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
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire - Week 14 TE Pickups Including Tucker Kraft, Zach Ertz, Hunter Henry, Pat Freiermuth, Juwan Johnson, Will Dissly

Tucker Kraft - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Craig's tight end (TE) fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 14 of 2024. His top TE fantasy football pickups, free agents to add, tight end streamers.

This is not the week fantasy footballers need a half-dozen NFL teams on bye.

With the playoffs starting in most standard fantasy leagues within the next week or two, being severely shorthanded is the last thing fantasy managers want. The good news at tight end is that no major players at the position other than Baltimore’s Mark Andrews are off this week. That does not mean fantasy managers might not need a tight end, though, especially since New Orleans’ Taysom Hill possibly suffered a serious knee injury Sunday that could thin the talent pool.

Without further ado, here are the top tight ends available on fantasy waiver wires for unlucky Week 14, beginning with the player who sneakily became Green Bay’s top tight end and has been one of the bright spots at the position in 2024:

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

Top Fantasy Football Tight End Pickups for Week 14

Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers

Did you not pay attention earlier in the season when Tucker Kraft quietly stole the TE1 spot from tight end teammate Luke Musgrave after the latter suffered an ankle injury? He has been solid all season long, posting 36 receptions for 480 yards and six touchdowns. His half-dozen touchdowns rank third among tight ends.

Somehow enough fantasy managers dropped Kraft after his zero-catch game in Week 11, so he is available in more leagues than you would think. But the guy is a top-10 fantasy tight end thanks to his touchdowns alone and has been buoyed by the fact that one of the Packers' young receivers always seems to be hurt when Sunday rolls around.

Kraft has a Thursday night date with division rival Detroit, and now is the time to run routes against that hard-hitting defense. Detroit’s D is dealing with more injuries than the Joker’s henchmen after a battle with Batman. Kraft could be in for a huge week, so if he actually available in your fantasy league, sign him up faster than the Eagles line up for a “tush push” on the one-yard-line.

 

Other Fantasy Football Tight Ends to Consider Adding

Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders

Zach Ertz keeps chugging along like a 100-year-old locomotive. He has Jayden Daniels throwing to him and only has top target Terry McLaurin ahead of him on the target totem pole. Ertz is a top-12 fantasy tight end this year, yet he remains available in many leagues, despite scoring touchdowns in three straight games. Just remember that he is on bye this week, so he cannot help you until Week 15.

Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh’s burly tight end has become a Russell Wilson favorite lately. Pat Freiermuth has 10 catches for 127 yards in his last two contests and should continue to be targeted since the Steelers receiving corps is light on talent behind the mercurial George Pickens. Do not be shocked to see Freiermuth have his third good game in a row this week when he plays at home against the troubled Cleveland Browns.

Will Dissly, Los Angeles Chargers

The good news is Will Dissly is blowing away his previous career bests in receptions, targets, and receiving yards and still has a large chunk of the season to go. The bad news is the veteran laid a goose egg (no catches, no yards) in his game against Atlanta on Sunday. Dissly will hopefully rebound against a Kansas City team who could not cover Las Vegas’ Brock Bowers on “Black Friday.”

Juwan Johnson, New Orleans

It appears that Taysom Hill could miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury suffered on Sunday. If that is the case, Juwan Johnson should be targeted more than ever, especially since the Saints are already without their top two wide receivers as well. Johnson had a season-high five catches on seven targets versus the L.A. Rams. That trend could continue in the coming weeks.

Hunter Henry, New England Patriots

Hunter Henry continues to post numbers that make him a viable option, giving fantasy managers who have picked him up in recent weeks an average of 60 yards per game over his past three outings. He had seven catches for 75 yards in Week 13, and if a couple near misses were converted it could have been nine catches for 95 yards. The two issues are that Henry only has one touchdown (fellow Patriots tight end Austin Hooper has three) and he is on bye this week.

 

Do Not Forget About…

Mike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals

Mike Gesicki can no longer be counted on consistently now that WR2 Tee Higgins is back on the field and back in the fold. He did account for five catches for 53 yards against Pittsburgh on Sunday, however. I just wish Gesicki played against defenses as bad as Cincinnati’s on a weekly basis. Then he would really clean up.

Noah Gray, Kansas City Chiefs

Is Travis Kelce’s greatness rubbing off on Noah Gray? Is Gray dating a friend of Taylor Swift’s? Is Gray ready to start doing State Farm commercials, too? All I know is he has caught a dozen Patrick Mahomes passes for 147 yards and four touchdowns over K.C.’s past three contests.

Tommy Tremble, Carolina Panthers

Tommy Tremble did an admirable job filling in for the injured Ja'Tavion Sanders this past weekend, catching five passes for 77 yards. Fantasy managers knew that he had a nose for the end zone. Now Tremble is showing he can do some damage between the 20's as well.

Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills

As long as Dalton Kincaid remains sidelined with his knee injury, Dawson Knox’s name should pop up in the fantasy waiver wire conversation. Allen always has loved to throw Knox’s way when the Bills get inside the red zone, so if you want to take a cheap flyer on him in a DFS contest or for one week in a standard league, be my guest.



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
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

José Berríos

Jose Berrios Tosses Seven Scoreless in Fourth Win
Nick Martinez

Flirts With No-Hitter, Settles for Win
Gary Sánchez

Gary Sanchez Homers, Reaches Five Times in Onslaught
Trea Turner

Blasts Two Homers, Steals Base
MLB

Ron Washington to Remain on Medical Leave for Rest of the Season
Jeremy Peña

Imaging Negative on Jeremy Pena's Ribs on Friday
Spencer Steer

Slugs Three Home Runs in Win
Ace Bailey

to Report to Utah on Saturday
Sonny Gray

Tosses Complete-Game Shutout
Justin Edwards

Sixers Agree on a New Contract
Naz Reid

Agrees to a New Contract with Minnesota
Hunter Goodman

Dealing With Hamstring Soreness
Aaron Rodgers

Roman Wilson Could Fit Nicely With Aaron Rodgers
Josh Simmons

on Schedule to Open the Year as a Starter
Micah Parsons

Contract Length an Issue for Cowboys, Micah Parsons
Denver Broncos

Broncos Unsure How Their Running Back Room Will Look
Russell Wilson

Not the Only Leader in Giants Clubhouse
Eugenio Suárez

Eugenio Suarez Returns Against Marlins
Wyatt Langford

Rangers to Place Wyatt Langford on Injured List
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Now in Friday's Lineup
Wyatt Langford

Out With Strained Oblique
Luis Robert Jr.

Out on Friday
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Not in Friday's Lineup
Xander Bogaerts

Back in Lineup on Friday
Griffin Canning

Done for the Year With Ruptured Achilles
Jae'Sean Tate

Rockets Want to Bring Back Jae'Sean Tate
Andre Drummond

Accepts Player Option
Cal Raleigh

Added to Home Run Derby Field
José Ramírez

Jose Ramirez Won't Start on Friday
Jihaad Campbell

to Begin at Inside Linebacker
Josh Conerly Jr.

to Play Right Tackle for Now
Tyleik Williams

Expected to Fill Big Role Right Away
Malaki Starks

Should Make an Immediate Impact
James Pearce Jr.

Impressing the Falcons
Jaxson Dart

has "Excellent" Spring
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Should Play Vs. BoSox
Donovan Jackson

has Inside Track on Starting Job
Spencer Jones

Promoted to Triple-A
Matthew Golden

Appears Set for Significant Role
Derrick Harmon

in Line to Start
Jahdae Barron

Primarily Working at Cornerback
Cleveland Cavaliers

Tyrese Proctor Selected by Cavaliers With the No. 49 Pick
Portland Trail Blazers

Caleb Love Lands with Trail Blazers
Dallas Mavericks

Ryan Nembhard Signs a Two-Way Deal with Mavericks
Orlando Magic

Noah Penda Drafted and Traded to the Magic
Phoenix Suns

Rasheer Fleming Taken With the First Pick of the Second Round
Charles Oliveira

Can Become A Two-Time Lightweight Champion
Ilia Topuria

A Favorite At UFC 317
Kai Kara-France

Can Become The New Flyweight Champion
Josh Giddey

Receives Qualifying Offer from Chicago
Alexandre Pantoja

Set For Fourth Title Defense At UFC 317
Joshua Van

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Brandon Royval

Looks For His Third Win In A Row
Renato Moicano

Returns At UFC 317
Beneil Dariush

An Underdog At UFC 317
Andre Szmyt

Browns Sign Andre Szmyt to One-Year Deal
Payton Talbott

Looks To Bounce Back
Wilfried Pene

Patriots Waive Wilfried Pene
Felipe Lima

Set To Open Up UFC 317 Main Card
Aaron Rodgers

Lauds DK Metcalf as "Big Reason" Behind Move to Pittsburgh
Emeka Egbuka

to Have Big Role in the Offense
Daniil Tarasov

Panthers Bring in Daniil Tarasov
Grey Zabel

in Line to Start at Left Guard
Frederick Gaudreau

Kraken Pick Up Frederick Gaudreau From Wild
Shemar Stewart

Bengals Still High on Shemar Stewart
SJ

Sharks Buying Out Marc-Edouard Vlasic
Jamie Benn

Stays in Dallas on One-Year Deal
Reilly Smith

Signs New One-Year Deal with Vegas
Michael Kesselring

Traded to Sabres
Josh Doan

Moves to Buffalo
JJ Peterka

Mammoth Acquire JJ Peterka
Evander Kane

Traded to Canucks
Miami Heat

Miami Selects Guard Kasparas Jakucionis
Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Takes Nolan Traore in the First Round
Utah Jazz

Walter Clayton Jr. Heading to Utah
Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Drafts Joan Beringer
Portland Trail Blazers

Yang Hansen Drafted by Portland
Oklahoma City Thunder

Thomas Sorber Selected by Thunder
San Antonio Spurs

Carter Bryant Lands in San Antonio
New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Acquires No. 13 Overall Pick Derik Queen From Atlanta
Chicago Bulls

Noa Essengue Drafted by Chicago
Memphis Grizzlies

Cedric Coward Drafted by Portland, Traded to Memphis
Michael Thorbjornsen

Returns in Detroit at Rocket Classic
Adam Hadwin

Could Struggle Over the Weekend in Detroit
Cam Davis

Hopes Detroit Magic Can Spark Turnaround
Matt Wallace

a Boom-or-Bust Option at Rocket Classic
Joel Dahmen

Not Cutting it Lately
Michael Kim

Searching for Spark at Rocket Classic
Rasmus Hojgaard

a High-Ceiling Play in Rocket Classic
Matt McCarty

a Wild Card Heading into Detroit
Emiliano Grillo

Rolling into the Summer Season
Rickie Fowler

Looking for More Magic at Rocket Classic
Wyndham Clark

Brings High Upside to Detroit Golf Club
Max Greyserman

Could Make Noise at Rocket Classic
Akshay Bhatia

a Strong Value Play at Rocket Classic
Eric Cole

Hoping for Better Times at Rocket Classic
Beau Hossler

Searching for Form at Rocket Classic
PGA

Byeong Hun An in Good Form Heading into Rocket Classic
Cameron Young

Looking For Redemption and Possible First Career Victory in Detroit
Collin Morikawa

is The Headliner This Week in Detroit For Good Reason
Si Woo Kim

Back in Competition After Last Week's Withdrawal
PGA

Alex Noren Finishes Tied For 30th at Travelers Championship
Kurt Kitayama

Misses The Cut at RBC Canadian Open
Ryan Poehling

Becomes a Duck
Trevor Zegras

Moves to Philadelphia
Andre Burakovsky

Traded to Blackhawks
Fabian Zetterlund

Remains in Ottawa on Three-Year Deal
Matt Duchene

Signs Four-Year Extension
Jonathan Toews

to Sign with Jets
Ryan Blaney

Drives Through the Field Twice Despite Failing Cool Suit to Finish Third
William Byron

Poor Strategy Ruins William Byron's Strong Run
Kyle Larson

Decent Pocono Run Allows Him to Make Up Some of his Points Deficit
John Hunter Nemechek

Earns Another Sixth-Place Finish in One of His Best Career Races
Jamahal Hill

Gets Dominated At UFC Azerbaijan
Khalil Rountree Jr.

Dominates At UFC Azerbaijan
Rafael Fiziev

Gets Back In The Win Column
Ignacio Bahamondes

Drops Decision At UFC Azerbaijan
Curtis Blaydes

Gets Split-Decision Win at UFC Azerbaijan
Curtis Blaydes

Rizvan Kuniev Unsuccessful In His UFC Debut
Denny Hamlin

Falls Short of Victory At Pocono
Chase Elliott

Continues his 2025 Consistency with A Top-Five Run at Pocono
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace's Difficult Weekend Ends with A Tire Failure at Pocono
Chris Buescher

Finishes Well at Pocono with A Solid Top-Five Finish
Tofiq Musayev

Submitted In His UFC Debut
Myktybek Orolbai

Scores First-Round Submission
Nikolas Motta

Gets Finished After Back-And-Forth Fight
Nazim Sadykhov

Scores Second-Round TKO
Bogdan Grad

Drops Decision
Denny Hamlin

the Favorite to Notch Yet Another Pocono Win
Ryan Blaney

Qualifies 20th but Should Contend at Pocono
William Byron

the Chalk DFS Play at Pocono After Wrecking in Qualifying
Joey Logano

Is Better Than Recent Pocono Record Suggests
Chris Buescher

Looking for Legitimate Pocono Win This Time
Brad Keselowski

Should Be Strong at Pocono This Weekend
Josh Berry

a Safe DFS Option at Pocono After Diffuser Issue
Erik Jones

Is Good at Pocono
Noah Gragson

is a DFS Pivot Option at Pocono
Austin Dillon

is Respectable at Pocono
John Hunter Nemechek

Should Be Avoided in DFS
Christopher Bell

Probably Not Dominant Enough Recently for DFS Play
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace's Lack of Pocono Qualifying Time Makes Him a DFS Must-Have
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF