According to Rick Rosen with Heavy.com here are the top 10
Tight Ends for 2015:
1. Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots
I can’t argue with this one. As goofy as Gronk is front of
cameras, on the field he has been a monster. Last season he showed stretches of
dominance, scoring in three straight weeks in weeks 13-15. Gronk had eight
games where he was targeted 10 or more times, which is a large number for his
position. If Gronk can stay healthy, he is a unanimous choice for top fantasy
tight end this season.
From a pure talent perspective, Graham belongs at this spot.
However, his unexpected move to the Pacific Northwest puts his future role in
doubt. He changes to a completely different offense, one built on a physical
run game and Russel Wilson improvisation. Seattle tight ends caught only 6 of
Wilson’s 20 touchdown passes in 2014, but Graham should help those numbers
improve. One area Graham will be a threat is in goal line situations, where
Seattle can sometimes struggle.
3. Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers
Olsen is a great pick at tight end as a reliable, week to
week tight end. Olsen averaged 63 receiving yards per game last year, trailing
only Gronk (75) at the position. Now 30, Olsen has appeared in every game for
Carolina since joining the team for the 2011 season. Carolina made a big
investment in Cam Newton in the offseason, so Newton should look to his
security blanket often once again in 2015.
4. Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis Colts
Dwayne Allen had his breakout fantasy year in 2014, despite
being injured for the playoff run. Allen scored a touchdown 7 of the first 9
weeks of the year, which is impressive considering he was never targeted more
than seven times. Splitting time with Coby Fleener, Allen is the better
receiving threat of the two, while Fleener is a better blocker. Allen should
put up bigger numbers in 2014 if he can stay healthy for Andrew Luck and the
Colts.
5. Martellus Bennet, Chicago Bears
Bennet had his best season yet in 2014, posting career highs
in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Bennet benefitted most from Marc
Trestman’s spread offense, but that system is no longer in use in Chicago.
Still, Bennet remains a solid red zone option, and that should only improve
given the departure of Brandon Marshall.
6. Julius Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars
Past performance will earn Julius Thomas more than $15
million in 2015 alone, but he has a tall task ahead of him in Jacksonville.
Thomas will be one of the primary options for growing Blake Bortles, and will
have to fight off more attention than ever. Thomas scored 12 touchdowns last
year even though he only appeared in 13 games. Thomas, who is 26, will get a
chance to shine for a team that hasn’t experienced success in a long time.
7. Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
When fantasy pundits touted Ladarius Greene as the
inevetible successor to Gates position, Gates’ fantasy value took a hit. In
week 2 Gates lit up the Seahawks for three touchdowns, and went on to post his
best season totals since 2005. A decade later, Gates and Phillip Rivers are
still together, and that longeivty has built a trust between the two. Rivers
trusts to throw to Gates even when he is covered, knowing that Gates excels in
winning the ball mid-air.
8. Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
At 33, Witten is past his prime years. But he and Tony Romo
have a great connection, and Witten is still a go-to on third downs. Given the
news that Dez Bryant may hold out, Witten may prove even more important as one
of the veteran leaders of the offense, as they go into 2015 without Demarco
Murray and perhaps, without Bryant.
I’m pretty high on Minnesota this year, even naming Adrian
Peterson number one in our running back rankings. One of the biggest reasons I
like their offense is Rudolph, who is a difference maker with his size and
hands. Rudolph has missed a combined 15 games the past two seasons, but when
healthy will be a key option for Teddy Bridgewater. The last time he played a
full season, Rudolph was targetd over 90 times and scored nine touchdowns.
Rudolph will be a low-value play early in the season that could blossom around
October.
10. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
For receivers in the league, it doesn’t matter how good you
are if you don’t touch the ball. And Travis Kelce suffers from not touching the
ball. Kelce appeared in every game in 2014, but only broke 90 yards twice and
only scored 5 times. In an offense built around Jamaal Charles, Kelce primary
function was as a blocker. But people noticed Kelce, and the athletic 25 year
old should be on your radar this season.
So where do you like to draft a Tight End? Do you think Gronk is going to be a beast
again this year? Let me know!
-Christi, FFC
ARTICLE CAN BE FOUND: http://heavy.com/sports/2015/06/fantasy-football-rankings-2015-top-10-best-tight-ends-players-list/
ARTICLE CAN BE FOUND: http://heavy.com/sports/2015/06/fantasy-football-rankings-2015-top-10-best-tight-ends-players-list/
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