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Updated Sept. 16, 2018 at 11:18 AM

Fantasy Football: Week 2 tight end rankings

By
Alex Butler
Los Angeles Rams SS John Johnson steps in front of Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) to intercept a Derek Carr pass in the end zone in the second quarter on Monday at the Coliseum in Oakland. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo
Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (C) is stopped by Los Angeles Rams defender Mark Barron (R) after picking up a first down in the first quarter on December 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Photo by Art Foxall/UPI | License Photo

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Green Bay Packers star Jimmy Graham is my No. 1 tight end for Week 2 of the fantasy football season.

Behind Graham, I have Washington Redskins playmaker Jordan Reed, Kansas City Chiefs target Travis Kelce, New England Patriots superstar Rob Gronkowski and Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz in my top five at the position.

The are several other great options on my list that might be worth a shot due to an expected increase in targets or a great matchup.

If you are needy at the position -- or looking for a streaming option -- check out my top waiver wire add/drops for Week 2.

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Here are my Top 20 options this week at tight end.

FULL TOP 20 WEEK 2 RANKINGS BELOW

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Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham tops my tight end rankings this week going into a matchup against a stout Minnesota Vikings defense. Yes, the Vikings were the best team in terms of stopping tight ends in 2017, but they began the year by allowing five receptions and 90 yards to San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle. I expect Graham to find room for plenty of catches against the Vikings as the team's top corners concentrate on the Packers' talented receivers. Graham could also get into the end zone in this bout.

Washington Redskins star Jordan Reed is UPI's No. 2 tight end in Week 2. File photo by Ian Halperin/UPI

Jordan Reed is my No. 2 tight end for Week 2. The Washington Redskins star is still healthy and should not leave your lineup until that status changes. Reed pulled in four catches for 48 yards and a score on five targets in Week 1. This week he is facing the Indianapolis Colts, who allowed eight scores to opposing tight ends in 2017. Expect Redskins quarterback Alex Smith to lock onto Reed in this matchup.

SNEAKY PLAYS

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Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook is my No. 8 option for Week 2. Cook went off for 180 yards and nine catches on 12 targets in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. This week he gets to face a Denver Broncos squad that allowed the third-most fantasy points, touchdowns and receiving yards to opposing tight ends in 2017. The Broncos also allowed 116 yards and a touchdown on four receptions to Seattle Seahawks tight ends Will Dissly and Nick Vannett in Week 1. Start Cook as a TE1 until further notice.

Arizona Cardinals target Ricky Seals-Jones is my No. 13 option at the position in Week 2. Seals-Jones is a reasonable streaming option against the the Los Angeles Rams, who were just torched by Cook. The Cardinals tight end had just three catches for 19 yards in Week 1, but I expect his targets to increase in this matchup.

LONGSHOTS

Jonnu Smith is another player who should be on your streaming radar for Week 2. The Tennessee Titans pass catcher steps into a more prominent role following the loss of Delanie Walker for the season. Smith is my No. 15 tight end for the week, going into a matchup against the Houston Texans. The Texans faced Rob Gronkowski in Week 1 and were tied for allowing the fourth-most fantasy points to the position in 2017. Keep an eye on Smith this week as he could translate into a long-term value.

RANKNAMETEAMOPPONENT
1Jimmy GrahamGreen Bay Packersvs. MIN
2Jordan ReedWashington Redskinsvs. IND
3Travis KelceKansas City Chiefsat PIT
4Rob GronkowskiNew England Patriotsat JAC
5Zach ErtzPhiladelphia Eaglesat TB
6Kyle RudolphMinnesota Vikingsat GB
7George KittleSan Francisco 49ersvs. DET
8Jared CookOakland Raidersat DEN
9Trey BurtonChicago Bearsvs. SEA
10Tyler EifertCincinnati Bengalsvs. BAL
11Jack DoyleIndianapolis Coltsat WAS
12Evan EngramNew York Giantsat DAL
13Ricky Seals-JonesArizona Cardinalsvs. NE
14David NjokuCleveland Brownsat NO
15Jonnu SmithTennessee Titansvs. HOU
16Benjamin WatsonNew Orleans Saintsvs. CLE
17Eric EbronIndianapolis Coltsat WAS
18Jesse JamesPittsburgh Steelersvs. KC
19Will DisslySeattle Seahawksat CHI
20Antonio GatesLos Angeles Chargersat BUF

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates comes in at No. 20 for me in Week 2. Gates saw just three targets in Week 1 and had 17 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs, but better days are ahead. The Chargers should dominate in a matchup against the Buffalo Bills, who were tied for allowing the fourth-most receptions to the position in 2017. The Bills also allowed 103 yards on nine receptions to Baltimore Ravens tight ends in Week 1. If you are in a jam, take a look at this veteran, but he is the biggest dart throw in my top 20.

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  • Jimmy Graham
  • Zach Ertz
  • Jared Cook
  • Alex Smith
  • Delanie Walker
  • Kyle Rudolph
  • Tyler Eifert
  • Jack Doyle
  • Evan Engram
  • David Njoku
  • Benjamin Watson
  • Eric Ebron
  • Jesse James
  • Antonio Gates
  • Denver Broncos
  • John Walker
  • Rob Gronkowski
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  • Green Bay Packers
  • Chicago Bears
  • New England Patriots
  • Pittsburgh Steelers
  • New York Giants
  • Kansas City Chiefs
  • San Francisco 49ers
  • Arizona Cardinals
  • Cleveland Browns
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  • Cincinnati Bengals
  • Minnesota Vikings
  • Houston Texans
  • Indianapolis Colts
  • Tennessee Titans
  • New Orleans Saints
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