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Some big moves around the NFL this week make for some interesting scenarios.  Will Shaincoe be affected by the Moss trade?  You bet cha...  Just how much will depend on whether Farve becomes the gun slinger (with 3 INT's a game) or the majician (spreading the love keeping all his peeps happy)!   My guess is that he will be slinging..  Stay tuned for MNF!  Anyway, here are the TE ranks for Week 5. 1) Antonio Gates - SDC - TE, at Oakland Raiders, Sun 4:15 PM V-Jack.. Stay home! Gates is the man! Through four games, he leads all TE's in touchdowns with 6TD's (2 in Week 4 alone) and he also leads in total yards with 386!!! That's 4th amoungst all receivers!! Mighty impressive... Look for him to have another nice game this week against a struggling Raiders... read more

The elite Tight Ends rewarded their owners this week, while the young guns seemed to disappoint.  Dustin Keller was one exception to the rule, and I can't seem to understand how defenses can continue to ignore him in the red zone??  Then again, it was Buffalo, and they tend to ignore everyone in the red zone!  One of my biggest busts this past week was "Double A" Aaron Hernandez.  Brady and company seemed to have some difficulties with Miami's D on Monday Night Football, and luckily for them the special teams delivered the W.  Look for a rebound for Double A after the BYE week.  So, without further ado, here are the preliminary Week 5 Ranks! 1) Antonio Gates - SDC - TE, at Oakland Raiders, Sun 4:15 PM Gates continues to pick up the slack for the Chargers air attack. He has another... read more

As the BYE Week scramble continues, we take a closer look at a few Tight End fliers that may still be available on the waiver wire.  John Carlson, Greg Olsen, etc. could add some value this week to your lineup if you have Witten or Shaincoe sitting it out.  The top 10 has also been shuffled up a bit due to some Week 4 matchups and some underperforming players.  Read up and enjoy! 1) Antonio Gates - SDC - TE, vs. Arizona Cardinals, Sun 4:15 PM Gates will remain the go to guy in San Diego this week. Expect the usual 6 cathes for 88yds and 1TD. 2) Jermichael Finley - GRE - TE, vs. Detroit Lions, Sun 1:00 PM Finley has a good matchup this week, and he is still looking for his first TD of the... read more

Last week I mentioned Dustin Keller and "Double AA" Aaron Hernandez as nice plays for Week 3.  Hopefully you were listening!  Week 4 will be interesting as the BYE weeks begin, and depth will mean the difference between a "W" and an "L".  Look for the Final Ranks posted on Friday for the full analysis on key pickups this week, but use these ranks for early waiver wire moves.  (Greg Olsen and John Carlson may be just what the doctor ordered!) Remember if you have Jason Witten, Tony Moeaki, Visanthe Shiancoe, or Kellen Winslow it's time to go waiver wire shopping. Here is the Brotherhood's 1ST LOOK WEEK 4 TE RANKS: 1) Antonio Gates - SDC - TE, vs. Arizona Cardinals, Sun 4:15 PM Gates continues to dominate the Chargers offense. 2) Jermichael Finley - GRE - TE, vs. Detroit Lions, Sun 1:00 PM Finley played well on MNF,... read more

Week 3 came in a huury!!   As expected, "Superman" and Antonio Gates have led the way so far.  I expect that trend to continue, but be on the lookout for the Rookies!  Aaron Hernandez aka "Double A" may be in for a big week, along with freshman Jermaine Gresham.  Double A should remain a great PPR TE option, especially with the injury to 3rd down specialist RB Kevin Faulk.  Look for Double A to recharge Brady's batteries this week against the Bills.  (Soo Cheesy I know, but I couldn't resist...)   And Gresham will have his fair share of targets with an injured 85 (ocho cinco). WEEK 3 Rankings: 1) Dallas Clark - IND - TE, at Denver Broncos, Sun 4:15 PM D. Clark aka "Superman" continues to dominate the TE's for both receptions and... read more

  Our First Look at Tight Ends may provide you with some insight as to possible waiver wire gems.  Many of the top TE reception leaders are big names, but there are a few moving quickly up the charts that may provide you with some great opportunities going forward, especially for BYE Week fillers!   Notice that Aaron Hernandez (TE-NEP) has made the top 10 this week.  He's a little known TE who plays more like a Wide Out, and his numbers reflect just that.  His season total for Yards after the Catch (YAC) is an impressive 14.6!  He currently ranks 5th amoung TE's in Total Yards.  And with Brady looking to throw him the rock, he should do well going forward.  Another impressive TE... read more

Week 2 is upon us, and the tight end studs have yet to show us the love.  Stick to your guns and start those TE1 players, and we can look at possible busts in a few more weeks.  Remember, it's early, and although Marcedes Lewis had 2 TD's last week, this will not happen every week!  So, without further ado, here are the updated ranks and writeups for Week 2! WEEK 2 Rankings: 1) Dallas Clark - IND - TE, vs. New York Giants, Sun 8:20 PM I expect Manning (Peyton that is..) to use his top gun TE Sunday as Indy looks to rebound from a Week 1 upset. Clark should see 8-10 targets for 75+ yards and a TD this week.   2) Antonio Gates - SDC - TE, vs. Jacksonville Jaguars,... read more

Note To Our Readers: 1ST LOOK: Ranks are for our Brotherhood All-Access Members only.   As we look forward to Week 2, our review of Week 1 had many ups and downs.  Some of our TE studs were duds, and some rookies (NE-Gronkowski, KC-Moeaki) found the endzone.  Don't be alarmed!  Over the past few years, we have seen that the TE production always starts off slowly (with a few exceptions) and it will have a bigger impact after the first few weeks.  Usually this can be attributed to early season offenses trying to establish the run, before expanding their efforts in the following weeks with the play action pass.  A good rule of thumb is to look for TE's that have established a good repport with their QB early in the season.  These bonds can... read more

1) Antonio Gates - SDC - TE A healthy Gates should produce another great year for fantasy owners in 2010. I expect his targets to increase with V Jack out, and with Mathews unproven in the backfield. 2) Dallas Clark - IND - TE The best offense in football should continue to utilize Clark's cathing abilities. His preseason injury concerns still linger, but we expect him to be healthy and have a solid game against Houston. 3) Jermichael Finley - GRE - TE Finley continues to be a fantasy favorite going into 2010. With Rodgers looking his way, and fresh memories of the end of 2009, we expect J-Fin to start off where he left off. If he can stay healthy, he could easily crack the top 5 this year. 4) Jason Witten - DAL - TE Although he is coming off... read more

Fantasy Football Brother's would like to remind everyone that our Brotherhood All-Access Membership is available. Don't be left out in the cold when it comes to sit/start questions during the season. A peace of mind is priceless and we are here to take your questions and offer our own personalized feedback. Plus you get our draft tool which will help you dominate your draft. The tight end position has turned into one of the deepest positions in the NFL. While there are four really solid options who will always start the tight end run in most drafts, smart and savvy owners know they can wait and get one in the later rounds that will offer them great value with huge upside. When another owner wastes his pick on a TE, it just means somebody you like or need will... read more