Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 12: Tight end rankings

Here's another round of fantasy football tight end rankings. Although tight ends aren't the most lucrative players to help churn out points for fantasy owners, they can still tip the scales in favor of close games and fantasy managers that have good tight end matchups.

Week 11 fantasy football tight end rankings: Start 'Em

Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns

The Baltimore Ravens got a much-needed week off, and they are facing divisional rival Cleveland Browns this week. The Browns defense has lost a step and shouldn't be vicious this week either. The Browns defense is currently giving up the 3rd highest touchdowns to tight ends.

Andrews should be a viable option this week as the Ravens look to expand their role as a receiver given the fact that other offensive players might still be out. Hopefully, Jackson is ready to go. If Marquise Brown remains out, expect Andrews to get a lot of attention and goal-line touchdowns.

Noah Fant, Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers

The Broncos got a much-needed rest after suffering a lopsided loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. They are taking on their division rivals. The good news is the Chargers are one of the worst defenses against tight ends.

They currently surrender an average of 11 points per game and have surrendered nine touchdowns to tight ends through Week 11. They also allow 0.9 TDs on average, so expect Noah Fant to be heavily targeted in this game. Fant picked up 60 yards against the Eagles but expects a much better number this week.

Dalton Shultz, Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders

The short week will affect both teams heading into Thanksgiving games. However, the Raiders remain one of the worst teams when attempting to defend against tight ends. Schult could be a good option, being that Dak Prescott will likely play with a huge chip on his shoulder.

Shultz was able to log 60 yards in the loss the Cowboys suffered to the Chiefs. With Amari Cooper potentially out for the game too, Schultz may be targeted much more.

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Week 12 fantasy football tight end rankings: Sit 'Em

Jonnu Smith/Hunter Henry, New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans

The Titans may not have the best defense in the world, but they are very good at defending against tight ends. They are averaging only 32 yards per game and have only surrendered 3 TDs this whole season. Even with Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry sharing their duties with the Patriots and achieving success, they should be benched this week.

The pair of tight ends only managed to log 40 yards together last game, even after the Patriots blew out the Falcons. Don't expect fireworks against the Titans' defense.

Taylor Higbee, Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers

Taylor Higbee might seem like an alluring option at tight end this week, but the Packers' defense is sneaky good. They are especially good at stopping opposing tight ends. The Packers' defense is currently only allowing an average of 50 yards to opposing tight ends.

The Packers will likely look to correct themselves after allowing the Minnesota Vikings to beat them in an important game. Higbee might see some targets but don't expect him to get a ton of production from the catches.

Jared Cook, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos

Jared Cook is likely a given, being that his production has severely dived since the beginning of the season. The Chargers are also playing a Broncos defense that is #1 in defense against tight ends.

They are currently only allowing 40 yards per game on average and have not surrendered a single touchdown to tight ends this season. Bench Cook and look for another viable option on the waiver wire.

The top 10 tight ends to start in fantasy football in Week 12

1. Darren Waller, Las Vegas Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys
2. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns
3. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings
4. Rob Gronkowski, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Indianapolis Colts
5. T.J. Hockenson, Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
6. Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
7. Dalton Schultz, Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders
8. Mike Gesicki, Miami Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers
9. Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants
10. Dan Arnold, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons