This week marks a pivotal moment for Travis Kelce and several other tight ends as fantasy football teams finalize their rosters for the championship. Kelce, facing a challenging quarterback situation, is unreliable as the season comes to an end.
As the final week of the regular season approaches, fantasy managers must consider not only injuries but also which players may be rested. With championship stakes on the line, making the right choices is crucial. Here are the tight ends to bench in Week 18.
Kelce”s recent performance has been troubling. In his last six games, he has surpassed 50 receiving yards only once and has recorded fewer than 10 yards in two of those outings. His team, the Kansas City Chiefs, is up against the Las Vegas Raiders, a team that, despite its defensive struggles, has allowed minimal fantasy points to tight ends, ranking fourth in the league in that category.
Another tight end to avoid is Tyler Warren of the Indianapolis Colts. With Riley Leonard starting at quarterback, Warren faces a daunting challenge against one of the NFL”s top defenses. The Houston Texans have been effective at shutting down the Colts” offense, allowing only the 12th-fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season. Warren”s inconsistency has become apparent since Daniel Jones was sidelined, making this matchup particularly unfavorable.
Juwan Johnson of the New Orleans Saints has had two solid performances recently but is not a reliable option against the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta has a reputation for stifling tight ends, permitting the third-fewest fantasy points and allowing only three touchdowns to the position all season.
Lastly, Ferguson has struggled since the start of October, where he has become either touchdown-dependent or ineffective. Facing the New York Giants, who have shown a knack for limiting tight end production, Ferguson is likely to struggle. The Giants have allowed just five touchdowns to tight ends throughout the season, raising concerns for those relying on Ferguson for points.
As the season wraps up, these tight ends present significant risks in fantasy matchups. Managers should carefully consider their options to secure the best chance for victory in their leagues.
