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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on Trey McBride
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Today about Trey McBride.
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about Trey McBride
NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
The source has not drafted Trey McBride once this year, preferring Colston Loveland as a higher-priority tight end.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
The source prefers Trey McBride over Brock Bowers in full PPR formats, though they note they have not drafted him in their 25-30 drafts this year.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Trey McBride is ranked in the top tier alongside Brock Bowers. In half-PPR formats, McBride receives a slight edge over Bowers due to the scoring structure.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
McBride is considered one of the top two tight ends in the current landscape, alongside Brock Bowers. Despite his high standing, the source notes that the tight end position is deep enough that missing out on the top tier is not a disaster.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
In a 12-team half-PPR league with a hero RB build strategy (taking Gibbs first overall), the source advises against pairing McBride with Bowers at the 2-3 turn. The source prefers Bowers over McBride in half-PPR formats, indicating McBride is less efficient in PPR-lite scoring and represents poor value at that draft position.NegativeBustAug 27, 2026
The source explicitly states 'I just said I wouldn't draft Trey McBride' in the context of a 12-team PPR league with three keepers, indicating a clear avoidance stance on McBride at standard draft prices. However, the source would keep him for a twelfth-round cost, suggesting the issue is ADP/value rather than talent; McBride is overpriced relative to his expected production.NegativeBustAug 27, 2026
Trey McBride is included in the source's 'Do Not Draft List' of 15 players to avoid; he is explicitly mentioned in the episode title as one of the key players to avoid in fantasy drafts.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
McBride's target volume may be reduced as Jeremiah Love is expected to receive dump-off targets that previously went to the tight end; the source notes most teams don't feature tight end dump-offs like the Cardinals' coaching tree does, suggesting McBride's PPR value from last year may not repeat.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
The source would prefer to draft Colston Loveland over Trey McBride at current ADP. McBride is being drafted earlier than Loveland, and the source states he would only take McBride if he was going 10 picks later than his current draft position. This represents a significant value concern relative to McBride's current market price.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
McBride's target share and touchdown production are expected to regress significantly in 2025. Drew Petzing, his offensive coordinator for the last three seasons, will no longer be with Arizona; the source has reduced McBride's target share projection due to this coaching change. McBride ran two full games more routes than any other tight end last year because Arizona was frequently down two scores in the second half, inflating his volume. The source expects regression in total pass attempts league-wide and notes the emergence of Michael Wilson in the passing game. Additionally, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s return to health (he was injured last year during McBride's touchdown surge) will reduce red-zone opportunities. Last year McBride posted 10.6 targets per game, 21.1 PPR points per game, and 10 total touchdowns; the source believes he will not come close to those numbers in 2025, though still projects him as the number one tight end in full PPR leagues.PositiveValueAug 22, 2026
Trey McBride is considered a potential first-round pick in 1QB leagues with tight end premium scoring, alongside Brock Bowers.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Alfredo highlights McBride as an elite tight end option whose value remains high in Superflex leagues because the depth at the position is significantly compromised by injuries to mid-tier players.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Jamie would take McBride in round three from picks four through six. Heath has McBride at the end of round three and notes that most people are fine with him if he falls to that range.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Trey McBride is viewed as a top-tier tight end option for the early third round, though Heath Cummings prefers Colston Loveland over him.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg expects McBride to continue leading the Cardinals in targets, catches, and touchdowns, noting that getting him in round three is a great value.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg suggests Trey McBride as a viable option for roster construction in the early rounds, depending on how a drafter chooses to build their team.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg suggests that drafting Trey McBride in round three is a viable strategy for managers who start with two wide receivers.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Despite concerns about target volume, the source projects Trey McBride to lead all tight ends in targets per game. The offense is expected to pass frequently, and McBride remains the team's best receiver with red-zone usage. Michael Fleur plans to integrate him into the offense in versatile ways, and the source dismisses the idea that he will decline significantly due to team changes.PositiveBustAug 13, 2026
Heath Cummings projects serious target regression for Trey McBride due to an expected decline in overall volume for the Cardinals' passing offense. Additionally, he notes that there are several tight ends available rounds later who offer similar fantasy value, making McBride a poor selection in the top 25-30 picks.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
The source notes that the value of the Trey McBride pick is diminished in leagues that do not require a starting tight end.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Lafleur said McBride is going to be his Tyler Higbee; Higbee had one of the best five-to-six-game stretches in history at the end of 2023, setting a high bar for McBride's role and production ceiling in the Cardinals offense.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Michael Lafleur has stated that Trey McBride will be utilized as his Tyler Higbee, referencing Higbee's elite five-to-six-game stretch in 2022-2023 as a benchmark for McBride's role. Dave Richard expects McBride to maintain his target share in Arizona's offense, which will reduce passing game volume for both Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr., as McBride has been a monster in the Cardinals' passing attack and Lafleur would be foolish not to utilize him.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Dave Richard argues that drafting McBride at the 2-3 turn requires him to average at least 16 PPR fantasy points per game to justify the ADP; historically, only 11 tight ends have averaged 16+ PPR points per game over the last 10 seasons, and all were on teams that threw for 250+ yards and 28+ touchdowns per game. The Cardinals' new head coach and improved run game make it unlikely they'll maintain the pass volume needed for McBride to hit that threshold, despite his prior-year performance.NegativeUsageJul 21, 2026
Trey McBride ranked third in screen pass catches last year, reflecting his role as a receiver-friendly tight end in the Cardinals offense.PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026
McBride was the top tight end overall in 2025 (drafted round 3) and is one of the consensus tier-one tight ends alongside Bowers for 2026, going around 27th overall on Fantasy Pros.PositiveValueJul 9, 2026
McBride at 3.08 is the best value in round three; he's a McBride believer who expects Arizona to target him heavily under LaFleur, and Jacoby Brissett has a tendency to lean into tight ends.NegativeBustJul 2, 2026
The analyst is nervous about McBride's 2026 outlook and sees clear paths to more upside with other tight ends like Colson Loveland or Sam Laporta, who could easily outscore him.NegativeBustJul 2, 2026
McBride's per-route efficiency doesn't look special, and as an accumulator who gets short targets rather than winning downfield or creating yards after catch, he may not be able to maintain elite efficiency if volume decreases.NegativeProjectionJul 2, 2026
McBride's 694 routes run last year (121 more than the next closest tight end) is not replicable, and his per-route efficiency doesn't look special, raising concerns about his production sustainability.PositiveValueJun 25, 2026
In two-receiver leagues, Trey McBride is much more likely to be drafted early, whereas in three-receiver leagues, filling out receivers earlier is preferred.NegativeBustJun 25, 2026
Trey McBride could be an outright bust if drafted at the two-three turn, potentially scoring 13 points or less given his poor touchdown history prior to last year.PositiveValueJun 25, 2026
Despite analytical concerns, Trey McBride is still considered a really good fantasy option and somebody worthy of taking in the mid to end of round two, early part of round three.PositiveProjectionJun 25, 2026
When analyzing target history, Trey McBride presents downside risk as a player who averaged 9+ targets for two straight seasons but could see a significant drop-off, similar to historical examples like Zach Ertz and Darren Waller.PositiveValueJun 25, 2026
Trey McBride is ranked 22nd in FantasyPros consensus rankings, lower than many average drafters expect given his strong 2025 season performance.PositiveProjectionJun 25, 2026
Trey McBride is projected for 1,080 yards and 8 touchdowns on 154 targets with 15.94 points per game, ranking as the number one tight end but with a middle-of-the-second-round fantasy value.NegativeProjectionJun 25, 2026
Trey McBride scored 6 touchdowns on 292 targets in his first 49 games, then 11 touchdowns on 169 targets last year, with projections for only 6 touchdowns this year—a significant regression from last season's pace.PositiveProjectionJun 25, 2026
Trey McBride is projected for 143 targets this year, with one analyst taking the under at 138-142.5 targets.NegativeRoleJun 25, 2026
Trey McBride did most of his end zone work when Marvin Harrison was out, suggesting his red zone opportunities may be limited with Harrison healthy.PositiveProjectionJun 25, 2026
McBride needs to average 17 PPG to justify a 1-2 turn pick, 16 PPG for mid-round two, or 15 PPG for a 2-3 turn—a framework for evaluating his draft value.NegativeUsageJun 25, 2026
McBride ran 120 more routes than the next closest tight end last year, a massive advantage that won't repeat if Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson stay healthy.NegativeBustJun 25, 2026
If McBride regresses from 18 PPG to 14-15 PPG, he becomes a bust at the 2-3 turn despite potentially finishing as TE1, especially with other tight end options available.NegativeProjectionJun 25, 2026
McBride had 8 touchdown catches of 10+ yards last year, the most for any tight end, but faces significant regression risk as the Cardinals led the NFL in pass attempts and lacked a run game—both factors unlikely to repeat with improved offensive line and healthy receivers.PositiveProjectionJun 23, 2026
Trey McBride is coming off an 18 point per game season and could be in contention for a top-12 overall finish.PositiveProjectionJun 23, 2026
Trey McBride was 4 PPR points per game better than the second-best tight end last season (100 points better overall), but the source doesn't expect that gap to repeat.PositiveValueJun 19, 2026
McBride is ranked around 67th overall and represents strong value. While his target volume may decline slightly from 10 targets per game in 2025, he should get around 8 targets per game in a better-aligned passing offense with Jacoby Brissett, who has a career tendency to lean on his tight end.PositiveValueJun 18, 2026
Trey McBride in round 2 is not considered good value in a keeper league compared to other options like Trevor Lawrence.NegativeProjectionJun 2, 2026
Trey McBride is expected to experience target regression this season, potentially losing 2-4 fantasy points per game due to changes in the offensive scheme and a decrease in pass attempts.NegativeProjectionMay 18, 2026
Trey McBride may not finish as a top two tight end this year due to a projected drop in pass attempts and increased competition for targets.PositiveValueNo date
Going 20th overall on Fantasy Pros ADP. The source is comfortable with McBride at 20th, despite acknowledging he may not match prior touchdown or target volume. McBride averaged 19 PPR points per game last year, ranking 11th among all non-quarterbacks in fantasy points per game.NegativeRoleNo date
McBride is ranked as a top two tight end by the source, though the source hasn't been brave enough to move Colston Loveland ahead of him yet; both players do similar things in the Cardinals offense, making McBride a tough player to pass on despite compelling cases for potential regression.PositiveProjectionNo date
McBride is on pace for 159 targets over his last 43 games, which is about what Drew Brees and Kevin Stavreski average per year; he led the NFL with 18 end zone targets last year. However, when Marvin Harrison Jr. was on the field, McBride only had six end zone targets, suggesting touchdown upside may be capped by Harrison's red zone dominance.PositiveBustNo date
Despite finishing third in yards per route run last season, McBride ranked 11th in fantasy points per target, 12th in yards per target, 15th in explosives per target, and 16th in yards after catch per reception; the source attributes his elite fantasy finish to running 122 more routes than any other tight end (roughly two additional games' worth) and notes that quarterback downgrade (Brissett likely declining, Carson Beck entering for a third of the season) and the ascension of Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson will reduce his touchdown upside, making him unlikely to repeat his 2025 performance despite remaining a top-two tight end.NegativeProjectionNo date
The source notes McBride as one of the top-tier tight ends averaging 16 points per game, requiring an offense with 251+ passing yards per game and 28+ touchdown passes to justify his draft position; the question is whether the Cardinals' offense can support that level of production, or if McBride's target dominance makes him an outlier.NegativeProjectionNo date
McBride just had one of the greatest tight end seasons ever, but the source expects regression; historically, tight ends who post all-time great rookie seasons do not maintain that production the following year. McBride is ranked 3-4-5 in ADP on Fantasy Pros and 3rd on CBS, but the source advises against reaching for him unless in tight end premium scoring or with a scoring advantage.PositiveValueNo date
Available at the 2-3 turn as a tight end option; source includes him in the list of established, proven talent available in round two that makes it hard to justify early picks on unproven rookies.NegativeValueNo date
McBride is going as tight end 1 on Fantasy Pros (20th overall) and tight end 2 on CBS (28th overall), but the source has not been drafting him and prefers Bowers at the turn. The source expects a step back from McBride's prior production and does not think he will annihilate the field like last year; if taking a tight end early, Bowers is the easier choice. McBride should still be the second tight end off the board but is overvalued relative to his expected output.NegativeValueNo date
McBride is another player the source likes but thinks is going too early. The source mentions comparing McBride to Bowers and Loveland based on cost, suggesting McBride's ADP is inflated relative to his value. The source indicates McBride is being drafted earlier than warranted given the tight end landscape and other options at similar cost.