Week 2 Tight End Rankings for PPR and Non-PPR Fantasy Football Leagues

Check out the Week 2 fantasy football tight end rankings, featuring Trey McBride, Travis Kelce, and rising PPR targets for every matchup.

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) reacts to making first down against New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The tight end position remains the thinnest and most volatile in fantasy football, with value dropping off quickly after the top-tier options. And some of the most reliable options at the position are already dropping like flies due to the injury bug. 

George Kittle has been ruled out after exiting Week 1 with a hamstring injury and Brock Bowers is questionable after suffering a knee injury that prevented him from finishing the Raiders’ Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots. Fortunately for Bowers, he had already eclipsed the century mark, rewarding his fantasy managers. 

The Top-Ranked Tight End In Week 2: Trey McBride 

McBride barely finished Week 1 in the TE1 conversation (TE12) after accumulating six receptions on nine targets for 61 receiving yards. But given that the Cardinals were leading for most of the game against the New Orleans Saints, the game script simply wasn’t in his favor. And although Arizona may jump out to an early lead yet again against the Carolina Panthers, this is a defense that surrendered the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in 2024.Sure, Marvin Harrison Jr. seems to have a much better rapport with Kyler Murray in 2025 but McBride is still the go-to weapon in the red zone and very often Murray’s first read. Expect the young tight end to find the end zone in Week 2.

Tyler Warren Cracks The Top 5

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren (84) runs against Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) and cornerback Jack Jones (23) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Indianapolis Colts rookie showcased why he was a first-round draft pick in his NFL debut, becoming one of just two tight ends (Harold Fannin Jr.) to catch at least seven passes in their first NFL appearance since 1987. Warren finished with seven receptions on nine targets and 76 receiving yards en route to a TE3 finish in Week 1.

In Week 2, Warren faces a very stingy Denver Broncos defense, but the rookie will serve as Daniel Jones’ go-to checkdown option. The Broncos allowed just five touchdowns to opposing tight ends last season but Warren’s value primarily comes from his reception upside in PPR formats. Denver held Chig Okonkwo in check last week (three receptions for 19 yards) but Warren is far more talented and with the Colts potentially falling in an early hole, Daniel Jones will have to sling it if they want to keep the winning streak alive. 

Travis Kelce Falls Out Of The Top 5

With Rashee Rice suspended and Xavier Worthy’s status in question following a shoulder injury, Kelce could be Patrick Mahomes’ go-to target in a Super Bowl rematch in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, the Eagles were extremely stingy against opposing defenses last season and if not for a 42-yard touchdown last week, Kelce would have been limited to one reception for 5 yards. Hollywood Brown is serviceable, Tyquan Thornton seems to be finding chemistry with his signal caller, JuJu Smith-Schuster is a solid chain mover, and there's a slight chance Jalen Royals could make his NFL debut. Not to mention, Mahomes likes to spread the ball out and he can utilize his legs when called upon.

Kelece's decline has been evident and despite the lack of Rice and potentially Worthy, he's no longer a "set-it-and-forget-it" start option. That being said, the tight end landscape is incredibly scarce so fantasy mangers should probably still fire him up despite the tough matchup.

Travis Kelce TD. Mahomes motions Brashard Smith underneath. The Backers assume screen and bite up underneath & Thornton carries the corner quickly with him allowing Kelce to take full advantage. Mahomes feels the blitzing corner & gets the ball out quick. #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/ePV8U4vji2

— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) September 9, 2025

Let’s take a look at where the rest of the tight ends across the NFL rank in our Week 2 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings.

Week 2 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings

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