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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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Dec 14, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Travis Kelce

The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Oakland Raiders in Week 13 after defeating the Buffalo Bills in Week 12. In that game, Kelce scored one touchdown on four catches for 69 yards, which earned his fantasy football owners 12 points. Kelce should see an increase in production on the field and in fantasy football standings.

He isn’t a tight end to have weekly points in the 20’s, but that shouldn’t scare you off from selecting Kelce. Oakland has allowed the second-most points (11.6) per game to opposing tight ends. Alex Smith has regularly gone to Kelce on the passing play and that shouldn’t change against the Raiders. Kelce will continue to be a regular target of Smith in Week 13 and should see at least 10 points for the week.

As long as Kelce scores at least one touchdown against the Raiders, fantasy owners will be in great shape and see double-digit points from the Chiefs tight end.

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