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Looking for some hidden value at the tight end position in your 2024 fantasy football drafts? The team at Yahoo Fantasy highlights five of their favorite TE sleepers to consider in the late rounds.
If not for the presence of Mark Andrews on Baltimore’s roster, Likely would be an easy top-10 fantasy tight end, possibly challenging for top-six status. He’s been outstanding whenever pressed into serious usage. Last year, when Andrews was sidelined over the final six games of the regular season, Likely delivered 21 receptions for 322 yards and five touchdowns. Extend that level of production over a full 17-game season ,and you have a contender for overall TE1 status.
Likely ranked fifth among all receivers and tight ends last year in yards-after-catch per reception (7.4) — a stat that syncs with his various highlights:
Baltimore’s receiving room isn’t so talent-rich that Likely and Andrews couldn’t possibly coexist as starting-quality fantasy options. Coach Harbaugh is at least making noises about getting Likely involved in a meaningful way. As an end-of-draft flier, Likely is as good as it gets at this spot. — Andy Behrens
Colby Parkinson has been ignored at draft tables despite entering 2024 as Los Angeles’ clear new starting tight end. The former five-star recruit signed a $22.5 million contract (with a lot guaranteed) during the offseason and has been getting praise throughout camp. Tyler Higbee has been a major part of LA’s offense in the past, and he’s unlikely to be a factor this season after undergoing ACL surgery in late February.
Parkinson rested along with the Rams’ starters during LA’s first preseason game, while Davis Allen played with the backups, suggesting he’s fighting for the TE2 spot with Hunter Long. The Rams led the NFL in yards per play when fully healthy last season, so LA’s offense has big potential behind a strong offensive line as well. Parkinson is going undrafted in Yahoo leagues despite the position being a total crapshoot…
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Publish date : 2024-08-16 13:49:17
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