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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 15 Tight End Rankings: Jennings Out, Finley On The Rise

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Jermichael Finley (credits below)

1) ROB GRONKOWSKI ( @DEN)- Gronk broke the record last week for receiving touchdowns by a TE with 14 then proceeded to score another while hauling in 160 yards worth of catches. This week he faces a very overrated Denver defense who have not faced anyone like Tom Brady this year. Expect another big outing for the Arizona Wildcat product. 

2) JIMMY GRAHAM ( @MIN)- Graham injured his back last week and posted fairly mediocre stats for what we have come to expect from him. Keep an eye on pregame injury reports and before kickoff Sunday to check his status. If he is OK to go he should post excellent numbers against a terrible Minnesota defense. 

3) JERMICHAEL FINLEY ( @KC)- I expect Finley to see quite a bit of action this week after his stinker from Week 14. With Greg Jennings out and a KC defense who is surrendering the 7th most points to opposing TE's we should see Jermichael worked back into the offense for the undefeated Packers. 

4) JASON WITTEN ( @TB)- Witten, like Finley, had a rather pedestrian game last week as the Cowboys rolled up points and Witten was nowhere to be found. This week he faces a Tampa Bay defense that has surrendered the 10th most points to opposing TE's which should bode well for Jason to get back on track. 

5) ANTONIO GATES (BAL)- Gates who had two touchdowns last week, faces a very tough test this week at home versus Baltimore. The Ravens have allowed only nine passing touchdowns on the season. I like Rivers to find Gates for a score and maybe 60 yards receiving.

6) TONY GONZALEZ ( JAX)- Gonzo continues to get the looks and the yardage although he hasn't scored a touchdown  in the last three weeks. He gets a Thursday night prime time matchup at home versus the Jaguars who have allowed the ninth most points to fantasy TE's this year. 

7) AARON HERNANDEZ ( @DEN)- Hernandez has struggled pretty much since he came back from his leg injury earlier this year. I like him this week because I think Tom Brady will be determined to show 'Tebow Mania" how a real quarterback runs an offense. I expect Aaron to get off the schnide this week and score a TD in a big Patriot win.

8) BRANDON PETTIGREW ( @OAK)- Pettigrew had a solid game last week against the Vikings who he has owned this year. This week he draws a match up against the Raiders as each team continues it's fight for a playoff spot.

9) JAKE BALLARD (WAS)- The G men like Ballard in the red zone and that is all that  matters in this game. This week the Giants should put up plenty of points so the opportunities should be there for Jake.

10) JERMAINE GRESHAM (@STL)- The Bengals need to continue to play well to have any opportunity to sneak into the AFC playoffs, therefore I expect a solid effort from the their offense in this game. Jermaine will get his chances to score. 

11) ANTHONY FASANO ( @BUF)- Fasano posted decent numbers last week while this week he faces a Bills defense who have struggled to stop the opposing team's TE's ranking in the bottom half  in points allowed. Fasano is worth a gamble this week if you are struggling at your TE position. 

12) KEVIN BOSS (DET)- With a lack of quality options this week on the TE board I am going with a gut feeling on Boss who scored last week in the Raiders loss at Green Bay. Carson Palmer looked his way frequently last week and has developed a nice rapport with his trusty TE . 

13) VERNON DAVIS
14) BRENT CELEK
15) KELLEN WINSLOW
16) MERCEDES LEWIS
17) DUSTIN KELLER
18) VISANTHE SHIANCOE
19) GREG OLSEN
20) OWEN DANIELS
21) DALLAS CLARK
22) ED DICKSON
23) JEREMY SHOCKEY
24) HEATH MILLER

Written by John Marino exclusively for TheFantasyFix.com

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