Fantasy Football Week 6 Tight End Rankings

The 2023-24 NFL season has been outstanding so far. Already there have been a ton of breakout players and fantasy duds that have made the game so entertaining. Bye weeks are starting to take place. This means that tight ends like Luke Musgrave and Connor Heyward will be out this week. On top of that injuries have started to mount up at this point of the season. It is always a great idea to evaluate backup options so that way fantasy managers are prepared if star players miss time. Here are the fantasy football week 6 tight end rankings.

*Ratings are subject to change due to injury reports or possible move to the Injured Reserve List

(Check out the section below for details on players already rumored to possibly miss this week and how their replacement options rank for the week)

Key:

Must Start- a player who is in your lineup regardless of the matchup or most circumstances. They Will likely finish near the top of the league in points that week and in most weeks.

Starting TE1- a player who makes fantasy owners comfortable starting week after week. Regardless of the matchup, this player has a solid floor.

TD Dependent Starter- a player who may not be a lock to start for a team every week, but will start more times than not because of depth at the position. Their production is based on whether they can get in the end zone or not. It can be the difference between a top 10 performance or a top 25 performance

Deep League Starter- a player whose ceiling isn’t high but should put up enough production to be started in deep leagues. When a player like this is started it is because their production though it will likely be low, will be better than a few options.

Leave on the Bench- a player who should be avoided in all lineups that week. Many times this player could even be left on waivers.

Possible Changes that can occur before Sunday

TE1 Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce was limited in practice this week with an ankle injury. He is currently listed as questionable for this week’s game. If Kelce misses Week 6 against the Denver Broncos Noah Gray moves up to TE17 between Jonnu Smith and David Njoku.

TE5 Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears

Cole Kmet was limited in practice on Wednesday with a hamstring injury. If he misses Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings Robert Tonyan becomes the TE29 between Juwan Johnson and Greg Dulcich.

TE6 Darren Waller, New York Giants

Darren Waller missed practice Wednesday with a groin injury. He is expected to return to practice Thursday. If Waller misses Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills Daniel Bellinger becomes the TE27 between Hayden Hurst and Durham Smythe.

TE17 Jonnu Smith, Atlanta Falcons

Jonnu Smith was limited in practice on Wednesday with an ankle injury. If Smith misses Week 6 against the Washington Commanders Mycole Pruitt gets an increased role as the team’s second tight end in 12 personnel sets.

TE18 David Njoku, Cleveland Browns

David Njoku missed practice Wednesday because of the burns he suffered to his hand and face. Even though he played prior to the bye it is unclear if Njoku could play this week. If Njoku misses Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers Harrison Bryant becomes the TE27 between Hayden Hurst and Durham Smythe.

TE20 Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills

Dawson Knox was limited in practice on Wednesday with a wrist injury. If Knox misses Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars Quinton Morris see’s starting tight end reps for Buffalo this week.

TE29 Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints

Juwan Johnson missed last week’s game with a calf injury. If Johnson misses Week 6 against the Houston Texans Foster Moreau becomes the TE29 between Durham Smythe and Greg Dulcich. Taysom Hill moves up to TE32 between Mike Gesicki and Drew Ogletree.

TE30 Greg Dulcich, Denver Broncos

Greg Dulcich could be activated from Injured Reserve this week. He has missed the past five games with a hamstring injury. He is expected to return this week after fully practicing in practice on Wednesday. If Dulich doesn’t play in Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs Adam Trautman becomes the TE29 between Durham Smythe and Juwan Johnson.

Players that are currently not expected to play

Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills

Dalton Kincaid was limited in practice on Wednesday with a concussion. He appears less likely to play this week than Dawson Knox who is also dealing with an injury. while Kincaid is out slot receivers like Deonte Harty, Khalil Shakir, and Trent Sherfield could see expanded roles in the offense.

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