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PositiveUsageSep 16, 2026
Monster day with 13 targets, 9 catches, 95 yards, 1 touchdown—all team highs. Held up directly against Los Angeles' top coverage matchup; Derwin James covered him on 19 of his 34 routes (including man coverage on 10 of those 19). McBride still went 4-of-6 for 20 yards and a touchdown against that coverage. The bulk of his production came from the slot (6 receptions, 72 yards, touchdown on 25 slot routes), with only 7 routes run outside the slot.PositiveValueSep 15, 2026
Trade value of 28.0, up +1.8 from prior week; ranked 1st among TEs in the Week 2 trade value chart with TEP value of 33.1.PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026
Trey McBride had 9-95-1 against the Chargers in Week 1, demonstrating that Los Angeles' defense is vulnerable to tight end production.NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026
McBride had 9-95-1 against Chargers in Week 1, suggesting Las Vegas tight end Michael Mayer could find success against the same defense in Week 2.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
McBride led the team in targets with 13, catching nine passes for 95 yards and a score in an upset victory over the Los Angeles Chargers; as long as Jacoby Brissett is under center in Arizona, McBride's fantasy managers have little to worry about.PositiveMatchupSep 14, 2026
McBride had 9 receptions for 95 yards and 1 touchdown against the Chargers in Week 1, providing a positive indicator for Michael Mayer's Week 2 matchup against the same Chargers defense.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Ranked 1st among tight ends in Week 1 expert consensus rankings with perfect consensus (best rank 1, worst rank 2, average rank 1, standard deviation 0), indicating unanimous expert agreement as the top tight end for Week 1.PositiveValueSep 12, 2026
With Brock Bowers out, McBride is the highest-priced tight end of the slate by $1,500 on DraftKings, meaning he'll offer a very low ownership percentage. The Chargers are a difficult defensive matchup, but Jacoby Brissett throws for volume when playing behind regardless of the opponent. Brissett threw 40 or more attempts against teams like Seattle, Jacksonville, the Rams, and Houston last year. McBride is his preferred target and his volume when chasing points can still pay off at his pricing.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Trey McBride ranked as ARI TE2 in Week 1 expert consensus rankings with a range of 38–39 across expert panels, consensus rank 39, and a standard deviation of 0, indicating perfect expert agreement on his tight end valuation as the consensus TE2.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked 2nd among tight ends with perfect consensus (best rank 2, worst rank 2, average 2, standard deviation 0), showing unanimous expert agreement on his tier-2 status.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked 2nd among tight ends in Week 1 expert consensus rankings with perfect agreement (best rank 2, worst rank 2, average 2, standard deviation 0), indicating unanimous expert consensus on elite TE performance.PositiveValueSep 8, 2026
McBride ranks second among tight ends in trade value at 26.2 with a TEP value of 31.0, positioning him as a premium trade target in Week 1 markets.NegativeValueSep 8, 2026
Trey McBride holds a trade value of 26.2 with a TEP value of 31.0 and a bye week of 14; the source lists him as the second-ranked tight end in Week 1 trade value rankings.NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026
Trey McBride is ranked TE2 with an ADP of 25, showing a +0 variance from consensus, indicating the source's model aligns perfectly with market expectations; he is positioned as the consensus second tight end.NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026
Ranked 25th overall in FantasyPros Expert Consensus Rankings as consensus TE2 (ECR 25); expert range spans picks 16-33 with 4 standard deviation, indicating moderate disagreement on tier placement.PositiveBustSep 7, 2026
The source identifies McBride as a bust candidate despite top-20 ADP after a 126-catch, 1,239-yard, 11-touchdown 2025 season. His 169 targets (51 more than the next-closest tight end) and 11 TDs (more than double his previous career high) are unlikely to repeat. Arizona led the NFL in pass attempts last season but will likely decrease volume after using the No. 3 pick on running back Jeremiyah Love. The Cardinals are highly motivated to involve third-year receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. more heavily following two disappointing seasons. Third-round rookie Carson Beck could receive a multi-game audition that may not produce results. The source warns: 'McBride shouldn't be expected to flop, but his target volume and touchdown total are both strong candidates to regress. He may still play well without delivering the type of production needed to justify selecting him in the middle of the second round.'PositiveValueSep 7, 2026
Ranked TE2 in FantasyPros draft rankings with ADP of 56 and average pick of 26; positioned as the consensus second tight end off the board.NegativeProjectionSep 7, 2026
Ranked 25th overall in FantasyPros consensus expert rankings with average ADP of 24.0 and standard deviation of 6.0; consensus best rank is 12, worst rank is 56; TE2 designation.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Trey McBride has become a prolific fantasy scorer for the Cardinals, but the source warns against drafting him in the second round. Taking a high-end tight end in the second round prevents securing fair-share early-round value at running back and wide receiver, positions where supply is less abundant and demand is higher due to starting-lineup requirements. The TE position is relatively deep with ample supply and light demand in 1QB leagues.NegativeProjectionSep 5, 2026
Trey McBride is expected to continue excelling at tight end, but Evan Tarracciano's bold prediction favors Tucker Kraft to finish as the TE1 instead.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Trey McBride ranked TE2 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus; ADP 36, consensus rank 28, indicating moderate expert variance on the Arizona tight end.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Ranked 26th overall in expert consensus rankings (best rank 19, worst rank 36, average 28, standard deviation 5); ECR is 1 spot behind ADP, indicating slight market overvaluation relative to expert consensus.PositiveBustSep 4, 2026
McBride has a top-20 ADP after catching 126 passes for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. His 11 touchdown total was more than double his previous career high, while his 169 targets were 51 more than the next-closest tight end. Only two wide receivers, Ja'Marr Chase and Amon-Ra St. Brown, drew more targets than McBride. However, that level of volume will be difficult to repeat. Arizona led the NFL in pass attempts last season, but that is unlikely to happen again after the Cardinals used the No. 3 overall pick on running back Jeremiyah Love. The team is also highly motivated to involve third-year receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. more heavily following two disappointing seasons. The Cardinals could easily attempt 100 fewer passes, and some of those opportunities will likely go to third-round rookie Carson Beck, who could receive a multi-game audition that may not produce pretty results. McBride's target volume and touchdown total are both strong candidates to regress, and he may not deliver the type of production needed to justify selecting him in the middle of the second round.NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026
Trey McBride ranked TE2 in Superflex fantasy football draft rankings for 2026.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Trey McBride trending down 2 ranks to TE2; maintains tier 3 status with ECR matching ADP.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
Trey McBride dominated all tight ends last season, scoring 315.5 fantasy points—105 points more than any other player at the position. The source pairs McBride with Brock Bowers in a two-tight-end strategy to create a league-wide advantage, noting that McBride's production last season was unmatched at the position despite questions at quarterback making Bowers the higher-projected talent for 2026.NegativeBustSep 2, 2026
McBride finished 2025 with 126 catches, 1,239 yards, and 11 TDs on 169 targets—trailing only Puka Nacua in receptions and ranking third in targets among all pass catchers. However, the source warns against expecting a repeat: the Cardinals threw at the highest rate in the NFL last season, which is unlikely to continue after drafting RB Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 overall; additionally, the team is looking to get Marvin Harrison Jr. more involved after two disappointing seasons. While McBride is elite and worthy of a top-25 pick, the source advises not to expect a full repeat of 2025 production.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Trey McBride is ranked TE2 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 21 and a projected range of 80 picks.NegativeValueAug 31, 2026
McBride should not be drafted at 1.12 despite elite 2025 production. He scored 18.6 PPR points per game in 2025, but this was inflated by positive touchdown regression while the Cardinals led the league in passing; he also ran 67 more routes than any TE in at least 20 years. Tight ends struggle to match top-tier WR and RB scoring, and McBride's 2025 was an outlier. The source advises against reaching for McBride, as he will likely be available in the second round unless the league has tight end premium scoring.NegativeProjectionAug 31, 2026
Consensus expert ranking places Trey McBride at TE2 overall (rank 25), with best rank of 12 and worst rank of 60; ECR vs. ADP differential of 0 indicates market alignment at his consensus valuation.NegativeValueAug 30, 2026
Trey McBride is one of three tight ends guaranteed to land in the first four rounds, but Zachariason is not willing to draft McBride at cost, suggesting his early-round ADP is overvalued relative to the value available at the position.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
McBride leads all tight ends in receptions, ahead of Kyle Pitts and Dalton Schultz, establishing him as a top-tier TE option.NegativeBustAug 29, 2026
Listed as a tight end bust in the source's draft cheat sheet, indicating the source views him as a disappointing value or overvalued pick.NegativeBustAug 29, 2026
Listed as a bust candidate in the source's tight end busts section of the draft cheat sheet.NegativeBustAug 29, 2026
Trey McBride should not be drafted at 1.11, despite averaging 18.6 PPR points per game in 2025. Five running backs and five wide receivers averaged more than 18.5 points per game in 2024, and 11 managed the same in 2025, making it incredibly hard for tight ends to score as highly as top receivers and running backs. McBride caught fire with positive touchdown regression while the Cardinals led the league in passing and ran 67 more routes than any tight end in at least 20 years, suggesting regression risk. Only in TE-Premium scoring leagues should McBride be considered for a first-round pick.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
Ranked TE2 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus; ADP 16, expert consensus rank 31, mid-round tight end value at 22 with 0 variance indicating perfect consensus.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
Ranked 23rd overall in expert consensus rankings with average rank of 22; ECR vs. ADP spread of 0 indicates market alignment.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Trey McBride should not be drafted at 1.10 unless in a TE-Premium scoring league. Last season, McBride averaged 18.6 PPR points per game, which is comparable to only five running backs and five wide receivers in 2024 and 11 in 2025. McBride caught fire with positive touchdown regression while the Cardinals led the league in passing and ran 67 more routes than any tight end in at least 20 years. This unsustainable combination of factors makes him a risky pick at this draft position outside of TE-Premium settings.NegativeProjectionAug 28, 2026
Trey McBride ranked TE2 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 91 overall.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Trey McBride absolutely dominated all other tight ends last season with 315.5 fantasy points — 105 points more than any other player at the position. However, the source is leaning towards McBride experiencing a slight regression this season, which is why Brock Bowers was selected at 2.01 overall instead of McBride.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Ranked TE2 in 2026 draft rankings with ADP of 61 and projected 24 targets; consensus ranking differential of -2 indicates minimal variance from consensus tight end valuation.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
In shallow eight-team leagues, Trey McBride is one of the elite tight end options that half of all teams will target; he averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game last season, making him a priority early-draft target to secure tier-1 tight end production.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
McBride should not be drafted at 1.09 despite averaging 18.6 PPR points per game in 2025; his production benefited from positive touchdown regression while the Cardinals led the league in passing, and he ran 67 more routes than any tight end in at least 20 years, making his performance unsustainable. Tight ends struggle to match the scoring of elite wide receivers and running backs.NegativeProjectionAug 25, 2026
McBride is identified as part of the top tier of tight ends in 2026 fantasy football. In 2025, McBride led all tight ends in targets and tied for 3rd in receptions (82) with Kyle Pitts and Dalton Schultz.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
Ranked TE2 in superflex scoring tiers with 40.7 average draft position and 9.9 standard deviation; positioned as second-tier tight end behind Brock Bowers.PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
McBride has been sensational over the past two seasons: 111 catches for 1,146 yards and 2 TDs in 2024, followed by 126 catches for 1,239 yards and 11 TDs in 2025. While touchdowns may fluctuate back toward the 2-3 range in 2026, he's a shoo-in for 100 catches, which is amazing for PPR formats. He was an absolutely massive part of the Cardinals' offense both seasons.NegativeValueAug 24, 2026
Ranked TE2 in FantasyPros draft rankings with ADP of 60 and average draft position of 23.5; positioned in tier 3 of tight end rankings.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Ranked 24th overall in 2026 fantasy football draft rankings with consensus ECR of 23.5 and standard deviation of 7.2; ADP is 1 pick lower than ECR.NegativeValueAug 23, 2026
McBride should not be drafted at 1.08; he averaged 18.6 PPR points per game in 2025, which is below the 18.5+ PPR average of five running backs and five wide receivers in 2024 and 11 combined in 2025; his 2025 production benefited from positive touchdown regression while the Cardinals led the league in passing, and he ran 67 more routes than any tight end in at least 20 years, making his production unsustainable; he should only be considered in TE-Premium scoring leagues.NegativeValueAug 22, 2026
The source is unwilling to draft Trey McBride at cost in the first four rounds, despite identifying him as one of three tight ends guaranteed to land in that range, suggesting his ADP is inflated relative to value.NegativeValueAug 22, 2026
Trey McBride ranked TE2 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus; ADP range 16–34 with consensus 25.2, establishing him as the consensus second tight end behind Brock Bowers.PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026
McBride led all tight ends last season with 169 targets, averaging 9.9 per game, establishing him as an elite-tier tight end with strong weekly role and target volume that clears the threshold for elite status.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Ranked TE2 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 42.0 and tier placement of 4, placing him in the second tier of tight end options.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Trey McBride is identified as one of the elite tight end options that will be claimed early in shallow leagues. The source emphasizes that in shallow formats, half of all teams will be fielding McBride, Bowers, Loveland, or Warren, making it critical to secure one of these elite tight ends early rather than waiting. McBride averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game last season, the highest among the elite tier, and waiting on lower-tier options creates a significant point disadvantage in shallow leagues where every manager fields an All-Star team.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
McBride was the TE1 in 2025, averaging 18.6 PPR fantasy points per game—3.9 more than the next closest tight end—and the TE2 in 2024 at 15.6 PPG. Although Fanelli flags him as a regression candidate after averaging 9.9 targets per game last season, he is still happy to start his team with McBride as one of the top two tight ends in a tight end premium scoring mock draft with three flex spots.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
Ranked TE2 in FantasyPros draft rankings with ADP of 60 and projected 23.5 PPR points; positioned in tier 3 with -1 point variance from consensus.NegativeValueAug 20, 2026
Ranked 24th overall in FantasyPros consensus expert rankings with average expert rank 23.5; ECR vs. ADP shows -1 differential, indicating the player is being drafted 1 spot earlier than expert consensus rank, suggesting slight overvaluation relative to expert opinion.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
One of only two tight ends (along with Travis Kelce) to finish in top 15 overall scorers in PPR since 2022. McBride's historical productivity is the benchmark that Brock Bowers must match to justify premium second-round pick.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Ranked TE2 in superflex format with 21 games projected, 77 receptions, 40.3 yards per game, and 8.2 touchdowns.NegativeProjectionAug 17, 2026
Trey McBride is cited as one of the truly elite tight end options in fantasy football, alongside Travis Kelce, representing the tier of production that typically warrants paying up at the position.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
The source recommends Trey McBride as a superstar tight end target when using the Hero RB draft strategy, particularly if available in the third round, positioning him as a premium tight end option that fits the strategy well.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
Trey McBride is identified as an elite tight end option for the Hero RB draft strategy. The source notes that fantasy players should have no problem taking Brock Bowers or Trey McBride when using the Hero RB draft strategy, especially if they can get either superstar tight end in the third round.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
The source identifies McBride as an elite tight end option that fantasy players can use one of their early picks on as part of a Hero RB strategy, suggesting he is a premium target at the tight end position.NegativeValueAug 15, 2026
The source cites Trey McBride as a prolific fantasy scorer and high-end tight end, but warns against drafting him in the second round because early-round tight end capital prevents accumulation of running back and wide receiver depth, positions with higher positional scarcity and demand in most league formats.PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026
McBride leads the 2026 TE rankings at TE2 ECR with the highest consistency metrics among tight ends: 69% Top-12 finish rate and only 13% bust rate (below TE2 threshold). His 31% boom rate indicates reliable weekly floor with upside.NegativeValueAug 15, 2026
Trey McBride ranked TE2 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus; ADP range 22–36 with consensus 28.0, indicating slight undervaluation relative to expert ranking.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
McBride thrived last season with Jacoby Brissett under center, working alongside Michael Wilson in Arizona's offense. Brissett recently negotiated a new contract, suggesting quarterback stability moving forward.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Ranked TE2 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 77 and projected scoring of 40 points per game.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Ranked TE2 in 2026 draft rankings with ADP of 12.0 and average pick of 60; projected for 23.9 PPR points with 6.5-point standard deviation; negative ADP movement of -5 indicates declining draft interest for the top tight end option.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Trey McBride is ranked TE2 overall with an average draft position of 23.9 and ECR vs. ADP of -5, indicating experts value him notably lower than current market pricing.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Trey McBride is the only tight end the source would draft over Brock Bowers despite the loss of offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. While his target volume (169 in 2025, 147 in 2024) will likely decline, McBride is still an elite tight end.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Trey McBride is cited as an example of a big-name player who goes for inflated auction prices early ($38); the source notes this is part of groupthink where managers bid up sleeper candidates and breakout picks at the draft's start, before proven mid-tier veterans become available at discounts.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Used as a comparative benchmark: Jason Myers' 202 kicker points in 2025 would have ranked as TE2 in half-PPR formats, only behind Trey McBride, illustrating the elite scoring potential of top kickers relative to tight end production.PositiveValueAug 11, 2026
Trey McBride is mentioned as an elite tight end option to pair with a WR/WR start from the 1.04 pick in a Zero RB construction strategy.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Trey McBride ranked TE2 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 25 and average draft position of 77.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Ranked TE2 in FantasyPros draft rankings with ADP of 14.0 and average rank of 60; projected for 23.6 PPR points with 6.1-point standard deviation.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
Consensus expert ranking places McBride at TE2 with an average draft position of 23.6; ECR vs. ADP shows -5, indicating the consensus values him five picks lower than current market pricing, suggesting overvaluation relative to expert consensus; standard deviation of 6.1 indicates moderate disagreement among experts.PositiveValueAug 9, 2026
McBride qualifies as an elite tight end option available as late as the third round, supporting Zero RB strategy at pick 1.03 when paired with starting WR + WR in early rounds.PositiveProjectionAug 9, 2026
Last season's leading TE scorer with 315.9 PPR fantasy points and 126 receptions; in TE-premium formats (1.5 points per catch), McBride scored 378.9 fantasy points, a 19.9% value boost—the highest percentage gain among TEs due to his high reception volume.PositiveProjectionAug 8, 2026
McBride was TE1 in fantasy points per game in 2025 (3.9 PPG ahead of the next closest tight end) as a league-winning pick. He was a volume monster in Arizona's pass-happy offense, running 156 more routes than any other tight end. Among 59 qualifying tight ends, McBride ranked first in target share (25.4%), receiving yards per game (72.9), red zone targets (32), and first-read share (33.8%); tenth in yards per route run; and 15th in first downs per route run. With Mike LaFleur as offensive coordinator (who ranked ninth and fourth in negative script passing rate in his two Jets seasons), Arizona will likely trail in games again, supporting repeat TE1 status.