Fantasy Football 2014 Tight End Rankings: Week 3
Antonio Gates
Jimmy Graham’s two touchdown catches against Cleveland was more than enough for him to maintain his hold on the top spot in Athlon Sports’ Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for Week 3. However, for the second straight week, Graham didn’t post the best numbers for his position. Instead that honor in Week 2 belongs to Antonio Gates, who victimized Seattle’s vaunted defense for three touchdowns as the Chargers overwhelmed the defending Super Bowl champions 30-21. Even though this game took place in San Diego and the Seahawks return home to CenturyLink Field for a Super Bowl rematch with the Broncos, one can’t help but wonder if Julius Thomas will enjoy similar success Sunday afternoon. After all, despite Graham’s and Gates’ big days, it’s Thomas who is tied for the NFL lead with four touchdown grabs after two games.
Each week during the NFL season, we will rank enough players at each position to appease everyone from those in 8-team leagues to 16-team leagues, those that can start two QBs, two TEs, three RBs and four WRs. We cut out the rest, because if you're looking at who the 50th-best running back or the 17th-best kicker is for that week, you need more help than any Web site can give you.
Positional Rankings: QB I RB I WR I TE I DST I K
2014 NFL Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings — Tight Ends
Rank | Player | Team |
| Comments |
1 | Jimmy Graham | NO | vs. MIN | Gets first 2 TDs vs. Browns. |
2 | Julius Thomas | DEN | at SEA | Tied for NFL lead w/ 4 TD catches. |
3 | Rob Gronkowski | NE | vs. OAK | Playing time becoming an issue. |
4 | Greg Olsen | CAR | vs. PIT |
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5 | Antonio Gates | SD | at BUF | Who's old now? 3 TDs vs. Seahawks. |
6 | Dennis Pitta | BAL | at CLE | Upstaged by Daniels in win vs. Steelers. |
7 | Zach Ertz | PHI | vs. WAS | Already has seven catches of 20+ yards. |
8 | Martellus Bennett | CHI | at NYJ (Mon.) | Two games, two TD catches. |
9 | Kyle Rudolph | MIN | at NO |
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10 | Vernon Davis | SF | at ARI | Left loss to CHI early w/ ankle injury. Watch status. |
11 | Jason Witten | DAL | at STL | Slow target for reliable target. |
12 | Delanie Walker | TEN | at CIN | Enjoys career day (10-142-1) vs. Cowboys. |
13 | Jordan Cameron | CLE | vs. BAL | DNP (shoulder) Week 2. Watch very carefully. |
14 | Travis Kelce | KC | at MIA | Young buck made some nice plays vs. DEN. |
15 | Niles Paul | WAS | at PHI | Steps in for injured Reed, excels (8-99-1). |
16 | Larry Donnell | NYG | vs. HOU | Quickly making name for himself. |
17 | Charles Clay | MIA | vs. KC | Fantasy impact has been minimal to this point. |
18 | Heath Miller | PIT | at CAR |
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19 | Jared Cook | STL | vs. DAL |
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20 | Coby Fleener | IND | at JAC | Reserve Jack Doyle had more rec., TD. |
21 | Dwayne Allen | IND | at JAC | Followed up solid Week 1 w/ dud (0 rec.). |
22 | Jermaine Gresham | CIN | vs. TEN |
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23 | Owen Daniels | BAL | at CLE | Two TDs among five receptions vs. Ravens. |
24 | Garrett Graham | HOU | at NYG | Made season debut (back) last week. |
25 | Levine Toilolo | ATL | vs. TB (Thurs.) |
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26 | Eric Ebron | DET | vs. GB | Posts first three career catches. |
Rankings are based upon Athlon Sports' standard scoring system:
OFFENSIVE SCORING
All touchdowns are 6 points
1 point for 25 yards passing
1 point for 10 yards rushing/receiving
Receptions are .5 points
Interceptions/fumbles are minus-2 points
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