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While there were plenty of movers and shakers on the fantasy scene, the tight end position didn't see as much volatility. Injuries have been the biggest story in the tight end world, but the tight ends remained healthy, at least during this past week.
So here we are, feverishly looking to analyze statistics and projections to justify an addition to our fantasy football teams.
Below are my Week 13 waiver wire adds for tight ends. Following this past week's games, this is a list of tight ends you should consider adding to your roster.
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Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13
Ricky Seals-Jones (TE, TB) - 2% owned (FAAB Bid: 1%)
Last week, I advised even deep leaguers to not chase the previous week's points with Ricky Seals-Jones. I guess I was wrong. RSJ saw six more targets and caught another touchdown. I guess this thing with Blaine Gabbert is legit. Add in the fact that the Cardinals not only won the game, but beat the best defense in the NFL in the process, and I can't deny the rookie anymore. The man warrants a speculative pickup.
Deeper League Options
O.J. Howard (TE, TB) - 26% owned
This is purely a dart throw and nothing more. O.J. Howard is immensely talented and could be an elite TE at some point in his career. He is not being used nearly enough to get there this year...for now. His involvement has increased as of late and he's posted back to back identical 3-52 games on four targets. There has been some semblance of an intent to get him the ball. On the off chance he blows up, you can consider stashing him for the fantasy playoffs.
Ed Dickson (TE, CAR) - 18% owned
Ed Dickson was dropped just about everywhere once Greg Olsen came back. However, as foot injuries are tricky, Olsen couldn't make it through his first game back after his foot flared up on him. While Olsen said he is fine, players are known to be more optimistic about their own status than reality. Olsen could end up having to be shut down, which would give Dickson fantasy value once again.
Must Hold Tight Ends
The following players are a complete and exhaustive list of all the Tight Ends you absolutely cannot drop. Anyone not listed below can be safely cut.
Initially, I was going to list a couple names that you can drop if you needed to. Upon review of the state of the tight end position, I am amending my approach on the fly. If your TE is not found listed below, that does not mean you should run out and drop him right now. Don't do that. Just understand that if you had to drop him, you should not feel compelled to keep him because of something like ownership percentage or name value.
- Rob Gronkowski (TE, NE)
- Travis Kelce (TE, KC)
- Zach Ertz (TE, PHI)
- Jack Doyle (TE, IND)
- Evan Engram (TE, NYG)
- Jimmy Graham (TE, SEA)
- Kyle Rudolph (TE, MIN)
- Delanie Walker (TE, TEN)
