Kyle Pitts and Colston Loveland are the biggest busts at tight end right now, and let’s be real, you’re probably stuck with them going into Week 6. It’s that classic fantasy football no man’s land, where you can’t confidently put them in your lineup, but there’s no way you can just drop them, especially after whatever glimmer Pitts showed in Week 5.
Navigating the Busts and the Borderline Starters
So, what do you do? You’re basically facing a choice: either try to find another tight end and burn a bench spot, or if your bench is thin, you’re just running these guys back out there and hoping for the best. It’s a brutal call, but it’s the reality for Pitts and Loveland owners. These are two guys who are supposed to be reliable starters, but right now they’re just… not.
And it’s not just them. Dalton Kincaid, Tucker Kraft, and Dalton Schultz are all sitting there averaging between nine and ten fantasy points per game. They’re trending in the wrong direction too. Schultz? You can probably cut him loose. Don’t be shocked if he pops off for 12 points the second you do, that’s just how fantasy works, right? But for Week 6, he’s a drop. Kraft, on the other hand, you can totally start him this week. Why? The Packers are squaring off against the Cowboys, and Jordan Love just *might* air it out for 400 yards. Now, Kincaid is the real head-scratcher here. He’s almost in the same category as Pitts and Loveland, where you just can’t start him, but you can’t bring yourself to drop him either. He’s not exactly a roster clogger because a big game could be just around the corner. The smart play there is to wait for that big performance, then deal him to someone who buys into the hype.
Week 6 TE Insights You Can’t Ignore
Alright, let’s hit some quick numbers you gotta know for Week 6:
* **Harold Fannin’s** target per route run rate is down to 17%. That’s a noticeable dip from his 24.7% last year. Is the volume just not there anymore?
* **Brock Bowers** is an absolute beast with 10 explosive plays in just three games. Nobody else at tight end has more than seven this season. He’s electric.
* **Juwan Johnson** only ran 17 routes in Week 5. That’s not a lot, and it makes you wonder if Noh Fant is going to cap his upside going forward.
* **Pat Freiermuth** ranks tenth in routes run at tight end this year. With all those receiver injuries on his team, he is absolutely a viable starter for you this week. Don’t sleep on him.
* **Brenton Strange** is averaging 3.08 yards per route run over the last two weeks. It’s a good sign, but we need to see more consistency before he’s a must-start. Keep him on your radar.
* **Tyler Higbee** has racked up 204 targeted air yards this season, which puts him eighth at the position. He’s getting looks downfield.
Look, Week 6 is make-or-break for a lot of fantasy lineups, especially at tight end. You gotta make those tough calls on Pitts, Loveland, and Kincaid. Are you riding with the busts, or are you hoping for that breakout trade bait moment? Either way, keep those eyes peeled for unexpected explosions or those waiver wire gems. Good luck out there!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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