The 15th week of the 2016 regular season is just about coming to a close, with only the Monday Night Football game remaining. Most fantasy football leagues will run their waiver wires late Tuesday or early Wednesday, but we are here to help you get a jump on the best options to consider.
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We will be ranking the top five or more players likely to be available in your league at each of the major positions. Some weeks there might not be five good options available, but we’ll scour for the best we can find. Additionally, throughout the week, we will update each of these articles as ownership percentages change (via Yahoo!) and news arrives.
Waiver wire tight end rankings, Week 16
1. Jack Doyle, Indianapolis Colts (23 percent owned)
The Indianapolis offense looks to be returning to form, and Doyle should benefit from the improved performance. He caught four passes for 32 yards in the Colts’ win over the Vikings. Doyle will have a decent matchup next week against an Oakland defense that has been susceptible to the tight end.
2. Jared Cook, Green Bay Packers (17 percent owned)
Cook had been struggling with a chest injury in recent weeks. However, he’s able to produce now that he’s fully healthy. The Green Bay tight end caught six passes for 85 yards in the Packers’ win over the Bears. Green Bay’s offense may look to Cook even more next week against a strong Viking secondary.
3. Charles Clay, Buffalo Bills (12 percent owned)
Clay showcased his talent in his best performance of the year. The Buffalo tight end caught seven passes for 72 yards and a touchdown in the Bills’ win over the Browns. His usage is trending upward, and he’ll have a good opportunity to continue his momentum against the Dolphins next week.
4. Garrett Celek, San Francisco 49ers (zero percent owned)
San Francisco experienced a rash of injuries to its tight ends in recent weeks, with Vance McDonald being placed on IR, and Blake Bell now dealing with a shoulder injury. Celek is likely to dominate the tight end position moving forward. He caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown in San Francisco’s loss to Atlanta. Celek should have the volume to have a respectable fantasy day against the Rams in Week 16.
5. Dion Sims, Miami Dolphins (zero percent owned)
Sims hasn’t shown much this year, but in recent weeks has become a red zone threat for the Dolphins. The Miami tight end caught four passes for 31 yards and two touchdowns in the Dolphins’ win over the Jets. Sims doesn’t have as much volume as others on this list, but his usage in the red zone provides a good deal of upside.
