When Taysom Hill retired last week, the tight end position felt like it was missing some of that extra sparkle and shine. No one can create a 40-point explosion like Hill. Considering he played six or seven different positions in that game, it might not even be fair to count him among the tight ends. Either way, fantasy managers will certainly be happy to see him back in action this week.

Without Hill in action, the tight end position was filled by Noah Gray and Jonnu Smith. If you went back to draft season and asked who the scoring leaders would be in Week 12 at tight end, no one would have been able to give you those two names. But hey, weird things always happen at tight end.

Fortunately, there are no bye teams this week, so most fantasy managers should have no problem finding a starting tight end. Still, it’s a good idea to consult a solid set of rankings to ensure you’re making the right decision in your TE slot.

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Fantasy TE Rankings Week 13: Who should start, sit at tight end

Rankings based on PPR scores. These rankings are updated throughout the week, so check back often.

Who are the best fantasy TEs for Week 13?

Travis Kelce has been on a tear the past six weeks. He wasn’t part of the Chiefs’ scoring frenzy in Carolina, but he still had a respectable 12.2 PPR points. Kelce is one of the few tight ends who provides a weekly threat to more than eight targets while still maintaining strong red zone usage. The rest of the year he is one of the best players at the highest level, and he will compete for a TE1 ranking every week.

Brock Bowers is on pace to set the record for receptions by a rookie in a single season, and he could deservedly lead the league in receptions this season. As you can imagine, this volume has allowed Bowers to thrive in PPR leagues. He has seen 10+ goals in four of his last seven games, finishing as a top-5 TE in each of those weeks. Given his usage and playmaking ability, he is firmly in the elite TE tier.

Bowers is on another level, but Trey McBride is also capable of driving goals at a high pace. His 0.26 goals per route average leads the team, and he’s regularly outpaced Marvin Harrison Jr. this season. The Vikings defense is known to pressure and cause problems for opposing quarterbacks, so this could be a game with a lot of quick passes to McBride. If he could finally find the end zone, fantasy managers would be happy.

Who are the TEs retiring in Week 13?

There are no teams with byes in Week 13, with three games taking place on Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28. The Broncos, Colts, Patriots, Commanders, Ravens and Texans will have byes in Week 14.

Who are the best fantasy TE waiver picks for Week 13?

Given the lack of talent at wide receiver in New England, Hunter Henry is one of the few tight ends who can legitimately go out and lead their team to targets every week. He did that in week 12, the fifth time this season. His volume creates a respectable floor and Drake Maye’s playmaking ability can help Henry reach his weekly ceiling by expanding the play and making difficult throws.

Somehow, Zach Ertz is still in less than 50 percent of the leagues. Week 12 marked Ertz’s 7th TE1 appearance of the year. He has also now seen at least seven goals in four of his last five games. Ertz needs a touchdown to rank in the top 5 as a weekly tight end, but with this kind of volume he could be a reliable option with a stable bottom.

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Who are the top fantasy TE sleepers for Week 13?

When you’re looking for a tight end, you’re often just looking for a tight end who picks up a touchdown to carry his fantasy output for the week. If that’s the route you choose this week, Dalton Schultz may be your best option. Jacksonville’s defense has given up 14 touchdowns in the last four games and has given up more than 30 points in a week. The hope here is that CJ Stroud will lead the Texans into the red zone several times, and that Schultz can snag a pass to cap off a scoring drive.

At this point, Mark Andrews also falls into the “touchdown or bust” level of tight ends. He alternates frequently with Isaiah Likely and has just one TE1 finish in games where he didn’t score. Fortunately, this should be a game environment where the Ravens offense is forced to score several touchdowns to win. Baltimore and Philadelphia have two of the most talented offenses in the league, and they could easily push each other in a track match. Ideally, Andrews can get involved near the goal line and put six points on the board for the Ravens.

What are the biggest TE injuries in Week 13?

Dalton Kincaid battled a knee problem that kept him out of action in the Bills’ last game. Buffalo had a bye in Week 12, so Kincaid has been given plenty of time to recover. Kincaid’s practice participation should give us an idea of ​​his availability this week.

Jake Ferguson missed Week 12 after suffering a concussion the week before. Mike McCarthy has not yet provided an update on his status, but players can often return from concussions after missing one game. Look for Ferguson to return to action this week.

Rookie Ja’Tavion Sanders was taken away last week after suffering a scary neck injury. He became a popular sleeper at the time, but it would be shocking to see him back in time for Week 13.