Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em 2022 NFL wild-card playoffs: Tight end rankings
Tight ends represent the most difficult position to navigate in Fantasy Football. This challenge has become even greater in playoff formats. The pool of available players to choose from is much smaller in this format than traditional season-long leagues. This makes it even more difficult than usual to find value among the tight end position.
The wild-card round of the NFL playoffs features certain tight ends to target and others to avoid based on recent individual performances and direct weekly matchups, among several other factors. Every lineup decision is magnified in this style of Fantasy Football, so managers can't afford to miss out on valuable points from their tight ends.
NFL wild-card playoffs Fantasy Football tight ends: Start 'Em
Dalton Schultz, Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dalton Schultz has been one of the most reliable weapons for Dak Prescott during the 2022 season. He has finished among the top 12 tight ends in Fantasy Football seven times in 13 games with Prescott under center. This includes a TE6 finish in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks
George Kittle has elevated his production since Brock Purdy replaced Jimmy Garoppolo as the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. He has finished among the top 13 tight ends in each of the last four games, including three of which were top three finishes. One of these was a TE1 finish against the Seattle Seahawks, who allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends.
Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins
Dawson Knox had a strong finish to the 2022 Fantasy Football season as a reliable target for Josh Allen in the red zone. He has recorded a touchdown in each of his last four games, while finishing among the top 13 tight ends in all four of them. One of the games was a season-best TE3 finish against the same Miami Dolphins he will face off with in the wild-card round.