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Heath Cummings updates tight end tiers for 2026 fantasy football

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:44 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Heath Cummings updates tight end tiers for 2026 fantasy football
Summary

Heath Cummings has released his updated tight end tiers for the 2026 fantasy football season, revealing interesting projections. In Tier 1, Brock Bowers, Colston Loveland, and Trey McBride lead the group, with Loveland anticipated to surpass McBride in scoring. Tier 2 includes Sam LaPorta and Kyle Pitts, expected to be key contributors due to new offensive strategies. Dalton Schultz finds himself in Tier 6, projected to perform well following an injury to Jayden Higgins. Cummings emphasizes a significant youth movement within the tight end position, suggesting deeper options this season than in previous years.

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  • •Brock Bowers, Colston Loveland, and Trey McBride top Tier 1.
  • •Sam LaPorta and Kyle Pitts are seen as breakout candidates in Tier 2.
  • •Dalton Schultz's value increases after Jayden Higgins' injury.
  • •Cummings emphasizes the youth movement at tight end.
  • •Projected scoring for key tight ends highlights their draft round value.
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  • 5:44 PMCBS Sports — Heath Cummings' 2026 Fantasy football TE tiers 2.0: Don't sleep on Dalton Schultz with Jayden Higgins out
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Tier 1 represents a youth movement at tight end, and the position may actually be deep now

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