Last-minute Fantasy Football streaming options for NFL Week 17: Tight End

With Week 17 of the NFL regular season already here, Fantasy Football the championship rounds are close or already completed by this point. The final few weeks of the fantasy season can be a confusing time – injuries, teams falling out of the playoffs and players resting up front NFL playoffs everything plays a significant role in the fantasy finale.

The tight end position has been shaky all season, but that’s the Arizona Cardinals Trey McBride who will come off with the best season at the position. Players like George Kittle of the 49ers and Kyle Pitts Sr. of the Falcons had great years as veterans, while the Colts Tyler Warren and the Browns’ Harold Fannin Jr. broke through as the latest star rookies to lead the position.

Whether you’ve had the best tight end on your team all season or not, it will be crucial to make the plays here in Week 17. If you’re planning to stream the tight end ahead of the fantasy championship, we’ll take a look at some streamers who could break through with a league-winning performance.

Week 17 streaming options – tight end

Steelers TE Darnell Washington – Ranked in 1.2% of ESPN leagues

Darnell Washington Jr. he hasn’t been a viable fantasy tight end all season and his likelihood to “bloom” in Week 17 certainly isn’t high. However, they enter this week against the Cleveland Browns, a familiar rivalry for both teams. With players nursing injuries and the Steelers likely heading into the playoffs, Darnell Washington could see some expanded opportunities, especially given his increased usage over the last two weeks.

In a game like this, the players will hit hard as we could have a defensive battle on our hands. It took half of the Detroit Lions defense to bring down Washington on numerous occasions, so don’t be surprised if the Steelers rely on his physicality in this game. He’s only found the end zone once this season, but I expect him to make a big statement in an important win in Week 17.

Saints’ TE Taisom Hill – Listed in 24.3% of leagues

New Orleans Saints‘ Taysom Hill was a priority pick heading into Week 17 thanks to his 15.31 PPR fantasy points in Week 16 against the New York Jets. Listed as a tight end this season, Hill converted four catches for 36 yards. However, his real impact came as a ball carrier, recording 12 rushing attempts for 42 yards in a versatile role for his team.

The Saints have already been eliminated from the playoffs, but have struggled all season at quarterback and running back. Facing an underrated Tennessee Titans defense in Week 17, Taysom Hill could see another Swiss Army Knife game where he simultaneously catches and throws the ball out of the snap. Expect the coaching staff to implement him in the few games they’ve been waiting all season to try.

Bears’ TE Colston Loveland – Listed in 46% of leagues

Rookie tight end Colston Loveland has been a huge weapon for QB Caleb Williams all season and even though he’s been sharing snaps with teammate Cole Kmet, Loveland looks like he’s ready to take over the TE1 role in the near future. He’s become a reliable target down the stretch when Williams is scrambling, and he’s also shown a nose for the end zone with four touchdown catches on the season.

Loveland has been incredibly consistent, catching three or four passes every week since Week 10. He’s hovering around 50 average receiving yards per game, but that could increase with tough teams like the 49ers and Lions remaining on the Bears’ schedule. Loveland has posted 10.0 or more fantasy points in three of its last five games, so expect his trends to continue in the right direction as the Chicago Bears prepare for the playoffs.