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Trey McBride among seven must-start tight ends for Week 5

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:03 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Trey McBride among seven must-start tight ends for Week 5
Summary

In Week 5 of fantasy football, Heath Cummings highlights tight end Trey McBride, alongside six others, as must-start options. Tight ends such as T.J. Hockenson and Mike Gesicki are expected to provide valuable production. Despite a volatile season where several tight ends have risen and fallen in performance, McBride remains consistent, ranking alongside notable players like Brock Bowers and Isaiah Likely. The rankings and projections reflect ongoing evaluations of players’ performances, and further adjustments may follow based on player matchups and injuries as the week progresses.

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  • •Trey McBride is highlighted as a must-start tight end.
  • •T.J. Hockenson leads tight ends with 24.9 PPR Fantasy points last week.
  • •Isaiah Likely leads all tight ends with a 31.5% target share.
  • •Players like Tucker Kraft could emerge as streaming options.
  • •Matchups against lower-ranked defenses are crucial for tight ends this week.
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  • 10:03 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy football Week 5 TE preview: Trey McBride leads volatile position with seven must-start options
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Heath Cummings identifies seven must-start tight ends, with T.J. Hockenson and Mike Gesicki among the top Week 5 streamers

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