When analyzing fantasy football, a tier-based analysis provides fantasy managers with a clearer understanding of the differences between each group of players and how to value them for the upcoming season. Let's dive into the tight end rankings and tiers for the 2024 fantasy football season.

Tier System for TEs in a .5PPR Format:

• Tier 1 TE: 11 points or higher per game (Elite performers)

• Tier 2 TE: 10-10.9 points per game (High Level)

• Tier 3 TE: 9-9.9 points per game (Reliable starters)

• Tier 3 TE: 7-8.9 points per game (Reliable starters)

• Tier 3 TE: 6.9 points or lower per game (Reliable starters)

2024 Fantasy Football TE Projections

Tier 1 TE: 11 Points or Higher Per Game (Elite Performers)

These tight ends are elite performers, consistently scoring 11 or more points per game in a .5PPR format, making them top-tier options for fantasy football teams.

• Travis Kelce (KC) - 11.4

• Sam LaPorta (DET) - 11.3

Tier 2 TE: 10-10.9 Points Per Game (High Level)

These tight ends perform at a high level, averaging between 10 and 10.9 points per game in a .5PPR format, and are reliable contributors to fantasy teams.

• Trey McBride (ARZ) - 10.6

• Evan Engram (JAX) - 10.2

Tier 3 TE: 9-9.9 Points Per Game (Reliable Starters)

These tight ends are reliable starters, averaging between 9 and 9.9 points per game in a .5PPR format, providing consistent performance for fantasy teams.

• Dalton Kincaid (BUF) - 9.9

• George Kittle (SF) - 9.7

• Mark Andrews (BLT) - 9.5

Tier 4 TE: 7-8.9 Points Per Game (Serviceable Starters)

These tight ends are serviceable starters, averaging between 7 and 8.9 points per game in a .5PPR format, making them solid but not spectacular options for fantasy teams.

• Kyle Pitts (ATL) - 8.9

• Dallas Goedert (PHI) - 8.4

• Jake Ferguson (DAL) - 8.1

• Brock Bowers (LV) - 7.4

• David Njoku (CLV) - 7.4

Tier 5 TE: 6.9 Points or Lower Per Game (Backup Options)

These tight ends are backup options, averaging 6.9 points or fewer per game in a .5PPR format, and are generally used as fill-ins or bench players in fantasy football.

• Juwan Johnson (NO) - 6.8

• Hunter Henry (NE) - 6.8

• Cade Otton (TB) - 6.6

• Cole Kmet (CHI) - 6.6

• Dalton Schultz (HST) - 6.4

• Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN) - 6.3

• Darren Waller (NYG) - 6.2

• Noah Fant (SEA) - 6.0

• Jonnu Smith (MIA) - 6.0