Four Tight Ends to Buy, Sell, or Hold in Dynasty Leagues

Wyatt Bertolone

Welcome to the Positional Buy, Sell or Hold series where each week I’ll be focusing on one position to analyze four players and what we should be doing with them in dynasty. For this edition I’ll be taking a look at tight ends.

Sam LaPorta, TE DET – Buy if You Can

Many expected LaPorta in 2024 to build on his incredible rookie season and to further stake his claim as the number one tight end in dynasty. Unfortunately, he dealt with some struggles in his second season and lost some opportunities to Jameson Williams, causing him to fail to meet the expectations placed on him. Although he finished strong LaPorta averaged just 10.9 PPR points per game, down from 13.7 in his rookie season. There’s no doubting LaPorta’s talent, we just now have to wonder which LaPorta we will get moving forward and if we should be buying or selling.

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The Move – I have no doubts about LaPorta’s ability. 2024 was obviously frustrating and with Jameson Williams’ ascension we may never get the production he had as a rookie again but LaPorta is no doubt a top tight end in the league and should be consistently be a top fantasy finisher. Trading for LaPorta will likely be difficult but with him falling behind Brock Bowers and Trey McBride in dynasty value, he may be attainable. I’m finding out what I need to add on to Mark Andrews, TJ Hockenson, or George Kittle to get to LaPorta. Anything less than a first-round rookie pick and I’m in.

David Njoku, TE CLE – League Dependent Buy

It was a frustrating season for Njoku and his fantasy managers in 2024. When healthy, Njoku played well and made a difference in fantasy lineups. But that’s the rub. He battled through injuries throughout the season. Despite his impressive PPR PPG of 13.1, Njoku may not have helped you too much if you were unable to make the playoffs while not being able to rely on him early on in the season. Looking forward 2025 will bring more change around Njoku. The Browns are likely to have a new starting quarterback and offensive coordinator though it should still be Kevin Stefanski’s offense. Can we expect more of the same from Njoku?

The Move – What to do with Njoku will depend on how your league values him as his ranking can vary greatly depending on the person. Some, like me, think he’s easily within the top eight at the position. If the price is less than that I’m knocking on the Njoku manager’s door to see what the price is exactly. Anything less than a first-round pick is an easy trade to make. But I don’t want to pay more than that as once you get to that point you may as well add a little more and shoot higher than Njoku.

Hunter Henry, TE NE – League Dependent Buy

In his age-30 season, Henry continued to be a solid contributor as one of Drake Maye’s main targets in 2024. Henry averaged 9 PPR PPG while setting a new career high for targets, receptions, and receiving yards in a season. We basically know who Henry is at this point in his career and don’t expect much change from that. He lives as fringe TE1 in most seasons but normally doesn’t provide difference-making potential in your lineups. 2025 should bring more of the same as the Patriots have a lack of real weapons. Even if they add players this off-season (as they should), Henry is likely to be an important piece. Is he worth his cost?

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The Move – In general, for the right price, I’m willing to buy Henry on all teams as he’s someone who should be worth more in season when fantasy points matter as he provides one of the better price-to-points ratios out there. Henry should only cost a third-round rookie pick or equivalent value which is a good price to pay. According to the Dynasty League Football Trade Finder you could also trade cross-positionally by sending Jaleel McLaughlin or Diontae Johnson which I’d be happy to do as well.

Noah Gray, TE KC – Hold

After playing as Travis Kelce’s backup for fa ew seasons, Gray got to show us a little more of his game in 2024. While the Chiefs dealt with injuries Gray played a larger role in the offense especially in the red zone. Gray finished the season with new career highs in basically every statistic and became an actual threat. Looking to the future we have to wonder if Kelce will continue to play after this season, if Gray can step into a starting position, and how much can he produce if he does. Is he worth investing in?

The Move – Gray is already starting to be valued as if Travis Kelce will retire and Gray will be the Chiefs starting TE. While I do think there is a decent chance it will happen, his price is already enough that I don’t want to invest in Gray any further when we don’t know how good he’d actually be in the role. But I am happy to hold on to shares of Gray I already have because of that chance and that he’s able to step up. Just hold on any shares you have but there’s no need to overinvest.

Good luck in all your trading endeavors.

Wyatt Bertolone

Welcome to the Positional Buy, Sell or Hold series where each week I’ll be focusing on one position to analyze four players and what we should be doing with them in dynasty. For this edition I’ll be taking a look at tight ends.

Sam LaPorta, TE DET – Buy if You Can

Many expected LaPorta in 2024 to build on his incredible rookie season and to further stake his claim as the number one tight end in dynasty. Unfortunately, he dealt with some struggles in his second season and lost some opportunities to Jameson Williams, causing him to fail to meet the expectations placed on him. Although he finished strong LaPorta averaged just 10.9 PPR points per game, down from 13.7 in his rookie season. There’s no doubting LaPorta’s talent, we just now have to wonder which LaPorta we will get moving forward and if we should be buying or selling.

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The Move – I have no doubts about LaPorta’s ability. 2024 was obviously frustrating and with Jameson Williams’ ascension we may never get the production he had as a rookie again but LaPorta is no doubt a top tight end in the league and should be consistently be a top fantasy finisher. Trading for LaPorta will likely be difficult but with him falling behind Brock Bowers and Trey McBride in dynasty value, he may be attainable. I’m finding out what I need to add on to Mark Andrews, TJ Hockenson, or George Kittle to get to LaPorta. Anything less than a first-round rookie pick and I’m in.

David Njoku, TE CLE – League Dependent Buy

It was a frustrating season for Njoku and his fantasy managers in 2024. When healthy, Njoku played well and made a difference in fantasy lineups. But that’s the rub. He battled through injuries throughout the season. Despite his impressive PPR PPG of 13.1, Njoku may not have helped you too much if you were unable to make the playoffs while not being able to rely on him early on in the season. Looking forward 2025 will bring more change around Njoku. The Browns are likely to have a new starting quarterback and offensive coordinator though it should still be Kevin Stefanski’s offense. Can we expect more of the same from Njoku?

The Move – What to do with Njoku will depend on how your league values him as his ranking can vary greatly depending on the person. Some, like me, think he’s easily within the top eight at the position. If the price is less than that I’m knocking on the Njoku manager’s door to see what the price is exactly. Anything less than a first-round pick is an easy trade to make. But I don’t want to pay more than that as once you get to that point you may as well add a little more and shoot higher than Njoku.

Hunter Henry, TE NE – League Dependent Buy

In his age-30 season, Henry continued to be a solid contributor as one of Drake Maye’s main targets in 2024. Henry averaged 9 PPR PPG while setting a new career high for targets, receptions, and receiving yards in a season. We basically know who Henry is at this point in his career and don’t expect much change from that. He lives as fringe TE1 in most seasons but normally doesn’t provide difference-making potential in your lineups. 2025 should bring more of the same as the Patriots have a lack of real weapons. Even if they add players this off-season (as they should), Henry is likely to be an important piece. Is he worth his cost?

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The Move – In general, for the right price, I’m willing to buy Henry on all teams as he’s someone who should be worth more in season when fantasy points matter as he provides one of the better price-to-points ratios out there. Henry should only cost a third-round rookie pick or equivalent value which is a good price to pay. According to the Dynasty League Football Trade Finder you could also trade cross-positionally by sending Jaleel McLaughlin or Diontae Johnson which I’d be happy to do as well.

Noah Gray, TE KC – Hold

After playing as Travis Kelce’s backup for fa ew seasons, Gray got to show us a little more of his game in 2024. While the Chiefs dealt with injuries Gray played a larger role in the offense especially in the red zone. Gray finished the season with new career highs in basically every statistic and became an actual threat. Looking to the future we have to wonder if Kelce will continue to play after this season, if Gray can step into a starting position, and how much can he produce if he does. Is he worth investing in?

The Move – Gray is already starting to be valued as if Travis Kelce will retire and Gray will be the Chiefs starting TE. While I do think there is a decent chance it will happen, his price is already enough that I don’t want to invest in Gray any further when we don’t know how good he’d actually be in the role. But I am happy to hold on to shares of Gray I already have because of that chance and that he’s able to step up. Just hold on any shares you have but there’s no need to overinvest.

Good luck in all your trading endeavors.

Wyatt Bertolone