Fantasy Football Week 14 Rankings: TE

This is simply not the week to take risks. You roll with the studs at each position that have gotten you this far. Unfortunately, for many of us, we've lost our stud tight end to one injury or another. Well, by now you've surely found your replacement. And hopefully that replacement tight end is named Jacob Tamme, because he's primed to carry you to a title. That journey starts Thursday night against the Titans.

Look for a big game from Peyton Manning and that equates to a big game for Tamme. He's going to be looked upon early and often and Manning will need the best Tamme's got. Roll confident and comfortable with Tamme on Thursday night and for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs. If Antonio Gates was at 100 percent, he'd have the same glowing endorsement. However, I'm not sure I'd want anyone right now other than Tamme. That's saying quite a lot. As for the rest of the ranks...

Week 14 Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | D/ST | K | Sleepers | Waiver Pickups

1. Jacob Tamme, IND (at TEN)
2. Antonio Gates, SD (vs. KC)
3. Jason Witten, DAL (vs. PHI)
4. Vernon Davis, SF (vs. SEA)
5. Greg Olsen, CHI (vs. NE)
6. Benjamin Watson, CLE (at BUF)
7. Brandon Pettigrew, DET (vs. GB)
8. Chris Cooley, WAS (vs. TB)
9. Aaron Hernandez, NE (at CHI)
10. Jimmy Graham, NO (vs. STL)
11. Brent Celek, PHI (at DAL)
12. Kellen Winslow, TB (at WAS)
13. Marcedes Lewis, JAC (vs. OAK)
14. Rob Gronkowski, NE (at CHI)
15. Dustin Keller, NYJ (vs. MIA)
16. Tony Gonzalez, ATL (at CAR)
17. Daniel Fells, STL (at NO)
18. Ed Dickson, BAL (at HOU)
19. Jermaine Gresham, CIN (at PIT)
20. Joel Dreessen, HOU (vs. BAL)
21. Visanthe Shiancoe, MIN (vs. NYG)
22. Kevin Boss, NYG (at MIN)
23. Tony Moeaki, KC (at SD)
24. Anthony Fasano, MIA (at NYJ)

• Jimmy Graham is quickly becoming the new trendy fantasy tight end to pluck off the waiver wire. And really what's not to like? He plays in a pass-friendly offense with a QB known for utilizing tight ends and he's averaged close to 55 yards in his past four games. He should continue to push Jeremy Shockey to the back burner this weekend with an appetizing matchup against the Rams.

• Look for the "soldier" to bounce back this week. It's been an up-and-down season for Kellen Winslow and perhaps it hit rock bottom last Sunday. However, Winslow should see plenty of action this weekend and once again be the "go-to" third down and red-zone options for the Bucs. The matchup looks great on paper.

• Ah yes, how could I forget everyone's favorite sleeper of the week, Ed Dickson? With Todd Heap ailing, Dickson gets his chance to shine. He draws the ever-vulnerable Houston Texans and could make a big splash in his starting debut. It's hard not to like his upside and that's why he's the hot sleeper pick.

• It's time to get over the Boss. Toss out a long TD reception two weeks ago and there is little value in Kevin Boss. Steve Smith will return this week and pretty soon Hakeem Nicks will be back as well. I'd look for something better than Boss if you can... I think his value has run its course.

• Lastly, some food for thought: Dustin Keller has scored three TDs in his past two games against the Miami Dolphins. It's worth mentioning, as Keller should be in line to rebound after a tough Monday night outing.