Supercoach NFL 2025-26: Tight End Analysis

Tight ends can sometimes be the forgotten position in fantasy football, due to their lower output compared to wide receivers, and most leagues only requiring you to pick one for your team.

However, in Supercoach, tight ends are just as important as any other position, with everyone having to pick three players in this position, two that will score for you on a weekly basis.

Tight end is a versatile position that requires both blocking and receiving skills.

This also means there are a multitude of tight ends that no one should be considering for their Supercoach team, as they simply lack that receiving threat.

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Assessing the surrounding circumstances is ever so important for tight ends, including a team’s scheme, playstyle, receivers, and quarterback play (a better quarterback isn’t actually always best).

I have decided to split the players into tiers based on how keen I am on them as Supercoach options.

Starting with one player that absolutely everyone should own.

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Should be 100% owned

Tyler Warren (IND)- $4.5m

Yet another rookie that is severely under-priced with almost guaranteed cash generation.

The 14^th overall pick from Penn State fills a much-needed void for Indianapolis as their TE1.

Anthony Richardson being benched for Daniel Jones gives me even more confidence in Warren producing early in the season, with Jones having much better short-throw accuracy.

At this price, he is by far the best option for your bench TE spot and can even be a confident play week to week.

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In contention for TE1

Trey McBride (ARI) – $14.33m

Although there isn’t much between these three guys, if I had to bet on someone finishing as TE1, it would be McBride.

McBride is coming off a stellar season where he stood out as a focal point for Arizona’s offense.

With minimal offseason changes to this unit, McBride seems set to keep this dominant role, where he saw almost 9 targets per game.

McBride also managed only 2 touchdowns out of his 111 receptions last season, a stat that is surely set to improve.  

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Brock Bowers (LV) – $14.26m

The TE out of Georgia entered his rookie season with high expectations, and still somehow managed to surpass them, and more.

Bowers led all TE’s in receptions and receiving yards, an astronomical feat for a first-year player.

With Geno Smith now running the offense, I expect Bowers to put up impressive numbers once again.

It won’t be easy for him to replicate his amazing numbers from last season, but if anyone can, it’s him.

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George Kittle (SF) – $15.53m

Kittle has long been one of the best tight ends in the league, and at 31 years old, he still looks to be holding his own.

His incredible blocking ability comes as a downside for us Supercoachers, who would prefer to just see him running routes.

Kittle doesn’t see nearly as much ball as the likes we’ve mentioned above, but he makes up for it with his big yardage plays.

Whether this regresses is something to keep an eye on.

As the highest-priced TE in the game, I am struggling to justify picking him over the likes of a McBride or Bowers.

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Solid mid-range options

Travis Kelce (KC) – $10.75m

Now 35 years old (and yes, engaged to Taylor Swift), it makes sense that Kelce’s receiving production has fallen off significantly over the last two seasons.

In saying this, he still had over 90 receptions in these two seasons, so although it might be subpar by his standards, he is still putting up numbers, nonetheless.

What worries me is the possibility of even more regression this season.

Kelce will be hoping he receives a few fewer double teams in the redzone this season, hopefully leading to some more touchdown catches.

With Mahomes throwing to him, he is always an option.

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Sam LaPorta (DET) – $10.53m

LaPorta had a breakout rookie year back in 2023, finishing as the best tight end in fantasy.

By these standards, LaPorta is coming off a slightly disappointing season.

The main reasoning behind this is the multitude of weapons in Detroit, which saw LaPorta’s target share drop significantly.

Sadly, this looks to still be the case heading into this season.

I still expect LaPorta to score well in Supercoach, but his ceiling may just be a little lower than owners would like.

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T.J. Hockenson (MIN)- $7.59m

Before his devastating injury at the backend of 2023, Hockenson was consistently an elite tight end in the league.

Now another season removed from his injury, Hockenson will be looking to return to his former best.

Although you could look at McCarthy under centre as a downside, I think it is actually good for Hockeson, as he may be targeted more if McCarthy is struggling to push the ball downfield.

At this price, I see value to be had.