Tyler Warren

Tyler Warren looks like one of the better fantasy tight end bets for 2026, with the Colts shaping their passing game around him and his role already projecting as a major volume driver. Recent preseason outlooks have him in the TE3-TE5 range overall, with projections that put him near 80 catches, around 875 receiving yards, and about 5-6 touchdowns, which is strong mid-round value at a thin position.

The biggest current storyline is health, but the latest updates are encouraging. Warren suffered a minor groin injury during joint practice with the Falcons, yet reports say it is not serious and he is expected to miss about a week at most, with no indication it should affect his availability for the season opener.

From a fantasy perspective, Warren’s appeal is simple: the Colts are expected to lean on him heavily in the short and intermediate areas, and he already showed he can earn targets quickly. Some analysts note that the addition of Keenan Allen does cap Warren’s absolute ceiling a bit, but it does not really change the fact that he should remain one of the first few tight ends drafted in 2026.

The best way to value Warren is as a reliable, high-floor starter with real upside if the Colts’ offense stays efficient. If you miss out on the elite top tier at tight end, he is a very sensible target in the middle rounds because his combination of projected volume, team fit, and positional scarcity gives him a strong path to beating cost.

Sources:
FantasyPros, Tyler Warren Fantasy Football News, Rankings, Projections (2026)
FantasyPros, Tyler Warren Fantasy Football Outlook (2026)
CBS Sports, 2026 Outlook: Tyler Warren
WRTV, Colts TE Tyler Warren's groin injury is not serious
Reuters, Colts TE Tyler Warren (groin) to miss one week
DraftSharks, Tyler Warren - Fantasy Points Outlook
Fantasy Football Calculator, Tyler Warren Fantasy Profile