Travis Kelce or Noah Gray: Who should I start for Week 13 Fantasy Football?

Travis Kelce and Noah Gray are two tight ends in the same room on the same team. It is rare when the first and second-string players are a true question as to which to start, but this is where the Chiefs are in 2024.

With Kelce slowing down and Gray speeding up, Week 13 is a big question as to which is better right now. Here's a look at both tight ends and a recommendation this week.

Is Travis Kelce a good fantasy pick in Week 13?

Travis Kelce at Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers - Source: Imagn

Travis Kelce hasn't been the same fantasy football leader he has been in the past. Still, he has proven to be worthy of at least some consideration on a week-to-week basis. This is commendable for the age-35 player, but it might be a bit of an overreaction to call him an instant set-and-forget option.

That said, according to Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer, he is expected to earn 13.3 points this week against the Las Vegas Raiders. Assuming he lives up to those expectations, he is a great option as a tight end this week. However, he most likely is not flex-worthy except in specific situations.

Is Noah Gray a good fantasy pick in Week 13?

Noah Gray at Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers - Source: Imagn

Noah Gray has put on a clinic in the last two games. With just eight catches, he has managed to score four touchdowns and nearly 90 receiving yards. If he can keep up the production at that pace, he is a no-brain starter.

However, Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer expects the tight end's hot streak to run into an ice bath this week. Gray is expected to earn just 5.5 points, making him a no-go in Week 13.

Travis Kelce or Noah Gray: Who should I start in Week 13 fantasy football?

Travis Kelce vs Noah Gray in Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer

While Kelce and Noah Gray both have convincing cases for Week 13 and an amazing opponent in the Las Vegas Raiders, only one tight end is worthy this week. Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer is projecting Kelce to nearly triple Gray's output in Week 13 by a score of 13.3 to 5.5.

No matter who you decide to pick, make sure to set your lineup early this week. A full day of games will be taking place on Thursday. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday for the first time in NFL history.