Must-Start Tight Ends in Week 5: Who to Watch Out For

This week, fantasy football players should keep an eye on Cade Otton from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Otton has been on a roll, catching 13 passes for 99 yards over the last two games. He's a strong pick for Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Another player to consider is Tucker Kraft from the Green Bay Packers. Kraft had a fantastic Week 4 with 53 receiving yards and his first touchdown of the season. With Christian Watson likely out, Kraft could see more targets. Pat Freiermuth from the Pittsburgh Steelers is also a solid choice. He's averaging four catches and 39 yards per game this season. The Steelers might be playing from behind against the Dallas Cowboys, which could mean more passes and more targets for Freiermuth.

Tyler Conklin from the New York Jets is a fringe TE1 this week. While he only had 17 yards in Week 4, he's been drawing a lot of targets. The Vikings, who the Jets are playing, have been allowing a lot of yards to tight ends. It's important to monitor the health of players like Trey McBride, Cole Kmet, Evan Engram, and David Njoku before finalizing your lineup. And remember, players from teams with byes in Week 5, like the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans, should be benched or dropped.

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