Tight has been as bad -- if not worse -- than most of us expected heading into the season. Some key early injuries have been part of the reason for the disappointing results, but for the most part, it's just been good old-fashioned disappointments. Our Week 4 fantasy TE PPR rankings can help you find the best of the worst if you don't have one of the top-tier options.
There is some good news when a position disappoints -- it doesn't take much for your TE to finish in the top 10 in a given week. A quick look at the rankings before last week showed several late-round or undrafted tight ends in the top 12 despite not scoring a touchdown yet this year (Zach Ertz, Cole Kmet, Dalton Kincaid). This shows how much targets and receptions matter at this position even if big yardage days and TDs don't follow.
We'll do our best to highlight the potential studs, sleepers, and stumblers to get you ready for your Week 4 TE start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
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Who are the best fantasy TEs Week 4?
Travis Kelce (@ Jets), T.J. Hockenson (@ Panthers), Mark Andrews (vs. Browns), Darren Waller (vs. Seahawks), and George Kittle (vs. Cardinals) remain our top five TEs this week. There's no reason to stray from any, especially with both Kittle and Waller getting notoriously bad TE defenses. They're not as reliable as in the past, but they're still talented and big parts of their respective offenses.
WEEK 4 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
We also think Evan Engram (vs. Falcons) remains a must-start. He'll likely be more inconsistent than last year with so many mouths to feed in Jacksonville, but he gets steady targets and has a fairly favorable matchup this week in London.
WEEK 4 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | D/STs | Kickers
Who are the best fantasy TE sleepers, waiver pickups Week 4?
If Logan Thomas (@ Eagles) clears concussion protocol and returns this week, he'll be a nice sleeper against an Eagles' defense that has struggled against TEs in the early going. Thomas has seen steady targets when healthy, too, so he has slightly more value in PPR leagues. The same goes for Luke Musgrave (vs. Lions), Sam LaPorta (@ Packers), and Zach Ertz (@ 49ers). The targets/receptions should be there for all three, but given Ertz's matchup, he might not do much else. LaPorta is basically a must-start at this point after his big breakout in Week 3.
Dalton Kincaid (vs. Dolphins) and Chig Okonkwo (vs. Bengals) also have seemingly favorable matchups against defenses that haven't fared particularly well against TEs so far this year. Neither has done a ton, but Kincaid has seen a decent number of targets while Okonkwo always has big-play potential, so you could do a lot worse if you need to take a chance.
We also have to mention Taysom Hill (vs. Buccaneers), who could resume his "goal-line back" role with Jamaal Williams (hamstring) on the IR and Derek Carr (shoulder) hurting. Hill finished as the TE9 in PPR leagues last year, so even though he's far riskier in PPR formats, he can easily finish in the top 10 in any given week.
WEEK 4 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em
Who are the biggest potential fantasy TE busts Week 4?
It has to be tough for owners of Kyle Pitts (vs. Jaguars), Pat Freiermuth (@ Texans), and Dallas Goedert (vs. Commanders) to stick with their relatively high draft picks. We still think they're higher-ceiling plays than any of the TEs ranked below them -- especially this week when none have particularly intimidating matchups -- but if you want to look for greener pastures, we don't blame you.
Hunter Henry (@ Cowboys) and Jake Ferguson (vs. Patriots) have tough matchups, but we still think Henry is worth starting because of his frequent targets. Ferguson also sees a decent number of looks (at least seven in two-of-three games), but he's much more of a TD-or-bust option this week.
WEEK 4 DFS:
DK lineup | FD lineup | Best values | Best stacks
What are the biggest TE injuries Week 4?
Irv Smith Jr. (hamstring) and Logan Thomas (concussion) were the two biggest TEs who missed Week 3. Smith Jr. (@ Titans) isn't on the starting TE radar even if he returns, but, as we mentioned earlier, Thomas (@ Eagles) has breakout potential if he's back on the field. If he remains out, Cole Turner would be a deep sleeper this week.
We'll be updating these TE PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for the latest player movement and analysis.
Fantasy TE PPR Rankings Week 4: Who to start, sit at tight end
Rankings based on full-point PPR formats
Rank Player
1 Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ Jets
2 T.J. Hockenson, Vikings @ Panthers
3 Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Browns
4 Darren Waller, Giants vs. Seahawks
5 George Kittle, 49ers vs. Cardinals
6 Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Falcons
7 Sam LaPorta, Lions @ Packers
8 Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Jaguars
9 Dallas Goedert, Eagles vs. Commanders
10 Pat Freiermuth, Steelers @ Texans
11 Hunter Henry, Patriots @ Cowboys
12 Logan Thomas, Commanders @ Eagles
13 Luke Musgrave, Packers vs. Lions
14 Jake Ferguson, Cowboys vs. Patriots
15 Zach Ertz, Cardinals @ 49ers
16 Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Buccaneers
17 Cade Otton, Buccaneers @ Saints
18 Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans vs. Bengals
19 Dalton Kincaid, Bills vs. Dolphins
20 Hayden Hurst, Panthers vs. Vikings
21 Gerald Everett, Chargers vs. Raiders
22 Cole Kmet, Bears vs. Broncos
23 Tyler Higbee, Rams @ Colts
24 Kylen Granson, Colts vs. Rams
25 Dawson Knox, Bills vs. Dolphins
26 Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Chiefs
27 Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. Buccaneers
28 David Njoku, Browns vs. Ravens
29 Dalton Schultz, Texans vs. Steelers
30 Durham Smythe, Dolphins @ Bills
31 Mike Gesicki, Patriots @ Cowboys
32 Michael Mayer, Raiders @ Chargers
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