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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Tucker Kraft
NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026
Kraft would rank inside the top five at tight end if healthy, but he tore his ACL in November and is on track to play in Week 1 against Minnesota; recent comments suggest he will be eased back into action. Green Bay signed Jonnu Smith, which could signal Kraft could be on a snap count. The Vikings defense allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends in 2025. The source advises proceeding with caution this week despite Kraft's potential to anchor lineups as the season progresses.PositiveInjurySep 12, 2026
Kraft would be ranked inside the top five at the position if he had a clean bill of health. After an early season breakout during which he posted 700 yards and 7 touchdowns, he tore his ACL in November. He's on track to play in Week 1 when Green Bay plays Minnesota on the road but recent comments suggest he will be eased back into action. The source recommends benching him.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Tucker Kraft is ranked as the No. 7 tight end for Week 1 fantasy football, with a note to double-check status before kickoff.NegativeBustSep 4, 2026
Despite elite per-catch metrics when healthy (2024: 9.3 YAC per reception, 21.9% explosive play rate, 30.0% forced missed tackle rate), Kraft is a bust risk at top-five tight end ADP due to recent multi-ligament knee injury and Packers' hedging strategy. Green Bay signed a proven 10-year veteran tight end late in camp as insurance, signaling uncertainty about Kraft's full workload availability. Reports indicate the team plans to use both tight ends in 12-personnel sets, capping Kraft's target monopoly even when fully healthy. Drafting him as a top-five TE means betting against both his injury recovery and a front office that paid real money to hedge against his availability.NegativeBustSep 4, 2026
When healthy, Kraft's per-catch numbers are legitimately special: 2024 YAC per Reception 9.3 (1st), Explosive Play Rate 21.9% (3rd), Forced Missed Tackle Rate 30.0% (1st). However, the Packers are already signaling uncertainty about his on-field availability. Kraft himself stated: 'They're going to take into account my rep range probably until halfway through the season, and then they're going to just pat me on the ass and send me out there and send me to the wolves.' While it's fair to question how much truth the Packers are telling, it's hard to lie with your wallet: signing a proven, 10-year veteran receiving tight end this late in camp isn't a depth move for the No. 3 spot, suggesting the team lacks confidence in Kraft's durability or role.NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026
Tucker Kraft is featured in the article imagery as a Green Bay Packers tight end, indicating he is part of the 2026 fantasy football tight end discussion.NegativeInjurySep 3, 2026
Kraft may or may not be on a snap count to start the season after a serious knee injury in 2025 and is big play/touchdown reliant. The source does not want to draft that tight end profile in the fifth round.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
Matt Harmon's favorite Round 5 pick as backup plan if Tyler Warren unavailable. Reportedly healthy entering season but may have pitch count for few weeks. One of best yards-after-catch players at position and can win downfield. Packers offense should be pass-happier in 2026 built toward Jordan Love's strengths. Once fully operational, Kraft will never leave field.NegativeInjurySep 3, 2026
Tucker Kraft was selected at 6.01 in the expert league; the pick was viewed as taking on a massive injury risk, and Zachariason rates it as 'Ehhh' due to a ramp-up period and negative regression expected from the injury.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
Kraft took a significant leap in 2024, finishing with over 700 yards and seven touchdowns. Through seven games in 2025, he was on pace for over 1,000 yards and 13 TDs before suffering a torn ACL that cut his season short. He appears on track to play in Week 1. Green Bay lost Romeo Doubs in free agency, who vacated a team-high 83 targets. Kraft is a top 5 option when healthy.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Tucker Kraft has improved from average to above average with positive injury news; he is no longer being limited in training camp, though he is still likely to be limited early in the season—a factor already baked into his ADP. When fully healthy, he was the overall TE1 last season, and the source believes that at 80% health for half the season, he is worth a Round 6 selection in an offense that could rely on him heavily.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Tucker Kraft's Real-Time ADP sits at 65th overall, within two spots of TE6, despite elite pre-injury metrics that made him fantasy's TE1 before his injury last season, averaging 1.2 more half-PPR points than the next closest player. His 2024 metrics were elite: ranked first in EPA per target, receiving yards per attempt over expected, and yards after catch per reception; third in EPA per route; sixth in yards per route run; and second at his position in red zone targets and touchdowns. Josh Jacobs being placed on the commissioner exempt list is a boon to Green Bay's passing game: with Jacobs on the field, the team threw 51.1% of the time; with Jacobs off the field, their pass rate jumped to 63.2%. Kraft should be a prime beneficiary of increased volume.NegativeInjurySep 2, 2026
JJ Zachariason notes that Tucker Kraft is the highest-drafted TE from the Packers offense but is coming off a torn ACL, which is a significant injury concern. Despite this, Zachariason positions Kraft as a TE with potential to finish atop the position in a sound value-based drafting approach.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Kraft, a talented tight end dealing with an ACL injury, was the top scoring fantasy TE over the first eight weeks last year and is on track to return for Week 1. He is being selected much later than he deserves due to his injury situation, making him a value target.PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
Kraft looks close to 100% health for Green Bay; the Packers have a streamlined collection of wide receivers with less platoons this year, and Kraft's availability supports a potential shift toward more proactive passing given Josh Jacobs is in limbo and the RB depth chart is shaky.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Hayden Winks notes Tucker Kraft as a TE option in the Packers offense depending on price, indicating he is a viable target but with price-dependent value. Kraft is being drafted ahead of QB Jordan Love.NegativeInjuryAug 31, 2026
The source identifies Kraft as returning from a major injury, making him part of the middle-tier tight end group the source avoids in favor of going early or late at the position.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Kraft indicated the Packers will manage his rep range until midseason before full involvement, a conservative ramp-up approach. However, Green Bay's signing of Jonnu Smith (who ran 50% of routes and posted an 11% target rate in 2025 with Pittsburgh) complicates Kraft's value. Smith's presence pulls away from Kraft's target share during the early and middle portions of the season, creating uncertainty around Kraft's usage timeline. The source downgrades Kraft to the back end of the second tier of tight ends.NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026
Recovering from torn ACL and unlikely to play in preseason Week 3; continues ramping up to be ready for Week 1.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Kraft is listed as an option for the Packers depending on price. The source has drafted the Packers more than any other team after nearly 200 drafts and considers Kraft as part of the team's receiving options.NegativeInjuryAug 27, 2026
Kraft is looking on track to be ready for Week 1, albeit on a snap count. The source would have liked to get some TE insurance for him.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Kraft's ACL injury is the primary concern, compounded by the Packers' history of slowly ramping up players recovering from injury. However, the Playbook notes the offense remains unchanged with the same QB and coach, and target competition has decreased. Kraft's yards after catch average of 10.0 since 2024 is elite (next-closest TE at 6.5), and while he may have overproduced in TDs last season, 17 vacated red zone targets combined with his playmaking ability position him as a potential top-five fantasy TE if his knee holds up.NegativeInjuryAug 21, 2026
Packers TE did not play Friday preseason game due to ACL injury, limiting evaluation of his status heading into regular season.PositiveInjuryAug 21, 2026
Kraft is on track to play in the season opener, starting to participate in 11-on-11 team drills; while a potential pitch count is mentioned early in the season, the source does not expect his production to suffer much given his status as arguably the team's most efficient offensive weapon.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
Kraft was the TE1 in total fantasy points (98.2) and points per game (14.0) through seven games before tearing his ACL; he has scored a TD every 10.3 targets over three seasons, the second-best rate by any player with 150+ targets at any position, just behind Mark Andrews. On track to play in the season opener with potential pitch count early; the source ranks him as TE3 behind Brock Bowers and Trey McBride, noting he's an efficient big-play threat reminiscent of prime George Kittle.NegativeInjuryAug 21, 2026
Kraft is coming back from an ACL tear and has only recently returned to 11-on-11 work, creating legitimate injury questions heading into the season at ADP 61.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Green Bay's offense is going to look different with Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks gone. Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden remain, but if Kraft is fully healthy the source sees him becoming one of Jordan Love's primary options. The efficiency and target earning were real before the ACL injury, making Kraft interesting as a potential primary receiving option.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
Kraft was on his way to a massive season before tearing his ACL. In eight games he caught 32 passes for 489 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 12.7 half-PPR points per game. He posted 2.56 yards per route run, earned targets on 23% of his routes and accounted for 33.3% of Green Bay's red-zone targets. The source projects him for around 100 targets, close to 800 yards and seven touchdowns if fully healthy.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Tucker Kraft is highlighted as a critical area of discussion in Hayden Winks' Top 100 PPR rankings, with specific focus on tight end positioning and tiebreaker considerations.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Kraft was selected sixth overall in the mock draft by Matt Harmon, indicating strong early-round consideration for the Packers TE.NegativeInjuryAug 19, 2026
Kraft suffered a torn ACL in Week 9 last season but avoided the PUP list to begin training camp, a positive sign for availability. However, Kraft told media the Packers will "probably" keep him on a snap count until the halfway point of this season. Before the injury, Kraft had totaled four TE1 finishes in his first seven games and ranked first among TEs with 10.8 YAC/REC. While a snap limit may do little to hurt his fantasy value given he was thriving on just 5.6 targets per game, it's impossible to ignore that a snap cap could put a hard ceiling on his fantasy upside early in the season. It's also hard to know if Kraft will look like the pre-injury player, as his elite athleticism played a big role in his production despite not being heavily targeted.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Tucker Kraft's return a month before the season is viewed as promising by Hayden Winks for the Packers' offense. Kraft is part of Jordan Love's elite skill group being drafted before Love in ADP.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Kraft is in a tier below Loveland and the source finds him to be a strong pick at his ADP.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Tucker Kraft is cited by Josh Norris as a tight end option to pair with an elite quarterback like Jalen Hurts in Round 5-6, and by Justin Boone as an injury discount tight end target in the balanced approach strategy.NegativeBustAug 12, 2026
Kraft is overpriced at TE8 despite elite YAC production. He was on pace for a historic 2025 in the YAC department with 10.6 yards after catch on average, the record for tight ends with 50+ targets over the past decade. However, he has to be the best YAC producer in recent history because he is not an elite target-earner; his 19.8 percent target rate ranked 15th among tight ends in 2025. If a torn ACL inhibits any of his after-catch ability, he becomes a low-end TE1, not the top-five option he is currently being drafted as.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Positioned as a mid-range TE1, indicating solid tight end value with moderate fantasy expectations.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Kraft was the source's pick in Round 4 as a preferred TE target when top-four tight ends are unavailable; before injury last year, he was tied as TE1 overall in PPR through the first eight weeks, averaging 16.2 fppg. Returning from a torn ACL carries risk, but Kraft is looking good on the practice field.PositiveValueAug 9, 2026
JJ Zachariason recommends Tucker Kraft as a late-round TE alternative to Trey McBride, suggesting waiting until the fifth or sixth round to secure TE value rather than reaching for McBride in the second round.NegativeBustAug 7, 2026
No denying the monster upside, but readiness is definitely a question with return from ACL tear. Positioned as a TE fade.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Kraft is in a tier of his own among mid-tier TEs (tier 3-4); health is the only thing holding him back from being in the tier above Loveland and Warren, suggesting significant upside if healthy.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
Tucker Kraft is flagged as a worst-value TE with 59th ADP vs. 70th projected overall finish; despite being elite on tape, he faces red flags with injury or environment concerns. Jonathon Brooks has Kraft as a negative regression candidate in Yahoo Plus.NegativeValueAug 4, 2026
Tucker Kraft is being monitored for early ADP movement going into the 2026 draft season by fantasy analysts tracking player valuation trends.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
TE recovering from early 2025 ACL tear but was TE1 in total fantasy points (98.2) and points per game (14.0) through seven games before injury. Currently at ADP 60.7 as fifth tight end off board at end of fifth round; recent reports suggest he is on track to play in season opener. Source is eyeballing Kraft as the tight end who was TE1 last season, with potential to close ADP gap with Tyler Warren (4-5 turn) and Colston Loveland (middle of fourth).NegativeInjuryAug 3, 2026
Kraft was removed from the PUP list last week and returned to practice for the first time since suffering a torn ACL mid-way through last season. The tight end still has a lot of work to do but has a shot to be out there for Week 1. There's risk in drafting Kraft given the injury but as long as he's healthy, he has immense upside at his position.NegativeInjuryAug 3, 2026
Kraft was removed from the PUP list and returned to practice for the first time since suffering a torn ACL mid-way through last season. While he still has work to do, he has a shot to be available for Week 1. There is injury risk in drafting him, but as long as he is healthy, he has immense upside at the tight end position.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
Kraft has ADP of 70.3 with a 20.6% target rate, 11.2% first downs per route run, and 2.49 YPRR (Weeks 1-7). The source notes he offers a comparable profile to Brock Bowers at a significantly lower ADP, though his eight-game sample clashes with his absurd ability to create after the catch (9.0 YAC per reception), and he comes with an injury caveat.PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026
Before his injury last year, Kraft was PPR's TE1 overall on TE8 usage; in half-PPR fantasy points over replacement per game, he was 26th overall. He had two 20+ point outings on the backs of wild explosive plays. His athleticism for a 6'5"/259-pound tight end is rare, and the Packers will keep featuring him on play-action shots. However, Kraft is a negative regression candidate. He easily led the position with +0.91 EPA per target, but it's nearly impossible to average 11.4 yards per target on a 4.5 average depth of target. Even the best TEs with that low aDOT typically can only hold 8.5-9.5 YPT, and that's without a brace on their knee.PositiveInjuryJul 31, 2026
Packers TE was placed on PUP list last week but is now coming off the list on Friday per HC Matt LaFleur. Kraft isn't going to practice right away but will do individual work and walk throughs. This is a good sign for Kraft being ready to go sooner rather than later. He was the TE3 in FPPG last season before the injury. Right now, Kraft has an early Yahoo ADP around Pick 60 as the TE5 off the board. In the event Kraft is good to go for Week 1, he's looking like a strong TE value pick for fantasy.PositiveInjuryJul 30, 2026
Kraft is an uber-talented star coming off a major ACL injury that happened in the middle of his breakout 2025 season. The source will probably lean away from Kraft, reluctantly, afraid that he might not be fully healthy until late in the 2026 season — if at all.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Tucker Kraft tore his ACL in November and it's prudent to expect a gradual liftoff this year; despite his glittering 2025 stats (32-489-6, 15.3 YPC over eight games), the source suspects his draft price may be overly optimistic and recommends keeping initial expectations realistic rather than drafting him this summer.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Kraft's availability impacts Packers receiving role distribution. Doubs' red-zone targets led to only one TD, almost all without Kraft available, suggesting Kraft's presence affects receiving volume.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Kraft looked like Kittle 2.0 for about two months last year, wrecking defenses down the seam and standing as the TE2 after nine weeks. His 2025 breakout was ruined by a torn ACL in Week 9. If healthy, he can be a league-winner and needle-moving star who is reasonably priced in summer ADP. However, it is open to question when he will be performing close to his theoretical peak. The uncertainty makes him a risky draft despite his ceiling.NegativeInjuryNo date
Ranked Tier II (TE1s tier, #3 overall); was TE2 on the season before tearing his ACL in Week 9; carries injury risk in his return but has proven TE1 upside when healthy.PositiveProjectionNo date
Kraft was in the middle of a huge season when he suffered a right ACL tear in 8 games (489 receiving yards, 61.1 rec Y/G, 6 receptions, 4 TD, 44 targets). If healthy, he could be the top target in Green Bay's passing game again. The source notes that any of the Packers' top four targets, including Kraft, could post their first 1,000-yard season if Green Bay leans more on the passing game.PositiveProjectionNo date
Kraft could be the top target in the Packers' passing game if healthy. With Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks departing, the receiver rotation should streamline, positioning Kraft as a primary option alongside Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Matthew Golden.NegativeInjuryNo date
Kraft tore his ACL in Week 9 after an explosive start: 32 receptions, 489 yards, 6 touchdowns in 8 games (15.3 yards per catch). Scott Pianowski warns that Kraft's glittering 2025 stats may push him into an overly-optimistic draft pocket in 2026, and it's prudent to expect a gradual liftoff this year. Pianowski plans to wait until 2027 to draft Kraft proactively, keeping initial expectations realistic.