Dalton Kincaid and Jonnu Smith shine as tight end options

Fantasy football analysts are looking closely at several tight ends for the upcoming 2025 season. They are focusing on a statistic called targets per route run (TPRR), which shows how often a player gets targeted while running routes. This information can help predict which players may become valuable. Dalton Kincaid from the Buffalo Bills had a TPRR of 28 percent, making him one of the top tight ends in this category. He performed well against man coverage but struggled a bit against zone defenses. Despite his strong statistics, he finished 20th in points per game and shared duties with another tight end, limiting his fantasy potential. Jonnu Smith, now with the Miami Dolphins, also posted a TPRR of 28 percent. He started slowly but became a key player late in the season, ranking high in targets. Smith's performance stood out, especially since the Dolphins faced few man coverage defenses. This trend could continue, making him a strong fantasy option. David Njoku of the Cleveland Browns had a TPRR of 25 percent. He excelled when not playing under quarterback Deshaun Watson, who might be sidelined due to injuries. Njoku's ability to perform well against defenses is promising for fantasy points in 2025, even with a different quarterback. Evan Engram, recently signed by the Denver Broncos, had a TPRR of 27 percent. He is expected to play a versatile role in the offense. Engram has shown the ability to catch passes effectively, regardless of who is throwing the ball. With Sean Payton as the coach, he could emerge as a top target for the team. Lastly, Isaiah Likely from the Baltimore Ravens had a lower TPRR of 22 percent. He fell in some key stats but had a career-high in yards per route. Likely's role may diminish with the return of Mark Andrews, another tight end. His future fantasy impact will depend on whether he gets more opportunities in 2025. Overall, these tight ends show varying levels of potential for the next fantasy football season, based on their target statistics and team dynamics.