TE Premium Trade Calculator

Confirm the exact tight end premium

TE Premium can mean 1.5 points per tight end reception, two full points, or a smaller bonus layered onto half PPR. Those settings do not create the same market. The premium rewards target volume; it does not automatically make every tight end a strong starter.

A tight end who earns five catches gains more from the bonus than a touchdown-dependent player who runs fewer routes. Start with routes and targets, then apply the scoring increase.

Elite edges grow faster than replacement values

The most valuable TE Premium assets combine wide-receiver-like volume with eligibility at a thinner position. Lower-tier tight ends receive the same bonus per catch, but may not earn enough catches to create a meaningful weekly edge. Price the gap above replacement, not the label.

A required second tight end changes the entire curve

Start-two-TE leagues increase demand far more than a reception bonus alone. Deep benches can also remove playable options from waivers. Before using a calculator, confirm the number of required starters, flex eligibility, team count, and bench depth.

Buy repeatable usage, not the position label

• Pay a premium for elite route and target participation.
• Discount blockers whose fantasy value depends on touchdowns.
• Check whether a young projection has a realistic path to routes.
• Do not trade an elite tight end for several replaceable options.