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Fantasy Football: Week 13 tight end rankings

By Alex Butler
Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) and wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) react during the first half of an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on November 25 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) and wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) react during the first half of an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on November 25 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo

Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Zach Ertz tops my Week 13 fantasy football tight end rankings.

Rob Gronkowski, George Kittle, Greg Olsen and Travis Kelce are also included in the top five of my Week 13 rankings.

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David Njoku, Eric Ebron, Cameron Brate, Jared Cook and Trey Burton also land in the top 10.

If you are needy at the position -- or are looking for a streaming option -- check out my top waiver wire add/drops for Week 13.

Here are my top 20 options at the position this week.

TOP 20 WEEK 13 RANKINGS BELOW

TOP SHELF

Olsen is my No. 4 option at the position for Week 13. The Carolina Panthers veteran has a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a unit allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. Olsen has all four of his touchdowns in his last six games. He is a TE1 for me down the stretch.

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Njoku is my No. 6 option in Week 13. The Cleveland Browns tight end has his third touchdown of the season in Week 12 and faces the Houston Texans in Week 13. The Texans are allowing the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. Njoku is now a must-start in leagues that require starting tight ends.

SNEAKY PLAYS

Brate is filling in nicely in the absence of O.J. Howard and comes in as my No. 8 option at tight end in Week 13. Brate has a matchup against the Panthers in Week 13, a unit allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. I'm expecting a solid day from the Buccaneers pass catcher against this beatable secondary.

Oakland Raiders veteran Jared Cook is my No. 9 option this week at tight end. Cook has scored touchdowns in back-to-back games entering a Week 13 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. Cook is a TE1 this week.

LONGSHOTS

Minnesota Vikings star Kyle Rudolph is my No. 12 tight end for Week 13. Rudolph is going up against the New England Patriots, a defense allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. He tied his season-high with seven receptions in Week 12. I believe he is due for another big day against the Patriots in Week 13.

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RANKNAMETEAMOPPONENT
1Zach ErtzPhiladelphia Eaglesvs. WAS
2Rob GronkowskiNew England Patriotsvs. MIN
3George KittleSan Francisco 49ersat SEA
4Greg OlsenCarolina Panthersat TB
5Travis KelceKansas City Chiefsat OAK
6David NjokuCleveland Brownsat HOU
7Eric EbronIndianapolis Coltsat JAX
8Cameron BrateTampa Bay Buccaneersvs. CAR
9Jared CookOakland Raidersvs. KC
10Trey BurtonChicago Bearsat NYG
11Jordan ReedWashington Redskinsat PHI
12Kyle RudolphMinnesota Vikingsat NE
13Vance McDonaldPittsburgh Steelersvs. LAC
14Jonnu SmithTennessee Titansvs. NYJ
15Austin HooperAtlanta Falconsvs. BAL
16Matt LaCosseDenver Broncosat CIN
17Jimmy GrahamGreen Bay Packersvs. AZ
18Chris Herndon IVNew York Jetsat TEN
19C.J. UzomahCincinnati Bengalsvs. DEN
20Nick VannettSeattle Seahawksvs. SF

Denver Broncos tight end Matt LaCosse is an under-the-radar option for Week 13. LaCosse is my No. 16 option this week, but should only be used if you are desperate and in a league that requires starting tight ends. With Jeff Heuerman now out for the year, LaCosse should see his usage rate increase. I'm expecting TE2 production in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Charger.

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