As fantasy football managers navigate the challenging Week 8 landscape, the tight end position presents both opportunity and peril. With six teams on bye—including elite options like Trey McBride, Sam LaPorta, and Brock Bowers—the tight end pool has become significantly shallower. This creates a perfect storm where managers must dig deeper into their research to find viable options while also identifying which seemingly attractive plays could burn them. The key to success lies in understanding matchup dynamics, recent usage trends, and offensive schemes that favor tight end involvement. Let's break down the non-obvious tight end decisions that could make or break your fantasy week.

Start 'em tight ends in fantasy football Week 8

Harold Fannin Jr., CLE (vs. NE)

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