Tight end has been an absolute minefield in fantasy football this season, no question about it. Now with Week 4 behind us, everyone is scrambling to set their lineups for Week 5, and making the right call at tight end could be the difference-maker you need. This position is tougher than ever to figure out, but we’ve got the latest rankings to help you navigate the chaos.
McBride Holds the Line While Kincaid Takes a Dive
Look, Trey McBride just refuses to give up that top spot, and for good reason. Even with Brock Bowers playing well since returning, McBride has held strong at number one. He’s got the best matchup in the league this week going against the Detroit Lions. We’re talking absolute prime real estate for a tight end, and honestly, we think McBride is the best in the entire league. Bowers, on the other hand, faces the worst matchup against the New England Patriots, so expect McBride to feast.
Then there’s Dalton Kincaid, who went from red-hot at the start of the season to ice-cold faster than a Puget Sound dip. The dude caught one pass for seven yards in Week 4, and yeah, it was against the Patriots, the toughest possible matchup. He is ranked as TE8 for Week 5, but he’s got another tough one coming against the Los Angeles Rams, who are the second-toughest matchup out there. It’s tough to drop him much lower in that Buffalo offense, but man, that Week 4 stat line is a gut punch.
Likely Breaks Out While Sadiq Searches for Answers
Now, let’s talk about Isaiah Likely. We all saw Jameis Winston looking promising last week, and that was a huge signal for Likely. We speculated that Winston’s Week 3 struggles might have just been bad weather, and he absolutely proved that in Week 4, making Likely relevant again. Likely went off, catching seven of 12 targets for 66 yards! When he’s seeing that kind of volume, he’s a clear-cut TE1 more often than not. Seriously, if he’s on your roster, he needs to be in your lineup every single week. That kind of production is gold.
On the flip side, Kenyon Sadiq was a massive dud in Week 4. Dude couldn’t catch any of his four targets, and the Jets’ offense was just a complete nightmare. The talent is still there, for sure, and we’re still going back to him as a fringe TE1 this week. It’s truly unfortunate that the Jets’ offense is such a mess because Sadiq has superstar potential. He still holds a ton of weekly upside, but you gotta wonder how long he can keep managers guessing.
So, as you stare at your lineup for Week 5, what are you doing with these guys? Are you riding the Likely wave, or are you hoping Kincaid can somehow turn it around against another brutal defense? The tight end position might be a headache, but making the right call can absolutely win you your matchup.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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