T.J. Hockenson, Vikings
Over the past few weeks, the Bears have been overly generous to opposing tight ends, including Trey McBride and George Kittle. The Bears do a very good job of limiting slot receivers, but they really struggle against running backs and opposing tight ends. I think Hockenson ends up with about 16 to 20 fantasy points.
David Njoku, Browns
The Chiefs have the third-worst DVOA versus opposing tight ends and have struggled the entire season against the position. With Cedric Tillman still not practicing, Njoku should see double-digit targets, and I really like him to have about 8 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown.
Jake Ferguson, Cowboys
Carolina has the second-worst DVOA versus opposing tight ends, which should be right in line for Ferguson to have a big game. Ferguson struggled in his first game back from injury, but I think he will have a much better week against Carolina, so look for him to have about 6 catches for 60 yards and a good chance at the touchdown.
Kyle Pitts, Falcons
It’s hard to imagine endorsing Pitts after the horrible season that he’s had, but the Raiders have the fourth worst DVOA versus opposing tight ends and it always feels like just when you think Pitts will do nothing, he has a good game. My visionary hunch is that Pitts goes 5 for 50 and finds the end zone.
Stone Smartt, Chargers
Tampa Bay has the six worst DVOA versus opposing tight ends. Will Dissly just went on the IR after getting injured in last week’s game so Smart should be the in there on obvious passing downs. He is also a great DFS flyer at a minimum price.