Top 5 Fantasy Tight Ends for Week 15

By Vincent Frank on Sunday, December 15th 2013
Top 5 Fantasy Tight Ends for Week 15

1. Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints

While Graham will be lining up against a St. Louis Rams defense that ranks in the top-five of the NFL against fantasy tight ends, he is so far ahead of the pack when it comes to points that it's nearly impossible not to rank him No. 1 this week. Graham has a 52-point lead over NFL's second-best fantasy tight end, Vernon Davis. He also leads all tight ends in touchdowns through 14 weeks. There is no reason to believe that Graham won't finish Sunday as the No. 1 overall fantasy tight end for the sixth time this season. 

Projected Statistics: Eight receptions, 125 yards and one touchdown 

 

2. Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers

As the No. 2 fantasy tight end through 14 weeks, Davis has become one of the most consistent at his position in the entire National Football League. While he is far behind the aforementioned Jimmy Graham in every major statistical category, Davis is still someone to rely on to win your fantasy league this week or next. He has put up a touchdown in each of his last four games and is averaging one touchdown per outing over his last eight games. Davis and the 49ers now go up against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that ranks in the middle of the pack against fantasy tight ends. Expect another TE1 performance here. 

Projected Statistics: Five receptions, 75 yards and one touchdown 

 

3. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons 

While Atlanta is in the midst of one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history, Gonzalez, as a future Hall of Famer, is still putting up great numbers. He's the sixth-rated fantasy tight end through 14 weeks and has put up a score in each of the last two games after scoring just one touchdown in his previous seven outings. Gonzalez will now be going up against a Washington Redskins defense, much like in nearly every other category, has struggled against tight ends this season. They are yielding an average of 54.5 yards and 0.7 touchdowns to that position this year, which ranks them 26th in the NFL. 

Projected Statistics: Five receptions, 65 yards and one touchdown 

 

4. Delanie Walker, Tennessee Titans 

Don't look now, but the former Niner has had himself quite the little season in his first year in Nashville. He's the 15th-best fantasy tight end through 14 weeks, which is surprising considering that Walker has dealt with injuries all season long. Despite being questionable for this matchup against the up-and-coming Arizona Cardinals, all signs point to Walker being good to go in this one. If so, he will have a solid output against a defense that is yielding the most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. 

Projected Statistics: Five receptions, 55 yards and one touchdown 

 

5. Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers 

Olsen has continued to be a consistent fantasy performer in 2013. He's the eighth-ranked fantasy tight end up to this point, a pace that would make him a TE1 option for the fourth time in six seasons. Olsen now has the pleasure of going up against a New York Jets defense that doesn't have the personnel to stop him at linebacker or either safety position. Overall, the Jets rank 25th in the NFL against fantasy tight ends. 

Projected Statistics: Four receptions, 50 yards and one touchdown 

 

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