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Fantasy Football: Five tight end replacements for Rob Gronkowski

By Phil Naegely

Sep 20, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Patriots beat the Bills 40-32. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Patriots beat the Bills 40-32. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 12, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) catches the ball to score a touchdown in front of Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals and the Panthers tie in overtime 37-37. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) catches the ball to score a touchdown in front of Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals and the Panthers tie in overtime 37-37. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Greg Olsen

The Carolina Panthers are the lone undefeated NFL team left. They don’t look like they will be stopped anytime soon and that is good for those who own Greg Olsen in their fantasy football leagues. He currently sits fourth in points for tight ends in ESPN leagues.

Even better, the Panthers take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 13. The Saints have given up the most points to tight ends this season in fantasy football. Likewise, Olsen went off on a tear in Week 3 when he faced the Saints last with eight catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns. His performance earned him 25 points.

Olsen has been held to under five points often this season. However, fans need to take advantage of him facing a Saints defense that have struggled to defend the pass this year, especially the tight ends. Look for Cam Newton to target Olsen often in this game. If their last match up is any indication, he should be a big contributor in fantasy football leagues this week.

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