Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray will not be a recommended option this Sunday when his team squares off against the Buffalo Bills in a premiere matchup. The 25-year-old is far and away the team's second option at TE, registering nearly 300 more snaps than the next-closest player at the position sans Travis Kelce. However, his involvement needs to be more consistent to warrant fantasy viability. Gray is averaging just 2.1 receptions and 25.1 yards per contest as a distant fourth option at best in Kansas City's passing attack. If Kelce were to miss time, the Duke product would become an intriguing option. Until then, he can safely be avoided for fantasy purposes. Gray is RotoBaller's PPR TE27 in this week's ranks.
Noah Gray Inks Three-Year Extension In Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray signed a three-year extension with the Kansas City Chiefs just hours prior to their season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Gray has spent his entire NFL career in Kansas City, totaling 640 receiving yards and four scores on 63 catches over the past three campaigns. Last season, he saw a career-high 305 yards and two scores. The 25-year-old will now call Kansas City home for the foreseeable future. Fantasy managers should leave Gray on the waiver wire for now, as Travis Kelce will continue to see the vast majority of targets at the tight end position. However, if Kelce were to miss an extended period, Gray could carve out a decent role for fantasy purposes.
Noah Gray, Jared Wiley Interchangeable To Open 2024
Kansas City Chiefs tight ends Noah Gray and Jared Wiley "can be interchangeable within the offense as the second tight end in some formations," according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. Gray had an impressive campaign in 2023, and although Wiley hasn't necessarily stood out in his first training camp, it sounds like the coaching staff trusts him enough to get on the field over Gray at times. Of course, the exact depth chart doesn't matter much for fantasy football purposes since Travis Kelce is the clear-cut alpha tight end and remains the only Chiefs tight end worth rostering in redraft leagues. Even if Kelce misses time in 2024, the fact that Gray and Wiley are interchangeable would make it difficult to trust either in fantasy football.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray figures to handle increased volume with the team resting key players in Week 18 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Patrick Mahomes and Isiah Pacheco (quadricep, shoulder) are both expected to be sidelined, and it's likely that Kelce will have a drastically reduced workload, too. With Kelce earning fewer opportunities, Gray should handle additional snaps and targets. He's not nearly a reliable option in a typical 12-team league, though he does rank as a fringe TE2 this week.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray caught 3-of-5 targets for 31 yards in Thursday's 21-20 loss to the Detroit Lions. The 24-year-old generated quite a bit of sudden buzz heading into this meeting with Travis Kelce (knee) out, and he resembled the latter a bit during a 24-yard catch-and-run to end the third quarter. Gray tied with Kadarius Toney and Rashee Rice for the team lead in targets, but he can be safely jettisoned to waiver wires if Kelce comes off the injury report ahead of Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Otherwise, Gray could be back in the touchdown-reliant TE1 conversation if Kelce cannot make it back.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray appears in line for an expanded role depending on the availability of Travis Kelce (knee) for Week 1. The 24-year-old Gray recorded 28 receptions for 299 yards and one touchdown in 2022 playing behind Kelce. Gray could be called upon as a fill-in starter for Thursday's opener if Kelce is unable to play or facing restrictions if active. The matchup is inviting after the Detroit Lions defense permitted the second-most touchdowns to TEs (11) last season. Gray, a former fifth-round pick, would serve as an emergency option for TE1 desperados and DFS plug and play as a decent bet to find the end zone in the event that Kelce is ruled out. But fantasy managers would be wise to search elsewhere for a streamer otherwise, as Gray would be tough to trust if Kelce doesn't sit.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray finished the 2022-2023 regular season with just 28 receptions for 299 yards and one touchdown, but could see additional opportunities in the team's AFC Championship showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals. Although Travis Kelce (back) practiced in full on Friday, he is currently listed as questionable on Kansas City's injury report. It's hard to imagine Kelce missing a contest of this magnitude, but if he is limited in any capacity, it could clear a path for Gray to earn more touches, especially near the goal line. He's far from reliable, but Gray could be worth a dart throw in DFS lineups as his cheap salary can allow players to pay up at other positions.
Kansas City Chiefs rookie tight end Noah Gray, a fifth-round draft pick this year, has impressed the team this offseason with his smarts, pass-catching and route-running. Gray could see a significant amount of playing time in 2021 as the Chiefs look to keep All-Pro Travis Kelce fresh over the 17-game season, both as Kelce's replacement and in multiple-tight end formations. The 22-year-old from Duke has a real chance to be Kelce's direct backup if he can carry over his performances from this spring into training camp at the end of July. Kelce even said Gray is "years ahead of being a rookie," which speaks to his maturity. While Gray won't be relevant in single-year formats unless Kelce misses time with an injury, he's a fine dynasty/keeper target at the position in this Chiefs offense.
With the 162nd pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs have selected tight end Noah Gray. Obviously, Kansas City isn't a great landing spot for any tight end since they have the league's best one in Travis Kelce, but Gray will have a chance to play in two tight end sets if he can improve as a blocker. He's an athletic pass catcher who had 51 catches in 2019, leading the Blue Devils. Gray can also line up in the backfield and the slot, which could help him get some snaps on a team that could use additional receiver help. Overall, he's an interesting prospect who probably won't have fantasy appeal.
