2011 NFL Playoffs: Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings

Before you start to break down the rankings for the playoffs, you need to decide who you think will be in the Super Bowl. I’m predicting a Patriots-Saints Super Bowl. As I pave their path to the big game, I will know how many games I expect each playoff team to play in.

Here’s the breakdown:

New Orleans Saints (four games)
Philadelphia Eagles (three games)
New England Patriots (three games)
Indianapolis Colts (two games)
Baltimore Ravens (two games)
Pittsburgh Steelers (two games)
Chicago Bears (one game)
Kansas City Chiefs (one game)
Atlanta Falcons (one game)
New York Jets (one game)
Green Bay Packers (one game)
Seattle Seahawks (one game)

Here are my top tight ends based on my above playoff projections.


1. Rob Gronkowski:  Red hot down the stretch.
2. Jimmy Graham:  Health is a concern, but projected to play four games.
3. Brent Celek:  Vick used him more in the second half.
4. Jacob Tamme:  Could be No. 1 if the Colts go on a run.
5. Heath Miller:  Great blocker with soft hands.
6. Aaron Hernandez:  If healthy, he's a tough cover.
7. Todd Heap:  Needs to stay healthy.
8. Tony Gonzalez:  Could easily move up the charts if Falcons advance.
9.  Dustin Keller:  Big in playoffs last year, but will this year be different?
10. Greg Olsen:  You never know how big his role will be.
11. Tony Moeaki:  Could be one and done.
12. John Carlson:  Big time longshot.


Also check out:

• Wild Card Round Fantasy QB Rankings
• Wild Card Round Fantasy RB Rankings
• Wild Card Round Fantasy WR Rankings
• Wild Card Round Fantasy TE Rankings
• Wild Card Round Fantasy K Rankings
• Wild Card Round Fantasy DEF Rankings
• Playoffs Fantasy QB Rankings
• Playoffs Fantasy RB Rankings
• Playoffs Fantasy WR Rankings
• Playoffs Fantasy K Rankings
• Playoffs Fantasy DEF Rankings