Looking for a game-changing edge in your fantasy football lineup? Some intriguing tight end options are flying under the radar this week, with compelling matchups that could deliver unexpected results. Injuries across the league have created unique opportunities for certain players to enter expanded roles. These streaming candidates might be precisely what you need to gain an advantage over your competition.
Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at DET)
Cade Otton could be one of fantasy football’s most valuable tight ends over the next few weeks. With injuries ripping through the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ wide-receiver room, Otton may find himself thrust into a key role in Baker Mayfield’s offense.
With Mike Evans and Chris Godwin already sidelined, rookie Emeka Egbuka left Week 6 with a hamstring injury.
The team faced a similar situation in 2024 when Evans was injured early in Week 7, and Godwin was already out for the season. From Weeks 7 to 10, Otton was the TE1 overall in fantasy, catching 30 of 39 targets for 293 yards and three scores.
In that period, he was a whole point per game better than Travis Kelce, the TE2. Evans has a chance to return in Week 7 and is one to keep an eye on. If Evans plays, Otton is still a great streaming option this week; If he doesn’t, the tight end might be the highest-scoring player at the position.
Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns (vs. MIA)
Under challenging circumstances, rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. put up an impressive showing in fantasy in Week 6. Fannin caught seven of his 10 targets for 81 yards against Pittsburgh, accounting for 36.65% of Dillon Gabriel’s passing yards.
Fannin is the TE12 on the season, while his 38 targets rank fourth among all tight ends. In fact, he ranks ninth all-time in targets among rookie tight ends through the first six weeks of a season.
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This week, he faces a Miami Dolphins defense that has given up over 400 total yards in three straight weeks. The Dolphins have allowed the highest completion percentage (74.9%) in the NFL and the ninth-highest passing touchdown percentage (6.3%).
Miami has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game (15.7) to the tight end position so far, making Fannin a great streaming option this week.
Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints (at CHI)
Versatile New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill is back, and one of the most fun players in fantasy football is available in 92% of Yahoo leagues. While yet to get back to his previous league-winning involvement, Hill’s snap share increased in his second game back from injury.
That won’t be enough to make a consistent difference in fantasy, but the upward trend is promising. Another good sign is that Hill’s touches have come as either a runner or passer, confirming that his Swiss-army-knife role has survived the team’s offseason coaching changes.
Hill needed just one carry to find the end zone against the New England Patriots in Week 6, and now faces one of the worst defenses in the NFL. The Chicago Bears have allowed the sixth-most points per game (28.2) and the sixth-most yards per game (369.4) in the NFL this year.
Hill won’t be a weekly option unless he can regain his previous snap share and goal-line opportunities, but he is always a high-potential play if you need something special.
