The national tight end presence has only existed since 2018, when George Kittle and Jimmy Garoppolo created it by collision. It’s not even a time of collection anymore; Instead, it is the fourth Sunday in October, which coincided with 8 o’clock this time. Regardless of the basis or legitimacy of the relief, tight ends celebrated with gusto in the NFL, from superstars to revelations to surprises. On Sunday, tight ends compiled 177 receptions, a single-day report, according to NFL analysis, and 14 other tight ends found the top zone. Here’s who stood out the most when ranking the performances:
1. George Kittle, 49ers
- 6 receptions, 128 yards, 1 landing
The only thing that makes sense is that the founder (co-founder?) of the aid led the way. Along with his skillful blocking, Kittle was often nearly unstoppable in the passing game, outspeeding and out-strengthening defenders of all sizes and styles for his entire career.
And he laughed a lot while doing it, as always.
The 49ers will rely heavily on an indisposed Kittle during the stretch of the season with Brandon Aiyuk out, and so far, so good, as evidenced by the 30-24 win.
Kittle also became the fifth 49er to reach the 500 career sack milestone. It’s no longer a sin!
- 4 receptions, 91 yards, 2 touchdowns
Pitts got the birthday party started early for Atlanta, scoring just over two minutes into the game and then again a quarter later.
As you can see, Pitts started his birthday party a little early in the second, but the score ended up holding up. No one takes touchdowns away from tight ends at the national tight end showcase!
- 9 receptions, 81 yards, two touchdowns
This Falcons-Buccaneers game surely wasn’t lacking in close-stopping ability, and when Pitts got the win (and then got a passing minute on those scores), Otton was tremendously important as well with some ratings from his staff.
Otton, like Kittle, is taking on an extra load with his injured teammates. Chris Godwin will be out for the season and Mike Evans will be out for the final few weeks. Otton has 17 receptions and 181 yards in his two games.
One could simply argue that McBride deserves to be a dozen above in those ratings. Truth be told, on a standard time, it can be. However, once again, this was the usual time. McBride was skilled in the Cardinals’ 28-27 comeback victory over the Dolphins, with seven receptions and 106 yards in the isolated second half.
- 10 receptions, 90 yards, 1 landing
He has not been the Travis Kelce that he looked this season, however possibly the relief gave him some powers. All three previous statistical sections have been season highs, and the landing was usually an old Patrick Mahomes-Kelce connection near the top zone.
- 4 receptions, 85 yards, 1 touchdowns
Adam Trautman??? Adam Trautman!!! The Broncos’ tight stop had the catch of the occasion as Denver cruised to victory.
Trautman entered the game with two receptions for 32 yards in the entire era, proving that anyone and everyone (on the tight end) can get in on the action.
- 3 receptions, 78 yards, 1 landing
Kraft endured his strong campaign, showing all of his essential skills: size, speed, toughness and ability to do it in the red zone.
- 5 receptions, 61 yards, 1 landing
If Trautman had the catch of the occasion, Njoku surely wasn’t within striking distance because the Browns surprised the Ravens.
Tight ends Sam LaPorta, Mark Andrews, Dalton Kincaid, Evan Engram, Tyler Conklin, Brock Wright and Nate Adkins also found the top zone in an event where the spot shined from start to finish.
