X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7: Top Free Agent Adds Include Logan Thomas, Cole Kmet, Dalton Schultz, Michael Mayer

Logan Thomas - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Week 7 is going to lay a hurtin’ on millions of fantasy football rosters.

A half-dozen NFL teams are on bye this week, slashing the number of helpful players on the waiver wire just when fantasy footballers need help the most. The best tight end out of action this week is Houston’s Dalton Schultz, who was probably picked up by thousands of fantasy managers last week when he was the top tight end mentioned in this column. Tennessee’s Chigoziem Okonkwo and Dallas’ Jake Ferguson are also on vacay this week.

Without further ado, here are the best tight end waiver wire pickups for Week 7, starting with one of the few bright spots on the Washington Commanders!

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2024:

 

Top Tight Ends to Pickup - Week 7 Waiver Wire

Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders

It shows how shallow the tight end position is right now that Thomas is the top guy available in many leagues when he is coming off catching one two-yard pass. Everyone has a clunker here and there, though. Paul McCartney made a couple of mediocre solo albums. Seinfeld saved its worst for last with its series finale. Bill Belichick thought it was a good idea to have a defensive coordinator and a special teams coordinator run the Patriots' offense last year. So cut Thomas some slack.

Thomas has 14 catches for 140 yards and two scores in the three weeks leading up to the two-yard debacle. Focus more on that series of work. Washington QB Sam “Don’t Call Me Thurston” Howell likes throwing to Thomas, especially in the red zone where Thomas can use his basketball body to box out undersized defensive backs. He should do okay against the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles in the next two weeks as long as the targets turn back toward his direction. Pick him up if you need a tight end and he should play a role on your fantasy roster from here on out.

 

Other Tight Ends to Consider Adding

Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears

After a dozen catches, including three touchdowns, over the two weeks prior, Kmet came crashing down to earth like someone whose parachute popped. A nine-yard game only helps the fantasy managers playing against him. That is the problem with Kmet. The shaky quarterbacking he deals with on a regular basis costs him catches and yards in certain scenarios. And things will not get better for Kmet’s fantasy value if Justin Fields misses a significant chunk of time due to his thumb injury. All that said, Kmet is better than most available options at TE on waiver wires these days.

Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans

He might be off this week, but what about Weeks 8 through 18? Those count, too, you know. Schultz has been playing like his helmet is on fire. He has touchdowns in three straight games and has established a connection with rookie franchise quarterback C.J. Stroud. Pick up Schultz this week if you can be patient and live with him sunbathing rather than scoring this weekend. His two games after the bye are favorable matchups versus Carolina and Tampa Bay.

Michael Mayer, Las Vegas Raiders

I did not think I would like The Golden Bachelor, but I always knew I would like Mayer. The second-round rookie has filled the gigantic shoes Darren Waller left behind and has accounted for 114 receiving yards over the past two weeks. Mayer has a mouthwatering matchup this week against Chicago’s 29th-ranked pass defense, so pencil him in as a sneaky pickup and/or DFS play and you might watch him score the first TD of his bright NFL career.

Gerald Everett, Los Angeles Chargers

You know my feelings about Everett. I think his fantasy value will turn up a notch due to WR Mike Williams’ season-ending knee injury, but it would go up 100 notches if Keenan Allen would just get out of the way. Quarterback Justin Herbert only has eyes for Allen, which leaves Everett with table scraps for targets at times. Watch Everett on Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys and see how he is utilized before making your decision on whether or not to pick him up.

 

Do Not Forget About…

Jonnu Smith, Atlanta Falcons

I am now firmly a believer that Smith can be counted on in certain spots to deliver as a solid fantasy tight end. He has racked up five straight games with 35 receiving yards or more and is consistently producing even though Kyle Pitts is finally factoring into the Atlanta offense as well. I cannot rate Smith higher in this column when he is still a TE2 on his own team, but thanks to a thin tight end field on most waiver wires, he gets top billing in this subsection.

Tommy Tremble, Carolina Panthers

Tremble has hardly had defensive backs trembling during his short career, but he has been outperforming veteran Hayden Hurst in recent weeks and is suddenly challenging to be Carolina’s top tight end. There was a reason why the Panthers drafted him in the third round in 2021. Tremble might be turning the corner in his development, so keep an eye on him in the coming weeks.

Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints

He runs, he throws, and now he catches! We all know how dangerous Hill is inside the red zone as a quarterback who runs better than many running backs. His seven-catch, 49-yard performance as a triple threat disguised as a tight end came out of left field, however. Hill is a special fantasy performer because of where he qualifies. I would rate him higher on the tight end totem pole this week if he was not facing Jacksonville’s third-ranked run defense.

Tyler Conklin, New York Jets

Conklin’s fantasy value is stunted by Zach Wilson’s penchant for passing games of under 200 yards, no doubt. He also NEVER scores touchdowns (seven in six seasons). That said, he has had five straight games of 24 yards or more and topped the 50-yard plateau in three of those contests. That is not bad for someone working with so little. Do not forget about Conklin even though he is on bye.

 

Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Wan'Dale Robinson9 mins ago

Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson Practice In Full On Thursday
Geno Smith18 mins ago

Expects To Play On Sunday
Marquise Brown25 mins ago

Off The Injury Report, Set To Make Season Debut
Nelson Agholor34 mins ago

Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor Listed As Questionable
Tony Pollard58 mins ago

Does Not Practice On Thursday
Chris Olave1 hour ago

Saints Open Chris Olave's Practice Window
Alvin Kamara1 hour ago

Could Be Done For The Season
Spencer Rattler1 hour ago

To Start For Saints In Week 16
Patrick Mahomes1 hour ago

Off The Week 16 Injury Report, Is A Go For Saturday
George Pickens2 hours ago

To Miss Third Straight Game
New York Giants2 hours ago

Brian Burns Expected To Play Vs. Atlanta
Tee Higgins2 hours ago

Downgraded On Thursday
Patrick Mahomes3 hours ago

Projected To Play Saturday
Alvin Kamara3 hours ago

To Miss Monday's Game?
Zach Ertz3 hours ago

Remains In Concussion Protocol On Thursday
Rashod Bateman4 hours ago

In A Walking Boot
David Njoku4 hours ago

Not Seen On Thursday
Cade Otton4 hours ago

Missing Another Practice
Baker Mayfield4 hours ago

Back At Practice On Thursday
Michael Pittman Jr.4 hours ago

Back At Practice On Thursday
Isaac Guerendo5 hours ago

Unlikely To Play In Week 16

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP
10
11
11
12
12
18
13
27
14
31
15
Corbin Burnes Free Agent
32
16
35
17
40
18
45
19
46

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
Bo Nix - Fantasy Football Rankings, QB, NFL Rookies, Draft Sleepers

NFL Week 16 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Game

Hello, football fans! As we head into the home stretch of the regular season, many teams are fighting for divisional titles and playoff spots. Week 16 of the NFL season should be an action-packed slate. We kick things off with a divisional clash between the Chargers and Broncos on Thursday night. The NFL is also […]


Chiefs Defense - Fantasy Football D/ST Streamers, Team Defense Rankings, IDP Waiver Wire

Week 16 Fantasy Football Team Defense Rankings: Packers D/ST, Falcons D/ST, Chiefs D/ST, Titans D/ST, Bengals D/ST, Eagles D/ST, Chargers D/ST, Bills D/ST

If you are still alive in the fantasy football playoffs, you surely have a loaded team. However, defensive rankings change dramatically from week to week due to matchups. If you lose this week, you go home, so use our Week 16 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings for 2024 if you need assistance. We'll help you […]


Jake Bates - Fantasy Football Rankings, Kicker Waiver Wire Pickups, Streamers

Week 16 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings: Kicker Updates Include Chase McLaughlin, Chris Boswell, Wil Lutz, Cameron Dicker, Jake Elliott, Will Reichard

Kickers can be one of the most frustrating positions in fantasy football, but it's important to lock in and find the top available option to start. The last thing you want is to lose a matchup due to a dud week from your kicker. That said, use our Week 16 fantasy football kicker rankings for […]


Ladd McConkey - Fantasy Football Rankings, Rookies, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

TNF Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) - Week 16 Thursday Updates for Courtland Sutton, Ladd McConkey, Bucky Irving, Jerry Jeudy, Rico Dowdle

To finalize your fantasy football playoff lineups, use our Week 16 TNF fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. No teams are on a bye, which means there are many options to compare and consider for the upcoming slate. It's always difficult to compare similar players at different positions for your flex spot, but we're here […]


Jerome Ford - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, NFL Injury News

TNF Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 16 Thursday RB Updates for Patrick Taylor Jr., Bucky Irving, Jerome Ford, Tony Pollard, Tyrone Tracy Jr

The fantasy football playoffs are heating up, and it's important not to dramatically change your process for setting optimal lineups for the high-pressure slate. Our Week 16 TNF fantasy football running back rankings for 2024 are here to help you with start-sit calls. Ball carriers have been the stars of the 2024 fantasy football campaign, […]


Cooper Kupp - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

TNF Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 16 Thursday WR Updates for Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill, Jauan Jennings, Khalil Shakir, Jerry Jeudy

When the fantasy football playoffs arrive, it's easy to make mistakes and overthink your lineup calls. However, you must lock in and nail your start-or-sit decisions to advance to the championship game. We're here to help with our Week 16 TNF fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Ahead of the critical Week 16 slate, […]


Bo Nix - Fantasy Football Rankings, QB, NFL Rookies, Draft Sleepers

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 16 Thursday QB Updates for Bo Nix, Justin Herbert, Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff

The time has come. After a long season of fantasy grind, it's time to compete for a fantasy football championship. Our Week 16 TNF fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024 are here to assist your league-winning lineup calls. Let's dig into our Thursday rankings for signal callers and see where key players on the start-sit […]


Dalton Kincaid - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

TNF Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 16 Thursday TE Updates for Jonnu Smith, Tucker Kraft, Cade Otton, Dalton Kincaid, Stone Smartt

It's make-or-break time for fantasy football managers. In most leagues, only two more NFL slates remain to crown your league champion. Our Week 16 TNF fantasy football tight end rankings will help you with tough start-or-sit calls at the challenging TE spot. Let's dig into the Thursday tight ends rankings to see where key players […]


Chigoziem Okonkwo - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Fantasy Football Playoffs Strength of Schedule: Easy/Tough Matchups for QB, RB, WR, TE

The fantasy football postseason is here, and over the next two weeks, fantasy championships will be won and lost based on the decisions you make about your lineup. This is the time of year when you need to look at what's right in front of you (Week 16) and at what's to come (Week 17). […]


Bo Nix - Fantasy Football Rankings, QB, NFL Rookies, Draft Sleepers

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Broncos vs. Chargers TNF Showdown (Week 16)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! After a week off, I'm back and better than ever, ready to get back into the grind of the NFL season. We're getting a big divisional matchup that has big wild card implications. The Denver Broncos (9-5) travel to LA to take on the Chargers (8-6). There isn't much injury news but […]


Davante Adams - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 16 (2024)

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 16 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]


Pat Freiermuth - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Start 'Em and Sit 'Em For Week 16

If you're reading this, chances are you are officially in the fantasy football playoffs. If that is the case, congratulations. The job, however, isn't done. There are two more weeks until fantasy football glory. To do that, we need to win on the margins. You'll find my top 25 rankings for Week 16 in this […]


Ja'Marr Chase - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 Include James Conner, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, more

If you are reading this, then the odds are you made it through to the next round of your fantasy playoffs. Whether you dominated your matchup or squeaked by, a win is a win. Fantasy is a weekly game and anything can happen. With championship week around the corner for single-elimination leagues and here for […]