Top 3 NFL Fantasy TE Odds - Isaiah Likely Starts The Markets Off Strong
Top 3 Tight Ends Odds
With Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce both seeing their fantasy production decline last season, players appear to be looking elsewhere with which tight ends are worth spending an early draft pick on.
Due to the market still being relatively fresh, the odds for this year’s top three fantasy tight ends have yet to fully settle. However, three big names have already seen significant movement.
Current markets are showing strong interest in Isaiah Likely (98%), Brock Bowers (68%) and Colston Loveland (50%).
These players may not ultimately finish as the top three tight ends, but with fantasy drafts fast approaching, they currently appear to be a the most sought after options.
| Player | Team | Odds | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Likely | New York Giants | 98% | Kalshi |
| Brock Bowers | Las Vegas Raiders | 68% | Kalshi |
| Colston Loveland | Chicago Bears | 50% | Kalshi |
Isaiah Likely Top 3 TE Odds
Isaiah Likely has the strongest odds heading into the 2026 NFL season, with markets giving him a 98% chance of finishing as a top three fantasy tight end.
Likely joined the New York Giants in free agency this offseason after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Despite recording 1,568 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns during his time in Baltimore, Likely never finished higher than TE18 in fantasy, primarily due to sharing targets with Mark Andrews.
New York should give him a much better opportunity for fantasy players. Likely will enter the season as the Giants' starting tight end and has reportedly developed chemistry with quarterback Jaxson Dart during training camp.
With Malik Nabers also limited during portions of camp, Likely has been seen as one of the Giants' most productive receiving options.
There is also plenty of familiarity in the Giants' offense. Likely will reunite with the Ravens former head coach John Harbaugh, while offensive coordinator Greg Roman previously worked with him in Baltimore.
Likely has plenty of upside heading into this season, and with a starting role, familiarity with the coaching staff and strong early chemistry with Jaxson Dart, he looks like an undeniable top choice for fantasy players targeting high upside tight ends.
Brock Bowers Top 3 TE Odds
Brock Bowers enters the season with a 68% chance of finishing as a top three fantasy tight end, with major changes to the Raiders' offense explaining the shift in optimism.
The biggest change this season comes at the quarterback position for the Raiders. Kirk Cousins is currently expected to open the year as the Raiders' starter, while first overall pick Fernando Mendoza develops behind him.
Cousins brings considerably more experience to the position than last season's QB, Geno Smith, and is already familiar with the offensive system Las Vegas intends to run, which should provide Bowers with more consistent opportunities.
There is also plenty of optimism surrounding new head coach Klint Kubiak. Kubiak helped Seattle finish third in scoring last season and is expected to build a similar offense in Las Vegas that makes more use of Bowers' versatility.
Kubiak has already spoken highly of the tight end since taking over, while Bowers has stated that he is prepared to take on whatever role the new coaching staff gives him.
Bowers has the opportunity to provide the same production that made him fantasy football's breakout tight end in 2024. The 68% odds make sense under these new conditions and should keep him among the first tight ends considered in fantasy drafts.
Colston Loveland Top 3 TE Odds
Colston Loveland is the least established of the three tight ends on this list, but markets are still giving him a 50% chance of finishing the season inside the top three.
Chicago selected Loveland with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite beginning the year behind Cole Kmet, Loveland finished with 58 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns across 16 games. His 713 receiving yards were also the fifth most among all NFL rookies.
His development should also continue alongside Caleb Williams this season. The two have now had a second offseason to develop their connection, with training camp reports already highlighting Williams finding Loveland regularly downfield.
Loveland also remains a big part of a Ben Johnson's offense, which makes use of multiple tight end formations, creating opportunities for Loveland even with Kmet still on the roster.
Loveland should be considered as more of a breakout option than a top fantasy option, but these reasons do give fantasy players plenty of reason to consider him heading into his second season.
Benjamin has written about sports, betting odds and Canada’s iGaming industry since 2020. He closely follows major leagues and competitions, examining how player news, team performance and public expectations shape betting markets. His work also involves monitoring provincial regulations and sportsbook launches, while assessing betting sites based on their licensing, reliability and overall user experience.
