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. The bye comes at a perfect time for Jimmy Graham, who left last week's game with an injury. I list the top 15, because those are the only ones who are usually worth starting.
Byes: Kansas City Chiefs & New Orleans Saints
Updated: Oct. 9
Other Rankings: Other Rankings: QB, RB, WR, TE, DEF
| Rank & Player | Opponent | Notes |
| 1. Julius Thomas, DEN | @NYJ | Thomas is always a high-end start. |
| 2. Rob Gronkowski, NE | @BUF | If Gronk is healthy, Gronk is starting for you. |
| 3. Greg Olsen, CAR | @CIN | Olsen is one of the few reliable targets in Carolina. |
| 4. Martellus Bennett, CHI | @ATL | Bennett has played really well so far this season. |
| 5. Delanie Walker, TEN | JAC | Walker is one of the few Titans who is performing well. |
| 6. Antonio Gates, SD | @OAK | Two TDs against the Jets and now he's got the Raiders. |
| 7. Larry Donnell, NYG | @PHI | Go ahead and keep playing Donnell. |
| 8. Jordan Cameron, CLE | PIT | You can play Cameron, but he's not a high-end starter. |
| 9. Zach Ertz, PHI | NYG | He's looked good so far. This could be his breakout season. |
| 10. Heath Miller, PIT | @CLE | Big Ben loves Miller. |
| 11. Vernon Davis, SF | @STL | Davis' spot will be determined by how healthy he is. If you own him, be cautious. |
| 12. Jason Witten, DAL | @SEA | He's had a slow start, but don't bail on him just yet. |
| 13. Owen Daniels, | @TB | Daniels will be needed to step up with Pitta out. |
| 14. Jordan Reed, WAS | @ARI | Looks like Reed will finally be healthy. |
| 15. Charles Clay, MIA | GB | You could do worse. |