TE snap rate leaders in the first half of the Week 1 morning games: 100% - Cade Otton 97% - Tyler Warren 89% - Colston Loveland 88% - Gunnar Helm 87% - Harold Fannin Jr. 83% - Sam LaPorta 79% - Juwan Johnson 78% - Mark Andrews 78% - Kyle Pitts 76% - Pat Freiermuth 75% - Dalton Kincaid 72% - Brenton Strange

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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked 3rd among tight ends in Week 1 expert consensus rankings with perfect consensus (best rank 3, worst rank 3, average rank 3, standard deviation 0), indicating unanimous expert agreement for starting in Week 1.

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NegativeMatchupSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

One of the Colts' weapons alongside Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, and Jonathan Taylor; will test the Ravens' secondary in Week 1 under new head coach Jesse Minter, who specializes in secondary defense.

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PositiveInjurySep 11, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Tyler Warren is confirmed to be good to go for Week 1, as he is not listed on the injury report.

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PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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Ascending Superstars (through the lens of per-route production) Tight End version: - Brock Bowers 😭 - Colston Loveland - Tyler Warren - Tucker Kraft - Harold Fannin Jr. and more! <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2oKs5GKE5Y&lc=UgyZCETeIk1y6pb4SHR4AaABAg>

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Tyler Warren was part of the three-receiver rotation with Josh Downs and Alec Pierce across 398 snaps last year, where Downs led with a 27% target share. Warren's role and target allocation in Week 1 will depend on the Colts' offensive distribution.

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PositiveInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Warren's bumps and bruises from camp are healing; the source indicates he is trending towards availability for the Colts' Week One matchup.

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PositiveInjurySep 11, 2026Stampede Blue

Tyler Warren is healing from camp bumps and bruises; the source indicates he is trending toward availability for the Colts' Week One game.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Flock Fantasy

James Cook expects Tyler Warren to take over Josh Downs' role and targets in the offense, saying Warren will 'snatch his chain.' Ranked at 55 overall. Cook likes the setup in a game projected for high scoring, though notes Warren is better suited as tight end flex rather than pure flex play.

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NegativeNewsSep 10, 2026SleeperNFL

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Who would you rather have in fantasy this season? Brock Bowers (meniscus injury) Tyler Warren

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NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Warren evaluated in Week 1 start/sit analysis against Ravens defense.

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PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Warren is included in aggressive Week 1 tight end calls, suggesting meaningful upside potential at the position.

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Flock Fantasy

Jaylen Herz ranks Tyler Warren in A-tier, noting that with Alec Pierce not playing much through camp and unable to have a big role, the Pittsburgh Steelers will lean heavily on Warren in a game where they must throw consistently as 3.5-point underdogs against the Baltimore Ravens in a 48-point over/under.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 9, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Warren is ranked TE3 for Week 1 and is positioned as a viable candidate to join the McBride-Bowers tier before season's end. The source emphasizes that Warren is 'that good' and not just a distant second to the veteran tight ends, suggesting significant upside potential.

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PositiveValueSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 4th among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a value of 272 in half-PPR scoring, placing him in the upper-mid tier of tight end assets.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Last year's first-round pick Tyler Warren had a strong start to his rookie career in 2025 and is well-positioned to benefit from the league-wide boom in tight end usage. The source notes that 'the sky is the limit for his potential in the pass game if Jones and the offensive line are healthy and playing in sync this season,' positioning him as a key part of the Colts' offensive scheme.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 9, 2026Blogging The Boys

Last year's first-round pick Tyler Warren had a strong start to his rookie career and is positioned to benefit from the league-wide boom in tight end usage. With a healthy Daniel Jones and offensive line playing in sync, Warren's potential in the pass game is described as having no ceiling, making him a key component of the Colts' 2026 offensive attack.

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PositiveSleeperSep 9, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

The source wanted Tyler Warren on more teams but it didn't fall right in their drafts; expressed regret about missing him, suggesting undervalued tight end upside in 2026.

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PositiveSleeperSep 9, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

The source wanted Tyler Warren on more teams but it didn't fall right in drafts, expressing regret about missing opportunities to acquire him, suggesting belief in his value.

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PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Ian Hartitz ranks Tyler Warren as the TE4 for Week 1 and advises starting him in all league formats. Hartitz notes Warren could see up to 12 targets, citing his status as one of the few rookie tight ends to post top-12 PPR numbers in the last decade. Hartitz remains confident in Warren despite concerns about the Ravens' defense and potential Colts' offensive struggles throwing downfield.

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PositiveNewsSep 9, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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never know how much to make of quotes like this, but this is exactly what I'd want to hear if I was a big-time Tyler Warren bull <

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PositiveNewsSep 9, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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(Tyler Warren had a 2.04 YPRR and 9.9% 1D/RR rate before Daniel Jones broke his leg)

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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Ranked 59th in week one FLEX rankings.

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NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

The source notes that Tyler Warren, one of the Colts' top three pass-catchers, has been limited by injuries throughout camp, creating uncertainty about his availability and performance in Week 1.

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PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Warren is ranked No. 5 in Freedman's Week 1 TE rankings, indicating an upgrade for the week based on favorable betting factors and situational spots.

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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Tyler Warren ranked as IND TE4 in Week 1 expert consensus rankings with a range of 51–56 across expert panels, consensus rank 55, and a standard deviation of 1, indicating very tight expert agreement on his tight end valuation as the consensus TE4.

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PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked 4th among tight ends with perfect consensus (best rank 4, worst rank 4, average 4, standard deviation 0), showing unanimous expert agreement on his tier-4 status.

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PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked 4th among tight ends in Week 1 expert consensus rankings with perfect agreement (best rank 4, worst rank 4, average 4), indicating unanimous expert consensus on elite TE performance.

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PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Tyler Warren is the only Indianapolis pass catcher the speaker feels comfortable starting in Week 1 against Baltimore, standing out as an exception to the negative outlook on Colts receivers in this matchup. The speaker does not feel great about throwing any other Colts pass catchers into lineups.

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PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026Big Blue View

A 'ride' this week, Warren was a different player when Daniel Jones was under center last season. The source expects a busy day for the second-year tight end, with the Colts probably playing from behind.

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PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Source ranks Warren (vs. BAL) as a 'Ride' in the Top-15 tight ends this week; Warren was a different player when Daniel Jones was under center last season, and source expects a busy day for the second-year tight end, with the Colts probably playing from behind.

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PositiveNewsSep 8, 2026Underdog NFL

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Shane Steichen on Tyler Warren: "Any way we can get him the ball, we're going to try to do that because he's a hell of a player."

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