The tight end position remains one of fantasy football‘s most frustrating weekly decisions for managers across all league formats. With only a handful of reliable options available, most owners stream candidates from the waiver wire each week.
The position’s scarcity has made identifying emerging players with consistent target volume increasingly valuable. This ongoing challenge forces fantasy managers to constantly evaluate lesser-known tight ends who might provide the production needed to stay competitive.
Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars
Rostered: 25%
Brenton Strange caught six of seven targets for 61 yards in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Week 3 victory over Houston, serving as Trevor Lawrence’s most reliable option amidst the team’s offensive struggles.
The third-year tight end led the team in both receptions and receiving yards while posting an efficient 86% catch rate on his opportunities. His performance stood out in stark contrast to Brian Thomas Jr.’s and Travis Hunter’s disappointing showings.
With Lawrence unable to complete passes downfield consistently, he has increasingly relied on Strange as his safety valve underneath. Strange’s 82% snap rate indicates he’s firmly entrenched as Jacksonville’s primary tight end.
The tight end position remains a weekly struggle for fantasy managers, making Strange’s consistent target volume particularly valuable. His ability to break tackles and create yards after the catch was evident on his 13-yard reception, where he powered through multiple defenders. At the very least, Strange represents a viable streaming option with legitimate upside if Jacksonville’s passing game eventually finds its rhythm.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.5
Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans
Rostered: 25%
Chig Okonkwo caught five of six targets for 66 yards in the Tennessee Titans’ Week 3 loss to Indianapolis, leading the team in both receptions and receiving yards. That marks consecutive games with six targets for the fourth-year tight end, demonstrating his growing role as Cam Ward’s reliable underneath option.
His 83% catch rate on Sunday showcased the steady hands that have made him the quarterback’s security blanket through Tennessee’s early-season struggles.
The Titans, one of the worst teams in the league, will keep Ward throwing frequently. They’ve averaged 36 pass attempts through three games while consistently playing from behind.
With Calvin Ridley struggling to find consistency and the receiving corps still developing chemistry with their rookie quarterback, Okonkwo has emerged as Ward’s most trustworthy target in crucial situations.
That means enough volume for a tight end position that remains starved for reliable options. At the very least, he represents a passable streaming option for those needing tight end help, with legitimate upside if Tennessee’s passing offense continues to lean on his reliable route-running.
Aggressiveness Rating: 2.0
