A majority of fantasy football research tends to focus on running backs Youth O. J. Howard Jersey , wide receivers and quarterbacks. and can ultimately help you win your league. Knowing the right time to grab a tight end and when to keep waiting is key, as is your weekly strategy for defenses and even kickers.Tight end is deep, with more than 20 players that could realistically finish the season inside the top 10 at the position. However, there are a few sharp drops in talent that make it better to consider drafting tight ends based on tiers.The upper echelon is clear with Rob Gronkowski of New England, Travis Kelce of Kansas City and Zach Ertz of Philadelphia. In order to grab one of them, though, you need to be prepared to burn an early pick. Gronkowski offers upside that is head and shoulders above everyone else, but he also hasn't played a full season since 2011. Kelce is coming off back-to-back years with over 1,000 yards and 80-plus receptions, along with a career high eight TDs. He was locked in with Alex Smith, so the QB change to Patrick Mahomes could hurt his outlook. Zach Ertz has been a consistent threat with at least 70 catches and 800 yards in three straight seasons. He doubled his career high in TDs and further red zone attention could push him past Gronkowski and Kelce this year.The second tier has more uncertainty and not quite as much upside, but will still get you a "set it-and-forget it" type of player. Jimmy Graham switched from one great QB to probably the best in the game with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. He should continue to see a massive amount of red zone work but his production between the 20s will ultimately decide whether he's an elite weekly option this year or a TD-reliant back-end starter. Giants tight end Evan Engram took advantage of Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Marshall injuries to turn in an impressive rookie season with 64 catches, 722 yards and six touchdowns. He could end up the second receiving option this season for New York.Tennessee's Delanie Walker has been as solid as they come over the past four years, especially in point-per-reception leagues. Carolina's Greg Olsen is coming off an injury-riddled season, but do not forget about the consistent TE1 production he provided in previous seasons. Minnesota's Kyle Rudolph should be one of Kirk Cousins' favorite targets, particularly in the red zone.If you wait on the TE position, you can target potential breakout candidates Trey Burton (Chicago), George Kittle (San Francisco) White Ryan Fitzpatrick Jersey , David Njoku (Cleveland) or O.J. Howard (Tampa Bay). Washington's oft-injured Jordan Reed is more name than game at this point but he could be a viable weapon for Alex Smith. The same can be said about Tyler Eifert in Cincinnati.Veterans Jared Cook (Oakland), Charles Clay (Buffalo), Ben Watson (New Orleans) and Austin Seferian-Jenkins (Jacksonville) may not be exciting, high upside selections, but they all could finish as starting-caliber options. Jack Doyle could as well in Indianapolis, if Eric Ebron doesn't eat into his upside. Streamers and deep leaguers that waited too long can also consider Ricky Seals-Jones (Arizona), Vance McDonald (Pittsburgh), Hayden Hurst (Baltimore), Nick Vannett (Seattle) and Austin Hooper (Atlanta). That's a good amount of upside for going almost 30 players deep at the position.DEFENSEStreaming defenses based on matchups is a strong method if you are active on the waiver wire. This is a great way to exploit weak offenses and cycle through available defenses on an as-needed basis. You should know going in that there is more legwork required if you go this route. It is also a great strategy that allows you to focus your draft capital on position players while waiting until the final rounds before investing in a defense. The Saints are home for two games against the Buccaneers (sans Jameis Winston) and the Browns to open the season. The Lions, Titans and Ravens also have attractive opening weekend matchups, though you may need to grab the latter two units before the last round.If you feel more comfortable riding one consistently good defense throughout the year regardless of matchup, you may be forced to consider taking a top option earlier than the 15th round. The Jaguars defense rose to prominence last season and they should be just as dominant in 2018. The Vikings and Eagles also have the personnel to stay among the league's elite fantasy defenses. The Texans should rebound after an injury-filled season and the Packers beefed up their defense with impact veteran and draft day additions. The Patriots are expected to rebound from a mediocre season to be a top 10 defense. Green Bay and New England are not quite in the same grouping as the others mentioned here and can be nabbed if you pass on the very elite defenses.KICKERSWhile it is often debated whether kickers should be eliminated from fantasy rosters, a majority of leagues still require owners to start one each week. There is too much variance from week to week in what becomes a gamble to determine which kicker to play. The best way to address the position is to wait until the last round before drafting one. Better yet, take a high upside position player in the last round and then cut someone from your roster prior to Week 1 for a kicker 鈥?if it's allowable under your league rules. Depending on when your draft occurs, this buys you more time with your roster before deciding who needs to go.When selecting your kicker for the year (or the week), a general rule is to focus on high-powered offenses. Yes, there will be outliers to this, but it will help you more often than not. If you are looking for the cream of the kicker crop http://www.authenticstampabaybuccaneers.com/cheap-chandler-catanzaro-jersey , Greg Zuerlein, Stephen Gostkowski, Justin Tucker, Matt Bryant and Will Lutz are great bets. Robbie Gould, Matt Prater, Jake Elliott and Chris Boswell are viable options as well. Otherwise, start streaming with a kicker that plays against a weak defense and cycle through the waiver wire as needed.ROTOEXPERTS TOP 15 TIGHT ENDSRob Gronkowski, New England PatriotsZach Ertz, Philadelphia EaglesTravis Kelce, Kansas City ChiefsEvan Engram, New York GiantsJimmy Graham, Green Bay PackersJack Doyle, Indianapolis ColtsGreg Olsen, Carolina PanthersDelanie Walker, Tennessee TitansGeorge Kittle, San Francisco 49ersKyle Rudolph, Minnesota VikingsJordan Reed, Washington RedskinsRicky Seals-Jones http://www.authenticstampabaybuccaneers.com/cheap-donovan-smith-jersey , Arizona CardinalsCameron Brate, Tampa Bay BuccaneersTrey Burton, Chicago BearsAustin Hooper, Atlanta FalconsTOP 15 DEFENSESJacksonville JaguarsPhiladelphia EaglesLos Angeles RamsLos Angeles ChargersMinnesota VikingsPittsburgh SteelersDenver BroncosBaltimore RavensSeattle SeahawksNew England PatriotsKansas City ChiefsCarolina PanthersDetroit LionsChicago BearsNew Orleans SaintsTOP 15 KICKERSStephen Gostkowski, New England PatriotsJustin Tucker, Baltimore RavensAdam Vinatieri, Indianapolis ColtsJosh Lambo, Jacksonville JaguarsChris Boswell, Pittsburgh SteelersWil Lutz, New Orleans SaintsJake Elliott, Philadelphia EaglesMason Crosby, Green Bay PackersCaleb Sturgis, Los Angeles ChargersMatt Bryant, Atlanta FalconsKai Forbath, Minnesota VikingsMatt Prater, Detroit LionsRobbie Gould, San Francisco 49ersPhil Dawson, Arizona CardinalsRyan Succop Youth Lavonte David Jersey , Tennessee Titans There was a report that surfaced on Sunday that there are “multiple teams” interested in former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt and that he will “have a job sooner than later.” This comes courtesy of ESPN’s Adam Schefter who is as dialed in as anyone when it comes to league matters. That leads us to the new look Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs have an opportunity here to make up for what appears to be a swing and a miss on Ronald Jones in the draft last year. If they are one of the teams interested in Hunt, they can certainly get him at an affordable rate on a “prove you can stay out of trouble” type deal.The other thing to bear in mind is new head coach Bruce Arians. He has no qualms about taking on troubled players and giving them second chances to become better men while continue to follow their dream. The most obvious example of this is Tyrann Mathieu.Arians spoke about this in his book, “The Quarterback Whisperer” where he goes into detail as to why he selected Mathieu in his first draft as a head coach and what makes him give these players opportunities;There is no excuse for Hunt’s actions. Could it have been avoided? Yes. Could he have walked away? Absolutely. Is it worse than what some other active players in the NFL have done in the past, including former teammate Tyreek Hill? No. That doesn’t make it better or okay in any way, but it also doesn’t mean Hunt should be banned forever.Heck, Joe Mixon was one of the most talked about running backs in the league this season and his video was far worse.No, the issue was that Hunt didn’t come clean when he had the chance. The Chiefs felt betrayed and they were lied to. That didn’t sit well and Hunt was out the door.Kareem Hunt improves the Buccaneers immediately. There is no debate there. The debate is whether or not Bucs fans would accept him, the public image of the team, and whether or not ownership would sign off on it.I get the feeling that if Arians wants him on the team, he’ll present a compelling case to GM Jason Licht - as well as ownership if need be - as to why the team needs him and what Arians himself will do to help Hunt become a better person, a better man, and get him any kind of help he may need so that this issue is simply a speed bump on the long career road of the former Toledo Rocket.If this subject was addressed with the previous staff in place, I would say there is no chance that the Bucs even sniff bringing in Hunt. However, with Arians at the helm and his propensity to give guys the chance they need to make up for past mistakes, it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if the Buccaneers were one of the teams interested.No risk it, no biscuit. Right?