Empty the Bench

As has been the case all season, there is no shortage of strong tight end plays this week. Despite facing the surprisingly tough Broncos defense rankings stalwart Antonio Gates tops the list, but there are some other interesting choices inside the top-10. We’re going out on a limb with Greg Olsen against Atlanta this week. We still believe in the guy’s talent and Jay Cutler told the media he’s going to make a point of getting his buddy more involved going forward. Jermichael Finley also sneaks in at No. 9. He’s a freak athlete, he’s clearly getting more involved in the passing game and we think a matchup at home against Detroit could be his coming out party. 5 receptions, 60 yards and a TD sounds about right …

Other sneaky plays dominate the teens on this list. Viking Vinsanthe Shiancoe in The Dome against a mediocre Ravens pass defense. Marcedes Lewis’s matchup at home against the Rams is ideal, which means he’s got a good chance to keep the scoring streak on even-numbered weeks alive. Chris Cooley is also still a solid play, but I do think the loss of Chris Samuels will keep him on the line blocking more.

See also:
- Week 6 QB Ranks
- Week 6 RB Ranks
- Week 6 WR Ranks
- Week 6 DEF Ranks

1. Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers vs. DEN
2. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons vs. CHI
3. Owen Daniels, Houston Texans @ CIN
4. Kellen Winslow, Tampa Bay Bucs vs. CAR
5. Brent Celek, Philadelphia Eagles @ OAK
6. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. CLE
7. Greg Olsen, Chicago Bears @ ATL
8. John Carlson, Seattle Seahawks vs. ARZ
9. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay Packers vs. DET
10. Jeremy Shockey, New Orleans Saints vs. NYG
11. Dustin Keller, New York Jets vs. BUF
12. Todd Heap, Baltimore Ravens @ MIN
13. Zach Miller, Oakland Raiders vs. PHI
14. Chris Cooley, Washington Redskins vs. KC
15. Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota Vikings vs. BAL
16. Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. STL
17. Bo Scaife, Tennessee Titans @ NE
18. Ben Watson, New England Patriots vs. TEN
19. Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit Lions @ GB
20. Randy McMichael, St. Louis Rams @ JAC
21. Tony Scheffler, Denver Broncos @ SD

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