The fantasy football season is now through three games and with the Week 4 matchups starting on Thursday, it's never too early to take a look at who should be picked up, added and started and at the tight end position there are plenty of names to pay attention to, including Zach Miller, Jordan Cameron and Heath Miller as well as Julius Thomas, Brandon Myers and Rob Gronkowski.
The tight end position has been one that has evolved over the years in the NFL from a blocking guy who can catch the ball a bit to an all-out receiver where clocking sometimes is forgotten. On top of that, many players have started to come into the league behind the example of Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates, former basketball players with a perfect set of skills that fits the position, including Jordan Cameron and Julius Thomas.
Those two players have been the biggest surprises this season at the position and if either is available in fantasy leagues, snatch them up right away. Cameron was looked at as a prime sleeper heading into the season and he has delivered on that promise, as he has been one of the best offensive players for the Browns, especially with Josh Gordon missing for two games.
Cameron started off with a big game, making nine catches for 108 yards and one score in the loss to the Dolphins and while he had just five catches in the second game against the Ravens, he averaged nearly 20 yards per catch and finished with 95 yards. Cameron has been valuable due to his scoring and he came through again on Sunday, catching three touchdown passes, including one on a fake kick and finished with six catches on 11 targets for nearly 70 yards. He already is second in the league in touchdowns and with Brian Hoyer looking solid on Sunday, he could be in for more.
Zach Miller is having a quiet season so far, but he could just be heating up at the right time for Seattle, as the Seahawks are now 3-0 and he came through on Sunday with two touchdown catches. Miller has just seven catches this season, but he has been targeted seven times over the past two weeks and despite catching just two balls for five yards, he was able to get two of those to be touchdowns and he could be given a greater role in the offense as the season goes on. Thomas is the big player to snag and any owner should do their best to try and trade for him.
Peyton Manning loves using his tight ends and Thomas has been a prime target, making a touchdown catch in every game this season, including two in the opener and one on Monday night against the Raiders. While he had just three catches, he has been one of the most targeted receivers for the Broncos and should continue to do so. The Steelers are thrilled to have Heath Miller back and he could be a nice option moving forward.
Rob Gronkowski looks ready to finally return and whether he is slow to start or not, fantasy owners and Tom Brady will be thrilled he is back on the field no matter what. Of course they hope it's in the endzone.