Start em Sit em Tight Ends Week 8

Are you ready for some Week 8 action in the world of fantasy football? I’m Matt Donley from RotoBaller, and it’s time to dive into the crucial decisions for your tight end position. But before we get into the nitty-gritty, remember that the fantasy landscape can change rapidly. Keep an eye on injury reports and join the RotoBaller Discord Channel for expert advice throughout the week.

No Bye Weeks, but Injury Concerns

While there are no bye weeks to contend with in Week 8, we do have some injury-related headaches. The tight end position has been challenging this season, and injuries have only added to the complexity. We saw the return of elite tight ends like Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Darren Waller, and Dalton Schultz last week, and they delivered big-time performances. However, some fantasy managers are dealing with the absence of key players like Pat Freiermuth and Greg Dulish, who won’t be back until at least Week 11 or 12 due to hamstring injuries.

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The Taylor Swift Effect on Travis Kelce

Speaking of Travis Kelce, let’s take a moment to appreciate his incredible production this season. Interestingly, when Taylor Swift attends his games, Kelce becomes an enchanted force, averaging a whopping 108 yards per game. Without her presence, he’s still impressive, but it’s clear that Swift brings out the fantasy superstar in him.

Now, let’s focus on the tight ends you should start and sit in Week 8.

Must-Start Tight Ends

1. Jake Ferguson (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Los Angeles Rams: The Rams have been relatively generous to tight ends lately, allowing an average of 19.23 fantasy points per game over the last four weeks. With extra attention likely on other Cowboys’ playmakers, Ferguson could exploit this favorable matchup.

2. Darren Waller (New York Giants) vs. New York Jets: Waller had a resurgence last week, and this week he faces the Jets, who are the most generous defense to tight ends in terms of fantasy points allowed. Expect Waller to thrive in this matchup.

3. Dalton Schultz (Houston Texans) vs. Carolina Panthers: Schultz has been building chemistry with rookie quarterback CJ Str, receiving 17 targets in the last two games. He’s scored a touchdown in each of the last three games and could continue to produce against the Panthers.

Tight Ends to Sit or Temper Expectations

1. Zach Ertz (Arizona Cardinals) vs. Baltimore Ravens: Ertz faces a tough Ravens defense that has yet to allow a touchdown to tight ends this season. Plus, the possibility of him losing snaps to Trey McBride is concerning.

2. Evan Engram (Jacksonville Jaguars) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Engram may be hard to bench due to consistent targets, but he faces a Steelers defense that is tough on tight ends, allowing the second-fewest receptions and third-fewest yards to the position.

3. Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) vs. Arizona Cardinals: While Andrews is a must-start in most cases, be prepared for a potentially tough matchup against the Cardinals, who have been stingy against tight ends this season.

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