Week 2 tight end waiver adds center on Washington’s Zach Ertz as the steady floor with red‑zone upside for Jayden Daniels. Brenton Strange and Jonnu Smith join the streamer tier, while Hunter Henry, Dalton Schultz, and Noah Fant offer solid two‑TE and low‑end TE1 paths. Michael Mayer, Ja'Tavion Sanders, and Darren Waller present deeper upside handcuffs or late‑season catalysts, with Brock Bowers and George Kittle injuries shaping the landscape. Harold Fannin Jr. and David Njoku enter as sneaky upside plays in deeper formats, while Engram and Kittle carry risk due to shifting health.

Week 2 targets push rookies and veterans into varied roles: Mayer’s handcuff value in Las Vegas, Waller’s stash potential in Miami, and Fant’s breakout angle in Cincinnati. The injury‑front reminder—Kittle, Engram, and Bowers—keeps the TE pool shallow but active, so managers should map Week 2 roles to their rosters and stream accordingly.

Bo Nix faced pure pressure from Jeffery Simmons in Week 1, muttering progress as Tennessee disrupted Denver’s pocket. Two early picks aside, Nix showed growth late as the Broncos pulled out a 20-12 win. Engram’s Broncos debut was uneven and briefly marred by an injury scare, leaving fantasy managers wary until health and role firm up. Talanoa Hufanga anchored Denver’s defense with nine tackles by halftime and a key fumble recovery, signaling a playmaking safety boost. A lightning delay shaved halftime and underscored Week 1 volatility, with Pollard capitalizing on an early Titans rhythm before the game tilted toward the Broncos’ late surge.

Week 1 fantasy TE outlook centers on Njoku, Loveland, Kincaid, Engram, Henry, Hockenson, Ertz, Andrews, Pitts, LaPorta, and Smith. Njoku faces Cincinnati at home as Flacco rekindles old chemistry, while Loveland’s early snaps raise risk for a Week 1 start. Kincaid carries upside vs a stout Ravens defense; Engram lands in Denver with a budding target profile. Andrews, Hockenson, Ertz, Pitts, LaPorta, and Smith project as solid Week 1 options, with usage and matchup driving varying ceilings. The Start/Sit tool remains the swift way to compare up to four players and pick the best Week 1 upside.

In short, the week hinges on snap counts, red-zone roles, and opponent-specific data. Use your starts wisely and lean on the tool for crisp, data-backed decisions.