Tight end is normally a top-heavy position, but there is some depth this year. With six teams on bye, your options are hurting a bit. If you're unsure of who to start this week, check out my rankings. I list the top 15, because those are the only ones who are usually worth starting.
Byes: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers & Washington Redskins
Last Update: Nov. 8
Other Rankings: QB, RB, WR, TE, DEF
| Rank & Player | Opponent | Notes |
| 1. Jimmy Graham, NO | SF | Graham looks completely fine, which is great for his owners. |
| 2. Julius Thomas, DEN | @OAK | Thomas is always a high-end start, despite just eight catches in his last three games. |
| 3. Greg Olsen, CAR | @PHI | Olsen is one of the few reliable targets in Carolina. |
| 4. Martellus Bennett, CHI | @GB | Bennett's production ebbs and flows based on if he scores. |
| 5. Travis Kelce, KC | @BUF | He's inconsistent, like many tight ends, but you can justify starting Kelce. |
| 6. Heath Miller, PIT | @NYJ | With Big Ben throwing six touchdowns a game, Miller is worth a look. |
| 7. Larry Donnell, NYG | @SEA | The Seahawks have a good defense, but are allowing the fourth-most fantasy points to TEs. |
| 8. Owen Daniels, | TEN | With so many teams on bye, Daniels is good fill-in option. |
| 9. Jason Witten, DAL | @JAC | A good matchup for Witten. |
| 10. Delanie Walker, TEN | @BAL | Walker seems okay with Mettenberger under center, but has a tough matchup. |
| 11. Zach Ertz, PHI | CAR | Ertz has promise, but he's been a little boom-or-bust this season. |
| 12. Vernon Davis, SF | @NO | Davis doesn't look himself this season. |
| 13. Mychael Rivera, OAK | DEN | Rivera has come out of nowhere with two strong efforts. |
| 14. Charles Clay, MIA | @DET | You could do worse, but he's got a poor matchup. |
| 15. Jared Cook, STL | @ARI | Cook hasn't played well, but he has a great matchup. The Cardinals have a tendency to give up a lot of points to TEs. |