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Week 7 Fantasy Football Tight End Preview

Top Fantasy TEs for Week 7

Let's dig into the reasons you should -- or shouldn't -- play these guys ...

New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (in London)

Evan Engram, Jaguars 

Engram came back with a vengeance last week, catching all 10 targets for 102 yards. His PPR dominance from last season should continue from here as the checkdown option for Trevor Lawrence. The Patriots are middle of the pack against TEs, so Engram is a top-5 option this week.

Hunter Henry, Patriots

Henry had a TD last week in Drake Maye’s first start. It resulted in a double digit fantasy performance, but it is tough to trust him to catch another with the Patriots being 5.5-point underdogs. The good news is that the Jaguars do give up red zone TDs to TEs, so Henry is a TE2 with TD potential. 

Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons

Kyle Pitts, Falcons

Pitts caught 3 of 5 targets for 70 yards last week. He isn’t quite drawing enough targets to be consistent, but the Seahawks are allowing 8 yards per target to TEs, one of the worst rates in the league. This is a potential spike week for Pitts as a TE1.

Noah Fant, Seahawks

Fant has been splitting with AJ Barner, but he saw some checkdown targets last week. Without red zone usage, Fant doesn’t have much upside, but he could be a volume option in a fast-paced game. 

Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills

Dalton Kincaid, Bills

Kincaid got seven targets last week and was able to bring in six of them for 51 yards. He continues to be the main target for Josh Allen despite the lack of fantasy points through this point. He is dealing with a collarbone injury, but if he plays, keep trotting out Kincaid as a mid TE1 in hopes he will convert these targets into a score soon. 

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns

David Njoku, Browns

With Amari Cooper now in Buffalo, Njoku gets a target boost. (Cooper averaged nearly 9 looks per game.) Njoku’s role already increased in Week 6, leading to a target share of over 30%. He remains a volume-based TE1.

Erick All, Bengals

All matched Mike Gesicki in route rate (40%) last week for the first time this season. The floor remains low here -- but the rookie's role is at least trending up. He's caught at least two passes in each game.

Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers

Tucker Kraft, Packers

Kraft tumbled to two receptions on four targets in last week’s win over the Cardinals. But there was nothing wrong with his role. He tied WR Romeo Doubs for the team lead in routes, and those four targets tied for second on the team on a low-volume passing day. Kraft remains a top-5 fantasy TE for the year across formats. Houston does pose a challenge, arriving as the No. 1 defense in TE-coverage DVOA. But the Texans also might be without both starting LBs and S Jimmie Ward.

Dalton Schultz, Texans

Schultz drew a season-high eight targets last week in the first full game since WR Nico Collins went down. That accounted for 25.8% of C.J. Stroud’s total pass attempts for the game. Green Bay heads into the matchup with a decent pass defense but ranks just 23rd in TE-coverage DVOA. Being a road underdog could also drive up Houston’s passing volume – especially against a top-5 offense.

Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts

Pass on Jonnu Smith and Indy’s collection of TEs.

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings

Sam LaPorta, Lions

LaPorta is tied for 29th among TEs in targets, behind guys such as Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jordan Akins, and Austin Hooper. And he hasn't been heavily involved in a game all season, topping out at five targets back in Week 1. If there's a spot for the Lions to feature him, though, this could be it. The Vikings rank 29th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to TEs. This game has obvious shootout potential.

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants

Grant Calcaterra, Eagles

Calcaterra played a big role after Dallas Goeder left last week’s game early. His four targets tied DeVonta Smith for second on the team, while only Smith and A.J. Brown ran more pass routes. That’s enough to put the backup TE on the radar for needy fantasy lineups. But it’s also worth remembering that he has just 17 career catches since arriving in 2022. The Giants’ defense has also played well the past two weeks. 

Theo Johnson, Giants

Johnson’s playing time remains strong, including season highs in total snaps (70) and snap share (89%) in last week’s loss to the Bengals. But he managed just a 7.3% target share in a game that lead WR Malik Nabers missed. Nabers’ return this week only further challenges the target count.

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams

Brock Bowers, Raiders

Bowers has been an absolute monster. Last week against the Steelers he caught 9 of 10 targets for 71 yards. Without Davante Adams, Bowers target share has only gone up. He is a top option again this week with the Rams giving up the most targets per game to TEs.

Colby Parkinson, Rams

Parkinson had 13 targets in the game before the bye, catching 7 for 52 yards. Even with Cooper Kupp back, Parkinson may still be the #3 receiving option for the Rams behind Kupp and Kyren Williams. He is a solid TE2 play this week. 

Carolina Panthers at Washington Commanders

Zach Ertz, Commanders

Ertz hasn’t yet found the end zone this season, despite five red zone targets. Still, he’s managed a decent 17% target share, while the Carolina matchup suggests scoring potential. The Panthers have allowed a league-high 33.8 points per game.

Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers

Travis Kelce, Chiefs

Kelce totaled just 12 targets through the first four games. He drew 9 targets in the Week 4 game that Rashee Rice left early, and then 10 more with Rice out in Week 5. Although San Francisco presents one of the league’s toughest matchups for TEs, Kelce should stay a good weekly bet for target volume.

George Kittle, 49ers

Kittle caught 4+ passes in just six games all last season. He has done so in each of his first five appearances this year – with TDs in four straight. He’s obviously not going to find the end zone every week. But Kittle’s also an easy (and high-ceiling) start at what’s been a difficult position for most fantasy managers.

New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers

Pat Freiermuth, Steelers

We’re flying blind here, as Russell Wilson is expected to enter the starting lineup for the first time as a Steeler. Through five games, Steelers TEs have accounted for a 27% target share -- the fifth-highest mark at that position. Russ will also lead to a dip in Pittsburgh's scramble rate, meaning more pass attempts. We still wouldn't expect a big volume spike, but we trust Freiermuth as a low-end starter.

Tyler Conklin, Jets

Conklin’s TE1 potential takes a hit with the arrival of Davante Adams. The veteran TE is already coming off a three-target game -- his lowest tally since Week 2. Pittsburgh's surrendered only two scores to the position this season.

Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mark Andrews, Ravens

Mark Andrews finally caught a TD last week, but his target share is still fairly low. The Buccaneers have not allowed a TE TD so far this season, so it isn’t a guarantee Andrews can get enough to be worthwhile. Consider him a high-end TE2.

Isaiah Likely, Ravens

Likely hasn’t come close to reaching expectations of his Week 1 performance, and now he has fallen in line with Mark Andrews in routes per dropback. Likely is a solid TE2 with upside, but the Buccaneers have yet to allow a TE TD. 

Cade Otton, Buccaneers

Otton scored his first TD of the season last week and is still earning solid targets week to week. He probably needs to score to really pay off, though, and the Ravens haven’t allowed a TE TD yet this year. Consider him a TE2.

Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals

Trey McBride, Cardinals

McBride is coming off a season-best 8-96-0 line on eight targets. He's now averaging 7.6 targets per game and has seen at least six targets in all five of his outings. McBride remains one of the safest volume bets at his position, especially if WR Marvin Harrison Jr. misses Monday night's game with his concussion. The Chargers rank 15th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to TEs.

Will Dissly, Chargers

TE Hayden Hurst was knocked out of Week 6 with a groin injury and is unlikely to play vs. the Cardinals on Monday night. That should mean a boost in snaps for Dissly, who's drawn a target on an impressive 27% of his routes this season. He's a nice flier in Monday night DFS contests but would be a desperation play in season-long fantasy lineups.

Jared Smola, Lead Analyst

Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and My Team tools. He currently ranks 1st among 133 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.