2011 Week 1 NFL Fantasy Football: Tight Ends (TE) Rankings / Projections

It’s time to be a little concerned about Dallas Clark’s ability to remain as a top-five stud if Peyton Manning should miss an extended amount of time. It’s likely that Clark will be at least without his star quarterback for the first week or two of the season.

With recent news out about Manning possibly having another neck surgery to clean up more work (would be his third in two years), it could be awhile before we see the superstar back on the field.

We still have Clark as a top five tight end this week, but Kerry Collins needs to prove he can run this offense. Thankfully for Clark, Collins will likely look to his tight end for security when things break down, or he needs to beat the blitz.

Gronkowski / Hernandez Both Worthy Starters

While I have Aaron Hernandez listed as the 18th tight end, he has a nice matchup against the Dolphins. With Chad Ochocinco likely to not be much of a factor early in the year, Hernandez should pick up extra work, but Rob Gronkowski should be the top tight end for fantasy purposes, out of New England.

Owen Daniels Is Back

After watching the Texans face the 49ers week three of the preseason, it sure looks like Owen Daniels is ready to bounce back from his knee injury in the 2009 season. Matt Schaub should target his tight end for around five catches and a score in the opening week.

More Week 1 Rankings - QB | RB | WR | TE | K/D | DL | LB | DB | Start/Bench | Waiver Wire

1	Antonio Gates	Vikings
2	Vernon Davis	Seahawks
3	Jason Witten	at Jets
4	Owen Daniels	Colts
5	Dallas Clark	at Texans
6	Jermichael Finley	Saints
7	Kellen Winslow	Lions
8	Rob Gronkowski	at Dolphins
9	Marcedes Lewis	Titans
10	Jimmy Graham	at Packers
11	Tony Gonzalez	at Bears
12	Brandon Pettigrew	at Buccaneers
13	Kevin Boss	at Broncos
14	Dustin Keller	Cowboys
15	Heath Miller	at Ravens
16	Zach Miller	at 49ers
17	Fred Davis	Giants
18	Aaron Hernandez	at Dolphins
19	Greg Olsen	at Cardinals
20	Todd Heap	Panthers

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