[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Jimmy Graham is a force over the middle and in the Red Zone, and he is one of Drew Brees' favorite targets. With Sean Payton back in the mix, Graham should be favored to be the top fantasy tight end in 2013, especially when you consider the health issues for the two studs in New England. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Rob Gronkowski is a tough tight end to rank this year, thanks to his numerous surgeries on both his forearm and now his back. When he is 100%, he is the top tight end in the game and a force with one of the best quarterbacks to ever play throwing in his direction quite often. With Tom Brady losing Wes Welker, Gronkowski could see even more action - if he is ready to go each and every week. I would feel better taking Jimmy Graham or Jason Witten first from a risk standpoint, but if both are gone and Gronkowski is there, I would be tempted. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Normally the second tight end on a team is not much of a fantasy option, but New England is not your normal passing offense. Hernandez is moved all over the field and Tom Brady gets him the ball quite often. With Wes Welker gone, Hernandez could see even more targets this year, especially if Rob Gronkowski misses time again. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Houston Texans have been looking for what must seem like forever for a second wide receiver to help out Andre Johnson and quarterback Matt Schaub. Kevin Walter was just not the answer, nor was Jacoby Jones. The Texans drafted DeAndre Hopkins in the hopes that he becomes that receiver, but until he learns the pro game and develops, tight end Owen Daniels will see a ton of targets. Expect big numbers for Daniels in 2013. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Greg Olsen very quietly put up strong fantasy numbers last year in Carolina, catching 69 passes for 843 yards and five scores from Cam Newton. The Panthers are one of those teams that does not seem to have two viable wide receivers, which makes the tight end position the second most targeted spot in the offense. Until Carolina develops someone to compliment Steve Smith outside, I expect Olsen to put up strong TE1 fantasy numbers. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Martellus Bennett may be working on his third team in the NFL, but this might be his best chance to shine. The Bears want to get their tight end going under new head coach Marc Trestman, and Bennett will work with quarterback Jay Cutler to get on the same page early. The Bears do not have a strong wide receiver aside from Brandon Marshall, so Bennett could easily become the second-most targeted player in Chicago. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Antonio Gates may be on the wrong side of 30, but he is still a force to be reckoned with when he is healthy. I expect him to be back to 100% and have a revitalized year with the Chargers, who need Gates and Rivers to rediscover their connection once again to improve both of their fantasy numbers. Gates is a relative bargain if he rebounds to his older self, even if only for this year. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Brent Celek remains the top tight end in Philadelphia in a new offense designed by Chip Kelly. Kelly will want to use 2-3 tight ends at any given time, which is why he both added James Casey and also drafted Zach Ertz. Celek will see plenty of snaps and is already learning the new offense at a rapid pace. Celek has been a Top 10 fantasy tight end twice in his career, so he is a solid TE2 option with TE1 upside, especially in PPR leagues. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Indianapolis Colts are another team with young talent on offense that is developing together towards a great future. Similar to New England, the Colts use two tight ends quite often, a scheme QB Andrew Luck is very familiar with since using it at Stanford. Both Coby Fleener and Dwayne Allen are big targets that can get open over the middle and in the Red Zone. While it may seem like Allen outperformed Fleener last year, Fleener missed four games - so both tight ends were comparable on a per-game basis. Both Colts tight ends are value fantasy TE2s in 2013 and beyond. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Philadelphia Eagles could not help themselves when Zach Ertz was sitting there when it came to select in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Ertz was considered one of the top two tight ends available (Tyler Eifert) and new head coach Chip Kelly wants to utilize the tight end often for his fast paced offense that is being installed in Philadelphia. Ertz will be the second tight end for the Eagles in 2013 behind Brent Celek, but like many teams today, two tight ends could see the field quite often. This could be Celek's last year in Philadelphia, so Ertz may be the starter as soon as 2014 for the Eagles. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Brandon Pettigrew is the starting tight end for the Detroit Lions, which translates to becoming one of the most targeted players in the NFL. Matthew Stafford led all quarterbacks in passes attempted last year, and aside from Calvin Johnson, there are not any other receivers who have stepped up to be 100+ target options for the Lions. Pettigrew is pushing to have another strong season, bulking up and gearing up for a big year with Detroit and making the most of his 100+ targets again this season. (hide this)

[Jun 5th] Jeff Pasquino says: It is just so hard to trust Jermichael Finley. He has had so many chances to be the stud tight end in the top passing attack in the NFL with Aaron Rodgers, but he just has not been able to step up and deliver. Until he gets remotely close he will be a mediocre TE2 for fantasy purposes in my book with so many better options across the league. Green Bay is also going towards a more balanced offense, adding two rookie rushers (Eddie Lacy, Johnathan Franklin), which will likely eat away at the overall Packer passing game. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: If Jermaine Gresham was watching Round 1 of the NFL Draft, he had to be disappointed when the Bengals selected Tyler Eifert. Gresham can view the young tight end as a complimentary player to help the squad or a threat to Gresham's job - either way, Gresham has to step up and perform this year else he will be somewhere else soon. Gresham has the chance to be the second option again this year in the Bengal's offense, but he has work cut out for him. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Blaine Gabbert needs some help this year, and for the first four weeks of the season, it will not be coming from Justin Blackmon. That means the rest of the receivers have to step up, starting with both Cecil Shorts and Marcedes Lewis. Lewis has been a solid fantasy tight end in the past, scoring 10 times in 2010 to finish in the Top 5 tight ends that season. He can certainly push towards that mark again if he develops chemistry with Gabbert, but it will be a challenge for sure given the offensive struggles in Jacksonville. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Delanie Walker has moved on from the San Francisco 49ers and the shadow of Vernon Davis. Now in Tennessee, Walker becomes the starting tight end for the Titans, who let Jared Cook move on to St. Louis. Walker is not a flashy player, but QB Jake Locker can certainly use a big target over the middle now and then to relieve some of the pressure that Locker will face in a make or break season. If Tennessee gets Walker 5-6 targets a game, he becomes a viable fantasy TE2 with weekly matchup upside. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: The Cardinals acquired a much better starting quarterback in Carson Palmer over the offseason, which greatly improved the fantasy outlook for all of the Cardinal receivers. Housler will be the starting tight end once again this year for Arizona, and given that Palmer is a significant upgrade over the previous pass throwers out in the desert he should be able to find the end zone at least a few times this season. Given Housler's solid reception numbers (45 catches, 417 yards) despite zero touchdowns, Housler has good upside in 2013 and beyond now that he has a legitimate quarterback under center. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] Jeff Pasquino says: Dallas wants to start to use some of the latest rage in the NFL - two tight end sets. In actuality, they have attempted to do just that before, back when Martellus Bennett was on the roster, but it did not work out. Jason Witten is entrenched as the starter, and the Pro Bowl caliber tight end is going nowhere. Escobar may show flashes of ability and with questions for the Cowboys at wide receiver after Dez Bryant, Escobar could see more targets than expected - but that sounds far too optimistic. I expect him to be stuck behind Witten for several years as he awaits an opportunity to play more. (hide this)