Here are theScore's tight end value rankings for Week 11 (Thursday night game excluded):
Value Rankings
QB | RB | WR | TE
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski (NE) | vs. BUF | 9 |
| Antonio Gates (SD) | vs. KC | 8 |
| Greg Olsen (CAR) | vs. WAS | 8 |
On a slate with few great tight end matchups, Gronkowski at home against the Bills is a no-brainer. Gates will have plenty of opportunities to return value as the Chargers look to exploit the Chiefs' questionable pass defense. Olsen is as dependable as any tight end not named Gronk, and should exceed value in a home date with the Redskins.
Best of the Rest
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Ebron (DET) | vs. OAK | 7 |
| Travis Kelce (KC) | at SD | 7 |
| Jacob Tamme (ATL) | vs. IND | 6 |
| Crockett Gillmore (BAL) | vs. STL | 6 |
| Richard Rodgers (GB) | at MIN | 6 |
| Jordan Reed (WAS) | at CAR | 5 |
| Tyler Eifert (CIN) | at ARI | 5 |
| Jimmy Graham (SEA) | vs. SF | 5 |
Ebron has scuffled over his past two games, but has a great matchup against a Raiders defense that has struggled mightily against tight ends. Tamme has emerged as Matt Ryan's No. 3 option in the passing game, and has a great matchup versus the Colts. Reed and Eifert are normally dependable choices, but both face daunting road matchups this week.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Witten (DAL) | at MIA | 4 |
| Zach Ertz (PHI) | vs. TB | 4 |
| Martellus Bennett (CHI) | vs. DEN | 3 |
| Charles Clay (BUF) | at NE | 3 |
| Zach Miller (CHI) | vs. DEN | 2 |
| Coby Fleener (IND) | at ATL | 2 |
| Kyle Rudolph (MIN) | vs. GB | 2 |
| Brent Celek (PHI) | vs. TB | 2 |
| Vernon Davis (DEN) | at CHI | 1 |
| Owen Daniels (DEN) | at CHI | 1 |
| Jared Cook (STL) | at BAL | 1 |
Witten's value sees a modest boost with Tony Romo back in the fold, but he simply hasn't been good enough to warrant his price tag. Bennett and Clay both face difficult matchups and should be faded at their respective salaries. It doesn't matter which Denver tight end sees more action - neither is a recommended play in either foramt.
