The tight end position continues to frustrate fantasy football managers who crave consistency.
Talented volume hogs too often fade after big weeks, and recommended streamer pickups have struggled to sustain roles even with a cleared path.
Once again, we dive into the muck, which actually has some nice options at the top of the list, as well as matchup-savvy bye-week filler plays. (We're delusional, but we plow forward.)
Move down the page to see The Sporting News' full Week 7 tight end rankings to help you set your lineup.
Fantasy TE Week 7 Rankings PPR
These Week 6 tight end fantasy rankings account for point-per-reception (PPR) league scoring, with one additional point awarded for every 10 receiving yards, along with the standard 6 points per touchdown.
Any player's TE Bonus lineup consideration (weighing tight end receptions more heavily in point rewards) is noted below in the Week 7 Value column.
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Fantasy TEs on Week 7 Bye
Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, Ravens
Dalton Kincaid, Bills
Who are the best Week 7 fantasy tight ends?
Two of the top names at the position square off, with Trey McBride's Arizona Cardinals meeting Tucker Kraft's Green Bay Packers. Each grabber occupies a spot in the top three overall at the position, as both rank top-10 in fantasy points allowed per game to tight ends.
Tyler Warren, Dallas Goedert, Sam LaPorta, and Travis Kelce round out the "must-play" tiers.
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Which fantasy TE sleepers should I stream for Week 7?
Chargers rookie Oronde Gadsden ranked fifth among all tight ends, as of Sunday, with 8 targets in Week 6, along with 7 catches and 68 yards -- all high marks in his short career. Bolts QB Justin Herbert looked his way more often with Quentin Johnston (hamstring) inactive and would do so if QJ sits again, though this remains a crowded targets picture that makes week-to-week Gadsden consistency a risky proposition.
Luckily, the Colts have allowed at least 40 yards to the position in each of their past four games.
With another favorable matchup against the Dolphins, the Browns' tight end duo of Harold Fannin Jr. and David Njoku deserve lineup spots.