By targeting matchups, opportunity and red-zone usage, streaming tight ends can help managers squeeze value out of a position that rarely offers much beyond the top tier. Instead of being locked into a low-ceiling option, streaming opens the door to finding upside plays who can deliver at the right time.

Oronde Gadsden II is a rookie tight end for the Chargers. His father, Oronde Gadsden, played in the NFL from 1995-2003 as a wide receiver, primarily as a member of the Miami Dolphins. The elder Gadsden also won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1995 season, scoring a total of 22 touchdowns in his career.

Sunday is National Tight End Day, yet some key must-start tight ends are out of action, and start-sit calls at the position are even trickier than usual. Use these Week 8 fantasy football tight end rankings as your guide for lineup calls at TE this weekend.

The Chargers will look to bounce back after a loss to the Colts with the Vikings coming to town for a showdown on Thursday Night Football. Here are a few reasons to be pessimistic about LA's chances to come away victorious.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden (86) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. Credit: AP/Carrie Giordano

Explore the Week 8 fantasy football tight end rankings, featuring breakout candidates Oronde Gadsden II and Mason Taylor.

Here are the winners and losers from the Colts' third consecutive win. Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is making a case to be considered not just the best running back in the NFL but the league's MVP.

After getting off to a 3-0 start to the season, the Chargers have been plagued by injury and poor play. What do they need to do to turn around their season?

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku suffered a knee injury against the Steelers in Week 6, though the severity has not been confirmed.