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Fantasy Football: Classifying Tight Ends, Part 1

Tight ends are oftentimes the forgotten men on fantasy rosters, but the right option at the position can win you a title. Whether you go for consistency or upside, who you select can either set you back or propel you forward in your league’s standings. For this upcoming season, viable options at the tight end position have worked their way into five distinct categories. Here is a look at the first two.

Disclaimer: These are not preseason TE rankings, merely classifications. All positional rankings and point totals are per ESPN Standard Scoring.

Category #1: Captains Of Consistency

Members of this club have accomplished the rare feat of being consistently above average, both game-to-game and year-to-year.