Fantasy football championship tight ends to target on the waiver wire for week 17

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It’s the most wonderful - and stressful - time of the year for fantasy football managers. If you’re playing in Week 17, you’re battling for a championship. With the tight end landscape as volatile as ever, hitting the waiver wire can be the difference between a trophy, and saying, "maybe next year". Here are a trio of TEs to consider scooping up.

1. Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns (Ownership- 69% Yahoo!, 75% ESPN)

If Harold Fannin Jr. is somehow still on your waiver wire, then grab him IMMEDIATELY. There isn't a tight end with more consistent target share available. 

The Bowling Green alum set the Browns rookie reception record last week, and leads the team in receiving yards, catches, and touchdowns. Fannin is Shedeur Sanders' favorite target, and that makes him a PPR gem. 

Fannin battles rival Pittsburgh on Sunday, who he lit up for seven receptions and 81-yards back in Week 6.

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2. Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints (Ownership- 2% Yahoo!, 1% ESPN)

The fantasy enigma that is Taysom Hill. He can catch, run, and throw...or he can completely vanish.

The Saints backfield is riddled with injuries. In Sunday's win over the Jets, Hill rushed 12-times for 42-yards, caught four balls, and even tossed a TD.  

Facing a Titans defense that scares nobody, Hill is the ultimate high-risk play for managers needing to roll the dice to bring home the championship.

3. Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills (Ownership- 3% Yahoo!, 3% ESPN)

Since Dalton Kincaid continues to work through a knee injury, Dawson Knox has another opportunity to out-snap his Buffalo tight end teammates. 

In Week 14 and 15, the 29-year old piled on nine total catches and a pair of touchdowns. The reliable wide receiver options for Josh Allen remain limited, which should elevate Knox's fantasy appeal once again. Even if it is against a tough Philadelphia defense.

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