Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) looks on in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

It's time to devour some turkey, and you need the right tight end in your fantasy lineup if you want to go back for seconds. As we enter the 13th week of the NFL season on Thanksgiving, here are the big men ready to chow down on some points this weekend, and the ones you need to sit at the kids' table.

Start: Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens)

The must-have for this week is the Ravens' large body going up against the hapless Bengals. Sure, Joe Burrow is back and all, but that isn't going to help Cincinnati's woeful defense, which I'm pretty sure a J.V. High School squad could score on at the moment. Andrews hasn't been good this season, but that doesn't matter with Cincy's D. Like Thanksgiving dinner, they're going to get eaten up early and often.

Sit: Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders)

Bowers might be a generational tight end and could one day go down as one of the greatest at his position in history, but he's on the Raiders. Geno Smith is flipping off fans, the team is in disarray, and the Los Angeles Chargers have a top-third coverage unit. If Bowers is the only option you have, play him, but if there's anyone juicy on the wire or on the bench, don't trust this Raiders offense.

Start: George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers)

It's going to be tough against the Cleveland Browns, but that might be a good thing for Kittle. Brock Purdy was a mess against the Carolina Panthers, and he's going to have little to no time to throw it deep or anything exotic against a Browns defensive line captained by Myles Garrett. The biggest beneficiary of this, aside from Christian McCaffrey, is Kittle, the gigantic safety blanket in the middle of the field, ready for check-downs and simple plays.

Sit: Jonnu Smith (Pittsburgh Steelers)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the Pittsburgh Steelers. They're going to end up 9-8/8-9, bring in a new quarterback next season, and grind their way to some magnificent wins while wondering what could have been if they had anything other than a mediocre offense. Smith is OK as a tight end, like many other Steelers on offense, but the Buffalo Bills are surprisingly good in coverage. The Bills and their shaky defense might make you think this is a winning matchup for the Steelers and Smith, but it's a trap you shouldn't fall for.

Start: Colby Parkinson (Los Angeles Rams)

The Rams have wowed the league this year with their 13-personnel formation and reliance on several tight ends, and Parkinson has been at the forefront of that movement. After a disappointing initial year in Los Angeles, he's come on and become the team's No. 1 tight end over recent weeks, finding himself a favorite target for Stafford near the endzone. In a favorable matchup with the Carolina Panthers, if there's a Rams tight end to circle, it's Parkinson.

Sit: Hunter Henry (New England Patriots)

Henry is coming off a fantastic start against the Bengals, in which he went over 100 yards. But remember, that was the Bengals. Everyone does that, matching up with the Bengals. While a date with the only team eliminated from playoff contention, the New York Giants, gives off the same vulnerable vibes, the situation is entirely different. Per Pro Football Focus, the Giants rank in the top five in linebacker, cornerback, and safety coverage, making them one of the best secondaries in the league. Along with Drake Maye missing some help on his offensive line, the Giants aren't going to make this easy for their northeast rivals.

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 13: TE Edition

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