Standard (non-PPR) Rankings · 2026
UpdatedStandard (non-PPR) Rankings 2026
Top 40 tight ends for the 2026 NFL season ranked by Standard (non-PPR) points per game, with every reception worth 0 points. Refreshed daily from live NFL stats.
The top Standard (non-PPR) fantasy tight end for 2026 is Trey McBride (11.2 PPG), followed by Tucker Kraft and George Kittle. Catches carry no bonus, so yardage and touchdowns decide everything and early-down runners hold their value.
| # | Player | Team | Standard | GP | Bye | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 19.3 to 11.2 PPG | ||||||||
| 1 | Trey McBride | ARI | 11.2 | 17 | 14 | |||
| 2 | Tucker Kraft | GB | 10.6 | 8 | 11 | |||
| 3 | George Kittle | SF | 9.5 | 11 | 8 | |||
| 4 | Brock Bowers | LV | 9.3 | 12 | 13 | |||
| Tier 25.5 to 8.3 PPG | ||||||||
| 5 | Dallas Goedert | PHI | 8.3 | 15 | 10 | |||
| 6 | Darren Waller | MIA | 8.1 | 8 | 6 | |||
| 7 | Sam LaPorta | DET | 7.5 | 9 | 6 | |||
| 8 | Dalton Kincaid | BUF | 7.3 | 12 | 7 | |||
| 9 | Kyle Pitts | ATL | 7.2 | 17 | 11 | |||
| 10 | Harold Fannin Jr. | CLE | 7.2 | 16 | 11 | |||
| 11 | Hunter Henry | NE | 7.0 | 17 | 11 | |||
| 12 | Travis Kelce | KC | 6.9 | 17 | 5 | |||
| 13 | Tyler Warren | IND | 6.7 | 17 | 13 | |||
| 14 | Colston Loveland | CHI | 6.7 | 16 | 10 | |||
| 15 | Jake Tonges | SF | 6.6 | 9 | 8 | |||
| 16 | Jake Ferguson | DAL | 6.3 | 17 | 14 | |||
| 17 | Colby Parkinson | LAR | 6.2 | 14 | 11 | |||
| 18 | Juwan Johnson | NO | 6.0 | 17 | 8 | |||
| 19 | Brenton Strange | JAX | 6.0 | 12 | 7 | |||
| 20 | Zach Ertz | WAS | 5.9 | 13 | 7 | |||
| 21 | Dalton Schultz | HOU | 5.6 | 17 | 8 | |||
| 22 | AJ Barner | SEA | 5.6 | 17 | 11 | |||
| 23 | Oronde Gadsden II | LAC | 5.5 | 15 | 7 | |||
| 24 | Theo Johnson | NYG | 5.5 | 15 | 8 | |||
| Tier 34.8 to 5.1 PPG | ||||||||
| 25 | Tyler Higbee | LAR | 5.1 | 9 | 11 | |||
| 26 | Mark Andrews | BAL | 4.9 | 17 | 13 | |||
| 27 | David Njoku | CLE | 4.8 | 11 | 11 | |||
| 28 | Pat Freiermuth | PIT | 4.8 | 15 | 9 | |||
| Tier 44.0 to 4.3 PPG | ||||||||
| 29 | Dawson Knox | BUF | 4.3 | 16 | 7 | |||
| 30 | Cade Otton | TB | 4.2 | 15 | 10 | |||
| 31 | T.J. Hockenson | MIN | 4.1 | 15 | 6 | |||
| 32 | Greg Dulcich | MIA | 4.1 | 9 | 6 | |||
| 33 | Chig Okonkwo | TEN | 4.0 | 17 | 9 | |||
| Tier 53.0 to 3.5 PPG | ||||||||
| 34 | Mike Gesicki | CIN | 3.5 | 12 | 6 | |||
| 35 | Mason Taylor | NYJ | 3.4 | 13 | 13 | |||
| 36 | Evan Engram | DEN | 3.3 | 16 | 10 | |||
| 37 | Darnell Washington | PIT | 3.3 | 13 | 9 | |||
| 38 | Michael Mayer | LV | 3.2 | 12 | 13 | |||
| 39 | Noah Fant | CIN | 3.1 | 13 | 6 | |||
| 40 | Gunnar Helm | TEN | 3.0 | 16 | 9 | |||
Who Standard (non-PPR) scoring moves most
Compared against the half-PPR order, with receptions worth 0 points each. These are the tight ends whose draft value depends on which format your league plays.
Biggest risers
- Colby Parkinson21 → 17▲ 4
- Dawson Knox33 → 29▲ 4
- Dalton Kincaid11 → 8▲ 3
- Darren Waller8 → 6▲ 2
- Hunter Henry13 → 11▲ 2
Biggest fallers
- Kyle Pitts6 → 9▼ 3
- Dalton Schultz18 → 21▼ 3
- Travis Kelce10 → 12▼ 2
- Jake Ferguson14 → 16▼ 2
- Chig Okonkwo31 → 33▼ 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best Standard (non-PPR) fantasy tight end for 2026?
Trey McBride tops the Standard (non-PPR) TE rankings for 2026 at 11.2 points per game, ahead of Tucker Kraft and George Kittle. Receptions are worth 0 points in this format.
How is Standard (non-PPR) different from half-PPR?
Catches carry no bonus, so yardage and touchdowns decide everything and early-down runners hold their value. A catch is worth 0 points in Standard (non-PPR) versus 0.5 points in half-PPR, so the gap widens with every reception a player records.
Which tight ends gain the most value in Standard (non-PPR) leagues?
Colby Parkinson climbs from 21 to 17, Dawson Knox climbs from 33 to 29, Dalton Kincaid climbs from 11 to 8. Those are the largest moves against the half-PPR order.
How often do these Standard (non-PPR) rankings update?
Daily, from live NFL stats. Last refreshed August 16, 2026.