Looking for an edge at tight end in Week 7? With injuries and disappointing early performances thinning out the position, hungry fantasy football managers need to hit the waiver wire for upside and volume. If stability and upside are what’s needed, these are the tight ends who could tip the scales in Week 7 fantasy matchups.
These rankings were last updated at 8:00 AM ET on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Week 7 Fantasy TE Rankings
1) Trey McBride | Arizona Cardinals (at IND)
2) Tyler Warren | Indianapolis Colts (vs. ARI)
3) George Kittle | San Francisco 49ers (at TB)
4) Sam LaPorta | Detroit Lions (at KC)
5) Jake Ferguson | Dallas Cowboys (at CAR)
6) Tucker Kraft | Green Bay Packers (vs. CIN)
7) Dallas Goedert | Philadelphia Eagles (at NYG)
8) Darren Waller | Miami Dolphins (vs. LAC)
9) Travis Kelce | Kansas City Chiefs (vs. DET)
10) Cade Otton | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. SF)
11) Hunter Henry | New England Patriots (at NO)
12) T.J. Hockenson | Minnesota Vikings (BYE)
13) Kyle Pitts Sr. | Atlanta Falcons (vs. BUF)
14) Harold Fannin Jr. | Cleveland Browns (at PIT)
15) Mason Taylor | New York Jets (vs. DEN)
16) Zach Ertz | Washington Commanders (vs. CHI)
17) Michael Mayer | Las Vegas Raiders (vs. TEN)
18) Evan Engram | Denver Broncos (at NYJ)
19) Theo Johnson | New York Giants (vs. PHI)
20) Chig Okonkwo | Tennessee Titans (at LV)
Zach Ertz, TE, Washington Commanders
Zach Ertz could have a massive game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, which would render his inclusion in this article pointless. However, if he has an average, or even below-average, fantasy performance, you should buy low on the veteran this week.
It took weeks for Ertz to be rostered in over 50% of Yahoo leagues, and he then fell off the radar when Marcus Mariota took over quarterback duties for two weeks. Upon Daniels’ return, Ertz somehow finished Week 5 with only one target and zero fantasy points.
Buy-lows never feel great, or look pretty, though, and Ertz remains one of Daniels’ favorite targets, especially around the end zone. The veteran caught six touchdowns in the final seven weeks of last season, before starting the current campaign with two in his first two games.
Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Cleveland Browns (vs. MIA)
Under challenging circumstances, rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. put up an impressive showing in fantasy in Week 6. Fannin caught seven of his 10 targets for 81 yards against Pittsburgh, accounting for 36.65% of Dillon Gabriel’s passing yards.
Fannin is the TE12 on the season, while his 38 targets rank fourth among all tight ends. In fact, he ranks ninth all-time in targets among rookie tight ends through the first six weeks of a season.
This week, he faces a Miami Dolphins defense that has given up over 400 total yards in three straight weeks. The Dolphins have allowed the highest completion percentage (74.9%) in the NFL and the ninth-highest passing touchdown percentage (6.3%).
Miami has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game (15.7) to the tight end position so far, making Fannin a great streaming option this week.
Taysom Hill, TE, New Orleans Saints (at CHI)
Versatile New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill is back, and one of the most fun players in fantasy football is available in 92% of Yahoo leagues. While yet to get back to his previous league-winning involvement, Hill’s snap share increased in his second game back from injury.
That won’t be enough to make a consistent difference in fantasy, but the upward trend is promising. Another good sign is that Hill’s touches have come as either a runner or passer, confirming that his Swiss-army-knife role has survived the team’s offseason coaching changes.
Hill needed just one carry to find the end zone against the New England Patriots in Week 6, and now faces one of the worst defenses in the NFL. The Chicago Bears have allowed the sixth-most points per game (28.2) and the sixth-most yards per game (369.4) in the NFL this year.
Hill won’t be a weekly option unless he can regain his previous snap share and goal-line opportunities, but he is always a high-potential play if you need something special.
