Kraft is pegged as Week 6’s top option at tight end after returning from a bye and drawing a favorable matchup against Cincinnati, giving him immediate fantasy relevance for the Packers.

Kraft’s near-miss last week hints at red-zone potential and late-seam opportunities. His involvement sheds light on the Packers’ TE usage, which can influence the Jets’ defensive scheming in Week 5.

Kraft sits out byes this week, reducing immediate fantasy impact but signaling the Packers’ reliance on him as a depth option behind Wisconsin. His short-term absence doesn’t erase long-term upside, though short-week risk remains for 12-team leagues.

Kraft’s proximity to the end game, including line alignment and late‐drive involvement, signals a developing tight end option for the Packers. His presence could grow as Love and the offense crystallize around more efficient, short‐mid range throws.

Kraft is used as a starter on the field-goal wing after Week 4; he’s part of the early lineup that opened a protection gap. The piece notes Kraft’s late-season integration and the danger of relying on untested players for high-leverage blocks, and then credits his later shift as part of the fix.