Getty Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaves the field after a 38-10 win against the Green Bay Packers.
Welcome to our Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for Week 7 of the 2020 NFL regular season. In this week’s column, we discuss if Anthony Firkser can remain relevant in the Titans’ explosive aerial attack. Plus, is Rob Gronkowski officially back?
* If you’re looking for more information on how to best set your lineup this coming week check out our Week 7 TE Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em.
Reminder: These rankings are based on full-PPR scoring formats.
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Tight End Outlook Week 7
- Zach Ertz‘s (TE9) disappointing 2020 campaign continues. While no official word from the team, ESPN’s Chris Mortenson has reported that Ertz is expected to miss three to four weeks with an ankle injury, almost guaranteeing his absence this Thursday night.
He may not be back to his former All-Pro form, but Rob Gronkowski (TE12) at least looks to have his feet back up under him. Gronk has now seen 14 targets over the past two weeks, ranking as the TE5 over that span.
The amount of weapons around Gronk is always concerning to his ceiling. However, his opponents this week, the Raiders, did allow a 24.8 point outing to their most recent tight end opposition, albeit that tight end was Travis Kelce.
Anthony Firkser (TE18) exploded in Week 6 to the tune of 100-plus receiving yards and a position-high 25.3 fantasy points. Problem is, Firkser’s production came with starter Jonnu Smith sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained in the third quarter, an ankle injury that has since been deemed “minor.”
If Smith can’t suit up this week, Firkser is worth a look, especially with Ertz’s injury and names such as Mark Andrews and Mike Gesicki on a bye. With that said, his matchup is less than appealing, as Pittsburgh has allowed just one receiving touchdown and no more than 57 yards to any opposing tight end this year.
Week 7 Fantasy Rankings: Tight End
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– NOTABLE TE BYE WEEKS: Mark Andrews (BAL), Nick Boyle (BAL), Mike Gesicki (MIA), Adam Shaheen (MIA), Irv Smith Jr. (MIN), Kyle Rudolph (MIN), Trey Burton (IND), Jack Doyle (IND), Mo Alie-Cox
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Tight End TEAM Opp.
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Travis Kelce KC @ DEN
2
George Kittle SF @ NE
3
Hunter Henry LAC vs. JAC
4
T.J. Hockenson DET @ ATL
5
Jonnu Smith TEN INJ vs. PIT
6
Darren Waller LV vs. TB
7
Noah Fant DEN INJ vs. KC
8
Austin Hooper CLE @ CIN
9
Zach Ertz PHI INJ vs. NYG
10
Evan Engram NYG @ PHI
11
Jared Cook NO vs. CAR
12
Rob Gronkowski TB @ LV
13
Robert Tonyan GB @ HOU
14
Dalton Schultz DAL @ WAS
15
Greg Olsen SEA @ ARI
16
Hayden Hurst ATL vs. DET
17
Logan Thomas WAS vs. DAL
18
Anthony Firkser TEN vs. PIT
19
Tyler Higbee LAR vs. CHI
20
Darren Fells HOU vs. GB
21
Richard Rodgers PHI vs. NYG
22
Eric Ebron PIT @ TEN
23
Jimmy Graham CHI @ LAR
24
Drew Sample CIN vs. CLE
25
Tyler Eifert JAC @ LAC
26
Ian Thomas CAR @ NO
27
Gerald Everett LAR vs. CHI
28
Cameron Brate TB @ LV
29
Chris Herndon IV NYJ vs. BUF
30
Dan Arnold ARI vs. SEA
31
Dawson Knox BUF INJ @ NYJ
32
James O’Shaughnessy JAC @ LAC
33
Cole Kmet CHI @ LAR
34
Tyler Kroft BUF @ NYJ
35
Adam Troutman NO vs. CAR
36
Will Dissly SEA @ ARI
37
Vance McDonald PIT @ TEN
38
Jesse James DET @ ATL
39
Ryan Griffin NYJ vs. BUF
40
David Njoku CLE @ CIN
41
Darrell Daniels ARI vs. SEA
42
Ryan Izzo NE vs. SF
43
Kaden Smith NYG @ PHI
44
Jace Sternberger GB @ HOU
45
Tanner Hudson TB @ LV
46
Jake Butt DEN vs. KC
47
Jacob Hollister SEA @ ARI
48
Harrison Bryant CLE @ CIN
49
Nick Vannett DEN vs. KC
50
Demetrius Harris CHI @ LAR
51
Blake Bell DAL @ WAS
52
Ross Dwelley SF @ NE
53
MyCole Pruitt TEN vs. PIT
54
Chris Manhertz CAR @ NO
55
Cethan Carter CIN vs. CLE
56
Devin Asiasi NE vs. SF
57
Trevon Wesco NYJ vs. BUF
58
Jaeden Graham ATL vs. DET