Trey McBride heads NFL tight end fantasy rankings for opening week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Trey McBride begins the 2026 NFL season as the top-ranked tight end for fantasy football ahead of his matchup with the Chargers. The rankings place Colston Loveland at the second position as he prepares for a game against the Panthers. Following the top two are Tyler Warren, Tucker Kraft, and Sam LaPorta to round out the top five options. These rankings account for player usage trends and upcoming opponent defensive histories, including Carolina's struggle to defend tight ends last season. Analysts note that the position thins out quickly beyond the initial tier of starters, forcing managers to rely on deeper options. The rankings also reflect recent health statuses, such as Tucker Kraft returning from a knee injury, while veteran players like Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews appear further down the list.
- •Trey McBride holds the number one ranking for Week 1.
- •Colston Loveland sits at TE2 in his matchup against Carolina.
- •Tyler Warren, Tucker Kraft, and Sam LaPorta complete the top five.
- •George Kittle ranks 11th, while Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews occupy the 13th and 19th spots respectively.
- •Tucker Kraft remains a top-five option despite managing his recovery from a November 2025 knee injury.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Trey McBride Fantasy Week 1 Start or Sit: No Defense Has Slowed Him
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football TE Rankings Week 1: Trey McBride Leads, Colston Loveland Opens at TE2
"McBride travels to Los Angeles as the TE2 in PFN’s Week 1 rankings, and the Chargers’ fourth-best red-zone defense from 2025 doesn’t scare me off. He has two fewer catches than Brock Bowers has targets since the start of 2024, which is the premium floor at this position.
"Our Week 1 fantasy football TE rankings begin with Trey McBride at No. 1 for his matchup with the Chargers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:06 PMTrey McBride Fantasy Week 1 Start or Sit: No Defense Has Slowed Him
McBride travels to Los Angeles as the TE2 in PFN’s Week 1 rankings, and the Chargers’ fourth-best red-zone defense from 2025 doesn’t scare me off. He has two fewer catches than Brock Bowers has targets since the start of 2024, which is the premium floor at this position.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:30 PMFantasy Football TE Rankings Week 1: Trey McBride Leads, Colston Loveland Opens at TE2
Our Week 1 fantasy football TE rankings begin with Trey McBride at No. 1 for his matchup with the Chargers.
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