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PositiveValueAug 23, 2026
McBride is listed as a target in Rounds 2-3 for TE, with no fades noted; he is presented as one of the elite TE options in play if you don't like options at other positions.NegativeDepth ChartAug 21, 2026
Arizona Cardinals tight end ranked 25th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026
McBride is cited as a historical example of a fantasy star who emerged from a bleak NFL offense in 2025; the source uses him as precedent that elite talent and target share can overcome offensive dysfunction, supporting the case for similar players like Harold Fannin in 2026.NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026
In 2025, Trey McBride ran 699 routes under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing in Arizona, over 110 more than the next tight end. While a number of factors from game script to lack of talent outside led to this inflated number, it is a vital statistic to note as Petzing is now the offensive coordinator for Detroit, where Sam LaPorta plays.NegativeValueAug 12, 2026
Trey McBride is priced at a Round 2 tag for tight end, making him expensive relative to alternatives like George Kittle who can be had almost 90 picks later.PositiveProjectionAug 10, 2026
McBride is No. 2 in the league in targets (316) and receptions (237) over the past two years and No. 6 in receiving yards (2,385). Last season he leveled up with 11 TDs. While Matthew Freedman has him on his fantasy fades list because he's the No. 1 TE on ESPN and Sleeper (which Freedman thinks is wrong), he loves the pick at 5.01 because McBride has a real chance to finish the year as the No. 1 TE when taken after Brock Bowers.NegativeValueAug 9, 2026
McBride is being drafted significantly earlier on ESPN (ADP 18.8) compared to Underdog (ADP 29.1), and the source questions whether a top-19 pick is too rich for the tight end. Despite leading the tight end position in fantasy points, routes, targets, receptions, and yards last year, the source expresses skepticism about his valuation relative to other elite players. Players like Drake London, Brock Bowers, A.J. Brown, and Derrick Henry are being drafted after him on ESPN, suggesting McBride may be overpriced. The source acknowledges that if Arizona continues chasing points and McBride maintains massive volume, the ADP could be justified, but the current pricing appears elevated.PositiveValueAug 8, 2026
The source notes that McBride is receiving a discount in ADP this year largely because of fear around the late-season QB situation in Arizona, but after Carson Beck's strong Hall of Fame game performance, the source is clicking McBride with confidence in Round 3, suggesting the discount may be unwarranted.NegativeValueAug 7, 2026
Trey McBride is noted as a Round 2 tight end option commanding a premium price tag. The article suggests that drafters who want elite tight end production but avoid paying the Round 2 price for McBride should consider George Kittle nearly 90 picks later.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Despite the Cardinals' red flags (QB29 consensus ranking, lowest projected win total at 3.5, WR39 consensus ranking for Harrison Jr., and target share competition from Michael Wilson), Cooterdoodle identifies Trey McBride as the only Cardinals player worth drafting.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Trey McBride is positioned as a premium tight end option commanding a Round 2 price tag; the source suggests that avoiding this early TE investment in favor of late-round alternatives like George Kittle is a viable draft strategy.NegativeValueAug 4, 2026
McBride is a third-round tight end option that can fill a gap if third-round wide receivers have disappointed in your projections versus ADP. He represents a positional value play when the market has overpriced WRs relative to your rankings.NegativeProjectionAug 3, 2026
McBride drew 169 targets last season, which is cited as Brock Bowers' ceiling for target volume. Pete Overzet mentioned on an earlier Fantasy Life Show episode that his best ball teams where he went for Bowers or McBride early didn't have overall builds he liked as much as more conventional teams.PositiveProjectionAug 1, 2026
Was the only tight end to crack the top 25 non-QB fantasy scorers last season in full-PPR, highlighting the scarcity of elite tight end production compared to the abundance of elite running backs.NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026
Was the only tight end to crack the top 25 non-QB fantasy scorers last season in full-PPR leagues, highlighting the dominance of running backs (15 of top 25) and wide receivers (9 of top 25) in elite fantasy scoring.NegativeValueJul 31, 2026
The source identifies McBride as one of the clear-cut top two tight ends commanding heavy price tags, but considers him overvalued relative to the depth available at the position. McBride is priced at $33 on Yahoo and $28 in NFFC auctions, while the source suggests a $27 value. The source recommends against pushing much past $30 for any top tight end given the quality of depth available.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
McBride is No. 2 in the league in targets (316) and receptions (237) over the past two years, No. 6 in receiving yards (2,385), and added 11 TDs last season. However, the source believes he is in the same tier as TE Brock Bowers and actually has Bowers projected ahead of McBride. On ESPN and Sleeper, McBride goes as the No. 1 TE off the board, which the source thinks is wrong. Taking McBride as the No. 1 TE is probably a mistake.NegativeValueJul 29, 2026
Trey McBride carries a Round 2 price tag at tight end. The source suggests that if you're into tight ends but don't want to pay this premium price, George Kittle offers an alternative almost 90 picks later in drafts.NegativeProjectionJul 29, 2026
McBride had the most first downs among tight ends in Bowers' rookie season, and was already off the board by the time the source was making selections in the SFB16 draft.NegativeProjectionJul 29, 2026
Trey McBride had the most first downs among tight ends in the previous season (ahead of Brock Bowers' second-place finish). He was drafted before the SFB16 tournament, no longer available when the source was building his all-tight-end roster.PositiveProjectionJul 27, 2026
Despite the Cardinals being projected to win only 3.5 games in 2026 and facing significant offensive concerns, McBride finished 2025 with elite production: 6th in receiving yards (1,239), T-2nd in receiving TDs (11), 9th in yards per game, and 2nd in receptions. Matthew Berry is comfortable taking McBride in the late 2nd round 'in the right build,' indicating confidence in his continued elite TE production despite team-level dysfunction.NegativeBustJul 26, 2026
Matthew Freedman and Zain Dhanani question whether Trey McBride should be faded, suggesting skepticism about his draft value and potential performance in the upcoming season.NegativeBustJul 26, 2026
Matthew Freedman and Zain Dhanani list Trey McBride among the 10 players they are avoiding in the 2026 draft season, suggesting concerns about his ability to repeat a big season or maintain value at his current ADP.NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026
Trey McBride is listed with 14.9 PPG utilization and 182.5 projected points, providing baseline projection context for tight end draft preparation.PositiveProjectionJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Trey McBride as one of the top two tight ends in his 2026 rankings and is comfortable taking him late in the second round in the right draft build, indicating elite tier status at the position.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry uses him as an example of a tight end to consider in the second round during mock drafts to test different roster construction strategies and see how team composition changes based on early TE investment.PositiveProjectionJul 23, 2026
Trey McBride outscored every tight end by nearly 90 PPR points from Week 6 through the end of the fantasy season, establishing him as a dominant late-season performer at the position.NegativeValueJul 22, 2026
Trey McBride is mentioned as a premium tight end commanding a Round 2 price tag in drafts. The source suggests that if you want tight end upside but don't want to pay this premium price, George Kittle offers similar upside almost 90 picks later.PositiveProjectionNo date
Led all tight ends with 1,239 receiving yards last season, establishing him as a top-tier TE option for 2026 based on receiving yards being the strongest predictor of future TE success.NegativeValueNo date
McBride is overpriced in auction leagues as one of only four tight ends going for more than $10 on average, despite the position being exceptionally deep with multiple options offering top-10 upside at significant discounts.NegativeValueNo date
Trey McBride carries a Round 2 price tag at tight end, making him expensive relative to alternatives like George Kittle who can be acquired nearly 90 picks later.PositiveProjectionNo date
Led all fantasy tight ends in 2025, benefiting from Arizona's elite passing volume under Jacoby Brissett (Week 6 on); ranked 1st in routes run at 42.5 per game during that span. Cardinals led NFL in dropback rate (72%) and dropback rate over expected (6%) from Week 6 forward, with 40.6 pass attempts per game (1st) and 309.2 air yards per game (2nd).PositiveValueNo date
Listed as one of the biggest outliers in 2026 rankings; Dwain, Ian, Feedman and Kendall aren't seeing eye to eye on this fantasy favorite, indicating significant expert disagreement on his draft position and consensus ranking.