This article compares my tight end dynasty rankings against the expert consensus rankings (ECR) to highlight some players I believe are overvalued this offseason.
In dynasty formats, it’s better to sell too early than too late, and these four tight ends below are names I’m actively moving before the market catches up.
Dynasty Fantasy Football Tight End Busts
George Kittle (TE – SF)
There has been a lot of positive buzz surrounding George Kittle’s rehab progress this offseason, as reports suggest he may be on track to play in Week 1.
As a reminder, Kittle tore his Achilles on January 11th in the Wild Card round. That was just five months ago. These injuries typically take 9-12 months to return from, so it’s not impossible for Kittle to suit up in their season opener against the Rams.
My concern is that Kittle turns 33 this season and won’t be the dominant receiving weapon we all hope he’ll be post-injury. Achilles injuries can severely impact mobility and burst, especially for someone who is entering their 10th NFL season.
His dynasty ECR Kittle is TE12, while I have him at TE17. If you can sell Kittle for top-12 prices, I would highly consider doing so, even on a contender. If he returns as a shell of himself, you may not be able to sell him for a random second-round rookie pick next year.
Terrance Ferguson (TE – LAR)
The former second-round NFL Draft pick had a lackluster rookie campaign in 2025, only managing to haul in 12 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Terrance Ferguson was relegated to a part-time role behind Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee, both of whom are back with Los Angeles in 2026, so that role likely won’t change.
Not only that, but the Rams elected to draft another second-round tight end this year in Max Klare. The Rams’ front office loves drafting tight ends, and Sean McVay utilizes a ton of heavy-TE sets, so this pick wasn’t shocking in hindsight.
The problem is that Ferguson could easily end up as the No. 4 TE on the depth chart and see his dynasty value plummet. His ECR ranking of TE21 is far too high, given that he may never be an NFL starter.
In a tight end swap, I’d be comfortable trading Ferguson for Klare. You may also be able to tier down to Eli Raridon and get an additional asset, though I’d be comfortable making that one-for-one trade as well.
Hunter Henry (TE – NE)
Speaking of Eli Raridon, he’ll have the opportunity to sit behind and learn from a seasoned veteran in Hunter Henry this coming season. Henry is headed into his age-33 season and the final year of his contract with New England, suggesting Raridon is the heir apparent in this Drake Maye-led offense. Henry is the dynasty TE26 in ECR, well above my TE35 ranking.
Let me preface this by saying that if you’re a strong contender, hold on to Henry and maybe even consider buying in-season for cheap. That said, if you’re not a clear-cut top-four team in your league, move on from him soon.
Henry finished as the TE13 in PPR points per game (10.5) last season, which is really just the top of one long, flat tier of tight ends. The difference between Henry’s TE13 finish and Theo Johnson‘s TE24 finish was just two points per game.
Frankly, Henry is not bringing you league-winning production. Headed into the final stages of his career, I’d prefer flipping Henry for a younger asset with more upside, like Gunnar Helm or Justin Joly.
David Njoku (TE – LAC)
David Njoku made headlines this offseason after signing with the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving the fantasy world wondering what will become of Oronde Gadsden II. Not much has changed, in my opinion. Gadsden is still a top dynasty tight end and someone I’m comfortable targeting heavily.
If we’re really worried about an injury-riddled 30-year-old tight end limiting Gadsden’s role, then he was never good in the first place. Njoku hasn’t played in more than 12 games since 2023, dealing with a hamstring injury and recurring knee complications over the past two years.
With Mike McDaniel now calling the shots on offense, I could see him getting creative with some 12- and 13-personnel sets. But make no mistake, Gadsden is the more explosive player and better receiver at this point in their respective careers.
Njoku is the TE30 in ECR. I have him at TE36. His one-year, $3 million contract does not indicate he’ll be an integral part of this offense. If anything, I’d imagine Njoku will be used more in-line as a blocker than anything else.
Thank you for checking out my article today. If you have any dynasty, devy or C2C-related questions, I can be reached on X @jim_DFF.
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