Tight end is a position with some of the most continuity from last season, as many of the top guys are still on the same teams. That doesn’t mean there aren’t questions however.
How much more attention do guys like Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews get without top receivers Tyreek Hill and Marquise Brown? And how much less does someone like Darren Waller receive with Davante Adams on his team? How much will quarterback play effect George Kittle and Kyle Pitts?
These things were all considered when making this list of the top 25 tight ends to draft in non-PPR fantasy football leagues.
1
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
2021 Fantasy PPG: 10.7 (2nd)
2021 Stats: 1,125 rec yds, 9 td in 16 games
If it’s possible to get Kelce the ball any more than he has gotten it in the past, then Patrick Mahomes will find a way to do it with Tyreek Hill gone.
2
Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens
2021 Fantasy PPG: 11.4 (1st)
2021 Stats: 1,361 rec yds, 9 td in 17 games
Similar to Kelce and the Chiefs, Mark Andrews will only see more targets with Baltimore’s former No. 1 wide receiver in another uniform.
3
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
2021 Fantasy PPG: 9.1 (4th)
2021 Stats: 910 rec yds, 6 td in 14 games
There’s nothing better for a young quarterback like Trey Lance than a reliable security-blanket at tight end. And it helps when that tight end is one of the best in the league.
4
Darren Waller, Las Vegas Raiders
2021 Fantasy PPG: 7.1 (9th)
2021 Stats: 665 rec yds, 2 td in 11 games
Waller’s value takes a small hit because of the targets Davante Adams will command. But he’s still a huge factor in this offense, especially in the red zone.
5
Dalton Schultz, Dallas Cowboys
2021 Fantasy PPG: 7.7 (5th)
2021 Stats: 808 rec yds, 8 td in 17 games
Schultz was a revelation for the Cowboys last season and his role in the offense should only increase with Amari Cooper in Cleveland.
6
Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons
2021 Fantasy PPG: 6.4 (12th)
2021 Stats: 1,026 rec yds, 1 td in 17 games
Even with Atlanta’s quarterback situation as it is, it’s hard to imagine Pitts being held to a single touchdown for a whole season again. He’s just too talented.
7
T.J. Hockenson, Detroit Lions
2021 Fantasy PPG: 7.0 (11th)
2021 Stats: 583 rec yds, 4 td in 12 games
Hockenson might be Detroit’s best receiving threat and should receive a heavy dose of targets.
8
Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills
2021 Fantasy PPG: 7.7 (6th)
2021 Stats: 587 rec yds, 9 td in 15 games
Expect Knox to continue scoring touchdowns at a high clip considering the attention Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis attract. When Josh Allen is on the move, the middle of the field opens up.
9
Hunter Henry, New England Patriots
2021 Fantasy PPG: 7.1 (8th)
2021 Stats: 603 rec yds, 9 td in 16 games
Henry separated himself from New England’s other pass catchers as Mac Jones’ go-to receiver for touchdowns.
10
Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles
2021 Fantasy PPG: 7.3 (7th)
2021 Stats: 830 rec yds, 4 td in 15 games
A.J. Brown hurts Goedert’s value a little as a big target Jalen Hurts is comfortable throwing to in traffic.
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Next 15
11. Zach Ertz, Arizona Cardinals
12. Mike Gesicki, Miami Dolphins
13. Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears
14. Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders
15. Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers
16. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers
17. Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams
18. Gerald Everett, Los Angeles Chargers
19. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
20. Cameron Brate, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
21. Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars
22. Austin Hooper, Tennessee Titans
23. Irv Smith Jr., Minnesota Vikings
24. Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks
25. Albert Okwuegbunam, Denver Broncos
