New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) scores a touchdown as New York Jets' Calvin Pryor (25) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)Bill Kostroun/Associated Press

2014 Week 17 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings

Ryan LesterDec 23, 2014

With another exciting week of football under our belts, here are the Lester’s Legends 2014 Week 17 fantasy football tight end rankings.

1. Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots

Rob Gronkowski is averaging 74.9 yards and 0.8 touchdowns per game. Gronk has scored in three straight games. He had 94 yards in the first meeting with the Buffalo Bills.

2. Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints

Jimmy Graham is averaging 55.7 yards and 0.7 touchdowns per game. He faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season finale. The Bucs have allowed 254.4 yards and 1.8 touchdowns per game.

3. Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers

Antonio Gates is averaging 50.3 yards and 0.8 touchdowns per game. He has three scores in the past two games. Gates had 61 yards and a touchdown in the first meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs.

4. Julius Thomas, Denver Broncos

Julius Thomas is averaging 40.8 yards and a touchdown per game. He had 63 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the first meeting with the Oakland Raiders.

5. Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers

Greg Olsen is averaging 65.4 yards and 0.4 touchdowns per game. He had 61 yards in the first meeting with the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta has allowed 291.1 passing yards per game.

6. Delanie Walker, Tennessee Titans

Delanie Walker is averaging 60.5 yards and 0.3 touchdowns per game. He had 84 yards and a touchdown in the first meeting with the Indianapolis Colts.

7. Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys

Jason Witten is averaging 43.6 yards and 0.3 touchdowns per game. He had 70 yards and a touchdown in the first meeting with the Washington Redskins.

8. Martellus Bennett, Chicago Bears

Martellus Bennett is averaging 57.1 yards and 0.4 touchdowns per game. He wraps the season up against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikes have allowed 1.7 passing touchdowns per game.

9. Coby Fleener, Indianapolis Colts

Coby Fleener is averaging 47.9 yards and 0.4 touchdowns per game. He scored in the first meeting with the Titans.

10. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce is averaging 51.9 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. He finishes a strong rookie season against San Diego.

The Next Batch

11. Jordan Reed; Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys
12. Zach Ertz; Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants
13. Owen Daniels; Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns
14. Charles Clay; Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets
15. Jordan Cameron; Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens

This article first appeared on LestersLegends.com.

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