Fantasy managers should consider moving Isaiah Likely while his value remains elevated after a touchdown catch from Jameis Winston. Likely's target share has dropped from 28.6% over the first six weeks to just 16% with J.J. McCarthy under center, pushing him to the third option behind Malachi Fields. Despite the touchdown, the underlying usage suggests a sell-high opportunity before production declines further.
Quarterback Changes Shake Up Tight End Landscape
Several top tight ends face new quarterback situations this week. Brock Bowers transitions from Kirk Cousins to rookie Fernando Mendoza, while Trey McBride will work with his third quarterback, Carson Beck. George Kittle and Travis Kelce also see added target competition from the Indianapolis Colts' passing game. These shifts may not remove them from starting lineups but could affect trade value.
Trade Targets and Rest-of-Season Outlook
Potential trade acquisitions include Tucker Kraft and Harold Fannin, who offer more stable roles. T.J. Hockenson stands out as a deadline winner following the Vikings' acquisition of Kirk Cousins; Hockenson ranks fifth among tight ends with a 20.9% target share and could outscore Likely for the remainder of the season.
Key Week 10 Numbers
Notable statistics include Kyle Pitts averaging only 1.14 yards per route run (bottom five among tight ends with 30+ targets), the Lions allowing a league-high 24.25 PPR points per game to the position, and Travis Kelce averaging a career-low 4.1 catches per game. Tucker Kraft posted 65 yards against the Vikings in Week 1, the most they have surrendered to a tight end all season.
Waiver Wire and DFS Options
Chigoziem Okonkwo emerges as a Week 10 streamer with an 18% target share over the last two games and double-digit PPR points in three of his last four outings. In DFS, George Kittle offers a strong matchup against the Cowboys with a projected 25%+ target share, while Tyler Warren should see heavy volume against the Dolphins despite the Colts' offensive struggles.
