Your tight end strategy is one of the defining pillars of a draft. It is arguably the most important decision you will ever make (in fantasy football). Like quarterback, it is also often one of the most overlooked elements of roster construction. A key part of this decision is whether or not to use an early pick on a tight end. The factors that drive this decision are:
- The ceiling of the available tight ends
- The opportunity cost of other positions
- The viability of the tight ends available later
- Luck: there are a finite number of elite options available and not every drafter can get one
I recently examined if early tight ends still provide the same edge on half-PPR sites like Underdog. I’ve previously gone into detail as to how much an elite TE supercharges Zero-RB, Anchor RB, and Hyperfragile constructions.
WHERE TO DRAFT TIGHT ENDS ON THE FFPC
Combining the projections from the Projection Machine with the ceiling boost from the Ranges of Outcomes app provides an objective view of the upside of every single player.
