Power Ranking the Tight End Rooms in the NFC North
Summary
The article ranks the tight end groups on the four NFC North NFL teams ahead of the 2026 season. It highlights key players’ past performance and potential roles for the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings.Key Facts
- Chicago Bears’ tight end Colston Loveland had 58 catches, 713 yards, and 6 touchdowns as a rookie and is expected to have a bigger role.
- Bears’ Cole Kmet is a strong second option with a prior season of 73 catches, 719 yards, and 6 touchdowns.
- Green Bay’s Tucker Kraft had 32 catches, 489 yards, and 6 touchdowns in 8 games before an injury and could reach 80 catches and 900 yards if healthy.
- Packers’ Luke Musgrave was their second-round pick expected to be the top tight end but fell behind due to injuries.
- Detroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta had 86 receptions, 889 yards, and 10 touchdowns as a rookie and aims to return to top form.
- Lions’ backup Tyler Conklin has consistently made 50+ catches and around 449 yards in recent seasons.
- Minnesota Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson has 247 receptions, 2,372 yards, and 11 touchdowns over four years but has not played at peak level recently.
- Vikings’ Josh Oliver has had modest production, with no more than 22 catches or 258 yards in any season.
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