Tight end is normally a top-heavy position, but there is some depth this year. If you're unsure of who to start this week, check out my rankings. Spoiler alert: you should probably play Jimmy Graham. I list the top 15, because those are the only ones who are usually worth starting.
Byes: Miami Dolphins & Oakland Raiders
Updated: Oct. 2
Other Rankings: QB, RB, WR, TE, DEF
| Rank & Player | Opponent | Notes |
| 1. Jimmy Graham, NO | TB | He'll be the top TE the majority of the season. |
| 2. Julius Thomas, DEN | ARI | Thomas is always a high-end start. |
| 3. Rob Gronkowski, NE | CIN | If Gronk is healthy, Gronk is starting for you. |
| 4. Greg Olsen, CAR | CHI | Olsen is one of the few reliable targets in Carolina. |
| 5. Martellus Bennett, CHI | @CAR | Bennett has played really well so far this season. |
| 6. Delanie Walker, TEN | CLE | Walker is one of the few Titans who is performing well. |
| 7. Larry Donnell, NYG | ATL | If you didn't start Donnell last week, don't feel bad. Donnell didn't even start himself. |
| 8. Zach Ertz, PHI | STL | He's looked good so far. This could be his breakout season. |
| 9. Travis Kelce, KC | SF | Kelce has been great so far and is worth starting. |
| 10. Jordan Cameron, CLE | @TEN | You can play Cameron, but he's not a high-end starter. |
| 11. Heath Miller, PIT | @JAC | Big Ben loves Miller. |
| 12. Vernon Davis, SF | KC | Davis' spot will be determined by how healthy he is. If you own him, be cautious. |
| 13. Jason Witten, DAL | HOU | He's had a slow start, but don't bail on him just yet. |
| 14. Owen Daniels, | @IND | Daniels will be needed to step up with Pitta out. |
| 15. Antonio Gates, SD | NYJ | Gates has had some nice performances and some not-so nice ones. You could do worse than Gates each week though. |