Tim Heaney
Some of the biggest NFL tight ends will leave fantasy football managers behind for Week 8 bye vacations.
Move down the page to see The Sporting News’ full Week 8 tight end rankings to help you set your lineup.
These Week 8 tight end fantasy rankings account for point-per-reception (PPR) league scoring, with one additional point awarded for every 10 receiving yards, along with the standard 6 points per touchdown.
Any player’s TE Bonus lineup consideration (weighing tight end receptions more heavily in point rewards) is noted below in the Week 8 Value column.
Find the best pickups at this position in our Week 8 waiver wire.
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Tim Heaney joined The Sporting News in 2025 as Fantasy Football Editor. For nearly 20 years, the FSWA award winner has created fantasy NFL and MLB rankings, podcasts, and analysis for sites including ESPN, USA Today/Sports Weekly, KFFL, RotoWire, and RotoBaller. The Boston University alum hopes he’s helped a few followers win their leagues, even when he’s a year too early on breakout players.