SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 22: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after making a catch during the NFC Divisional playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 19-12. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
George Kittle, 49ers:
This game is likely going to be played in a lot of bad weather, so look for San Francisco to throw a ton of short passes, which should play right into the hands of Kittle. He has the best chance on that team for double-digit fantasy points and a touchdown.
TE:Taysom Hill, Saints
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 29: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints runs past Kenny Moore II #23 of the Indianapolis Colts while scoring a rushing touchdown during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
It’s hard to quantify what Hill brings to the Saints. He just does a little of this and a little of that, and when you put it all together, he makes for an exceptional fantasy player. Look for him to get about 3 or 4 receptions for 30 or 40 yards and run for another 30 or 40 yards and find the end zone as he always seems to.
TE:Hunter Henry, Patriots
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 07: Tight end Hunter Henry #85 of the New England Patriots catches a touchdown in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 07, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
The Colts have been absolutely awful against opposing tight ends, and in a game where New England may be playing from behind, they will need to rely on Henry, who should have 60 yards and a touchdown.
TE:Evan Engram, Jaguars
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 04: Evan Engram #17 of the Jacksonville Jaguars and AFC reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on February 04, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
It seems like weeks since we’ve used Engram in lineups, but with Trevor Lawrence likely back, I think he’s got a great chance at six receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown.
TE:Cade Otton, Bucs
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 5: Cade Otton #88 and Robert Hainsey celebrate a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
The Bucs have the worst DVOA against opposing tight ends and they have allowed the most touchdowns to the position. Otton may not put up double-digit targets like he did when Evans was out, but he seems like a lock for a TD.
