Brock Bowers has been one of the best tight ends in the NFL this season, but does he deserve to be in your fantasy football lineups this week? Prior to setting your Week 14 NFL DFS lineup, take a look at the TE salaries below to see where Bowers and the other top options at the position rank.
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Top Fantasy Football Picks for Week 14: Tight End
Fantasy projections are calculated with an algorithm that combines player performance, opponent matchup stats, and player prop totals.
1. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.6 | Salary: $6,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.71
- Matchup: at Buccaneers | Opp. rank vs. TE: 26th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 9
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 258.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 21
- Bowers pts. per game: 17 | Bowers average stats: 73.7 receiving YPG
- Bowers last game (vs. Kansas City Chiefs) | Fantasy points: 33.2 | Game stats: 10 receptions, 140 yards, 1 TD
2. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals
- Projected DraftKings points: 14.3 | Salary: $6,100 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.34
- Matchup: vs. Seahawks | Opp. rank vs. TE: 17th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 7.2
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 210.6 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 17
- McBride pts. per game: 14.8 | McBride average stats: 71 receiving YPG
- McBride last game (vs. Minnesota Vikings) | Fantasy points: 21.6 | Game stats: 12 receptions, 96 yards
- McBride last matchup vs. Seattle Seahawks (11/24/2024) | Fantasy points: 28.3 | Game stats: 12 receptions, 133 yards
3. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
- Projected DraftKings points: 13.7 | Salary: $5,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.36
- Matchup: vs. Bears | Opp. rank vs. TE: 17th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 7.2
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 209.4 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 11
- Kittle pts. per game: 16.6 | Kittle average stats: 64.9 receiving YPG
- Kittle last game (vs. Buffalo Bills) | Fantasy points: 1.7 | Game stats: 1 reception, 7 yards
4. Jonnu Smith, Miami Dolphins
- Projected DraftKings points: 12.8 | Salary: $5,300 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.42
- Matchup: vs. Jets | Opp. rank vs. TE: 4th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 5.3
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 174.9 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 9
- Smith pts. per game: 12.7 | Smith average stats: 54 receiving YPG
- Smith last game (vs. Green Bay Packers) | Fantasy points: 24.3 | Game stats: 10 receptions, 113 yards
- Smith last matchup vs. New York Jets (12/3/2023) | Fantasy points: 3 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 10 yards
5. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
- Projected DraftKings points: 12.1 | Salary: $5,100 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.37
- Matchup: at Steelers | Opp. rank vs. TE: 14th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 6.7
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 220.5 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 12
- Njoku pts. per game: 13 | Njoku average stats: 44.1 receiving YPG
- Njoku last game (vs. Denver Broncos) | Fantasy points: 26.2 | Game stats: 9 receptions, 52 yards, 2 TDs
- Njoku last matchup vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (11/21/2024) | Fantasy points: 3.9 | Game stats: 1 reception, 9 yards
6. T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings
- Projected DraftKings points: 11.6 | Salary: $4,300 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.7
- Matchup: vs. Falcons | Opp. rank vs. TE: 20th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 7.3
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 221.7 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 21
- Hockenson pts. per game: 10.3 | Hockenson average stats: 50.8 receiving YPG
- Hockenson last game (vs. Arizona Cardinals) | Fantasy points: 5.8 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 28 yards
- Hockenson last matchup vs. Atlanta Falcons (11/5/2023) | Fantasy points: 13.9 | Game stats: 7 receptions, 69 yards
7. Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Projected DraftKings points: 11.2 | Salary: $4,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.33
- Matchup: at Titans | Opp. rank vs. TE: 9th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 5.9
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 171.8 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 20
- Engram pts. per game: 10.8 | Engram average stats: 41.5 receiving YPG
- Engram last game (vs. Houston Texans) | Fantasy points: 11.1 | Game stats: 7 receptions, 41 yards
- Engram last matchup vs. Tennessee Titans (1/7/2024) | Fantasy points: 23.9 | Game stats: 10 receptions, 79 yards, 1 TD
8. Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Projected DraftKings points: 10.3 | Salary: $4,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.34
- Matchup: vs. Raiders | Opp. rank vs. TE: 30th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 10.2
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 212.9 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 21
- Otton pts. per game: 10.9 | Otton average stats: 42.2 receiving YPG
- Otton last game (vs. Carolina Panthers) | Fantasy points: 6 | Game stats: 4 receptions, 20 yards
9. Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints
- Projected DraftKings points: 9.8 | Salary: $4,700 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.09
- Injury Report: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee)
- Matchup: at Giants | Opp. rank vs. TE: 2nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 4
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 194.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 13
- Hill pts. per game: 13.4 | Hill average stats: 34.8 rush YPG, 23.4 receiving YPG
- Hill last game (vs. Los Angeles Rams) | Fantasy points: 9.7 | Game stats: 5 receptions, 37 yards
- Hill last matchup vs. New York Giants (12/17/2023) | Fantasy points: 1.5 | Game stats: 1 reception, 4 yards
10. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Projected DraftKings points: 8.5 | Salary: $3,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.24
- Matchup: vs. Browns | Opp. rank vs. TE: 25th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 8.4
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 221 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 16
- Freiermuth pts. per game: 8.9 | Freiermuth average stats: 35.2 receiving YPG
- Freiermuth last game (vs. Cincinnati Bengals) | Fantasy points: 18.8 | Game stats: 6 receptions, 68 yards, 1 TD
- Freiermuth last matchup vs. Cleveland Browns (11/21/2024) | Fantasy points: 9.9 | Game stats: 4 receptions, 59 yards
11. Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons
- Projected DraftKings points: 7.9 | Salary: $4,100 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.93
- Matchup: at Vikings | Opp. rank vs. TE: 11th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 6.3
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 243.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 18
- Pitts pts. per game: 8.5 | Pitts average stats: 41.2 receiving YPG
12. Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints
- Projected DraftKings points: 7.9 | Salary: $3,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.32
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Foot)
- Matchup: at Giants | Opp. rank vs. TE: 2nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 4
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 194.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 13
- Johnson pts. per game: 7.3 | Johnson average stats: 31.3 receiving YPG
- Johnson last game (vs. Los Angeles Rams) | Fantasy points: 8.6 | Game stats: 5 receptions, 36 yards
- Johnson last matchup vs. New York Giants (12/17/2023) | Fantasy points: 11.8 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 38 yards, 1 TD
13. Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears
- Projected DraftKings points: 7.4 | Salary: $3,700 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2
- Matchup: at 49ers | Opp. rank vs. TE: 4th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 5.3
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 190 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 15
- Kmet pts. per game: 9.7 | Kmet average stats: 40.7 receiving YPG
- Kmet last game (vs. Detroit Lions) | Fantasy points: 5.6 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 26 yards
14. Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills
- Projected DraftKings points: 6.7 | Salary: $3,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.72
- Matchup: at Rams | Opp. rank vs. TE: 23rd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 8.1
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 215.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 20
- Knox pts. per game: 4.6 | Knox average stats: 23.8 receiving YPG
- Knox last game (vs. San Francisco 49ers) | Fantasy points: 7.6 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 56 yards
15. Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks
- Projected DraftKings points: 6.6 | Salary: $3,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.83
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Groin)
- Matchup: at Cardinals | Opp. rank vs. TE: 6th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 5.6
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 217.5 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 14
- Fant pts. per game: 6.8 | Fant average stats: 34.6 receiving YPG
- Fant last game (vs. New York Jets) | Fantasy points: 5.6 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 26 yards
- Fant last matchup vs. Arizona Cardinals (10/22/2023) | Fantasy points: 3.5 | Game stats: 1 reception, 25 yards
16. Grant Calcaterra, Philadelphia Eagles
- Projected DraftKings points: 6.4 | Salary: $3,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.83
- Matchup: vs. Panthers | Opp. rank vs. TE: 32nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 11.8
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 225.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 22
- Calcaterra pts. per game: 3.5 | Calcaterra average stats: 19.6 receiving YPG
17. Chigoziem Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans
- Projected DraftKings points: 5.8 | Salary: $3,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.93
- Matchup: vs. Jaguars | Opp. rank vs. TE: 28th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 9.3
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 273.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 24
- Okonkwo pts. per game: 5.6 | Okonkwo average stats: 24.1 receiving YPG
- Okonkwo last game (vs. Washington Commanders) | Fantasy points: 5.7 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 27 yards
- Okonkwo last matchup vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1/7/2024) | Fantasy points: 5.6 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 36 yards
18. Tyler Conklin, New York Jets
- Projected DraftKings points: 5.5 | Salary: $2,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.9
- Matchup: at Dolphins | Opp. rank vs. TE: 20th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 7.3
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 203.9 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 13
- Conklin pts. per game: 6.1 | Conklin average stats: 23.7 receiving YPG
- Conklin last game (vs. Seattle Seahawks) | Fantasy points: 7.2 | Game stats: 4 receptions, 32 yards
- Conklin last matchup vs. Miami Dolphins (12/17/2023) | Fantasy points: 5.8 | Game stats: 4 receptions, 18 yards
19. Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams
- Projected DraftKings points: 5.1 | Salary: $3,200 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.59
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Knee)
- Matchup: vs. Bills | Opp. rank vs. TE: 7th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 5.7
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 199.7 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 16
20. Foster Moreau, New Orleans Saints
- Projected DraftKings points: 5 | Salary: $3,100 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.61
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Shoulder)
- Matchup: at Giants | Opp. rank vs. TE: 2nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 4
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 194.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 13
- Moreau pts. per game: 5.2 | Moreau average stats: 20.3 receiving YPG
- Moreau last game (vs. Los Angeles Rams) | Fantasy points: 2.6 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 6 yards
- Moreau last matchup vs. New York Giants (12/17/2023) | Fantasy points: 4.3 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 13 yards
21. Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills
- Projected DraftKings points: 4.8 | Salary: $4,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 0.98
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Knee)
- Matchup: at Rams | Opp. rank vs. TE: 23rd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 8.1
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 215.3 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 20
- Kincaid pts. per game: 8.2 | Kincaid average stats: 35.6 receiving YPG
- Kincaid last game (vs. Indianapolis Colts) | Fantasy points: 4.4 | Game stats: 2 receptions, 24 yards
22. Ja’Tavion Sanders, Carolina Panthers
- Projected DraftKings points: 4.5 | Salary: $3,300 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.36
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Neck)
- Matchup: at Eagles | Opp. rank vs. TE: 8th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 5.8
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 178 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 13
- Sanders pts. per game: 5.9 | Sanders average stats: 27.5 receiving YPG
- Sanders last game (vs. Kansas City Chiefs) | Fantasy points: 7.9 | Game stats: 3 receptions, 49 yards
23. Jordan Akins, Cleveland Browns
- Projected DraftKings points: 4.5 | Salary: $2,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.55
- Matchup: at Steelers | Opp. rank vs. TE: 14th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 6.7
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 220.5 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 12
- Akins pts. per game: 4.7 | Akins average stats: 20.8 receiving YPG
24. Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Projected DraftKings points: 4.1 | Salary: $2,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.64
- Matchup: at Titans | Opp. rank vs. TE: 9th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. TE: 5.9
- Opp. receiving yards allowed per game: 171.8 | Opp. receiving TDs allowed: 20
- Strange pts. per game: 6.4 | Strange average stats: 26.1 receiving YPG
- Strange last game (vs. Houston Texans) | Fantasy points: 2.4 | Game stats: 1 reception, 14 yards
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