Pro Football 101 Fantasy Rankings: AFC North Tight Ends in 2009

With the trade of Kellen Winslow, the AFC North tight ends lack firepower, although Winslow was a huge disappointment last year, but they still possess a few every week fantasy starters at the top of the list.   1. Todd Heap This is a tough call because injuries have derailed a once-promising career, but after scouring the AFC North landscape, there's no one who warrants this ranking more than Heap. In 2008, playing mostly banged up and with a rookie QB, he managed just 35 catches for 403 yards and three TDs. This year, with the expected improvement of Joe Flacco, look for Heap to be a focal point in Cam Cameron's offense and to improve his numbers to between 50-60 catches, for over 600 yards and between five and seven TDs.   2. Heath Miller Miller is a very talented TE who's stuck in an offense that looks at their receivers first, backs and tight ends second. In 2008, he still caught nearly 50 passes for over 500 yards and three TDs. This year, both H...