Week 16 Fantasy Rankings: Tight Ends (TE) Rankings and Projections

Aaron Hernandez vs. Dolphins

With Rob Gronkowski having a record-setting season, it’s easy to forget that the Patriots have another talented tight end in Aaron Hernandez, but against the Broncos, it was Hernandez that had the big game. For the second time this year, Hernandez posted over 100 yards receiving and scored his first touchdown in the last six weeks.

While it’s unlikely that Hernandez will come close to his Week 15 numbers against the Dolphins, he’s clearly a top-six tight end to start weekly, especially in PPR leagues. One receiver who could be a key in Hernandez’s odds of continuing an increase in his production is the status of No. 2 receiver Deion Branch. Not