Fantasy Rankings: AFC West TEs in 2009

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Published: July 6, 2009

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... the AFC West is still home to plenty of talent at the TE position and at least three starters on fantasy football teams.

 


1. Antonio Gates

Although Gates was once again slowed by nagging injuries in 2008, he still managed to finish with over 700 yards and eight TDs. And that's because there are very few TEs to have ever played the game who possess the body control and hands that Gates does.

Look for more of the same this year, as Rivers' favorite target always receives the first look on short-to-medium-range passes, and balls in the red zone—800 to 1,000 yards and 10 TDs.

 


2. Tony Scheffler

It remains to be seen how affected Scheffler will be by the loss of QB Jay Cutler, but one thing which needn't be worried about is the role the TE position will play in Josh McDaniels' offense. The Patriots, w...

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