We’re headed into Week 11, and with the trade deadline getting closer, it’s time to ensure the tight end position in your fantasy football lineups is deep enough to handle injuries and other factors down the home stretch.
Let’s take a look at the top tight ends to target on the waiver wire in Week 11 that you should consider adding to your team. All players listed below are rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo, ESPN, and/or Sleeper leagues.
Note that I have done away with FAAB recommendations this year, as there are too many variables to account for. Instead, I replaced it with my opinion on how aggressive fantasy managers should be in pursuing the player on a scale of 1-10.
Looking for other positions? Check out our Week 11 Waiver Wire article, which covers a plethora of players from all positions.
Mike Gesicki, TE | CIN
Fantasy managers who started Mike Gesicki with confidence in a dream matchup were sorely disappointed in Week 10. In a game where the Cincinnati Bengals scored five touchdowns, Gesicki had a mere four receptions for 30 yards.
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So, why pick him up? Gesicki’s usage is still promising. He saw nine targets, it just didn’t work out.
If Tee Higgins returns, I wouldn’t trust Gesicki. But if Higgins misses another game, you can go back to the Gesicki well if you need a TE.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.0
Jonnu Smith, TE | MIA
I guess there’s something here with Jonnu Smith. Strangely, this Miami Dolphins offense seems to be drawing up plays for their veteran tight end and doing so at the expense of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Make it make sense.
Smith caught three passes for 45 yards on Monday night in Week 10. He’s been at least moderately serviceable for five straight games, including three games with at least 9.6 fantasy points.
With that said, Smith played just 43% of the snaps against the Rams. This production, despite being relatively consistent for over a month, seems a bit random. I wouldn’t recommend adding him.
Aggressiveness Rating: 0.0
Fantasy A
Hunter Henry, TE | NE
This is a strange one. Typically, fantasy managers add players coming off of big games. But Hunter Henry just had one catch for 14 yards in a game the New England Patriots played well and won.
The dud notwithstanding, Henry has been more good than bad this season. Over his previous four games, he didn’t score fewer than 9.5 fantasy points in a single contest.
Of course, before that, to start the season, Henry had 5.2 fantasy points or less in four of his first five games. He’s pretty boom or bust, and it’s largely random. Nevertheless, Henry has enough upside to be a viable fantasy starter for the TE-needy.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.0
Taysom Hill, TE | NO
The Saints’ gadget man listed as a tight end is who he is. Most weeks, you’ll get something like the 6.22 or 7.0 fantasy points Taysom Hill has provided two of the last three weeks.
Every once in a while, you’ll get the 16 fantasy points Hill had in Week 9. It really comes down to whether he scores, which is completely random.
With that said, tight end remains a wasteland. Hill has arguably more TD upside than most tight ends, given how frequently he is used near the goal line. If you have a hole at TE, Hill can fill the void.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.0