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Fantasy Points fantasy football takes on Trey McBride
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All Fantasy Points insights about Trey McBride
PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Despite initial skepticism about a 5'8" deep threat as a WR1, McBride has emerged as a legitimate WR3 tier asset. Recorded 12 targets and a 100-yard game; currently ranks WR20 in yards per game, WR21 in fantasy points per game, and WR22 in expected fantasy points per game. The source notes he's worth rostering even with skepticism baked in and represents a productive flex fill-in option despite recent shutdown games by the Buccaneers. McBride is also noted as a good fit for Kirk Cousins' offense.PositiveUsageOct 23, 2026
Trey McBride is projected for high volume (7-8+ catches, potentially more) in a concentrated Denver offense against Arizona's weakened pass defense; recommended as a DFS play.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
Trey McBride remains a high-volume asset with a 35% first-read target share, described by the source as 'so money.' While the Rams defense allows the fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends, McBride's outlook is bolstered by his consistent target share and the potential for garbage-time volume in the fourth quarter.PositiveValueOct 14, 2026
The source acknowledges that Trey McBride has proven to be a great pick in hindsight, despite initially fading him in draft strategy to prioritize positional scarcity.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Trey McBride is a high-floor fantasy asset, recording 10 targets, 9 catches, 66 yards, and a touchdown in Week 5. Despite defensive game plans designed to stop him and Michael Wilson, he maintains a strong fantasy floor of approximately 16.5 points and remains a primary offensive focal point.PositiveUsageOct 10, 2026
Trey McBride is a high-end tight end option with elite target volume, averaging 10.3 targets per game over his last 12 games. He should be viewed as a high-end WR1 due to production that exceeds elite wide receivers like CeeDee Lamb and Ja'Marr Chase. Additionally, he is a strong start this week as both Detroit and Arizona rank in the bottom three for fantasy points allowed to tight ends.PositiveUsageOct 7, 2026
Ranks top seven in first-read target share on an Arizona Cardinals offense that very possibly can lead all offenses in play volume this year; he has 10.3 targets per game over his last 12 games, one of only three players at his position with double-digit targets per game.NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026
Elite tight end production: averages 21.1 PPG over last 14 games with Jacobe Brassette, ranking behind only Puka Nacua and JSN; 1.0 PPG more than Jamar Chase, 1.5 PPG more than Amon-Ra St. Brown. Consistency standout: more games over 27 PPG than under 16 PPG. The source describes McBride as 'the best tight end in football' and recommends starting him, noting he should have gone higher in rookie drafts (fell to pick 112). Primary concern: Carson Beck taking over as QB would reduce tight end volume, as Brassette historically targets TEs at the highest rate in the league.NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
The source notes that Sam LaPorta was better than everyone except Trey McBride in games where LaPorta hit a 75% route share.PositiveUsageSep 22, 2026
Trey McBride is highlighted for his strong involvement in the passing attack, recording 10 targets in the most recent game.NegativeProjectionAug 19, 2026
Scott Barrett ranks Trey McBride as the TE2, noting his massive upside after recording the third-most fantasy points by a tight end in history. However, Barrett warns that his 2025 production was a 'perfect storm' of non-repeatable factors, including record-breaking route volume and extreme garbage-time usage. Regression is expected, particularly if a quarterback change to Carson Beck occurs or if the offense becomes less pass-heavy. McBride remains a gold standard for production, as only he averages more fantasy points per game than Sam LaPorta when maintaining a 75% or higher route share.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
McBride is earning at least 25% of targets in the Cardinals offense, which constrains the target distribution available to Harrison and Wilson; his role as a high-volume pass-catcher limits the ceiling for other pass catchers in the offense.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
Trey McBride is identified as one of the rare players drafted in the third round over the last two years who has performed as a league-winning asset.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Scored the third-most fantasy points by any tight end in NFL history with 18.6 PPR points per game in 2024, accumulating over 100 fantasy points more than the next-closest tight end. This elite production was driven by Jacobe Brassette's league-leading tight end target rate and McBride's exceptional talent. Now going in the middle of the third round around T. Higgins and Chris Olave, positioning him to be drafted around wide receiver 12, 13, or 14. The source finds this ADP appealing in both 10-team and 12-team leagues, making him a viable tight end option in the middle of the third round regardless of league format.NegativeValueJul 17, 2026
The analyst is out on Trey McBride at his current price, describing it as a controversial take, and prefers Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland instead.PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026
Despite catching 120 passes last year, the analyst doesn't feel the same FOMO about Trey McBride as he does about Brock Bowers.PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026
Trey McBride is expected to take a step back this year due to improved Cardinals defense and increased target competition from healthy Marvin Harrison and other receivers.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
McBride is going above Kittle in ADP, creating an opportunity cost compared to Kittle's current draft position.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
McBride is going above George Kittle in ADP, creating an opportunity cost when considering Kittle at his current price point.PositiveValueJul 10, 2026
McBride is getting cheaper and is a pretty decent pick in the middle of the third round where he's trending down, though he's a significant tier below Bowers in projection.PositiveRoleJul 9, 2026
Established as clear alpha receiver in Arizona Cardinals offense; consistently commands 25% target share regardless of health status. The source notes McBride 'rolls out of bed and gets 25% of the targets. He could be injured and get 25% of the targets.' When both McBride and Harrison Jr. were on field last year, McBride posted 25.0% target share (half percentage point behind Harrison Jr.'s 25.7%), confirming his entrenched role as primary option in the Cardinals passing game.PositiveUsageJul 9, 2026
Trey McBride was just half a percentage point behind MHJ in target share when both were on field.PositiveRoleJul 9, 2026
Analyst highlights McBride as the clear alpha target for Arizona, consistently commanding 25% of targets regardless of health status.PositiveProjectionMay 27, 2026
Trey McBride is referenced as a comparison point for McDaniel's flex-only tight ends who have spike weeks over their last 17 games.NegativeProjectionMay 8, 2026
Analyst believes McBride is overvalued, citing uncertain quarterback situation, more competition at pass catcher, unsustainable passing volume regression of 3-4 attempts per game, and hot touchdown scoring down the stretch last year.PositiveRoleApr 27, 2026
The author has significant dynasty investment in Trey McBride and is not abandoning ship, but acknowledges variables around Jeremiah Love and Carson Beck create uncertainty.NegativeProjectionApr 27, 2026
McBride set the record for most receptions by a tight end in a single season with back-to-back 100-plus catch seasons, but his ceiling outcome for 2026 is concerning due to the presence of Jeremiah Love and potential Carson Beck playing time.PositiveProjectionApr 27, 2026
Trey McBride is being drafted at his ceiling with his current price tag, as Arizona's additions of Jeremiah Love and Carson Beck create variables that could limit his target share.NegativeRoleNo date
Part of the Cardinals' passing game volume distribution alongside Michael Wilson; the source notes the entire offense's passing game runs through both McBride and Wilson, indicating shared target volume.NegativeProjectionNo date
McBride had a top-five all-time tight end season with 315 PPR points but scored 100 fewer points than Christian McCaffrey (417); Zachariason argues this demonstrates that even elite tight end seasons do not justify early-round draft capital compared to elite running backs and wide receivers, and he would not take a guy in the second round.PositiveValueNo date
Trey McBride is expected to be available in round two but may be missed depending on draft flow; the source acknowledges the possibility of losing McBride in round two, suggesting he is a target but not guaranteed to be available at that stage. The speaker identifies Trey McBride as a potential target at the 2.08 pick in this draft format, suggesting he could be available at a favorable price point and would be a fun addition to a team in a Bowers-McBride build.PositiveValueNo date
McBride reached pick 311 in one league, the latest the source has seen him go all year, representing strong value at tight end. The source notes this is a 'great price' compared to Brock Bowers at 203, suggesting McBride is undervalued relative to the ADP spread between elite tight ends.PositiveProjectionNo date
Trey McBride is easy to identify as a top tight end prospect with exceptional early production.