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Fantasy Football: Key Tight Ends Set for Week 17 Surge

12/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Trey McBride is expected to bounce back in Week 17 against Cincinnati after Week 16.
Cincinnati's defense allows the most fantasy points to tight ends.
Tre Tucker of the Raiders benefits from a favorable matchup against the Giants, who struggle against wide receivers.
Michael Mayer is poised for increased targets with Brock Bowers out.
The Bengals-Cardinals game is expected to be high-scoring.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's rule changes in 2010 aimed to enhance offensive play, resulting in a 20% increase in scoring per game. This shift followed the rise of fantasy sports, which gained popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, with 15.2 million players in 2003. Today's high-scoring matchups, like the Bengals versus Cardinals, reflect this trend, reshaping fantasy football strategies and fan engagement.

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Story summary

Trey McBride is expected to bounce back in Week 17 against Cincinnati after Week 16.
Cincinnati's defense allows the most fantasy points to tight ends.
Tre Tucker of the Raiders benefits from a favorable matchup against the Giants, who struggle against wide receivers.
Michael Mayer is poised for increased targets with Brock Bowers out.
The Bengals-Cardinals game is expected to be high-scoring.

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