Week 8 TE Rankings

The big question is whether Jimmy Graham plays this week. Even though he has hardly practiced at all, I will be ranking him and ranking him highly. If he plays, he is a must start.

1. Rob Gronkowski
2. Julius Thomas
3. Jimmy Graham
4. Tony Gonzalez
5. Jason Witten
6. Vernon Davis
7. Jordan Cameron
8. Jordan Reed
9. Charles Clay
10. Heath Miller
11. Jeff Cumberland
12. Tyler Eifert
13. Andrew Quarless
14. Jared Cook
15. Zach Ertz
16. Kyle Rudolph
17. Brandon Pettigrew
18. Zach Miller
19. Joseph Fauria
20. Benjamin Watson
21. Brandon Myers
22. Anthony Fasano
23. Rob Housler
24. Brent Celek
25. Jermaine Gresham
26. Marcedes Lewis
27. Scott Chandler
28. Mychal Rivera
29. Levine Toilolo
30. Lance Kendricks

#16 Kyle Rudolph - (#11 on ESPN Rankings)
With Rudolph if he doesn't get a touchdown, he doesn't do well. I don't chase touchdowns. He has been mediocre with all three QBs at different times. There is no reason to feel hopeful for him here.

#14 Jared Cook - (#17 on ESPN Rankings)
This one is a gut call, but I think Clemens will look for Cook a lot. In a sample size so small that it shouldn't be relevant, Clemens targeted Cook on 2 of his 4 throws last  week. Its reason for hope.

#13 Andrew Quarless - (#26 on ESPN Rankings)
This is another partial gut call, but hear me out. Jermichael Finley is not playing. James Jones is almost definitely not playing. Aaron Rodgers isn't going to throw to just two guys the whole game (Jordy and Boykin). Someone will have to step up to be that third target. Quarless should be the third option and that makes him a lot better than most other options here.

Quick thoughts...I've already explained my love for Zach Ertz too many times. That big game is coming. Joseph Fauria didn't have a touchdown last week. If you are really desperate, that makes him an option. Carson Palmer looks horrible for Arizona, but Rob Housler is very talented. I know a number of analysts are higher on him just because of his talent. I can't put my confidence in Palmer right now.