Jason Mezrahi 
Just like that and we are already in NFL Week 14. We have had a good run on tight ends and hope to continue providing value each week in my NFL DFS Tight Ends article. Tight ends are sometimes forgotten and left to the last pick in your lineup and that can easily leave you with an outcome of 0-2 points. This could be devastating for your chances of a takedown or simply cashing. Each week I will lay out my favorite options up top and the best value plays on the board as well. Once you’re done reading this article make sure to hop in our expert chat on Discord to stay up to date with lineup discussions.
Let’s take a look at our NFL Week 14 DFS Tight Ends!
TRAVIS KELCE, KC $7,400 DRAFTKINGS, $7,500 FANDUEL
Mahomes, Hill, and Kelce put up a ton of fantasy points in the Week 10 matchup versus the Raiders and it’s the same exploitable matchup this week. If I’m paying up for a tight end this week Kelce is the first player I’m locking in. My only fear with playing Chiefs pass catchers is the blowout factor. The Raiders are depleted and will have a tough time keeping pace. The Chiefs cruised to a 41-14 blowout a couple weeks back where Kelce hauled in 8 receptions for 119 yards. If Deebo is out I would prefer Kittle, but if Deebo is in I would prefer Kelce. So check back in as practice reports start coming in and make sure to check out our free live stream Sunday morning at 11am.
GEORGE KITTLE, SF $6,900 DRAFTKINGS, $7,100 FANDUEL
Kittle has finally got his legs under him and has been very active in the passing game ever since he returned in Week 9. He has put up double digit points in four of his last five games and had an outburst last week where he put up 42.6 DraftKings points with Deebo Samuel taking the week off. If Deebo is out again this week it’s a very tough choice to decide between Kittle and Kelce. Kelce’s matchup is slightly better but Kittle will be the number 1 target in the passing game if Deebo is out again. The Bengals rank 13th against opposing tight ends and give up the 27th most passing yards per game so Kittle could be in line for another big game. Continue to watch the reports and prepare to pivot to Kittle if Deebo is out in Week 14.
JARED COOK, LAC $3,200 DRAFTKINGS, $5,100 FANDUEL
With Keenan Allen and Mike Williams most likely both out due to Covid19 protocols, Cook is in line for a major increase in his workload and target share. Cook may be the safest value piece on the board out of all the value plays in Los Angeles. We can play Cook alongside either Ekeler, Palmer, or Guyton. I will be maxing out at 3 but most likely playing Cook alone or with one other piece. Cook has been the starter all year and has an established rapport with Herbert, his role and fantasy floor is set in this offense. If you’re in love with Kelce or Kittle I don’t mind flexing Cook out as well because there is no safer value on the board currently than Cook. The #1 and #2 targets are out for LA, Cook is priced below market value, and we have a positive individual matchup against the Giants. Everyone will need shares of this offense as the Chargers are the best value on the board. My assumption is that Cook will be lowest owned of the bunch. I will be mixing and matching shares of Ekeler, Palmer, Guyton, and Cook in most of my tournament and cash lineups.
AUSTIN HOOPER, CLE $3,400 DRAFTKINGS $5,000 FANDUEL
Full disclosure I hate playing anyone whose points are correlated to Baker Mayfield throwing him passes. With that being said Hooper is playable in tournaments only. The Browns receiving core is banged up, Landry is questionable, the other tight ends on the roster are confirmed out, and Hooper is priced right to be a low owned tournament value play at the position. Combine that with the fact he gets a great matchup versus the 31st ranked passing defense and we have nice upside play for Sunday. If the Browns had a good quarterback I would love this play but since it’s Baker under center I will just be taking a couple shots in tournaments.
GERALD EVERETT, MIN $3,100 DRAFTKINGS $5,000 FANDUEL
Another value spot in Week 14 is Gerald Everett. This play may become elite if Metcalf who is currently questionable decides to sit this one out. Either way I like Everett in tournaments at this price tag. With Russ back at QB, Everett has seen 6, 9, 4, and 8 targets the last 4 weeks. The matchup versus Houston is a plus one as they rank 23rd against opposing tight ends. Granted the Seattle passing offense has been struggling all season but this should be a spot where they should shine indoors in Houston. Vegas has the Seahawks projected to score 24.5 points and without much of a run game, we can only hope Russ figures things out and connects with Everett. I will take a couple shots in tournaments to get a low owned play but he will be used less than the 4 players mentioned above.
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