Welcome to Week 11 of Waiver Wire Watch!
With the weekend’s NFL action coming up, the second half of the 2025 regular season is officially underway. Some tight ends that you might not know about have put in impressive performances this week, potentially making them key players for their teams.
Let’s take a look at a few players worth considering from the waiver wire as Week 11 approaches. Just a reminder, those who are exempt from these additions are players owned in over 60% of the league.
Week 11 Bye-bye: Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints
Dalton Schultz, TE, Houston Texans (31.3%)
Schultz has emerged as a key piece in the Texans’ offense lately, playing a significant role during their thrilling comeback against the Jaguars last Sunday. He caught 7 of 11 targets for 53 yards and a crucial touchdown, contributing to a narrow 36-29 win over their AFC South competition. That’s not too shabby for a fantasy tight end—he’s actually been in the top 10 for three of the last four games. Definitely a player to keep an eye on.
Week 11 matchups: @ Tennessee Titans, 1pm ET.
Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears (50.4%)
Loveland built on a strong showing in Week 9 with another solid outing against the Bears on Sunday, where he caught four targets for 55 yards. Being a first-round rookie, he’s starting to become the pass-catching target that the franchise had hoped for as they find themselves back in the mix for the NFC North title.
Notably, his roster percentage has more than doubled since last week, and he might not even be available by the time you read this. So, if he’s on your radar, consider picking him up soon.
Week 11 matchups: @ Minnesota Vikings, 1pm ET.
Cade Otton, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (30.6%)
Although the Buccaneers fell 28-23 to the Patriots, Otton was active throughout the game. The fourth-year tight end racked up 82 yards and had a season-best nine catches, becoming a reliable target for Baker Mayfield as they attempted a comeback.
Recently, Otton has really stepped up after spending the early part of the season focused more on blocking due to the offensive line’s injuries. The Bucs still lack a go-to pass catcher after the absence of key players like Mike Evans or Chris Godwin, so it’s likely he’ll continue receiving a good amount of targets going forward.
Week 11 matchups: @ Buffalo Bills, 1pm ET.
Theo Johnson, TE, New York Giants (38.3%)
The Giants were defeated 24-20 by the Bears on Sunday, marking their fourth consecutive loss after squandering a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter. However, Johnson stood out with at least seven receptions for 75 yards, making him one of the few bright spots in a challenging 2-8 season for New York. He’s averaged around six targets per game over the last month, which might increase as the team continues to play string of games.
Week 11 matchups: vs. Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. ET
