Fantasy Football Week 4: Waiver-Wire TEs to Consider After Rob Gronkowski's Injury

Fantasy managers got bad news Saturday morning, as Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly will not play in Week 4 against the New England Patriots.

The late scratch might leave some owners scrambling to find a replacement, so we found four tight ends who are rostered in less than 50 percent of fantasy leagues, according to Fantasy Pros, who would be good additions.

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Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills (27.9 percent rostered)

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Dawson Knox is emerging as a favorite red-zone target of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The third-year player has scored in each of the last two weeks, tying for the team lead with two receiving touchdowns.

Knox has shown steady hands this season, as he's made 10 catches on 12 targets through three games. He ranks fourth on the team with 107 receiving yards.

Knox and the Bills have a soft matchup this week against the Houston Texans, who are giving up 385.7 yards per game. Knox will likely build on his strong start to the season in Week 4.

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Dalton Schultz, Dallas Cowboys (24.0 percent rostered)

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Dalton Schultz is on the upswing, coming off a huge performance in Week 3 with six receptions for 80 yards and two touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Schultz, who ranks third on the Dallas Cowboys in receptions (14), targets (15) and receiving yards (143), has separated himself on the depth chart from Blake Jarwin. Schultz played 68.4 percent of the snaps Monday, while Jarwin played 56.6 percent, per Pro Football Reference.

The Cowboys face a tough test in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers, so look for Schultz to be a safety blanket for quarterback Dak Prescott.

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Jared Cook, Los Angeles Chargers (48.2 percent rostered)

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Jared Cook has been a solid addition to the Los Angeles Chargers passing attack. In his first year with the team, the 13-year veteran has racked up 10 catches for 111 yards through three games.

While Cook has yet to reach the end zone, he ranks third on the team with 16 targets. He's developed a chemistry with second-year quarterback Justin Herbert, who ranks fifth in the NFL with 956 passing yards.

Herbert likes to spread the ball around, as six different players had a reception in last week's win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Cook will be playing a revenge game Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, whom he played for in 2017 and 2018. He will likely have ample opportunities against his former team.

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Tyler Conklin, Minnesota Vikings (14.9 percent rostered)

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Tyler Conklin has established himself as TE1 for the Minnesota Vikings after Irv Smith Jr. underwent knee surgery.

Conklin finished with seven catches for 70 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks. Through three games, he has hauled in 13 of 16 targets for 126 yards, which ranks fourth on the team.

The Vikings face a tough matchup in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns, who rank third in the NFL in total defense (248.7 yards allowed per game). With quarterback Kirk Cousins off to a strong start, consider Conklin a streaming option going forward.