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Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends

Is Dalton Schultz legit? The Cowboys emerging talent looks like a surprise breakout at the tight end position.

Michael Fabiano

UPDATED: October 10, 2021

Welcome to Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season! We're a week away from bye weeks, so every fantasy football manager will have their roster tested. And remember, there's still plenty of time to turn things around if you're off to a slow start.

Remember to always churn those last couple bench spots to make sure you're bringing your best options to your lineup. Every lineup spot counts! Check out Jen Piacenti's Week 5 waiver wire pickups for guidance on who to target.

Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS | TEAM DEFENSES

Week 5 Rankings (PPR)

Dallas Cowboys Dalton Schultz
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TIGHT END RANKINGS

  1. Travis Kelce, KC (vs. BUF)
  2. Darren Waller, LV (vs. CHI)
  3. Mark Andrews, BAL (vs. IND)
  4. T.J. Hockenson, DET (at MIN)
  5. Kyle Pitts, ATL (vs. NYJ)*
  6. Mike Gesicki, MIA (at TB)
  7. Noah Fant, DEN (at PIT)
  8. Dalton Schultz, DAL (vs. NYG)
  9. Dawson Knox, BUF (at KC)
  10. Tyler Higbee, LAR (at SEA)
  11. Hunter Henry, NE (at HOU)
  12. Dallas Goedert, PHI (at CAR)
  13. Robert Tonyan, GB (at CIN)
  14. Tyler Conklin, MIN (vs. DET)
  15. Jared Cook, LAC (vs. CLE)
  16. Evan Engram, NYG (at DAL)
  17. Jonnu Smith, NE (at HOU)
  18. Zach Ertz, PHI (at CAR)
  19. Cameron Brate, TB (vs. MIA)
  20. Austin Hooper, CLE (at LAC)
  21. Maxx Williams, ARI (vs. SF)
  22. C.J. Uzomah, CIN (vs. GB)
  23. Will Dissly, SEA (vs. LAR)
  24. Mo-Alie Cox, IND (at BAL)
  25. Anthony Firkser, TEN (at JAC)
  26. Dan Arnold, JAC (vs. TEN)
  27. Ross Dwelley, SF (at ARI)
  28. Cole Kmet, CHI (at LV)
  29. Ricky Seals-Jones, WAS (vs. NO)
  30. Juwan Johnson, NO (at WAS)
  31. Pat Freiermuth, PIT (vs. DEN)
  32. Blake Jarwin, DAL (vs. NYG)

* - Game is being played in London

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Michael Fabiano
MICHAEL FABIANO

Michael Fabiano is a fantasy football analyst for Sports Illustrated. His weekly rankings and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em articles are must-reads for fantasy players. He is also the co-host of the Fantasy Dirt Podcast on SI. Before joining SI in August 2020, he worked for CBS Sports, NFL Network and SiriusXM. He also contributes to Westwood One Radio. Fabiano was the first fantasy analyst to appear on one of the four major TV networks and is a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame.

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