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Arizona Cardinals: Trey McBride
Trey McBride enjoyed a fantastic 2024 campaign as he tallied the second-most receiving yards (1,146) at the position and brought in the second-most receptions (111) at the position. However, McBride did have trouble finding the back of the end zone as he scored just two all season (only one receiving). He was the top pass-catching option in the Arizona offense, as he saw 24.9% of the team’s air yards and was targeted on 28.3% of his routes.
Grade: A
Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Pitts
Kyle Pitts had another disappointing season as he finished below the century mark for the third straight season. The only time he accomplished this feat was during his rookie season. In 2024, Pitts tallied 602 yards (13th-most at the position) but caught just 47 passes, the second-lowest mark of his career. However, he did tally a career-high four touchdowns. The former first-round pick has yet to show any extended consistency throughout his NFL career, as he posted a poor 63.5% catch rate.
Grade: C-
Baltimore Ravens: Mark Andrews
Despite only catching 55 passes, Mark Andrews was a force in the red zone. The veteran tight end tallied 11 touchdowns, which was the most at the position by three. He totaled 674 yards, the nighth-most at the position. Over the final eight games of the regular season, the 29-year-old was dominant as he scored seven of his touchdowns and tallied 48 yards per game.
Grade: B+
Baltimore Ravens: Isaiah Likely
The 24-year-old looked poised for a 2024 breakout campaign after tallying 111 yards and a touchdown during the season opener. However, following this contest, Likely only talled more than 70 yards on one occasion and quickly fell back to the No.2 role on the depth chart. However, he did show flashes of potential with a strong 6.3 average yards after the catch and a 7.6 aDOT. Likely should take the next step in 2025.
Grade: C-
Buffalo Bills: Dalton Kincaid
After a promising rookie campaign in 2023, where he eclipsed 600 yards, Dalton Kincaid was expected to take the next step forward this season. However, Kincaid tallied just 448 yards and two scores on 44 receptions. While he missed four games, his production on a per-game basis showed a significant decline in his rookie season. Kincaid averaged just 34.5 yards and 3.4 receptions per game.
Grade: D
Carolina Panthers: Ja'Tavion Sanders
The rookie tight end slowly began to find his footing at the professional level but then suffered a concussion, which derailed his debut season. After catching just three passes during the first three games, the Texas product caught 26 of his 31 passes for 290 yards and a score during Weeks 4 through 12. However, he caught just four passes for 40 yards over the final five.
Grade: D-
Chicago Bears: Cole Kmet
Cole Kmet enjoyed an impressive start to the season but took a backseat over the back half of the campaign. During the first six contests, Kmet averaged 48.2 yards per game with three touchdowns. However, over his final 11 contests, Kmet tallied just 16.8 yards per game with just one touchdown. Given the inconsistency in the Chicago offense, expect Kmet to bounce back in 2025.
Grade: C
Cincinnati Bengals: Mike Gesicki
The 29-year-old enjoyed a strong debut campaign in Cincinnati. After tallying under 400 yards in each of his previous two seasons, Mike Gesicki totaled an impressive 665 yards on 65 receptions in 2024. He found the back of the end zone twice. His yardage placed him 10th among other tight ends. He was also given ample looks downfield as he saw 13.5% of the team’s air yards.
Grade: B
Cleveland Browns: David Njoku
David Njoku missed six games due to numerous injuries but was relatively productive when on the field. During his first three games, Njoku tallied just 29.7 yards per game with Deshaun Watson. However, once Jameis Winston took over the starting role, Njoku saw his production return to form. Over his final eight contests, the 28-year-old tallied 52 yards per game with five touchdowns.
Grade: B-
Dallas Cowboys: Jake Ferguson
After enjoying a breakout campaign in 2023, Jake Ferguson took a steep step back in 2024. Ferguson’s 494 yards placed him 20th among other tight ends. He also did not find the end zone. While Dak Prescott missed more than half of the season, Ferguson could never produce consistently. He only eclipsed 70 yards in two outings and caught three or fewer passes in half of his games.
Grade: C-
Denver Broncos: Adam Trautman
The Denver Broncos did not scheme offensive plays for their tight ends, as their top option, Adam Trautman, tallied just 188 yards and two scores on 13 receptions. He only caught two or more passes twice and only eclipsed 20 receiving yards in two games. Given his lack of production, the Broncos will likely look to improve this position in the offseason.
Grade: F
Detroit Lions: Sam LaPorta
After breaking records as a rookie, Sam LaPorta did not have as much success as a sophomore. However, he was still productive as he tallied the sixth-most yards at the position (726) and fourth-most touchdowns (7). LaPorta enjoyed most of his production during the back half of the season, as he tallied just 35.5 yards per game over the first 11 games. However, over his final five, he tallied 67 yards per game.
Grade: B+
Green Bay Packers: Tucker Kraft
After starting the season in the No.2 role behind Luke Musgrave, Tucker Kraft quickly ascended the depth chart and took full control over the starting role. Kraft tallied 707 yards (seventh-most at the position) and found the back of the end zone seven times (fourth-most) at the position. The 24-year-old flashed elite play-making ability as he posted an impressive 9.4 average yards after the catch.
Grade: B+
Houston Texans: Dalton Schultz
Despite Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell both missing time throughout the season, Dalton Schultz was never able to emerge as a top option in the Houston passing attack. He caught just 53 passes for 532 yards and two touchdowns, a decline from his 2023 production. He only eclipsed more than 40 receiving yards in five games and tallied four or more catches in just seven games.
Grade: C-
Indianapolis Colts: Kylen Granson
Similar to the Denver Broncos, the Indianapolis Colts did not rely on their tight ends in their offensive game plan. Kylen Granson led the room in snaps but caught just 14 passes for 182 yards. He only caught two or more passes in three contests and only over 40 receiving yards in just two games.
Grade: F
Jacksonville Jaguars: Evan Engram
Evan Engram missed eight games this season but performed to his typical level when on the field. Across nine contests, Engram caught 5.2 passes per game (7.2 targets per game) with 40.6 yards per game. He only scored one touchdown. While the Jacksonville offense could not find their footing throughout the season, Engram continued to be Trevor Lawrence’s go-to option in the middle of the field.
Grade: C
Jacksonville Jaguars: Brenton Strange
While Engram was sidelined, Brenton Strange was deployed as the No.1 tight end in the offense. Strange flashed solid upside throughout as he tallied at least 50 yards in four contests. In addition, in games where he logged at least 38 offensive snaps, he tallied 3.9 catches per game with 36.1 yards per game.
Grade: C+
Kansas City Chiefs: Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce had the worst statistical regular season of his career. The 35-year-old caught 97 passes for 823 yards and three touchdowns. The Kansas City offense struggled to find much consistency throughout the first half of the regular season. However, Kelce tallied 52.7 yards per game over their final six contests, with 5.8 receptions per game. He saw 23.2% of the team’s targets and a hefty 53.6 average air yards per game.
Grade: B+
Kansas City Chiefs: Naoh Gray
The 25-year-old saw a significant increase in opportunities this season. After averaging 300 yards over the previous two seasons, Noah Gray tallied 437 yards with five touchdowns this season. However, he struggled to find consistent targets playing behind Travis Kelce. He eclipsed 40 receiving yards in three games and never caught more than four passes in a single game. Expect the Duke product to slowly earn more snaps as Kelce nears the end of his playing career.
Grade: C
Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers
The Georgia product surpassed all expectations during his rookie season. The former No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft had the most receptions (112) and receiving yards (1,194) at the position. He found the back of the end zone five times. Bowers was quickly deployed as the focal point of the Las Vegas passing attack. Bowers caught at least eight passes in seven of his games as a rookie and tallied over 70 yards in eight.
Grade: A+
Los Angeles Chargers: Will Dissly
Will Dissly tallied a career-best 481 yards on 50 receptions in his first season as a Los Angeles Charger. However, Dissly struggled to produce every week. During the first five games, Dissly tallied just 22.2 yards per game. However, during Weeks 7 through 12, Dissly tallied a solid 48 yards per game. Then, during his final four, he totaled just 20.2 yards per game.
Grade: C
Los Angeles Rams: Colby Parkinson
Colby Parkinson operated as the No.1 tight end in Los Angeles for most of the season with Tyer Higbee on the injured reserve. Parkinson enjoyed a strong start to the season as he caught 3.3 passes per game with 30.6 yards per game. However, over his final 10, Parkinson averaged a poor 0.7 receptions per game with just eight yards per game.
Grade: D-
Los Angeles Rams: Tyler Higbee
Tyler Higbee made his regular season debut in Week 16 after recovering from a torn ACL. During the final three weeks of the regular season, Higbee was quite productive as he scored two touchdowns with 2.7 receptions and 22.0 yards per game. Expect the 32-year-old to return to his typical role in the Rams offense in 2025.
Grade: C
Miami Dolphins: Jonnu Smith
The 29-year-old enjoyed a career season in his debut campaign in Miami as he caught 88 passes (fourth-most at the position) with 884 yards (fourth-most at the position) and eight touchdowns (tied for second-most at the position). After modest production through the first five weeks, Smith found his footing over his final 12 contests as he tallied 62 yards and 6.2 receptions per game.
Grade: A
Minnesota Vikings: T.J. Hockenson
T.J. Hockenson missed the first eight weeks of the season recovering from a torn ACL. However, once he returned to action, he was one of the most productive at the position. Over his final 10 games, he averaged a solid 45.5 yards per game with 4.1 receptions per game. He tallied at least 50 yards in four of these games but did find the back of the end zone. Hockenson should be poised to return to form after a healthy offseason.
Grade: B+
Minnesota Vikings: Josh Oliver
Josh Oliver was given TE1 duties, while T.J. Hockenson was sidelined. However, Oliver was not productive in this role, as he tallied just 21.6 yards and 1.9 receptions per game. However, he did score three touchdowns over this stretch. Over his final five games, Hockenson reclaimed full control over the top role as Oliver caught just three total passes.
Grade: D
New England Patriots: Hunter Henry
The veteran tight end tallied the most receptions of his career, operating as Drake Maye’s go-to option in the passing attack. His 66 receptions tied him for sixth-most at the position, and he tallied 674 yards, which was the eighth-most at the position. However, he only tallied two touchdowns, which was disappointing given how often he caught the ball. He also lacked playmaking ability, as he averaged a mere 4.4 yards after the catch.
Grade: B
New Orleans Saints: Taysom Hill
Taysom Hill operated in his Swiss army knife role in the 2024 campaign before suffering a season-ending injury during Week 13. Hill caught 23 passes for 187 yards and tallied 278 yards and six scores on 39 attempts. He posted an impressive 8.3 average yards after the catch and had three carries of over 20+ yards.
Grade: C+
New York Giants: Theo Johnson
The rookie tight end appeared in just 12 games before suffering a foot injury, which cut his season short. Across his first look at the NFL, the Penn State product averaged 27.6 yards per game with 2.4 receptions. He scored one touchdown. However, in his final five games of the season, Johnson began to find his footing as he tallied 43.2 yards per game.
Grade: D+
New York Jets: Tyler Conklin
Tyler Conklin was deployed as a depth option in the New York offense, as most of the targets were directed to Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson, and running back Breece Hall. His 449 yards and four touchdowns placed him below the average marks at the position. He only eclipsed 50 receiving yards in four games.
Grade: D
Philadelphia Eagles: Dallas Goedert
Dallas Goedert battled numerous injuries throughout the season but was very productive when healthy. In the 10 full games he played in during the regular season, Geodert averaged an impressive 49.6 yards per game with 4.2 receptions. He found the back of the end zone twice. He tallied at least 50 yards in four of them. Fantasy managers should expect a bounce-back campaign in 2025 if he can remain healthy.
Grade: B
Philadelphia Eagles: Grant Calcaterra
The 26-year-old was tasked to replace Dallas Goedert for the majority of the season. However, Grant Calcaterra could not find consistent targets when put in this role. He only saw five or more targets in one game and four targets in two. When logging at least 50 offensive snaps, Calcaterra averaged just 32.4 yards per game.
Grade: D-
Pittsburgh Steelers: Pat Freiermuth
Grade: B-
San Francisco 49ers: George Kittle
Even though the San Francisco offense disappointed this season, George Kittle was one of the few bright spots. The veteran tight end tallied at least 1,000 yards for the second straight season. His 1,106 yards placed him third among other tight ends, and his eight touchdowns were the second-most at the position. Kittle tallied at least 100 yards in four contests.
Seattle Seahawks: Noah Fant
Noah Fant was deployed as a depth option in the Seattle offense and could never find many targets weekly as Jaxon Smith-Njigba and DK Metcalf dominated the passing work. Across 14 games played, Fant saw just 4.4 targets per game and tallied 35.7 yards per game. He only scored one touchdown. However, he did tally at least 50 yards in five games and posted a solid 6.0 average yards after the catch.
Grade: C
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cade Otton
After tallying just 27.2 yards per game over the first six games, Cade Otton began to find his footing near the second half of the season. During Weeks 7 through 14, Otton totaled 59 yards with 5.4 receptions per game. During this stretch, he found the back of the end zone three times. While the 25-year-old showed flashes of upside, he has yet to produce on a consistent bases.
Grade: B-
Tennessee Titans: Chig Okonkwo
Chig Okonkwo was on pace to have the worst season of his career but was able to flip the script over the final month. Over the first 10 games of the season, Okonkwo tallied just 19.2 yards per game with 2.3 receptions per contest. However, Okonkwo totaled 47.8 yards per game over the final six games with a touchdown. During this stretch, he caught two passes for over 20+ yards and one for over 40+ yards.
Grade: C-
Washington Commanders: Zach Ertz
The 34-year-old enjoyed a fantastic debut campaign, operating as the No.2 wideout in the offense behind Terry McLaurin. Ertz found the back of the end zone seven times (fourth-most at the position) and caught 66 passes (sixth-most at the position). The veteran played a critical role in the offense down the stretch, scoring six touchdowns over his final seven contests.
Grade: A-
