Last week, the absence of Jimmy Graham left a group of question marks after Julius Thomas. But, with only Zach Ertz and Austin Seferian-Jenkins on bye this week, there are more than enough serviceable selections to choose from. Fortunately, a few of those selections also have advantageous matchups.
Fantasy football start/sit sleepers, Week 7: Tight Ends
With a noticeable advantage over their competition, these three sleepers should help you get through Week 7 with a win.
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Larry Donnell - Over the last two weeks, Donnell has exactly zero receptions on one target. Uninspiring, to say the least. This week, however, he receives the opportunity to face the Dallas Cowboys and their next-to-last defense against opposing tight ends. It's hard to trust anyone, let alone a tight end who has produced as many fantasy points as you and I in consecutive weeks, but the matchup is just too good to be true. Consider Donnell a TE1 in 10-team leagues, as well as a superior fade play in daily leagues.
Dwayne Allen - Having scored a total of four touchdowns this season for the Indianapolis Colts, I nearly chalked Allen up as someone beyond the title of "sleeper". Then I checked his current Yahoo! ownership and realized he's only rostered in 62 percent of leagues. I repeat: 62 percent. As the number one tight end featured in the number one offense, Allen should actually be considered an every-week starter. And if that isn't reason enough to nab him, Allen is also the benefactor of the easiest schedule among tight ends between now and Week 14. You might not be able to use him when the fantasy playoffs roll around, but he can certainly get you there with ease (starting this week against the Cincinnati Bengals.)
Travis Kelce - Not the easiest of matchups to exploit for Kelce, but there is a particular area where he could shine. The San Diego Chargers have allowed the ninth-most YAC to opposing receivers. Currently, Kelce leads all tight ends in that exact category. Expect TE1 production from him in Week 7 for the Kansas City Chiefs.
