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1. Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots:  1327 yards and 17 TDs (plus a rushing score). Gronk is ridiculous.
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2.  Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints:  Hard to argue with 1310 yards and 11 TDs.
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3.  Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers:  Really blossomed during the NFL Playoffs. He’s too big for defensive backs and too fast for linebackers.
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4.  Aaron Hernandez, New England Patriots:  910 yards and seven scores. Versatile and an amazing compliment to Gronk.
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5.  Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys:  Ho hum. Another 900+ yard season for Witten.
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6.  Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons:  He just keeps on churning.
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7.  Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers:  Given his age in comparison to Gonzo I never thought he’d be a riskier option. That just isn’t the case. If he can stay healthy, he can produce. That just seems to be too big of a challenge though.
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8.  Jermichael Finley, Green Bay Packers:  The potential remains, but it’s put up or shut up time if he wants to be considered elite. Staying healthy would be a start.
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9.  Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit Lions:  Made big strides last year catching 83 balls for 777 yards and five scores.
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10.  Fred Davis, Washington Redskins:  Emerged last year before his suspension. Should be a security blanket for RG3.
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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 17 2011 fantasy football tight end rankings.
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1. Rob Gronkwoski vs. Buffalo:  He hasn’t scored in two weeks. He scored twice the last time he faced Buffalo.
2. Jimmy Graham vs. Carolina:  Up to double-digit TDs after scoring in consecutive weeks.
3. Aaron Hernandez vs. Buffalo:  Averaging 83.0 yards the past three weeks.
4. Antonio Gates @ Oakland:  He isn’t putting up his typical numbers, but he remains a top TE threat.
5. Tony Gonzalez vs. Tampa Bay:  Averaging 61.2 yards in his past five games, but hasn’t scored. Good chance to this week though.
6. Jared Cook @ Houston:  With 17 catches for 272 yards in his past two games, there isn’t a TE more on fire right now. He is a slight risk, but ride the hot hand.
7. Brent Celek vs. Washington:  Averaging 82.3 yards the past three games with two TDs.
8. Brandon Pettigrew @ Green Bay:  Averaging 6.7 catches for 62.0 yards with two TDs in his past three games.
9. Vernon Davis @ St. Louis:  Averaging five catches for 63 yards in his past two games.
10. Jason Witten @ New York Giants:  Averaging just 40.6 yards without a score in his past five games.
11. Jermichael Finley vs. Detroit:  Likely won’t be playing a full game, which compromises his potential.
12. Kellen Winslow @ Atlanta:  Averaging 5.0 catches for 60.5 yards in his past six games.
13. Dustin Keller @ Miami:  Averaging 75.0 yards in his past two games.
14. Jermaine Gresham vs. Baltimore:  Averaging 44.4 yards with two TDs in his past five games.
15.  Jeremy Shockey @ New Orleans:  Returns to his old stomping grounds having scored in three straight games.
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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 16 2011 fantasy football tight end rankings.
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1. Rob Gronkowski vs. Miami: Quiet last week so he’ll likely score multiple TDs this week.
2. Jimmy Graham vs. Atlanta: Caught seven passes for 82 yards and a score in the first meeting.
3. Antonio Gates @ Detroit: Tough draw against Baltimore last week, but should rebound.
4. Tony Gonzalez @ New Orleans: Overlooked last week, but he’s been hot. Had six catches for 71 yards and a score in the first meeting.
5. Jason Witten vs. Philadelphia: With so many weapons it’s hard to key in on Witten.
6. Aaron Hernandez vs. Miami: If the Dolphins key on Gronk, Hernandez will make them pay.
7. Jermichael Finley vs. Chicago: Solid option this week, but the risk of rest is real.
8. Brent Celek @ Dallas: Monster game last week. Caught seven passes for 94 yards and a score in the first meeting.
9. Vernon Davis @ Seattle: Caught five passes for 47 yards in the first meeting.
10. Dustin Keller vs. New York Giants: A bit inconsistent, but has averaged 49.5 ypg this year.
11. Anthony Fasano @ New England: Averaging 41.4 yards over the past seven games with four TDs.
12. Jermaine Gresham vs. Arizona: Quiet the past few games, but has had at least three catches in all but one game he’s played in this year.
13. Brandon Pettigrew vs. San Diego: Averaging 53.0 yards the past two games.
14. Kellen Winslow @ Carolina: Averaging 42.0 yards over the past four games.
15. Marcedes Lewis @ Tennessee: Averaging 45.3 yards in past four games.
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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 15 2011 fantasy football tight end rankings.
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1. Rob Gronkowski @ Denver: Are you kidding me? Gronk is redonkulous. I hate that term, but it applies.
2. Antonio Gates vs. Baltimore: Gronk and Graham are putting up video game numbers, but Gates is having a fine season of his own.
3. Tony Gonzalez vs. Jacksonville: If your last name starts with G you must be an elite TE. Gonzo feasts on the attention Roddy, Julio, and Turner get.
4. Jimmy Graham @ Minnesota: Brees is about to do some very bad things to Minnesota. Graham will be a primary partner in crime if his back checks out.
5. Jermichael Finley @ Kansas City: Should be called upon more with Jennings out.
6. Aaron Hernandez @ Denver: Averaging 54.8 yards over the past five games.
7. Jason Witten @ Tampa Bay: Miles Austin’s return seems to have an adverse effect on Witten’s production.
8. Vernon Davis vs. Pittsburgh: Averaging just 41.8 yards in the past five games. The position has really become four deep and everybody else.
9. Jermaine Gresham @ St. Louis: Averaging 44.2 yards in his past five games with two TDs.
10. Jake Ballard vs. Washington: Scored last week, but is hit or miss.
11. Dustin Keller @ Philadelphia: Keller is hit or miss, but is averaging a decent 47.7 ypg.
12. Brent Celek vs. New York Jets: Has 22 catches in the past five games for 49.6 ypg.
13. Kellen Winslow vs. Dallas: Averaging 59.2 yards in his past five games.
14. Anthony Fasano @ Buffalo: Averaging 43.3 yards with three TD in his past six games.
15. Brandon Pettigrew @ Oakland: Averaging 33.5 yards and 0.5 TDs in his past four games.
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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 14 2011 fantasy football tight end rankings.
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1.  Rob Gronkowski @ Washington:  Simply an animal. As good as Jimmy Graham is, he’s still a notch below Gronk.
2.  Jimmy Graham @ Tennessee:  First TE to top 1000 yards.
3.  Tony Gonzalez @ Carolina:  Averaging 70 yards with three TDs in his past five games.
4.  Antonio Gates vs. Buffalo:  Didn’t score last week, but still caught six passes for 70 yards.
5.  Jason Witten vs. New York Giants:  Not as productive the past two weeks but still catching 5+ balls per game.
6.  Jermichael Finley vs. Oakland:  Monster game last week. He could disappear again, but the potential remains.
7.  Vernon Davis @ Arizona:  Two quiet games in a row (yardage), but has a favorable match-up and continues to catch 4 passes per game.
8.  Dustin Keller vs. Kansas City:  Goes from two scores to 12 yards. He’s playing at home where he has all four of his TD catches and averages 23.7 more yards.
9.  Aaron Hernandez @ Washington:  Has 13 catches the past two weeks. If only Gronk would share a TD.
10. Brandon Pettigrew vs. Minnesota: Caught 11 passes for 112 yards the last time they squared off.
11.  Kellen Winslow @ Jacksonville:  Averaging 64.5 yards in his past four games.
12.  Jermaine Gresham vs. Houston:  Averaging 44.0 yards and 0.5 TDs in his past four games.
13.  Jake  Ballard @ Dallas:  Had three catches for 47 yards in each of his past two games.
14.  Ed Dickson @ Indianapolis:  Averaging 40.5 yards and 0.5 TDs in his past four games.
15.  Brent Celek @ Miami:  Very unpredictable, especially if Vick returns, but he’s played well of late.
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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 13 2011 fantasy football tight end rankings.
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1A.  Jimmy Graham vs. Detroit:  Leads all TEs in yards.
1B.  Rob Gronkowski vs. Indianapolis: Leads all TEs in TDs.
3.  Antonio Gates @ Jacksonville:  Has scored in three of the past four games and four of his past six.
4.  Tony Gonzalez @ Houston:  Has scored in three of his past four games and has averaged 71.3 yards in his past three games.
5.  Jason Witten @ Arizona:  Averaging 59.0 yards and 0.5 TDs in his past four games.
6.  Jermichael Finley @ New York Giants:  Jimmy Graham just torched the G-Men. It’s Finley’s turn.
7.  Brent Celek @ Seattle:  Averaging 68.4 yards in his past five games.
8.  Vernon Davis vs. St. Louis:  Averaging 46.5 yards and 0.5 TDs in his past four games.
9.  Jermaine Gresham @ Pittsburgh:  Scored in their last meeting. Averaging 46.3 yards with two TDs in past three games.
10.  Dustin Keller @ Washington:  Averaging 51.0 yards in his past six games.
11.  Kellen Winslow vs. Carolina:  Averaging 54.2 yards with two TDs in his past five games.
12.  Fred Davis vs. New York Jets:  Averaging 55.0 yards and 0.5 TDs in his past two games.
13.  Aaron Hernandez vs. Indianapolis:  Hasn’t been as big of a factor since their bye, but caught six passes last week.
14.  Scott Chandler vs. Tennessee:  Has 11 catches for 121 yards in the past two games.
15.  Jake Ballard vs. Green Bay:  Bounced back last week. G-Men should be forced to pass a lot.
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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 12 2011 fantasy football tight end rankings.
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1.  Rob Gronkowski @ Philadelphia:  Creeping up on Megatron (11 TDs) for the league lead with ten TDs. Five in his last three games.
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2.  Jimmy Graham vs. New York Giants:  Leads all TEs with 87.3 yards per game.

3.  Antonio Gates vs. Denver:  Averaging 68 yards over the past five games with three scores.

4.  Tony Gonzalez vs. Minnesota:  Up to seven TDs after scoring for the third straight week.

5.  Jason Witten vs. Miami:  Averaging 64.3 yards with two TDs in the past three games.

6.  Aaron Hernandez @ Philadelphia:  Eagles have the corners to match up with the WRs but the TEs create mismatches.

7.  Vernon Davis @ Baltimore:  Has scored in consecutive weeks as he becomes a bigger part of the offense.

8.  Jermichael Finley @ Detroit:  Continues to be hit or miss with big game potential.

9.  Scott Chandler @ New York Jets:  Red zone threat that could see more looks with a banged up WR corps.

10.  Heath Miller @ Kansas City:  Averaging 62.0 yards over the past four games.

11.  Brent Celek vs. New England:  Averaging 61.8 yards with two TDs in his past five games.

12.  Kellen Winslow @ Tennessee:  Monster game (132 yards) and two more with scores in his past four games.

13.  Fred Davis @ Seattle:  Still catching passes (13 in past three games), but he’s only averaging 39.7 ypg during that stretch.

14.  Jake Ballard @ New Orleans:  With the WRs getting healthy Ballard has not been as productive in recent weeks.

15.  Tony Scheffler vs. Green Bay:  Has scored in three straight games.

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