DO CHAMPIONS PAY UP AT TIGHT END?
The perennial dynasty debate: is an elite TE worth the cost? 6,976 championship rosters have an answer.
TE TIER RATES: ALL / SF / 1QB
ALL (6,976)
SF (6,324)
1QB (652)
44.3% of all champions had a top-5 dynasty tight end — nearly half. And 34% had a top-3 TE. The gap between an elite TE and a replacement-level one is so large on a weekly basis that it provides a structural edge most opponents can't match.
The 1QB advantage is slightly stronger (46.9% vs 44% in SF), suggesting that in formats where QB value is compressed, the marginal edge from an elite TE becomes relatively more important.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP TEs
FAQ
Is an elite TE worth paying up for in dynasty?
The data says yes — 44.3% of champions had a top-5 TE. The positional advantage is structural: the gap between TE1 and TE12 is larger than at any other position.
Which TE was on the most championship rosters in 2025?
Trey McBride appeared on 19.3% of championship rosters, followed by George Kittle at 17.5%.
Is the TE advantage bigger in Superflex or 1QB?
1QB leagues showed a slightly higher top-5 TE championship rate (46.9% vs 44% in SF). When QB value is compressed, the relative edge from an elite TE grows.
HOW DOES YOUR ROSTER COMPARE?
See how your roster stacks up against 6,976 champions.