Should George Kittle be someone you target for your fantasy football lineup this week? Below, we break down the best DFS plays at the tight end position for Week 5, with salaries and rankings included.
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Top Fantasy Football Picks for Week 5: Tight End
Fantasy projections are calculated with an algorithm that combines player performance, opponent matchup stats, and player prop totals.
1. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
- Projected DraftKings points: 13.5 | Salary: $5,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.41
- Injury Report: Questionable (Ribs)
- Matchup: vs. Cardinals | Opp. rank vs. TE: 10th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 4.2
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 208.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 5
- Kittle pts. per game: 14.4 | Kittle average stats: 53.7 receiving YPG
- Kittle last game (vs. New England Patriots) | Fantasy points: 14.5 | Game stats: 4 receptions, 45 yards, 1 TD
- Kittle last matchup vs. Arizona Cardinals (12/17/2023) | Fantasy points: 7.4 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 54 yards
2. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals
- Projected DraftKings points: 11.8 | Salary: $5,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Concussion)
- Matchup: at 49ers | Opp. rank vs. TE: 7th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 3.1
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 199 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 6
- McBride pts. per game: 8.7 | McBride average stats: 40.7 receiving YPG
- McBride last game (vs. Detroit Lions) | Fantasy points: 5.5 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 25 yards
- McBride last matchup vs. San Francisco 49ers (12/17/2023) | Fantasy points: 23.2 | Game stats: 10 receptions, 102 yards
3. Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills
- Projected DraftKings points: 11.8 | Salary: $5,300 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.23
- Matchup: at Texans | Opp. rank vs. TE: 4th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 2.7
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 161 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 8
- Kincaid pts. per game: 8.1 | Kincaid average stats: 33 receiving YPG
- Kincaid last game (vs. Baltimore Ravens) | Fantasy points: 9.7 | Game stats: 5 receptions, 47 yards
4. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
- Projected DraftKings points: 11.3 | Salary: $5,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.05
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Hip)
- Matchup: at Broncos | Opp. rank vs. TE: 11th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 4.4
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 146 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 3
- Bowers pts. per game: 10.7 | Bowers average stats: 3 rush YPG, 54 receiving YPG
- Bowers last game (vs. Cleveland Browns) | Fantasy points: 5.1 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 19 yards
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5. Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers
- Projected DraftKings points: 9.8 | Salary: $3,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.8
- Matchup: at Rams | Opp. rank vs. TE: 25th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 6.7
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 219.8 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 8
- Kraft pts. per game: 8 | Kraft average stats: 32.5 receiving YPG
- Kraft last game (vs. Minnesota Vikings) | Fantasy points: 18.3 | Game stats: 6 receptions, 53 yards, 1 TD
6. Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears
- Projected DraftKings points: 8.6 | Salary: $4,300 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Knee)
- Matchup: vs. Panthers | Opp. rank vs. TE: 29th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 8.2
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 209.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 9
- Kmet pts. per game: 10.1 | Kmet average stats: 40.5 receiving YPG
- Kmet last game (vs. Los Angeles Rams) | Fantasy points: 6.4 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 34 yards
- Kmet last matchup vs. Carolina Panthers (11/9/2023) | Fantasy points: 9.6 | Game stats: 5 receptions, 45 yards
7. Colby Parkinson, Los Angeles Rams
- Projected DraftKings points: 8.1 | Salary: $3,700 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.19
- Matchup: vs. Packers | Opp. rank vs. TE: 27th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 7.4
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 230.5 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 8
- Parkinson pts. per game: 5.8 | Parkinson average stats: 28.3 receiving YPG
- Parkinson last game (vs. Chicago Bears) | Fantasy points: 7.3 | Game stats: 4 receptions, 33 yards
8. Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders
- Projected DraftKings points: 7.4 | Salary: $3,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.95
- Injury Report: Did Not Participate In Practice (NIR – Rest)
- Matchup: vs. Browns | Opp. rank vs. TE: 11th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 4.4
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 175.8 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 3
- Ertz pts. per game: 8 | Ertz average stats: 37.5 receiving YPG
- Ertz last game (vs. Arizona Cardinals) | Fantasy points: 7.2 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 22 yards
9. Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens
- Projected DraftKings points: 7.3 | Salary: $4,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.66
- Matchup: at Bengals | Opp. rank vs. TE: 6th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 2.9
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 181.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 6
- Likely pts. per game: 9.7 | Likely average stats: 41.8 receiving YPG
- Likely last game (vs. Buffalo Bills) | Fantasy points: 3.6 | Game stats: 1 reception, 26 yards
10. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens
- Projected DraftKings points: 7 | Salary: $4,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.75
- Matchup: at Bengals | Opp. rank vs. TE: 6th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 2.9
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 181.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 6
- Andrews pts. per game: 3.1 | Andrews average stats: 16.3 receiving YPG
11. Mike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals
- Projected DraftKings points: 7 | Salary: $3,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.06
- Matchup: vs. Ravens | Opp. rank vs. TE: 29th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 8.2
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 257.5 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 4
- Gesicki pts. per game: 7.4 | Gesicki average stats: 36.8 receiving YPG
- Gesicki last game (vs. Carolina Panthers) | Fantasy points: 0.1 | Game stats: 1 reception, -9 yards
12. Erick All, Cincinnati Bengals
- Projected DraftKings points: 6.9 | Salary: $2,700 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.56
- Matchup: vs. Ravens | Opp. rank vs. TE: 29th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 8.2
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 257.5 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 4
- All pts. per game: 6.7 | All average stats: 27.3 receiving YPG
- All last game (vs. Carolina Panthers) | Fantasy points: 6.8 | Game stats: 4 receptions, 28 yards
13. Hunter Henry, New England Patriots
- Projected DraftKings points: 6.8 | Salary: $3,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.74
- Matchup: vs. Dolphins | Opp. rank vs. TE: 8th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 3.3
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 162.5 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 3
- Henry pts. per game: 8 | Henry average stats: 37 receiving YPG
- Henry last game (vs. San Francisco 49ers) | Fantasy points: 3.2 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 12 yards
- Henry last matchup vs. Miami Dolphins (10/29/2023) | Fantasy points: 5.8 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 28 yards
14. Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans
- Projected DraftKings points: 6.4 | Salary: $4,100 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.56
- Matchup: vs. Bills | Opp. rank vs. TE: 18th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 5.3
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 165.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 5
- Schultz pts. per game: 4.6 | Schultz average stats: 20.5 receiving YPG
- Schultz last game (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars) | Fantasy points: 6.4 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 34 yards
15. Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks
- Projected DraftKings points: 6 | Salary: $3,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.67
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Toe)
- Matchup: vs. Giants | Opp. rank vs. TE: 13th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 4.7
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 193 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 6
- Fant pts. per game: 5.5 | Fant average stats: 27.8 receiving YPG
- Fant last game (vs. Detroit Lions) | Fantasy points: 4.6 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 26 yards
- Fant last matchup vs. New York Giants (10/2/2023) | Fantasy points: 8.3 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 63 yards
16. Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Projected DraftKings points: 5.9 | Salary: $4,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.28
- Injury Report: Questionable (Hamstring)
- Matchup: vs. Colts | Opp. rank vs. TE: 31st | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 8.7
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 235 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 6
- Engram pts. per game: 1.5 | Engram average stats: 5 receiving YPG
- Engram last game (vs. Miami Dolphins) | Fantasy points: 1.5 | Game stats: 1 reception, 5 yards
- Engram last matchup vs. Indianapolis Colts (10/15/2023) | Fantasy points: 11.1 | Game stats: 7 receptions, 41 yards
17. Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Projected DraftKings points: 5.7 | Salary: $3,200 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.78
- Matchup: vs. Colts | Opp. rank vs. TE: 31st | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 8.7
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 235 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 6
- Strange pts. per game: 7.9 | Strange average stats: 32 receiving YPG
- Strange last game (vs. Houston Texans) | Fantasy points: 4.9 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 19 yards
- Strange last matchup vs. Indianapolis Colts (10/15/2023) | Fantasy points: 10.7 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 27 yards, 1 TD
18. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
- Projected DraftKings points: 5 | Salary: $5,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1
- Injury Report: Questionable (Ankle)
- Matchup: at Commanders | Opp. rank vs. TE: 2nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 2.2
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 220.5 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 10
- Njoku pts. per game: 8.4 | Njoku average stats: 44 receiving YPG
- Njoku last game (vs. Dallas Cowboys) | Fantasy points: 8.4 | Game stats: 4 receptions, 44 yards
- Njoku last matchup vs. Washington Commanders (1/1/2023) | Fantasy points: 3.1 | Game stats: 1 reception, 21 yards
19. Jonnu Smith, Miami Dolphins
- Projected DraftKings points: 4.8 | Salary: $3,200 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.5
- Matchup: at Patriots | Opp. rank vs. TE: 23rd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 6.1
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 254 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 4
- Smith pts. per game: 4.2 | Smith average stats: 19.5 receiving YPG
20. Greg Dulcich, Denver Broncos
- Projected DraftKings points: 4.5 | Salary: $2,700 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.67
- Matchup: vs. Raiders | Opp. rank vs. TE: 21st | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 6
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 206.8 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 6
- Dulcich pts. per game: 2.6 | Dulcich average stats: 9.3 receiving YPG
21. Tommy Tremble, Carolina Panthers
- Projected DraftKings points: 4.1 | Salary: $2,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.41
- Injury Report: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee)
- Matchup: at Bears | Opp. rank vs. TE: 17th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 5.1
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 174.5 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 2
- Tremble pts. per game: 5.6 | Tremble average stats: 26 receiving YPG
- Tremble last game (vs. Las Vegas Raiders) | Fantasy points: 5.9 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 29 yards
- Tremble last matchup vs. Chicago Bears (11/9/2023) | Fantasy points: 4.6 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 16 yards
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