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2011 Fantasy Football, Week 16 Tight End Rankings: Look To Gronkowski & Hernandez Again Vs Dolphins

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Gronkowski & Hernandez (credits below)

1) JIMMY GRAHAM (ATL)- Graham draws a Monday night match up against division rival Atlanta. Last Sunday he lead the team with 10 targets and scored his ninth TD of the year. In the team's first meeting Graham had a 7 catch, 82 yard performance with a touchdown.

2) ROB GRONKOWSKI (MIA)- Gronkowski took the backseat to fellow TE Aaron Hernandez last week as the Broncos held the big man down for most of the contest. This week he draws a Miami team who he torched in Week 1 with a 6 catch, 86 yard and 1 touchdown performance. 

3) AARON HERNANDEZ (MIA)- Hernandez had his best performance of the year last week as he ran rampant over the Bronco's defense going off for a nine catch, 126 yard performance adding a touchdown. In the Week 1 contest at Miami he went off for a seven catch, 102 yard one touchdown line. You cant go wrong with him this week. 

4) BRENT CELEK (@DAL)- Going with the hot hand here this week as Celek comes off a five catch, 156 yard one touchdown performance against the Jets last week. Brent has developed an excellent rapport with QB Michael Vick and will be looked to quite often as Cowboys defensive coordinator gets blitz happy again this week.  Brent should get plenty of chances this week in what I see as a high scoring contest.

5) ANTONIO GATES (@DET)- Gates should have room to roam this week in the dome as I am forecasting plenty of points in this game. The Chargers slim playoff hopes are on the line and the Lions defense should not be able to hold down the Charger offense. Play him with confidence in your league super bowl. 

6) JERMICHAEL FINLEY (CHI)- Finley had his best game of the season way back in Week 3 with a three touchdown performance against the Bears. Last week he was the focal point of the offense in the Packer's game at Kansas City. Finley is a Tier 1 TE this week. I just wish his hands would get better. 

7) VERNON DAVIS (@SEA)- Davis takes on a Seattle defense that as struggled all year to cover the opposing teams tight ends. Last Monday night Davis came alive with a touchdown and 72 yards receiving so I am hoping this is the Davis we have been expecting all year to come out and win you your fantasy championship. 

8) TONY GONZALEZ (@NO)- Tony G had an excellent game in his first meeting against the Saints scoring a touchdown and posting 71 yards. The Saints have given up 20+ passing touchdowns this year and we should see a shoot out Monday night. I like Gonzalez chances to score and have 70+ yards again. 

9) JASON WITTEN (PHIL)- Witten hasn't scored in his last four games and last week withstanding he really hasn't done much at all in those games. The Eagles held him down in the last meeting between the teams so I am tempering my expectations here for Jason. I see a five catch 60 yard line in this game for him.

10) BRANDON PETTIGREW (SD)- Pettigrew continues to be involved in the offense as he received 11 targets last week. The problem is that he hasn't done much with those targets as he continues to post just mediocre numbers. Put him in your lineup and cross your fingers this week , there should be a ton of points scored. 

11) DUSTIN KELLER (NYG)- Keller draws a match up against a hapless Giants defense in a battle for bragging rights in the New York area. The G men have given up 25 touchdowns through the air this year. Keller set his career receiving yards mark last week and is now close to reaching that mark for catches. Dustin should be quite active this week.

12) JARED COOK ( JAX)- Cook is coming off his best performance after going off for nine catches, 102 yards and a TD. Coach Munchak has said he would like to get Cook much more involved in the offense so if you need a sleeper TE to win you a title then give him a chance !!

13) JERMAINE GRESHAM
14) ANTHONY FASANO
15) GREG OLSEN
16) KELLEN WINSLOW
17) HEATH MILLER
18) JEREMY SHOCKEY
19) MARCEDES LEWIS
20) ED DICKSON
21) KEVIN BOSS
22) VISANTHE SHIANCOE
23) OWEN DANIELS
24) TODD HEAP

Written by John Marino exclusively for TheFantasyFix.com

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(November 26, 2011 – Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images North America) 


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