Week 3 tight end rankings crown Tucker Kraft as the top option after back-to-back gains, with Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride and Juwan Johnson close behind in the high-end TE2 tier. Kelce remains the anchor, while Ertz and Goedert offer solid mid-range floors. News highlights Waller’s slow Dolphins debut, Henry’s shrinking targets, and Harold Fannin Jr.’s continued Cleveland output, plus Kraft’s TE1 trajectory.

Kraft’s surge comes as Green Bay leans into two-TE sets and red-zone opportunities, while LaPorta’s floor remains rock-solid in Detroit’s offense. McBride’s continued role signals a ceiling boost, and Johnson remains a strong Week 3 option in favorable matchups. The mix emphasizes consistency, with Kelce, Ertz and Goedert providing reliable points as the rest of the field jockeys for position.

Kaleb Johnson’s Week 3 kickoff duties look unlikely to return after Sunday’s miscue, with Mike Tomlin signaling the benching could be temporary but real. Johnson must show daily growth to reclaim the role, as Kenneth Gainwell looms as the default returner and Trey Sermon is in reserve. Pittsburgh also navigates an injury-heavy week, with Highsmith and Loudermilk out and several others listed as questionable, ahead of a showdown with New England.