Fantasy Football: Five tight end replacements for Rob Gronkowski

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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Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots tight end Scott Chandler (88) reacts following a touchdown reception in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots tight end Scott Chandler (88) reacts following a touchdown reception in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Scott Chandler

One player who should see a big increase of targets and the ball in Week 13 is Scott Chandler. Lining up alongside Gronk this season hasn’t seen Chandler see the ball much, however, he showed in Week 12 what can happen when he has to replace Gronk on the field. With five catches for over 50 yards and a touchdown, he earned 11 points, which was a season-best

In Week 13 the Patriots will face an Eagles defense that is nowhere as good as the Broncos. Chandler should have a majority stake in the Patriots offense on Sunday. Don’t be surprised if the Eagles get blown out and Chandler fills in perfectly for Gronk with a big game.

Chandler is no Gronk by any means, but he will be the person who sees the most increase in production with the tight end on the sideline. This also means fantasy football owners should be flocking to their computers and picking Chandler up. It’s a no-brainer and he is only owned in about 75% of the leagues, which is an increase of almost 73% compared to Week 12 rosters.