News: The Kansas City Star reports tight end Tony Moeaki underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee this offseason. He's expected to be ready for OTAs.
Analysis: Moeaki has sported the 'injury prone' label better than anyone in Kansas City. He's not worth considering for Fantasy play.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki led his team in receiving in Week 17 against the Broncos but it was nothing to write home about. He was targeted four time by quarterback Brady Quinn, catching two passes for 21 yards in the 38-3 loss. Quinn threw for just 49 yards in the defeat.
Analysis: After missing all of last season due to injury, Moeaki caught 33 passes for 451 yards and one touchdown in 2012. He would have more value in Fantasy with a better quarterback throwing his way so hopefully the Chiefs can upgrade at that position in the offseason. Still, consider Moeaki as more of a low-end Fantasy tight end on Draft Day in 2013.
News: Kansas City tight end Tony Moeaki returned to practice as a limited participant Friday as he continues to be plagued by a head injury he suffered in Week 15. Moeaki, who was inactive last Sunday, was listed as questionable for Week 17 at Denver after missing practice the first two days of the past week. If active, he will be facing a Broncos defense ranked seventh in the NFL against the pass (211.2 yards allowed per game).
Analysis: Moeaki still needs to be cleared by an independent source in order to return to game action, but the Chiefs may just sit him down for the remainder of the season with only one game left. The 25-year-old has been unreliable this season, averaging 32.3 yards in just 13 games played this season. He also has just one touchdown. Moeaki would not be worth starting in most Fantasy formats, even if he returns in Week 17.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki was unable to practice for the second day in a row Thursday as he continues to recover from possible post-concussion symptoms. Moeaki suffered the injury in Week 15 against the Raiders and missed his last game against the Colts in Week 16. He has yet to return to practice since suffering the injury. The Chiefs are at Denver in Week 17.
Analysis: Moeaki will have to have to go through the NFL's concussion protocol before being cleared to play but the Chiefs may just sit him down for the remainder of the season with only one game left to go. The 25-year-old has been unreliable this season, averaging 32.3 yards in just 13 games played this season. Moeaki would not be worth starting in most formats, even if he is healthy enough to return in Week 17.
News: As expected, Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki was ruled inactive for Week 16 against the Colts due to the lingering effects of a concussion. Moeaki was unable to practice this week after taking a big hit in Kansas City's loss to the Raiders last week.
Analysis: Moeaki will have to have to go through the NFL's concussion protocol before being cleared to play but the Chiefs may just sit him down for the remainder of the season with only one game left to go. Still, the 25-year-old hasn't been much of a reliable option even when healthy as he has managed more than 10 Fantasy points just once this season. Moeaki would not be worth starting in most formats, even if he is healthy enough to return in Week 17.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki was labeled doubtful for Week 16 against Indianapolis due to lingering effects of a concussion. Moeaki, the team's fourth-leading receiver this season, was unable to practice throughout the past week after apparently suffering the injury last Sunday against Oakland. "His chances of playing Sunday are not very good so we’ll have to work around that," coach Romeo Crennel told the Kansas City Star. Analysis: The Chiefs are already without wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, who was placed on injured reserve last week with a ribs issue, and will now lose another key target in the passing game. Moeaki is the latest Kansas City tight end to go down with an injury as the team is down to one healthy player at the position, Steve Maneri. Fantasy owners shouldn't rely on Moeaki to be healthy for Sunday's game or to make an impact for the remainder of the season. The Falcons are permitting an average of 7.0 Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki was unable to practice for the second day in a row Thursday as he continues to recover from possible post-concussion symptoms. Moeaki took a big hit Week 15 against the Raiders and may have suffered a concussion. The Chiefs host the Colts in Week 16.
Analysis: It sounds like Moeaki might have to go through the NFL's concussion protocol before being cleared to play. It's not really major news for Fantasy owners seeing how Moeaki has managed more than 10 Fantasy points just once this season. That said, he has averaged a 8.2 Fantasy points over the last six games, which is slightly better than his numbers early on. The 25-year-old has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:The Kansas City Star reports Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki was held out of practice Wednesday with concussion-like symptoms. Moeaki took a big hit Week 15 against the Raiders and may have suffered a concussion.
Analysis: It sounds like Moeaki might have to go through the NFL's concussion protocol before being cleared to play. It's not really major news for Fantasy owners seeing how Moeaki has managed more than 10 Fantasy points just once this season. He has played better as of late, but Moeaki still has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki finished with three receptions for 36 yards in Week 15 against the Raiders. Moeaki's longest reception went for 17 yards and he was targeted four times by Brady Quinn in the 15-0 defeat. Dexter McCluster led the Chiefs in receiving as he finished with seven receptions for 57 yards.
Analysis: Moeaki turned in another underwhelming performance Sunday afternoon, which unfortunately has become a recurring theme for the 25-year-old. He has only hauled in 29 receptions this season and found the end zone once, which came three games ago against the Panthers. Kansas City is a mess on offense right now and Moeaki should not be considered a viable start in any formats heading into Week 16 against the Colts.
News: With receiver Dwayne Bowe already ruled out with a ribs injury, Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki will be asked to take on a larger role in the passing game in Week 15 against the Raiders. Moeaki is coming off one of his more disappointing performances of the season as he hauled in just one reception for 10 yards in Kansas City's blowout loss to the Browns last week. He will be facing an Oakland defense that is allowing an average of 259 passing yards per game. The Raiders have surrendered 25 touchdowns through the air while yielding an average of 8.7 Fantasy points to opposing TEs, which ranks 28th overall.
Analysis: Despite the stinker he turned in last week, Moeaki had been playing well over the past few weeks. He has hauled in 15 receptions for 245 yards over his last five contests and found the end zone once over that stretch. While the Raiders have had some issues defending opposing TEs this season, Moeaki's overall production has been way too inconsistent to trust him as a reliable option at this point in the season. Fantasy owners should leave the 25-year-old reserved in most formats this week.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki nearly found the end zone for the second game in a row Sunday against the Browns in Week 14, but he could not hang on to a pass from Brady Quinn. He ended up being targeted just one other time in the game, a 10-yard reception in a 30-7 loss.
Analysis: Moeaki has been playing well for the last few weeks, so this was certainly a poor performance. The passing game as a whole struggled with Quinn under center, after he had a solid showing a week ago. The Chiefs face a solid matchup in Week 15, as Moeaki had four catches for 57 yards the last time he faced the Raiders. Consider him a low-end starting Fantasy option for the game.
News: Kansas City tight end Tony Moeaki will attempt to accomplish a career first during Week 14 against Cleveland: reach the end zone in back-to-back games. Fresh off the first touchdown since his rookie campaign in 2011, Moeaki is searching for another score versus the Browns, who are allowing 115.6 yards per game on the ground this season. Moeaki has also gained at least 40 receiving yards in each of his past four games.
Analysis: With the Chiefs shifting between Matt Cassel and Brady Quinn at quarterback, Moeaki has re-emerged as a quality option in the passing game and is averaging 13.5 yards per catch over the last four weeks. In his first eight games of the season, he has surpassed 40 yards only once while his scoring drought dragged on. Now, Quinn is looking in his direction, but he faces a tough challenege against a Browns defense that is permitting the second fewest points to opposing tight ends (5.5). Continue to consider Moeaki a low-end option for Week 14.
News: It took more than two years, but Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki finally ended his touchdown drought Week 13 vs. Carolina. Moeaki, who missed last season with a knee injury, had last scored Week 12 of the 2010 season. He recorded his fourth career touchdown on a 1-yard reception right before halftime Sunday. Moeaki finished with four catches for 54 yards. His longest reception went 25 yards.
Analysis: Moeaki is starting to become a reliable part of the Chiefs' offense. He now has surpassed 40 receiving yards in five of his last six games. It's mostly gone unnoticed by Fantasy owners because of his lack of touchdowns, but Sunday's score might finally put him on your radar. We still aren't expecting Rob Gronkowski-like performances, but Moeaki could be useful in deeper Fantasy formats. Kansas City is at Cleveland Week 14.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki heads into Week 13 against the Panthers looking for his first touchdown of the 2012 season. In fact, Moeaki, who missed last season with a knee injury, hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 12 of the 2010 season. Tight ends have totaled five touchdowns in 11 games against Carolina. Tight ends are also averaging 49.2 receiving yards and 6.7 Fantasy points per week against the Panthers.
Analysis: After being non-existent at the start of the season, Moeaki has been more involved on offense lately. He has totaled 13 catches for 238 yards in his last five games. But Moeaki is hardly making headlines in Fantasy Football because of his lack of touchdowns. Moeaki still has marginal Fantasy appeal heading into Week 13.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki registered two catches for 40 yards during Kansas City's 17-9 loss to Denver in Week 12. Moeaki was active for the game after being listed as probable on the injury report with issues to his shoulder and back, and finished with just two targets from quarterback Brady Quinn. Both of his receptions went for at least 19 yards and he now has four catches of 20-plus yards this season.
Analysis: Moeaki started hot as both of his catches came in the first half before he disappeared after halftime. He has gained at least 40 yards in four of his past five games while serving as a decent deep threat for the Chiefs, who have struggled with consistency at the quarterback position. Moeaki still hasn't reached the end zone this season and should be viewed as a low-end option in deeper Fantasy formats for Week 13 against Carolina.
News: Kansas City tight end Tony Moeaki is active for Week 12 against Denver after shaking off shoulder and back issues that affected him in practice last week. Moeaki was listed as probable on the team's injury report after practicing in full only on Friday. Moeaki, who is coming off arguably his finest outing when he posted a season-high 73 yards against Cincinnati last Sunday, will attempt to continue his strong play against the Broncos' 10th-ranked pass defense (219 yards allowed per game).
Analysis: Moeaki has actually shined in each of his past two games and totaled seven receptions for 141 yards (20.1 yards per catch). However, like most of the Chiefs' receivers, he has been held back by his lack of touchdowns and has failed to reach the end zone in his 10 games this season. Denver offers some hope of halting that streak as it has allowed eight touchdowns and an average of 10.8 Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this year. Consider Moeaki a low-end option in deeper formats for Week 12 if you're in a pinch.
News: Kansas City tight end Tony Moeaki was listed as probable for Week 12 against Denver due to shoulder and back issues that affected him in practice. Moeaki practiced on a limited basis for the team's first two sessions this week before returning to full status on Friday. Moeaki, who is coming off arguably his finest outing when he posted a season-high 73 yards against Cincinnati last Sunday, will attempt to continue his strong play against the Broncos' 10th-ranked pass defense (219 yards allowed per game).
Analysis: Moeaki has actually shined in each of his past two games and totaled seven receptions for 141 yards (20.1 yards per catch). However, like most of the Chiefs' receivers, he has been held back by his lack of touchdowns and has failed to reach the end zone in his 10 games this season. Denver offers some hope of halting that streak as it has allowed eight touchdowns and an average of 10.8 Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this year. Consider Moeaki a low-end option in deeper formats for Week 12 if you're in a pinch.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki was a limited participant in practice Wednesday leading up to Sunday's contest against the Broncos in Week 12. Moeaki, who is dealing with injuries to his back and shoulder, had four catches for 73 yards on six targets against the Bengals in Week 11. He'll try to keep his recent success going against a Denver defense that has allowed just two touchdowns to opposing tight ends in the last three games.
Analysis: It's an encouraging sign for Fantasy owners that Moeaki is back on the practice field and barring any setbacks, the 25-year-old could be back on the field on Sunday. Moeaki has caught 12 passes for 141 yards in his last two games. Opposing tight ends have scored an average of 10.8 Fantasy points per game, which is the most allowed by any team in the league. If Moeaki is active, then he could be considered as a sleeper heading into Week 12.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki had a solid game Sunday against the Bengals in Week 11. Moeaki had four catches for 73 yards on six targets. He led the Chiefs in yards and was tied with Jamaal Charles in catches. Moeaki appeared to injure his back during the game but was able to play through it. "I think he's going to be OK," coach Romeo Crennel said after the game.
Analysis: Moeaki could see an increase in targets with Dwayne Bowe (neck) banged up. He also has a favorable matchup heading into Week 12 against Denver. In deeper leagues, consider Moeaki a sleeper.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki had one of his better performances of the season in Week 10 against the Steelers. He caught three passes for a season-high 68 yards in the 16-13 overtime loss. He had a long reception of 38 and averaged 22.7 yards per grab. Moeaki, who was targeted six times, led Kansas City in receiving in the defeat.
Analysis: Moeaki has yet to find the end zone thus far but has seven catches for 125 yards over the last two contests and appears to be getting more involved on offense. He proved during his rookie campaign to be a decent option in Fantasy so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Still, owners in the deepest of formats should be the only ones considering adding Moeaki at this point.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki was held without a catch in Week 9 against the Chargers Thursday. Matt Cassel did not target him once in the game. This is the second time in the last four games that Moeaki has failed to reel in a pass. The Chiefs fell, 31-13.
Analysis: Moeaki missed all of the 2011 season with a torn ACL, and he is clearly not back to peak condition yet. He has just 14 catches for 151 yards at the midway point of the season. He should be avoided in all Fantasy formats for Week 10 against the Steelers.
News: Kansas City tight end Tony Moeaki heads into Week 9 at San Diego coming off his best game of the season against the Raiders. In an ugly game that saw starting quarterback Brady Quinn injured with Matt Cassel taking back over at QB, Moeaki caught a season-high four passes for a season-high 57 yards. With Cassel expected to start Week 9 on Thursday, Moeaki is facing a Chargers team that has limited the production of opposing tight ends this year.
Analysis: The Chargers have only given up one touchdown to a tight end all season and Moeaki has already faced them with poor results. Moeaki played against San Diego Week 4 and caught three passes for just 18 yards. He has eight catches for 52 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers for his career over three games, but the TD came back in 2010. Moeaki is a low-end Fantasy option for Week 9 and should only be used as a last-resort in Fantasy play.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki turned in his most productive statistical game of the season in Week 8 against the Raiders. Moeaki hauled in a season-high four receptions for 57 yards in the 26-16 defeat. He had a long of 20 yards and was targeted eight times by Brady Quinn and Matt Cassel.
Analysis: Moeaki had yet to finish with more than three receptions or 37 receiving yards, so it was nice to see him surpass both of those totals Sunday afternoon. However, his performance was far from impressive and the 25-year-old is still looking to recapture that magic from his rookie campaign. Fantasy owners should consider Moeaki merely a low-end option in super deep formats in Week 9 at San Diego.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki will be looking to get himself going in Week 8 against the Raiders. Moeaki has hauled in just 10 receptions for 94 yards over six games and has yet finish with more than 37 receiving yards in any one game. Oakland enters the contest ranked 22nd in pass defense after allowing an average of 255 passing yards per game. The Raiders have surrendered 11 touchdowns through the air while allowing an average of 8.0 Fantasy points to opposing TEs on the year.
Analysis: Moeaki has been a major disappointment this season as he has failed to make much of an impact any any game thus far. His longest reception of the year has gone for 18 yards and he has yet to catch more than three passes in a single game. Moeaki will also have to deal with Brady Quinn under center again this week, who seemed to favor Steve Maneri in last week's loss to the Bucs. With so many other options at the TE spot, owners should leave Moeaki reserved in the majority of formats this week.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki caught one pass for 18 yards on Sunday against the Bucs. He was targeted twice.
Analysis: For what it's worth, Brady Quinn seemed to favor Steve Maneri over Moeaki on Sunday in a miserable offensive game. Both men have a shot to step up with Kevin Boss out of the mix, and it looks increasingly like it will be Maneri -- not Moeaki, who showed great potential in 2010 before missing all of 2011 with a torn ACL -- who gets the most out of the offense. Moeaki can be left on the wire in all formats.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki has just 76 receiving yards on nine catches this season, with only one game of 20 or more receiving yards. While he missed all of 2011 with a torn ACL, Moeaki had a good deal of momentum in his rookie season (2010), with 20 yards or more in his first five games. However, in his first game without fellow tight end Kevin Boss -- Week 5 against the Ravens -- Moeaki was held without a catch.
Analysis: Perhaps Brady Quinn behind center will change his fortunes. Or maybe it'll be the faceoff against the Buccaneers, who have given up more passing yards per game this season than any other team in the NFL. The likely scenario, however, has Moeaki slowly playing his way back into a comfort zone after missing an entire season. He can be left on the waiver wire until he start showing up a little higher in the box scores.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki was held without a catch Week 5 vs. Baltimore. He was targeted just once in a 9-6 loss.
Analysis: Moeaki is not a big part of the Chiefs' offense after five games. He has just nine catches for 76 yards and no touchdowns. Moeaki should see more reps at tight end with Kevin Boss (head) out for the season, but he is not a recommended Fantasy option heading into Week 6 at Tampa Bay.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki has yet to have more than three catches or total more than 37 yards in a game this season. Could his fortunes finally be changing heading into Week 5 vs. Baltimore? Two tight ends -- Brent Celek and Benjamin Watson -- have managed more than four catches against the Ravens this season. Tight ends are averaging 77.5 receiving yards per game against Baltimore, but just 7.0 Fantasy points because no tight end has yet to score against the Ravens. Moeaki has no touchdowns in four games.
Analysis: The Chiefs announced Wednesday tight end Kevin Boss will miss the rest of the season with a head injury, so now more than ever the team needs better production from Moeaki. While he hasn't had a setback with the torn ACL he suffered last year, Moeaki hasn't been a big factor on offense. He still has a long ways to go in becoming a reliable Fantasy play. Look to better alternatives in Fantasy Week 5.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki caught a few late passes with the game already out of hand on Sunday Week 4 against the Chargers. Moeaki finished with three catches for 18 yards in the game. He was targeted four times by quarterback Matt Cassel.
Analysis: The 25-year-old Moeaki has caught nine passes in four games this season for limited yardage and has yet to score. He is not a recommended Fantasy option heading into Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki heads into Week 4 at home against San Diego looking for his first touchdown catch of the season. Moeaki had a Matt Cassel pass knocked away in the end zone in last week's game as he settled for two catches for 12 yards. Moeaki does have a career TD catch against the Chargers and that came back in 2010 in his last home game against San Diego.
Analysis: Moeaki only has six catches this season for limited yardage and no scores. He's been targeted 13 times in three games by Cassel, who did look his way in the end zone last week. The Chargers are allowing the 10th-most Fantasy points per game to the tight end position, but we still don't feel Moeaki is a recommended start for Week 4. He is a last-minute replacement, at best.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki had two catches for 12 yards on three targets Week 3 at New Orleans. His longest catch went 7 yards and his lone incomplete was an end-zone target in the fourth quarter. However, a Saints' defender batted down a 3rd-and-15 play.
Analysis: Fellow tight end Kevin Boss (head) was inactive Sunday, but that didn't result in better numbers from Moeaki, who has six catches for 58 yards and no touchdowns through three games. His surgically-repaired knee is holding up. It's just that Moeaki has to build up rapport again with quarterback Matt Cassel. Moeaki is not a recommended Fantasy start heading into Week 4 against the Chargers.
News: Heading into the Chiefs showdown with the Saints Week 3, Fantasy owners are well aware of New Orleans superstar tight end Jimmy Graham, who is a regular threat to find the end zone. Fantasy owners are probably less familiar with his counterpart -- Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki, who missed the 2011 season with a knee injury. Moeaki has made it back onto the field in 2012, but hasn't grabbed any headlines his first two games with just four catches for 46 yards. He might find it difficult to maneuver against a Saints secondary that has quieted tight ends in 2012. Tight ends have totaled just four catches for 73 yards in two games against the Saints. That is an average of 3.0 Fantasy points per week, which is tied for third lowest in the NFL.
Analysis: Moeaki has been sharing reps at tight end with Kevin Boss through the first two games, but Boss got knocked out of last week's game with a head injury and might not make it back onto the field Week 3. That could mean more playing time for Moeaki, but it's not like that is going to make a huge difference for Fantasy owners. Moeaki has to go on a breakout run before he becomes more than a low-end Fantasy reserve. He still not a recommended start for Week 3.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki totaled one catch for 9 yards Week 2 against the Bills. He was targeted four times in a 35-17 loss.
Analysis: Moeaki, who missed the 2011 season with a torn ACL, has totaled four catches for 46 yards and no touchdowns in his first two games this season. He has a long ways to go in becoming a viable Fantasy start. Leave him on benches in most Fantasy leagues heading into Week 3 at New Orleans.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki missed the 2011 season with a torn ACL, so he also missed his team's showdown with the Bills last season, which ended up being a 41-7 nightmare loss for Kansas City. Moeaki is healthy this time around and will take the field Week 2 at Buffalo. The Jets' tight ends had a moderate day against Buffalo in Week 1, totaling four catches for 40 yards.
Analysis: Moeaki played in his first regular season game since 2010 in Week 1 against the Falcons. He had just three catches for 37 yards, but he was targeted six times. The Chiefs also brought in Kevin Boss this offseason, so it seems the two will split time vying for quarterback Matt Cassel's attention. Moeaki still has very low-end Fantasy appeal heading into Week 2.
News: Even though he had to compete with Kevin Boss for looks at the tight end position, the Chiefs' Tony Moeaki was among the team's most-targeted receivers Week 1 against the Falcons, finishing with just as many targets (six) as Dwayne Bowe. He turned it into three catches for 37 yards. Moeaki was playing in his first game since 2010. He missed all of last season because of a torn ACL.
Analysis: Moeaki may have gotten the targets, but Boss got the touchdown, scoring from 22 yards out in the second quarter. Chances are the two will be stealing looks from each other all year. The Chiefs' passing game isn't prolific enough to maintain two Fantasy-relevant tight ends, so you should consider Moeaki, like Boss, nothing more than a bye-week replacement at the position.
News: Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki, who missed all of last season after tearing his ACL during the preseason, is set to suit up for the season opener Sunday against the Falcons. Of course, whether or not he'll contribute in the contest is a different story. Moeaki struggles with drops during the preseason, finishing with two catches for 32 yards, and will have to contend with new acquisition Kevin Boss for playing time. He did make a reasonable contribution as a rookie in 2010, though, catching 47 passes for 556 yards and three touchdowns.
Analysis: With a less-than-elite quarterback taking on a revamped Falcons secondary, the Chiefs may have to rely more on the run game Sunday, which would likely make Moeaki a touchdown-or-bust option in Fantasy. Of course, that's probably what he is anyway. Boss is a good enough receiver at the tight end position that he'll probably handle much of the workload between the 20s, and when in scoring position, the Chiefs are more likely to go to the ground game or wide receiver Dwayne Bowe for six. Moeaki isn't entirely useless in Fantasy, but if he does something to make him worth adding off the wavier wire this week, it'll be a surprise.
News: Kansas City tight end Tony Moeaki recorded one catch for 1 yard during his first action of the preseason during Chiefs' 31-17 loss at St. Louis on Saturday night. Moeaki, whose catch came on his lone target of the game, is returning from a torn ACL he suffered during the preseason last year that sidelined him for the entire 2011 campaign. He finished with 47 receptions for 556 yards and three scores in his rookie season in 2010.
Analysis: Moeaki is expected to share playing time at tight end with Kevin Boss, who was signed from Oakland during the offseason. The new arrival clearly had the edge Saturday as he finished with game highs in receptions (four) and yards (62). Moeaki could still require some time to recover from his injury so he might not be an ideal selection in most Fantasy drafts. He can be left on waivers to begin the regular season at this point.
News:Tony Moeaki is back on the practice field for the Chiefs about 11 months after suffering a torn ACL. He's expected to be eased into work while preparing to split the tight end duties with Kevin Boss, who signed with the team this offseason.
Analysis: Moeaki figures to be a decent part of the Chiefs offense but shouldn't be considered a great Fantasy option, especially after the team signed Boss. He's not worth drafting in standard formats.
News: Coach Romeo Crennel said June 18 will be a big day for tight end Tony Moeaki. He and other injured Chiefs players will meet with doctors then and are expected to be given the go-ahead for full physical activity in training camp. Moeaki is one of three Chiefs who suffered a torn ACL in their left knees over three weeks at the start of the 2011 season.
Analysis: Sounds like we can expect good news in just a little more than a week. Moeaki figures to be a decent part of the Chiefs offense but shouldn't be considered a great Fantasy option, especially after the team signed Kevin Boss. Leave him to the late rounds, if then.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that the Chiefs will rest tight end Tony Moeaki until training camp in late July. He is not expected to participate in their minicamp as he continues to rehab and work his way back from a torn ACL suffered last September.
Analysis: Moeaki figures to be a decent part of the Chiefs offense but shouldn't be considered a great Fantasy option. Leave him to the late rounds, if that.
News: According to ESPN.com, Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki is expected to participate in offseason workouts after sustaining a knee injury during a preseason game this season. Moeaki was out all year with a torn ACL.
Analysis: Moeaki will come into the 2012 season as a No. 2 Fantasy TE, but he has the chance to be low-end starter in deeper leagues and a great bye-week replacement if his knee is 100 percent. Keep an eye on his recovery, and he is someone to put on your radar once the season starts as long as he's healthy.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki has a torn ACL and will miss the 2011 season, according to multiple reports. Moeaki hurt his knee in the team's preseason finale against the Packers when he fell awkwardly after making a catch.
Analysis: Moeaki's a big loss for the Chiefs since he's proven to be a reliable set of hands for Matt Cassel to target. However, staying healthy has been a consistent problem for him and now it could be what unravels his career. He shouldn't be on any Fantasy rosters.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki left the team's preseason game at Green Bay with a knee injury. Moeaki took a pass from Matt Cassel across the middle and came down awkwardly on his knee while being tackled on the sideline.
Analysis: Moeaki is known for being somewhat brittle, so this news doesn't surprise us. When healthy he's a serviceable No. 2 TE for Fantasy owners but he shouldn't be touched until we know more about his injury.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki is still not 100 percent following arthroscopic knee surgery during the offseason. “I don’t think he’s where he was when the year ended last year,” coach Todd Haley said. “He’s essentially a week behind. But I think he’s coming on here now. He’s catching up physically to a lot of the guys because he was on the side working but not in the same manner that everybody else was. That will slow you down a little bit.”
Analysis: Moeaki had a big rookie season last year, catching 47 passes, second on the team to Dwayne Bowe. He enters this season as a No. 2 TE in the majority of leagues. He is only worth drafting with a late-round pick in deep formats.
News: Tight end Tony Moeaki has been removed from the Kansas City Chiefs' physically unable to perform list and participated in their morning walkthrough Monday. The second-year player from Iowa ran some routes for the first time since he was placed on the PUP list at the beginning of training camp. The Chiefs have not said what was wrong with Moeaki, but he spent more than a week watching from the sidelines at Missouri Western State University.
Analysis: Moeaki caught 47 passes for 556 yards and three touchdowns in his rookie season. He showed last season that he could be a pass-catching force at TE for years to come, but Moeaki still needs to produce better on a consistent basis, which is why he enters the year as a No. 2 Fantasy TE.
News: The Chiefs are putting second-year TE Tony Moeaki on the physically unable to perform list. Coach Todd Haley declined to say Friday what Moeaki's problem was. He seemed fine when speaking briefly with the media as players moved into their training camp dorm room on Thursday in St. Joseph, Mo. As a rookie last season, Moeaki caught 47 passes for 556 yards and three touchdowns, including a spectacular one-handed scoring grab against San Francisco. If he is still on the PUP list when the season opens, he will have to stay there for another six weeks. During the preseason, he can be reinstated any time.
Analysis: We'll keep an eye on what happens with Moeaki and hopefully the problem doesn't linger long. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy TE when healthy, but he's not worth drafting in the majority of leagues.
News:Tony Moeaki is preparing for his second season as the Chiefs starting TE. He is eyeing the performances of previous Kansas City greats at the position like what Tony Gonzalez and Walter White did in their second seasons. In 1998, Gonzalez caught 59 passes for 621 yards. White’s second-year production in 1976 was 47 catches for 808 yards and seven TD catches. As a rookie, Moeaki had 47 catches for 556 yards. “I’m really glad they picked me up,” Moeaki said. “It was a great situation for me. We made the playoffs. We’re not satisfied with just going to the playoffs. Hopefully we’ll build off that.”
Analysis: Moeaki's production as a rookie was the best overall receiving season for a rookie tight end in franchise history. Gonzalez’s rookie season in 1997 produced 33 catches for 368 yards. In 1975, White caught 23 passes for 559 yards in his rookie year. If you're looking for a No. 2 Fantasy tight end in deeper leagues, Moeaki is worth a look. He has the potential for 50-plus catches, 600-plus yards and about six touchdowns, and he should be considered a good bye-week replacement during the year.
News: Chiefs rookie TE Tony Moeaki finished his first season in the NFL on Sunday as Kansas City was blasted by the Ravens in the AFC Wild Card playoff game. Moeaki led the Chiefs in receiving yards in the game with 22. He did that on only one catch. Moeaki was tied for the team lead in targets at four.
Analysis: Moeaki came out in his rookie season with a bang as he scored touchdowns in two of his first three games. Unfortunately, he finished the year with just three touchdowns on 47 receptions for 556 yards. He didn't score in the team's final six games, including the playoff, and didn't have more than 63 yards in any of those games. Still, his rookie year was a success as far as he overachieved based on projections. Plan on drafting Moeaki as a No. 2 Fantasy TE in 2011, and he's worth a late-round pick in deeper formats.
News: Kansas City rookie TE Tony Moeaki had a disappointing game Sunday against Oakland in Week 17. Moeaki had one catch for 17 yards. The Chiefs will now host a playoff game in the first round.
Analysis: Moeaki played well as a rookie this season, and hopefully he will finish strong with a good postseason performance. Plan on drafting Moeaki as a No. 2 Fantasy TE in 2011, and he's worth a late-round pick in deeper formats.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki tied a season high with 63 yards in Week 16 against the Titans. He caught five passes in the game and finished with seven targets in the game, which was second on the team behind only Dwayne Bowe.
Analysis: Moeaki remains the top pass-catching TE, but he has cracked the 50-yard mark just five times this season and scored three touchdowns all year (none since Week 12). He has some appeal in deeper leagues as an emergency option in that he is featured in the offense, but he remains only that for Week 17 against the Raiders. In Week 9 at Oakland, Moeaki did put up his best overall game of the season with season highs in catches (6) and yards (63).
News: Chiefs QB Matt Cassel spread his targets around in a Week 15 win over St. Louis, and TE Tony Moeaki received four of them. Moeaki was able to make three catches on the afternoon, compiling a total of 25 receiving yards. His longest play, a 12-yard reception in the second quarter, helped the Chiefs move forward in Rams territory, leading eventually to a Jamaal Charles 2-yard touchdown run.
Analysis: Moeaki did his part to help the Chiefs win in Week 15, but his contributions didn't do much for Fantasy owners. Particularly since he has scored only one touchdown since Week 3, it's hard to keep Moeaki active in standard leagues when there are more consistent and productive options available. Keep him stashed in most formats for Week 16.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki has struggled over the last three games, making only seven catches for 73 yards, and 54 of those yards came in Week 13 against the Broncos. In Week 15, matters don't look to get better for Moeaki, as he and the Chiefs will go up against the Rams. St. Louis is tied for fifth in fewest Fantasy points allowed to tight ends, and only two TEs -- the 49ers' Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker -- have managed more than six Fantasy points against them this season.
Analysis: There aren't many reliable Fantasy TE options, but Moeaki has not proven to be one owners can trust. Given his recent slump and the challenging matchup, he is no more than a low-end No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 15.
News: Kansas City TE Tony Moeaki caught just two passes for 13 yards in the Chiefs' loss at San Diego in Week 14 on Sunday. Moeaki, like the rest of the Kansas City receivers, struggled with backup Brodie Croyle at quarterback for Matt Cassel (illness). He was targeted twice as the Chiefs racked up only 19 passing yards.
Analysis: Moeaki was coming off a 54-yard outing against Denver in Week 13 but was limited in Sunday's game as Croyle struggled to effectively pass the ball. Excluding his four catches against the Broncos, he only has four receptions in his last three games. He should be considered a low-end Fantasy option in Kansas City's Week 15 matchup at St. Louis.
News: With starting quarterback Matt Cassel unlikely to play in Week 14, Kansas City tight end Tony Moeaki could see an increase in looks against San Diego. Moeaki, who has just 12 targets in his last four games as the Chiefs' top-ranked running game has excelled, might be utilized as a safety net close to the line of scrimmage for backup QB Brodie Croyle. Moeaki has 36 receptions for 438 yards this season but has not caught more than four passes in his last three games.
Analysis: The only aspect preventing Moeaki from being rated higher for Sunday's game is the lack of receiving threats Kansas City possesses. The Chargers will certainly apply added coverage on star receiver Dwayne Bowe while pressuring Croyle often in his first game of the season. San Diego has been burned by opposing tight ends before this season, allowing an average of 8.3 Fantasy points per week to the position. Still, all Kansas City receivers take a hit in Fantasy value with Croyle under center. Moeaki should be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy TE.
News: Chiefs rookie TE Tony Moeaki had a productive game in Week 13 against Denver on Sunday. Moeaki had four catches for 54 yards on seven targets. He tied with Thomas Jones for most receptions and yards in this game, and he led the team in targets. This was Moeaki's best game in terms of receiving yards since Week 9 at Oakland when he had six catches for 63 yards.
Analysis: Moeaki continues to play well for the Chiefs, but he remains a No. 2 Fantasy TE in the majority of leagues. He faces San Diego in Week 14, and he played well against the Chargers in Week 1 when he had three catches for 21 yards and a touchdown. Still, Moeaki should only be started if needed in the matchup with the Chargers.
News: Kansas City TE Tony Moeaki is hoping to score again in Week 13 against Denver after scoring in Week 12 at Seattle. It was Moeaki's first touchdown since Week 3, and he also struggled in Week 10 against the Broncos with one catch for 34 yards. Denver has allowed six touchdowns to opposing tight ends with three in the last five weeks.
Analysis: Moeaki has tailed off following a hot start. Hopefully the touchdown last week can help him finish the season strong, but he remains a No. 2 Fantasy TE heading into this matchup with the Broncos.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki did not see many passes thrown his way in Week 12 against the Seahawks but he made his one reception matter. QB Matt Cassel found his tight end on a 6-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter for Moeaki's lone catch in the 42-24 win. He was targeted twice in the victory.
Analysis: Moeaki, who missed last week’s game because of the concussion, has three touchdown grabs on the year and is having a solid rookie campaign. Even though Sunday's score was his first since Week 3, continue to view the former Hawkeye as a No. 2 Fantasy TE heading into Week 13 against the Broncos. The last time the division foes met, Moeaki had one catch for 34 yards.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki was active for Week 12 against the Seahawks. He missed last week’s game because of the concussion he suffered Nov. 14 in Denver.
Analysis: Moeaki was good to go against the Seahawks after being able to practice all week. While Seattle ranks 30th in the NFL in pass defense, they have been able to limit opposing tight ends to an average of just five Fantasy points. Moeaki, who hasn't scored since Week 3, has chipped in with an average of 42 yards a contest this season. He should be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 12.
News: Chiefs rookie TE Tony Moeaki (concussion) appeared to be working in all parts of Friday’s practice and should play Sunday at Seattle in Week 12 although he's listed as questionable. Moeaki missed last week’s game because of the concussion he suffered Nov. 14 in Denver.
Analysis: It appears like Moeaki will be able to play against the Seahawks. While Seattle ranks 30th in the NFL in pass defense, they have been able to limit opposing tight ends to an average of just five Fantasy points. Moeaki, who hasn't scored since Week 3, has chipped in with an average of 42 yards a contest this season. He should be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy TE in this matchup.
News: The Chiefs official website reports that rookie TE Tony Moeaki was upgraded and practiced in full Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Moeaki was held out of action last week due to a head injury suffered against the Broncos. He is hopeful to return in Week 12 at Seattle.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Moeaki's status during Friday's practice to see if he's able to return for Week 12. When healthy, Moeaki is a No. 2 Fantasy TE in the majority of leagues.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki, who sat out Week 11 against the Cardinals, returned to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity. The Chiefs are preparing to play the Seahawks in Week 12.
Analysis: Moeaki's role on offense has kind of wavered lately after he was a big scoring threat early in the season. It's kind of what we should expect from a rookie tight end. If Moeaki is healthy for Week 12, then consider him at best a No. 2 Fantasy TE.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki (head) was officially named among the inactives for Week 11 vs. Arizona after being ruled out earlier this week.
Analysis: Moeaki, who hasn't scored since Week 3, has chipped in with an average of 42 yards a contest this season, but remains just a low-end No. 1 option in deeper leagues when healthy. Look elsewhere for a TE in Week 11.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki (head) was not on the field for Friday’s practice, and he will not play in Week 11 against Arizona because of his concussion. Moeaki has been spending his time in the training room instead of the practice field.
Analysis: Moeaki got only one catch for 34 yards in Week 10, despite the Chiefs chucking the ball around like crazy trying to catch the fast-starting Broncos. Moeaki, who hasn't scored since Week 3, has chipped in with an average of 42 yards a contest this season, but remains just a low-end No. 1 option in deeper leagues when healthy. Look elsewhere for a TE in Week 11.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki (head) was not at practice on Thursday as the team held its second workout of the week. Moeaki suffered a concussion in last Sunday’s game against Denver and has not returned to the field since he was helped off.
Analysis: Moeaki got only one catch for 34 yards on Sunday, despite the Chiefs chucking the ball around like crazy trying to catch the fast-starting Broncos. Moeaki, who hasn't scored since Week 3, has chipped in with an average of 42 yards a contest this season, but remains just a low-end No. 1 option in deeper leagues when healthy. Keep an eye on Moeaki's progress leading into in Week 11 vs. Arizona.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki (concussion) did not practice Wednesday as Kansas City began preparations for its Week 11 game vs. Arizona. Moeaki will likely need to be cleared before he takes the field again.
Analysis: Moeaki got only one catch for 34 yards on Sunday, despite the Chiefs chucking the ball around like crazy trying to catch the fast-starting Broncos. Moeaki, who hasn't scored since Week 3, has chipped in with an average of 42 yards a contest this season, but remains just a low-end No. 1 option in deeper leagues when healthy. Keep an eye on Moeaki's progress leading into in Week 11 vs. Arizona.
News: KCSP-AM reports that Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki suffered a concussion late in Kansas City's Week 10 loss at Denver.
Analysis: Moeaki got only one catch for 34 yards on Sunday, despite the Chiefs chucking the ball around like crazy trying to catch the fast-starting Broncos. Moeaki, who hasn't scored since Week 3, has chipped in with an average of 42 yards a contest this season, but remains just a low-end No. 1 option in deeper leagues when healthy. He will have to be cleared if he wants to practice or play in Week 11 vs. Arizona.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki was relatively quiet in Week 10 against the Broncos. Moeaki was targeted three times in the the 49-29 loss, but finished with just one reception for 34 yards in the rout.
Analysis: Moeaki remains a big part of the Chiefs passing game, despite his very pedestrian performance in Week 10. His 378 receiving yards ranks second among rookie TEs behind Aaron Hernandez and he has caught at least two passes in all but one game so far this season. Moeaki looks to have a favorable matchup in Week 11 against the Cardinals. Arizona has had problems defending the pass this season, so the Chiefs should be able to throw the ball against them. Consider Moeaki a No. 2 Fantasy TE heading into Week 11.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki will be looking to get back into the end zone in Week 10 against the Broncos. Moeaki, who had a season-high six receptions in Week 9 against the Raiders, hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 3. He will be facing a Denver defense that is ranked eighth in passing defense and has allowed 12 touchdowns through the air this season. Three of those have been caught by TEs and the Broncos have allowed an average of 8.3 Fantasy points to opposing TEs on the season.
Analysis: Moeaki continues to be a big part of the Chiefs passing game and his 43 targets rank second on the team. He also ranks second among NFL rookie TEs with 344 receiving yards behind Aaron Hernandez. However, Kansas City is ranked boasts the No. 1 rushing attack int he NFL, which limits Moeaki's targets. Denver is ranked 31st in run defense, so the Chiefs will most likely look to establish the running game on Sunday. Consider Moeaki a No. 2 Fantasy TE heading into Week 10.
News: Although he did not find the end zone, Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki has one of his most productive games against the Raiders in Week 9. The rookie had six catches for 63 yards, both career highs, in the 23-20 overtime loss. He had a 6-yard touchdown catch overturned after it was determined he was down at the 1-yardline but he led Kansas City in receptions and tied WR Dwayne Bowe for the most receiving yards on the team. Moeaki, who was targeted nine times by QB Matt Cassel, had a long catch of 23 and averaged 10.5 yards per reception in the defeat.
Analysis: Moeaki continues to be a big part of the Chiefs passing game and saw many balls thrown his way in Week 9. While he hasn't had a touchdown grab since Week 3, he has become a security blanket for Cassel and does a solid job of getting open when the pass coverage breaks down. Moeaki now has 30 receptions on the year for 344 yards and has a favorable matchup in Week 9. The Broncos entered Sunday with the 31st ranked passing defense in the league. Moeaki's inconsistent numbers to not give him a ton of value in larger formats he remains a No. 2 Fantasy TE heading into Week 10.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki has had a productive rookie season thus far but faces a tough pass defense in Week 9 -- the Raiders. Oakland ranks fifth in the league against the pass, limiting teams to 183 yards per game, but have given up an average of eight Fantasy points to opposing tight ends. Moeaki has caught six passes for 87 yards over his last two games.
Analysis: Moeaki has not caught a touchdown pass since Week 3 but remains a vital option in the Chiefs passing attack. The only problem with that is Kansas City ranks dead last in the league in passing. Still, the former Hawkeye has caught 24 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns on the year and could very well find the end zone in Week 9. But since Kansas City will likely run the ball more than pass, Fantasy owners should view Moeaki as a No. 2 option for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
News: TE Tony Moeaki played a key role in the Chiefs' 13-10 overtime win over Buffalo in Week 8. After being shut out during regulation, he made three catches for 45 yards during overtime, including the receptions of the last two passes thrown during the final scoring drive. Sunday's performance marked the fifth time in seven games that Moeaki has compiled at least 40 receiving yards.
Analysis: Moeaki has not scored a touchdown since Week 3 against the 49ers, but he can be relied upon to provide a decent amount of yardage each week. He doesn't offer a high enough level of Fantasy production to be a No. 1 TE option, but especially with a Week 9 matchup looming against the Raiders, he is suitable as a No. 2 TE.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki is second among rookie tight ends with 236 receiving yards, trailing only Aaron Hernandez (355). He looks to close the gap in Week 8 against the Bills. Buffalo is allowing TEs to average 14 Fantasy points per week, which is highest in the NFL. The Bills have also allowed TEs to score two touchdowns in three straight games.
Analysis: Moeaki hasn't scored in three straight games, but he could end that slump in Week 8 with the way the Bills are giving up scores to TEs. Moeaki is doing well in his rookie season and continues to climb up the Fantasy rankings. With the favorable matchup in Week 8, you should have Moeaki in your Fantasy lineup.
News: Kansas City TE Tony Moeaki has now struggled for two games in a row after his performance in Week 7 against Jacksonville. Moeaki finished the game against the Jaguars with three catches for 42 yards and now has just five catches for 66 yards in his past two games against Jacksonville and Houston. Against Jacksonville, Moeaki had only three targets.
Analysis: Moeaki does have two touchdowns on the season and has played well to start the year, but his past two games should have owners using him as a No. 2 Fantasy TE. That said, he does have a fantastic matchup in Week 8 against Buffalo since the Bills have been the worst team against opposing tight ends. You might want to give Moeaki one more week as a starter based on the matchup.
News: Kansas City TE Tony Moeaki was a disappointment in Week 6 at Houston with two catches for 22 yards, but he's looking to rebound in Week 7 against Jacksonville. This is another favorable matchup for him since Jacksonville struggles with tight ends. The Jaguars have allowed four touchdowns to opposing tight ends, and Antonio Gates, Dallas Clark and Bo Scaife have each reached double digits in Fantasy points. Moeaki does have two touchdowns on the season, and both have come in his only two home games.
Analysis: We consider Moeaki a starting Fantasy TE for Week 7 based on his matchup with the Jaguars. He should be able to bounce back from last week's performance, and we consider him a No. 1 option in all leagues.
News: Despite the Texans providing some of the worst pass defense against tight ends in the NFL, Kansas City did not go to TE Tony Moeaki very often in the Week 6 loss. Moeaki was only targeted three times by QB Matt Cassel. He caught two passes for 21 yards and that was still good enough to finish third on the team in receiving yards for the game.
Analysis: Moeaki has two touchdowns on the season and the Week 6 game was his lowest pass-catching total of the season. He hadn't gone for that few yards since Week 1 against the Chargers in his first game as a professional. Moeaki has definitely emerged as a top Fantasy TE, unfortunately, the Chiefs are not a passing team. They saw the ability to run all over Houston in Week 6 and that is exactly what they chose to do. K.C. faces the Jaguars at home in Week 7 and Jacksonville is even worse against the pass than was Houston. Still, after watching how K.C. played Week 6, we'd probably have to limit Moeaki's Fantasy value to that of a No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 7.
News: For as much as the Kansas City passing game has struggled this season under QB Matt Cassel, one player has emerged as one of the top Fantasy options at his position. Rookie tight end Tony Moeaki is the clear-cut favorite target of Cassel as his 16 catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns easily leads the team in each category. With seven more receptions than Dwayne Bowe, Moeaki has easily proven the best pass-catching option for Kansas City. That bodes well for him entering Week 6 in Houston against team allowing the second-most Fantasy points to opposing tight ends.
Analysis: If you picked up Moeaki earlier in the season but have yet to use him, Week 6 is that time. The Texans have been abysmal against the pass and tight ends have victimized them as much as wide receivers, if not more so. Houston has allowed double-digit catches to the position in three of five games and have allowed at least 80 receiving yards in four of five with three touchdowns allowed. Indy's Dallas Clark and Oakland's Zach Miller each had 11 catches against them. Moeaki's situation is a lot like Miller's in Oakland, as he too is the team's best pass-catching option. Miller went for 122 yards and a touchdown Week 4 against Houston and Moeaki could have a similar game. He's easily worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy TE for Week 6.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki ended up as his team's leading receiver in Week 5 against the Colts with four catches for 50 yards. His longest reception went 27 yards and he caught all four of his targets. Moeaki has managed at least 50 receiving yards in two of his first four games.
Analysis: Moeaki has just 16 catches for 173 yards in his first four NFL games, but the fact he has two touchdowns is a big reason why his Fantasy value is on the rise. He is a nice target for QB Matt Cassel in the red zone. Only problem in Week 5 is that Kansas City had trouble getting close to the end zone. Moeaki isn't quite yet a must-start Fantasy option, but he can pass as a viable No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 6 against the Texans.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki heads into a Week 5 matchup against the Colts tied for the NFL rookie lead with two touchdown receptions. If he wants to add onto that total, then he has his work cut out for him. Indianapolis has been the best team at covering TEs in 2010, allowing just nine catches for 50 yards and one score against them. The Colts are allowing a league-best 2.5 Fantasy points per week to TEs. Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis has been the most successful against the Colts this season, totaling two catches for 22 yards and one score.
Analysis: It's been surprising that TEs have struggled so much against the Colts given their injury issues at safety. Wide receivers have had a field day against the Colts, so it's not like Indy has been a top pass defense. Moeaki has been a real steal for the Chiefs and could soon become one for Fantasy owners off waivers. He is averaging 10.2 yards per catch and is just outside being a top 10 Fantasy scorer at TE. With the tough matchup, Moeaki is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option for Week 5. He remains in the conversation for Week 5, however, since he remains a nice red-zone threat for Kansas City.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki caught four passes for 44 yards and a superb touchdown in a Week 3 rout of the 49ers. In the third quarter, Moeaki reached out with one hand to pull in a 18-yard score from QB Matt Cassel.
Analysis: Moeaki isn't quite Tony Gonzalez yet by any means, but the rookie of out Iowa is making a name for himself so far in 2010 with a pair of touchdowns. He also led the Chiefs with his four catches on Sunday, which shows how much faith Cassel has in him. Kansas City is off in Week 4, so Moeaki's owners will have to look elsewhere for a flex option. Continue to stash the rookie away in deeper leagues.
News: Chiefs coach Todd Haley says TE Tony Moeaki learned an important lesson after missing training camp time. "I want tight ends to feel like offensive linemen -- not very good," Haley said. In other words, he wants Moeaki to toughen up. "Tony's got a ways to go, but there are encouraging signs," he added. The Chiefs have one more game before their bye in Week 4 as they take on the 49ers in Week 3. The 49ers have allowed opposing tight ends to total 10 catches for 94 yards and one touchdown this season.
Analysis: Moeaki has played just two games in the NFL, but he is already tied for eighth among tight ends in targets (14). He is also tied for second among tight ends in red zone targets (three). QB Matt Cassel is looking for Moeaki in key situations and that could turn the rookie into a reliable Fantasy TE down the road. Moeaki remains more of a No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 3 since the 49ers have a pretty good secondary.
News: Chiefs rookie TE Tony Moeaki can officially be called a viable Fantasy play after two weeks of the season. Moeaki was impressive in Week 2 in a victory over the Browns. After catching three passes in Week 1 against the Chargers, including his first career touchdown, Moeaki led the Chiefs with five catches for a team-high 58 yards in Week 2. The former Iowa tight end was targeted 10 times by quarterback Matt Cassel, five more than the next most targeted player in the offense.
Analysis: Moeaki has eight catches for 79 yards and a touchdown in his first two NFL games. Cassel targeted him way more often than in Week 1 and that is because the quarterback is learning to trust the player who was often injured for the Hawkeyes in school. Moeaki is burgeoning right now and Fantasy owners should begin taking notice. Kansas City is playing the 49ers in Week 3. Unfortunately for Moeaki, the 49ers only gave up one touchdown to a tight end all last season. Fantasy owners should start picking him up, but Moeaki is a low-end Fantasy play in Week 3 against San Francisco.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki could be a gorgeous sleeper option for Week 2 in Cleveland. After catching a touchdown pass in his professional debut on Monday night against the Chargers Week 1, Moeaki, who was targeted by quarterback Matt Cassel as much as any receiver on the team, could be in for a solid week against the Browns. The Browns finished last season allowing the fourth-most amount of yards to tight ends with 992 yards allowed and seven touchdowns.
Analysis: During their Week 1 game, Cleveland gave up four catches and 32 yards to Kellen Winslow of the Bucs. After one week of action, the Chiefs appear to be a more offensive team than Tampa Bay and Cassel did not show any hesitation to look for the rookie tight end in the passing game. Moeaki remains largely unproven, but owners in deeper leagues might consider him a sleeper.
News: Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki was targeted as much as any other receiver for his team in Week 1 against the Chargers. He was targeted four times and caught three passes for 21 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter from QB Matt Cassel. It was the rookie's first career TD catch.
Analysis: Moeaki was wide open for his touchdown grab and and a decent game for a team that passed for just 68 yards. A solid tight end is valuable in a system with a young quarterback so Fantasy owners might want to track his progression over the next few weeks. Moeaki doesn't have much value at this point but could be a sleeper in deeper leagues if he can continue to produce.
News: Chiefs rookie TE Tony Moeaki (ankle) remained out of commission in Saturday's preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: If healthy, Moeaki would have an outside shot of winning the starting tight end job in Kansas City, but isn't doing himself any favors by being injured. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: Chiefs rookie TE Tony Moeaki was inactive for Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons. He's been slowed by a sprained ankle.
Analysis: Moeaki is competing with Leonard Pope and Brad Cottam for playing time this season, but he doesn't figure to win the starting job. In the event he does, he shouldn't be expected to put up big numbers this year, so he can be ignored outside of the very deepest of seasonal leagues. He is worth a late-round pick in long-term/keeper formats and rookie-only drafts.
News: Chiefs rookie TE Tony Moeaki suffered a sprained ankle in practice over the weekend and will miss some time. The sprain is considered mild.
Analysis: Moeaki has dealt with small injuries before, including earlier this offseason. He's not expected to put up big stats this season, so keep him off of rosters.
News: The Chiefs announced Thursday that the club has signed third-round draft pick TE Tony Moeaki. He was the second of the Chiefs two third-round picks (93rd overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft. He saw action in 48 games (15 starts) at Iowa, catching 76 passes for 953 yards (12.5 avg.) with 11 touchdowns. He started 10 games for the Hawkeyes as a senior in 2009, producing 30 receptions for 387 yards (12.9 avg.) with four scores.
Analysis: Moeaki is more of a blocker than receiver and an injury-prone one at that. Don't plan on drafting Moeaki in the majority of seasonal leagues, but he is worth a late-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The official team website of the Chiefs reports that rookie TE Tony Moeaki is having a good offseason. The Chiefs traded up to grab Moeaki at the close of the third round in the NFL Draft. Moeaki reported to rookie minicamp and immediately showed why the Chiefs chose to move up to select him, but then he missed time due to injury. When he returned, Moeaki showed, according to the report, "that he has the both the best hands and the most ability to create mismatches among the players in his position group." Coach Todd Haley was impressed as Moeaki is competing with Leonard Pope and Brad Cottam for the starting job. "Tony, much like what has me encouraged with all of these young guys, there is not one of them that has been put in a different class than any of the others, and he is right in that group," Haley said. "Of all these young guys, they have a good look; they all have ability there is no doubt about that. They have a good demeanor about them and a quiet confidence. They have been able to overcome setbacks without too much hoopla and I think those are good signs."
Analysis: Moaeki has the most upside of the tight ends in Kansas City since Cottam struggled in 2009 and Pope is a mediocre veteran. We'd like to see Moeaki win the starting job and prove that his hands are as good as advertised. Keep an eye on the TE battle in training camp, and the winner, at best, would be worth a late-round pick in deep leagues. Moeaki can be drafted with a mid-round pick in rookie-only leagues.
News: TE Tony Moeaki, the Chiefs' third-round draft choice, took part in practice for the first time in a month. Moeaki had been rehabbing some sort of problem. He would only say it wasn't an injury, and, as usual, the team wouldn't comment. Whatever he was dealing with, apparently he's improved enough to practice.
Analysis: Moeaki is more of a blocker than receiver and an injury-prone one at that. Don't plan on drafting Moeaki in the majority of seasonal leagues, but he is worth a late-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Kansas City Star reports the Chiefs are trying to find a starting TE this year between Leonard Pope, Brad Cottam and rookie Tony Moeaki. Coach Todd Haley called the tight ends a "critical" group to the offense's growth and for QB Matt Cassel to have enough targets. But Cottam is still recovering from neck surgery, after he fractured a vertebra during a game against Cleveland last December. Moeaki, a third-round pick, has an undisclosed injury that has kept him out of recent team drills. Cottam said he's uncertain when he might return to football activities. He said he wore a collar to stabilize his neck until just before Kansas City began activities last month. Haley has said that Moeaki's injury isn't serious. But the Chiefs drafted Moeaki having known his history at the University of Iowa. The tight end is athletic and talented enough to imagine the possibilities, but a list of past injuries has held him back, then and now. The injuries could allow Pope to start this year.
Analysis: Moeaki will likely see plenty of time this season as long as he fully recovered, and he has the most upside of this group long term. Don't plan on drafting Moeaki in the majority of seasonal leagues, but he is worth a late-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: Chiefs third-round draft choice TE Tony Moeaki has yet to take part in any of the OTA sessions this offseason while undrafted rookie Leroy Banks is making the most of his time on the field. Moeaki said he is not being held out because of a specific injury, but he would not identify the nature of the situation. He added that he expects to be cleared to practice soon. Banks, who was claimed off waivers a few weeks ago, continues to have an impressive spring by showing good athletic ability and catching skills. "He can run a little bit," head coach Todd Haley said. "Overall, he's picking up the offense fairly well, it appears."
Analysis: Moeaki is more of a blocker than receiver and an injury-prone one at that. Banks, meanwhile, wasn't exactly a stat machine at Southern Miss but has pretty good size at 6-foot-3 and 243 pounds. Ultimately, neither tight end should be considered for Fantasy use at this point, though Banks is an interesting guy for owners in the deepest of dynasty leagues to check out.
News: The Chiefs drafted TE Tony Moeaki in the third round of the NFL Draft at No. 93 overall out of Iowa. Moeaki is more of a blocker than receiver since he had a career-high 30 catches and four touchdowns last year.
Analysis: Moeaki isn't going to make Chiefs fans and Fantasy owners forget about Tony Gonzalez, who was traded to Atlanta last season. Moeaki has minimal Fantasy value in seasonal leagues and is only worth a late-round pick in keeper formats and rookie-only drafts.
