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Updated Divisional Round NFL playoffs fantasy football tight end rankings for PPR scoring (2026). Set winning lineups with our Divisional Round weekend rankings for fantasy football.
Fantasy football and DFS contests continue through Super Bowl Sunday for many managers and DFS gamers, and as always, we have you covered at the tough tight end spot. We're back with our Divisional Round fantasy football PPR tight end rankings for 2026. In the full set of rankings below, see where key TEs like Hunter Henry, AJ Barner, Colby Parkinson, Colston Loveland, Jake Tonges, and more stand, among all others.
Our tight end fantasy football rankings for the Divisional Round are put together by Nick Mariano. Below the rankings, you will also find key fantasy football outlooks from our RotoBaller staff, as well as the "Who to Start?" tool. Also, be sure to check our fantasy football news for this week. There are always key injuries and developments to keep track of, so check back throughout the week for updates.
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Updated Divisional Round PPR Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football
| TE Tier |
TE Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Colston Loveland | TE | 11 |
| 1 | 2 | Dalton Kincaid | TE | 20 |
| 2 | 3 | Hunter Henry | TE | 23 |
| 3 | 4 | Dalton Schultz | TE | 30 |
| 3 | 5 | Tyler Higbee | TE | 31 |
| 3 | 6 | Colby Parkinson | TE | 32 |
| 3 | 7 | Jake Tonges | TE | 33 |
| 4 | 8 | AJ Barner | TE | 46 |
| 4 | 9 | Evan Engram | TE | 51 |
| 5 | 10 | Reggie Gilliam | RB/TE | 53 |
| 6 | 11 | Cole Kmet | TE | 54 |
| 6 | 12 | Dawson Knox | TE | 55 |
| 6 | 13 | Luke Farrell | TE | 60 |
| 6 | 14 | Jackson Hawes | TE | 62 |
| 7 | 15 | Cade Stover | TE | 65 |
| 7 | 16 | Austin Hooper | TE | 66 |
| 7 | 17 | Davis Allen | TE | 70 |
| 7 | 18 | Adam Trautman | TE | 71 |
Divisional Round Tight End Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Hunter Henry, New England Patriots
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) returned to full practice participation on Thursday after being listed as limited on Wednesday due to a knee injury. Barring a setback, it appears as though Henry is on track to play in New England's Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans.
The 31-year-old was one of the stars of his team's Wild Card Weekend win over the Los Angeles Chargers, hauling in three catches for 64 yards and a touchdown on five targets. Dating back to the regular season, Henry has now recorded a touchdown grab in three out of his last four outings. Houston profiles as a difficult matchup, as it has allowed the seventh-fewest receiving yards to tight ends in the NFL so far this season. Still, Henry's touchdown upside makes him a solid tight end option for fantasy managers in the Divisional Round.
Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee, calf) was limited in practice all week with knee and calf injuries, but he was cleared from the final injury report on Thursday and will be active on Saturday against the hosting Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round. Kincaid might not be 100% healthy this weekend, but he'll be available and should be one of quarterback Josh Allen's top targets, especially with receivers Gabe Davis (knee) and Tyrell Shavers (knee) out.
The Broncos' defense was pretty stingy all year against opposing offenses, but they were around the middle of the pack in terms of half-PPR points allowed per game to the TE position. Given the lack of aerial weapons for Allen, he'll be forced to use both Kincaid and TE Dawson Knox. Kincaid is coming off a touchdown in the Wild-Card win over the Jaguars and should be considered a top-three TE in fantasy lineups this weekend.
Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland went nuclear in the Wild Card Round, hauling in eight of 15 targets for 137 yards in the 31-27 win over the Green Bay Packers. Loveland was disappointing early in the season, ranking as the TE50 through the first eight weeks. The 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft has ranked as the TE2 since Week 9, trailing only Trey McBride, and has fully cemented himself as a top option at the position in the divisional round.
He faces a Los Angeles Rams defense that has ranked in the middle of the pack against tight ends this season. The Bears have a crowded receiver room, including Rome Odunze, D.J. Moore, and Luther Burden III, but Loveland's connection with quarterback Caleb Williams stands out, and the rookie tight end is a strong option against the Rams.
Colby Parkinson, Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson hauled in two of three targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in the 34-31 win over the Carolina Panthers. Parkinson was quiet for most of the game, but he reeled in the game-winning 19-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford, sending the Rams to the divisional round. Despite joining a mess of a tight end room this offseason, the former Seahawk has stepped up in a major way this season, scoring nine touchdowns in 16 games.
He faces a Chicago Bears defense that has ranked middle-of-the-pack against tight ends this season, despite being close to the bottom in total yards allowed. With only eight teams left and star tight ends injured among those teams, Parkinson ranks as one of the top options at the position this week.
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Divisional Round fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Hunter Henry, AJ Barner, Colby Parkinson, Colston Loveland, Jake Tonges. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups.
Divisional Round Player Decisions. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for the Divisional Round. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
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