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Key Tight End Matchups to Watch in Fantasy Playoffs

12/9/2025

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The fantasy football regular season has ended and playoffs are underway, with Week 15 tight ends crucial for lineups.
The Ravens' Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews face the Bengals, a matchup where Cincinnati has historically struggled against tight ends.
If neither is available, you should consider Seattle's AJ Barner or Pittsburgh's Jonnu Smith, especially if Darnell Washington is out.
Howard Bender of FantasyAlarm.com offers insights for navigating these critical matchups.

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The fantasy football regular season has ended and playoffs are underway, with Week 15 tight ends crucial for lineups.
The Ravens' Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews face the Bengals, a matchup where Cincinnati has historically struggled against tight ends.
If neither is available, you should consider Seattle's AJ Barner or Pittsburgh's Jonnu Smith, especially if Darnell Washington is out.
Howard Bender of FantasyAlarm.com offers insights for navigating these critical matchups.