SEA)- Freddy is a high end TE2 this week as the Redskin's offensive struggles have affected his point production. Seattle has been fairly tough against opposing TE's this year but Ed Dickson did go off for two TD's in the Seahawks last home game.

13) KELLEN WINSLOW
14) JARED COOK
15) JERMAINE GRESHAM
16) HEATH MILLER
17) ED DICKSON
18) TONY SCHEFFLER
19) ED DICKSON
20) DUSTN KELLER
21) KEVIN BOSS
22) JAKE BALLARD
23) BEN WATSON
24) OWEN DANIELS

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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 11 Tight End Rankings: Will The Flood "Gates" Open In Chicago?

11/16/2011

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Antonio Gates (credits below)

1) ANTONIO GATES (@CHI)- Gates gets a very favorable matchup this week as he faces the league's 29th ranked pass defense and a defense who has surrendered the most fantasy points to TE's this year.

2) ROB GRONKOWSKI (KC)- Gronk posted another solid performance last week going for eight catches with 113 yards and two TD's. This week he draws a reeling Kansas City team who the Patriots will most likely blow out early. The good thing is that the Patriots will not take the foot off the gas until late in the game. He and Jimmy Graham are clearly the top two TE's in the NFL this year.

3) JERMICHAEL FINLEY (TB)- Finley takes on the Buccaneers this week at Lambeau coming off a three catch, 67 yards performance. I like him this week to score at least one TD and put up 50-75 yards receiving.

4) AARON HERNANDEZ (KC)- Hernandez said on Mike and Mike yesterday that the offense goes through Rob Gronkowski (See above). It is becoming clear that while Gronkowski is Brady's preferred red zone target , Hernandez also gives defense's nightmares with his athleticism. I like him to get back on track this week with a touchdown and 4-6 catches.

5) JASON WITTEN (@WAS)- Witten had a quiet week last week in the Cowboy's rout of Buffalo. He came into the game scoring TD's in four out of his last five games. This week brings rival Washington which Witten has had some success against in the past.

6) TONY GONZALEZ ( TEN)- Gonzo is hot and on pace to score double digit TD's this year at the ripe old age of 35. The Titan's rank 15th in the league in pass defense.

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7) ED DICKSON (CIN)- A tiny bit hesitant to put Dickson up this high after a stellar last week performance as he went off for two TD's and was targeted 14 times in the Raven's loss to Seattle. I see tough a Bengal defense putting the clamps on the outside receivers for Baltimore setting up many more chances for Dickson to shine again this week.

8) FRED DAVIS (DAL)- Davis has been quite underwhelming the last few weeks but he faces a Cowboy's defense that is the second worst in the league covering the opposing teams TE. Based on match up alone I like Freddie's chances this week for a solid game.

9) BRANDON PETTIGREW (CAR)- Brandon was targeted nine times last week as he continues to be a safety valve for Matthew Stafford. The Lions take on the Panthers this week which looks like a get well game for a struggling Detroit offense. Look for Pettigrew to find pay dirt this week.

10) VERNON DAVIS (ARI)- Vernon who finally reached the end zone last week on a botched coverage play by the Giant's line backing crew, still mangaed only three catches in the game. He faces Arizona this week, a team he hasn't had much success against in the past. Vernon continues to fall down the charts every week.

11) KELLEN WINSLOW (@GB)- Winslow has a nice match up this week against a Green Bay secondary giving up plenty of receiving yards. The Buc's also figure to be abandoning the run early in the game as they play catch up to the undefeated high flying Green Bay offense. Great potential for Winslow this week to have a great game.

12) GREG OLSEN (@DET)- Olsen received a team high 11 targets last week but didnt do much with all those opportunities. Fantasy football is about opportunity though, and as long as he gets them, his potential makes him a worthy start.

13) BEN WATSON
14) BRENT CELEK
15) JEFF BALLARD
16) JERMAINE GRESHAM
17) JARED COOK
18) VISANTHE SHIANCOE
19) DUSTIN KELLER
20) SCOTT CHANDLER
21) ANTHONY FASANO
22) JEREMY SHOCKEY
23) TONY SCHEFFLER
24) EVAN MOORE

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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 10 Tight End Rankings: Big Day Ahead For Patriots Duo

11/09/2011

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Rob Gronkowski (credits below)

1) JIMMY GRAHAM (@ATL)- Graham caught six balls last week for 78 yards. He remains one of the few consistent players at the TE position. He should post solid numbers at Atlanta once again this week.

2) ANTONIO GATES (OAK)- Gates looked good last week and it looks to me that the Chargers offense is starting to come together. Put those two together and you have solid numbers each week from Gates. Antonio has nine career TD's against Oakland as well as two in last year's contests.

3) JERMICHAEL FINLEY (MIN)- Finley scored for the second week in a row and will try to continue his hot streak at home versus Minny in the Monday night spotlight. Finley is one of Aaron Rodgers main red zone targets so he is a must play each week.

4) JASON WITTEN (BUF)- Witten turned in a four catch, 71 yard performance last week adding a TD. With Miles Austin now out for few weeks I expect Romo to rely a bit more on his favorite go to guy.

5) ROB GRONKOWSKI (@ NYJ)- Gronkowski faces a tough Jets defense this week after coming off a eight catch, 101 yard one TD performance last week against New York's other team, the Giants.

6) AARON HERNANDEZ (@ NYJ)- I am expecting Mr. Brady to rely heavily on his TE's this week as Darrelle Revis and company shut down the Patriot receivers. Aaron has scored three weeks in a row now and is a solid TE1 this week.

7) BRANDON PETTIGREW (@ CHI)- Pettigrew comes fresh off his bye ready to take on a Bears defense that allowed him to score a TD in their first meeting earlier this year.

8) TONY GONZALEZ (NO)- Gonzo scored once again last week and has become one of Matt Ryan's chief red zone targets in 2011. I expect this game to be a shootout with potential fantasy points abound. Plug him in your lineup and see what happens.

9) VERNON DAVIS (NYG)- Davis continues to fall down the rankings as he is being used much more as a blocker than a pass catcher. Jim Harbaugh loves smash mouth football and Davis continues to suffer. He is averaging just under 4 four catches per game which is not good considering his early season rankings.

10) JAKE BALLARD (@SF)- Ballard is becoming a must start especially with the injuries to some of the Giants key offensive weapons. Jake has three TD's in his last five games and will continue to be a major red zone target for Eli Manning at San Francisco.

11) BRENT CELEK (ARI)- Celek gets a juicy match up against a porous Arizona defense this week. Brent has had seven receptions in both his last two games and is becoming the main target for Michael Vick in the west coast Philly offense. Celek is hot so I recommend you continue to roll with him.

12) OWEN DANIELS (@TBAY)- Daniels hasn't scored since Week 4. He is reliable in getting you 50 yards and maybe 4-5 catches but that seems to be the ceiling for him since Joel Dressen has emerged.

13) FRED DAVIS
14) GREGG OLSEN
15) DUSTIN KELLER
16) VISANTHE SHIANCOE
17) JARED COOK
18) HEATH MILLER
19) BEN WATSON
20) KELLEN WINSLOW
21) SCOTT CHANDLER
22) JERMAINE GRESHAM
23) ANTHONY FASANO
24) ED DICKSON

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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 9 Tight End Rankings: Jimmy Graham Still Top Tight End

11/03/2011

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1) JIMMY GRAHAM (TB)- Graham had a rough week last week dropping a TD pass and only netting four catches for a season low 39 yards. He is still the #1 TE in fantasy football by a wide margin and I expect the Saints to right the ship this week and put a thumping on Tampa Bay making Graham a solid play this week.

2) ANTONIO GATES (GB)- Gates had a TD called back last week for offensive pass interference although he still managed four catches for 73 yards in the contest. We should see points a plenty this week as the Chargers will be throwing most likely all game due to their backfield injury mess and having to play catch up to the high flying Packer offense. Gates is a solid play this week.

3) AARON HERNANDEZ ( NYG)- The Patriots return home this week after a beat down by the Steelers in Week 8. I expect the NE offense to be firing on all cylinders and many opportunities for the pass catchers in the game. Keep and eye on the Sunday reports with Aaron because of his lingering knee issue before sticking him your lineup.

4) JASON WITTEN (SEA)- The Seahawk's have been dreadful this year against the pass and the Cowboy's need to get Tony Romo and the pass offense going again after being drubbed in Philadelphia last week. Put those two together and that spells a good week approaching for Witten.

5) JERMICHAEL FINLEY (@SD)- Finley faces a Charger defense that is ranked 21st against the pass this week after coming off his WEEK 8 bye. With so many options in the Packer's passing game it is tough to forecast his performance but the pure potential he possesses makes him a top five play mostly each week of the season.

6) OWEN DANIELS (CLE)- Daniels continues to put up decent yardage totals but is losing his red zone chances to the Texan's other TE Joel Dressen. Owens has gone four games in a row now without a TD catch.

7) FRED DAVIS ( SF)- Freddie has a nasty ankle injury but continues to play through it. Last week he has another solid performance going for eight catches and 90+ yards. He is also second among TE's with 14.4 yards per catch. Keep and eye on the injury report Sunday before plugging him in your lineup.

8) VERNON DAVIS (@WASH)- Vernon has disappointed us the last two weeks as he has only totaled five catches and 30+ yards in those games. The Redskins have struggled the last two games against TE's so if Vernon is going to get back on track this is the game he will do it . Seems coach Harbaugh wants to run the ball down the opposing teams throats which is severely limiting Davis stats.

9) ROB GRONKOWSKI (NYG)- Tom Brady coming off a loss means trouble for the Giant's defense this week. Gronk has had back to back games with seven receptions and should be a solid play this week at home.

10) HEATH MILLER (BAL)- Miller has become more and more involved in the Steeler offense as the year continues. Last week he had seven catches for 85 yards. The Ravens are tough on TE's this year so this week poses a tough match for Miller.

11) BRENT CELEK (CHI)- Celek led the team in targets, receptions and yards in Week 8 as the Eagles kicked the living daylights out of the hapless Cowboys. Brent now has two games in a row with TD and seems to have finally built a nice rapport with Michael Vick.

12) SCOTT CHANDLER (NYJ)- Name the NFL's leader in touchdowns for TE's ? Yes it is Mr. Chandler with six . Scott comes off a two TD performance against the Redskins in Toronto. The 6"7" , 263 pound TE is matchup nightmare and will look to continue his hot hand this week against division rival New York.

13) JEFF BALLARD
14) JARED COOK
15) TONY GONZALEZ
16) DUSTIN KELLER
17) KELLEN WINSLOW
18) DALLAS CLARK
19) BEN WATSON
20) JERMAINE GRESHAM
21) EVAN MOORE
22) TODD HEAP
23) ZACH MILLER
24) ED DICKSON

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Week 8 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Vernon Davis Ready To Take On Cleveland

10/27/2011

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1) JIMMY GRAHAM (@STL)- Graham has a lingering injury which worries me a bit this week especially if the Saints get out to a big lead early on the Rams. Playing with that same injury last week he continued his dominance as the #1 fantasy TE with two scores at home versus Indy. He is a must start unless ruled out this week. Check Sunday's updates.

2) VERNON DAVIS (CLE)- Davis comes off his bye looking to get back on track after a quiet week against Detroit in Week 6. Cleveland is ranked 26th against opposing TE's this year so I expect him to have at least one score and 70 yards receiving.

3) JASON WITTEN (@PHI)- Tony Romo will weigh heavily on Witten this week as the blitz happy Eagles will be in his face for most of the game. Witten had three TD's against the Eagles last year and is a solid play this week.

4) ANTONIO GATES (@KC)- Antonio returned to the lineup last week for the Chargers as he scored a TD and finished with six receptions. Early reports out of San Diego are that he is already practicing this week for the Monday night game versus KC., which is something he has not be able to do for awhile now. A healthy Gates makes him a top 4 TE for the rest of the year.

5) AARON HERNANDEZ (@PIT)- Tough match up this week for the Patriots as they take on a tough Steeler defense in Pittsburgh. The Steelers rank number one against the pass. Hernandez should be 100% after his week off last week and is a viable piece in one of the league's best offense.

6) BRANDON PETTIGREW (@DEN)- Brandon continues to be the team's number two target and a major red zone threat for the Lions. If Matt Stafford can not go this week, I like Pettigrew's chances even better working with Shaun Hill.

7) FRED DAVIS (@BUF)- Davis continues to post excellent numbers regardless of what inept quarterback he has to play with. Last week he went off for a TD and 80 yards receiving with John Beck under center. He was targeted eight times and should continue to see the majority of the looks with starting WR Santana Moss lost to injury for the next few weeks.

8) OWEN DANIELS (JAX)- Daniels continues to lead the team in weekly targets without Andre Johnson in the Texan line up. He was productive again last week in yardage leagues as he had 71 yards and four catches. I see a Jax let down after emotional Monday win making Daniels a mid-tier TE1 this week.

9) JERMAINE GRESHAM (@SEA)- Gresh comes off the bye looking to get back into the end zone against the league's 20th ranked pass defense. QB Andy Dalton likes him inside the 20 making him once again a solid play this week.

10) ROB GRONKOWSKI (@ PIT)- Gronk scored three TD's the last time the two teams met and will attempt to come close to that again against a tough Pitt secondary on Sunday. I am tempering my expectations this time and expect Aaron Hernandez to outscore him. He is still a solid play in TD only leagues though.

11) JARED COOK (IND)- Cook's value has been on the rise since the Titan's lost star wide out Kenny Britt. Britt has two touchdowns in his last three games although he doesnt get many receptions he makes them count.

12) VISANTHE SHIANCOE (@CAR)- Shiancoe is listed on the injury report so keep an eye on him before game time on Sunday. New QB Christian Ponder found him last year for a TD and as long as AP is running the ball the play action pass will be open all day for Visanthe.

13) EVAN MOORE
14) GREG OLSEN
15) DALLAS CLARK
16) ED DICKSON
17) MERCEDES LEWIS
18) JAKE BALLARD
19) SCOTT CHANDLER
20) DANIEL FELLS
21) HEATH MILLER
22) BRENT CELEK
23) LANCE KENDRICKS
24) ANTHONY FASANO

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(September 24, 2011 - Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images North America)

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