RECAPPING 2009
Thanks to the skyrocketing popularity of pass-first offenses, we saw the largest increase in fantasy production from the tight end position in half a decade. Although the number of tight ends that amassed 100+ fantasy points in point-per-reception (PPR) leagues (18 in 2008) remained almost unchanged (19 in 2009), there were two other compelling trends:
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The number of tight ends that compiled 140+ fantasy points in PPR leagues rose from just seven in 2008 to 14 in 2009.
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The number of tight ends that amassed 200+ fantasy points in PPR leagues jumped from just one in 2008 to six in 2009. Incidentally, Owen Daniels was on pace to top the 200+ scoring mark when he suffered a season-ending knee injury at mid-season.
Looking back at the elite fantasy performers, we saw mostly familiar names but also a few newcomers: