Trey McBride is an absolute beast, plain and simple. For the third week running, the dude is the undisputed TE1 in fantasy football, and he’s not letting anyone even sniff his crown. He’s not just holding strong, he’s projecting an insane 11.9 targets, 8.3 receptions, 83.5 yards, and 0.7 touchdowns a week. That kind of volume and production is just ridiculous, making him the guy to beat, hands down.
The Big Guns And Rising Stars We’re Watching
Forget everything you thought you knew about the Bills’ passing game, because Dalton Kincaid is the real No. 1 receiver for Josh Allen. He’s leading all their pass-catchers in every single major category! It’s not DJ Moore, folks, especially with Moore nursing a shoulder injury that’s gonna mess with his output. Then there’s Dalton Schultz, who’s shot up to TE4 status. He’s feasting on volume with Nico Collins out, pulling in 22 targets, 16 receptions, and 175 yards through just two games. If that keeps up, he’s a locked-in starter. And get this: Brock Bowers is expected to play on Sunday. Even with a conservative projection at TE5, this kid is capable of being the TE1 on any given Sunday. If you’re looking for a dark horse, Oronde Gadsden II is now the Chargers’ TE1 with David Njoku on IR and Charlie Kolar sidelined. He was a top-10 guy for a few weeks in 2025, and with the Chargers at 0-2, he could get the start-worthy volume he needs to flip the script.
The Risky Bets And Head Scratchers
Alright, let’s talk about the guys making us sweat. People are gonna go wild over Jake Ferguson’s two touchdowns in Week 2, but hold up: he still only saw 6 targets, which was the fifth most on the Cowboys. That’s a huge red flag for consistency. Colston Loveland, bless his heart, is a high-upside guy who’s definitely sinking right now. Under Tyson Bagent, the offense is expected to take a hit, making Loveland’s projection as risky as it is rewarding. It’s a tough spot. And Harold Fannin Jr. isn’t anywhere near his preseason top-5 ranking. He’s had a pleasant season with 7 catches on 9 targets for 75 yards and an 18% target share, averaging 7.0 YAC/Reception, but his volume is down. He might be worth a stab, but it’s a stab in the dark. Lastly, keep an eye on Terrence Ferguson, the TE1 on a top-3 Rams offense. He had 9 targets on 36 routes, with 8 of those coming in Week 2. He’s projected for 6+ targets going forward, but he’s got a real challenge this week against Talanoa Hufanga and Alec Singleton, who allowed 103.4 and 122.9 passer ratings when targeted in 2025, respectively.
So, as we head into Week 3, the tight end landscape is a wild one. McBride is leading the charge, but there are some real opportunities for Kincaid, Schultz, and Bowers to make a statement. On the flip side, guys like Loveland and Jake Ferguson need to prove they’re not just flash-in-the-pan plays. It’s all about who steps up and who fades this Sunday. Get ready, because it’s going to be another crazy week!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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