What happens when you combine an already thin position with an NFL schedule that features six teams on bye? You guessed it, a ton of headaches. I have taken plenty of issue with the NFL and their schedule makers, but this week takes the cake. Not only did they bunch together six teams when they could have just as easily spread it out to four this week and four last week, when only Buffalo and Baltimore were off, but they chose to give Arizona and Las Vegas off in the same week. Those two teams just happen to employ the top two tight ends drafted across the fantasy football world this preseason in Brock Bowers and Trey McBride, and this Sunday is National Tight End Day! Yes, that’s a real thing, and I guess the NFL thought that meant they should give a one-week vacation to McBride and Bowers. At least we still have the founders of Tight End University (yes, that’s also a real thing) available as well as a few young players who have recently stepped up to become viable fantasy starters. Let’s get into who makes our Top 10 Week 8 Tight End Rankings for National Tight End Day Weekend.
Week 8 Tight End Rankings
1) Tyler Warren vs. Titans
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Warren has now scored in four straight games and has cemented himself at the top of this list, regardless of who is on bye and who isn’t. He has been matchup-proof and has remained one of Daniel Jones’ top targets each week, while the other receivers have taken turns having up and down games. His athleticism and hands are elite, and he doesn’t need 10 targets like some of the others at this position to have a big fantasy day. The Colts aren’t going to need to get fancy to beat Tennessee, but Warren should still see plenty of action before the game gets out of hand and it becomes the Jonathan Taylor show once again. I’m sure you don’t need anybody to tell you, leave Warren in your lineup and don’t move him until his bye week.
2) Jake Ferguson vs. Broncos
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Ferguson actually has been on a tear, scoring 6 touchdowns over the Cowboys‘ last four games and posting 12+ fantasy points in every game since week 2 of this season. The target volume was not affected by the return of CeeDee Lamb, as some of us might have feared, so Fergy is an easy every-week starter for fantasy owners going forward. The Cowboys offense should continue to throw the ball heavily all season as their defense continues to allow a ton of yards and points every week. This is great news for anybody who owns Dak Prescott or any of his pass catchers. The nice thing about this offense is the tight target tree, as Dak is throwing about 70% of his passes to either Lamb, Ferguson, or George Pickens. Look for that to continue this week in Denver. Fire Fergy up and enjoy.
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