The final position article for Week 6 . . . tight ends. I'm not going to lie, this is literally one of the worst weeks on record for the TE position. It's pretty much garbage. All of the top-tier guys have either played (Ertz) or are in the Sunday / Monday night games. Being that we are focusing on the main slate for DFS sites, this really limits who we can consider. My general strategy will be to pay way down at the tight end position and hope I can make some work of the trash. Regardless, here are my top plays for the TE position for Week 6.
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With that being said, here are my top plays at the tight end position for Week 6. Enjoy, upvote, and comment on your weekly outlook.
$3,500 / vs. TB / ATL - 3
Just more exposure to the high scoring Atlanta / Tampa Bay game. Hooper is actually coming off a great game against the Steelers where he turned 12 targets into 9 receptions for 77 yards. There is a concern in the lack of red zone targets but who really gets those in Atlanta (not Julio). In any case, at just $3,500 and with a lack of any real upside TEs on the slate, Hooper is firmly in consideration against the weak Tampa Bay defense.
$3,000 / vs. PIT / CIN - 1.5
This call has significant risk but then again Uzomah is only $3,000. He is the only real healthy TE in Cincinatti this weekend, so there should be no issue with him getting time on the field. Unfortunately, he is a guy that has received no more than 4 target in any game since like the history of time but I do believe to win Cincinatti will have to throw the rock a lot this weekend. As a Steelers fan I can tell you personally that the Steelers are awful at defending the TE position. This is also backed up statistically as they are surrounding 11.6 points per game to TEs, which is ranked as the 2nd worst in the NFL. Could we getting a goose egg with this play? Yes. But considering the price, playing time, and opponent, I believe we can get some decent numbers out of Uzomah this weekend.
Thats really all I have at the TE position for Week 6. It simply flat out sucks but we can make it work. As mentioned, my strategy this weekend surrounds bottom of the barrel TEs. In all likelihood I will be pairing a cheap TE with my QB and just hoping for the best. Let me know your thoughts on the position and outlook for Week 6 in the comments below. Good luck out there and lets win some money!
