- Noah Gray
- #83
- Team KC
- Pos TE
- Status AActive
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Production stagnates in 2023
Gray finished the 2023 regular season with 28 catches for 305 yards and two touchdowns on 41 targets.
Analysis: While Gray didn't take a step back this season, he didn't really leap forward offensively either, essentially matching his numbers from a season ago. Travis Kelce turns 35 in October and is likely drawing closer to the end of his career, so the Chiefs' brass may evaluate this offseason whether Gray is the future of the tight end position in KC. Gray remains on his rookie deal through the 2024 campaign and will presumably continue to contribute in two-tight end sets next season, assuming the…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 17 at 10:37am by Rotowire.com
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Nabs three passes
Gray gathered in three of four targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 25-17 win against the Bengals.
Analysis: Gray continues to see work alongside Travis Kelce at tight end in two-tight end sets, but he hasn't reeled in more than three passes in a game this year. He has just two touchdowns on the ledger. He hasn't compiled more than 38 receiving yards in a game this year, leaving him well off the fantasy radar in leagues besides ones potentially holding him in deep dynasty formats, where he could gain value should Kelce elect to retire after the 2023 campaign. That said, Gray could see slightly…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 2 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Records three receptions
Gray played 30 of the Chiefs' 60 snaps on offense and finished with three catches for 30 yards on three targets in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Gray failed to record a reception for the first time all season in the Chiefs' Week 11 loss to the Eagles, but he was able to bounce back nicely in Kansas City's come-from-behind win over the Raiders. As long as top tight end Travis Kelce is available, Gray is unlikely to rank as anything more than a tertiary option in the Kansas City passing game, though the Duke product does at least see fairly consistent involvement. Gray has drawn between one and five targets in each of his 11 appearances…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Minimal impact continues
Gray reeled in both of his targets for 14 yards during Thursday's 19-8 victory against the Broncos.
Analysis: While Gray is seeing a decent number of snaps consistently, it's simply the case among any targets not named Travis Kelce in the passing attack that the looks are going to be widely distributed. Gray has no more than three targets in a contest since the season opener, and there's little reason to expect any change on that front as long as Kelce is available.
Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 10:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Notches pair of catches Sunday
Gray gathered in both of his targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 27-20 victory versus the Vikings.
Analysis: Gray saw an uptick in his playing time this week due to Travis Kelce missing some action during the contest after Kelce suffered an ankle injury midgame. Pending the status of Kelce for Thursday's contest against the Broncos, Gray could be in line for a slightly healthier workload, though that doesn't guarantee a sizable fantasy output.
Published: Tue, Oct 10 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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Ready to go at Jets
Gray (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Jets.
Analysis: After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday with an illness, Gray was a full participant at practice Friday and will suit up for Week 4. His snap count has remained relatively steady even with the return of Travis Kelce, but he's only seen five targets over the past two games.
Published: Fri, Sep 29 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Still recovering from illness
Gray (illness) did not practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Gray was also absent from practice Wednesday as he continues to work to get himself back to full health. The Duke product still has a couple of days to recover before the Chiefs' game against the Jets on Sunday, but he'll remain questionable for the contest for now.
Published: Thu, Sep 28 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with illness
Gray (illness) will not practice Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Analysis: Gray still has a few days to recover before the team's Week 4 contest with the Jets, but he is currently questionable for the game. If he's unable to play, Blake Bell would likely need to step into a larger workload, while the Chiefs may need to elevate Matt Bushman from the practice squad.
Published: Wed, Sep 27 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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Catches three passes
Gray secured all three of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 17-9 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Gray reeled in three catches for the second-straight week, despite Travis Kelce making his 2023 debut in Week 2. Surprisingly, the third-year tight end's 41 offensive snaps Sunday were just two fewer than that of Kelce, who saw a team-high nine targets in the contest. Gray's role will likely be limited moving forward and should keep him off the fantasy radar in Week 3 when the Chiefs host the Bears.
Published: Wed, Sep 20 at 5:08am by Rotowire.com
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Headed back to No. 2 role
Gray is set to serve as the Chiefs' No. 2 tight end in Sunday's game against the Jaguars with starter Travis Kelce (knee) listed as questionable but expected to make his season debut, Ed Easton Jr. of USA Today reports.
Analysis: While Kelce was sidelined for the Chiefs' season-opening loss to the Lions, Gray stepped into a starting role and played a career-high 87 percent of Kansas City's offensive snaps. Despite the heightened snap count, Gray didn't come close to matching Kelce's usual production as a receiver, recording three catches for 31 yards on five targets. Though Gray often took the field for more than half of the Chiefs' offensive snaps in games when Kelce was available last season, the former often served…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 6:10am by Rotowire.com
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Serviceable in Week 1 spot start
Gray brought in three of five targets for 31 yards in the Chiefs' 21-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.
Analysis: Gray drew the start for Travis Kelce (knee), but it was fellow tight end Blake Bell who scored a touchdown between the two fill-ins. However, Gray tied for second in receptions and third in receiving yards on the night for the Chiefs, who used an all-hands-on-deck approach in their attempt to make up for Kelce's absence. The third-year pro took a sizable step forward in his production in 2022 with a 28-299-1 line on 34 targets, so Thursday's production could be somewhat indicative of what could…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 7 at 10:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to start for injured Kelce
Gray is expected to serve as the Chiefs' starting tight end for Thursday's game against the Lions with Travis Kelce (knee) inactive for the contest, Sports Radio 810 WHB Kansas City reports.
Analysis: The Chiefs have Blake Bell and practice-squad call-up Matt Bushman available as additional options at tight end, but Gray is listed second on the depth chart and should thus be first in line to fill in for Kelce, who will miss his first game since Week 16 of the 2021 season. Gray technically already has nine other NFL starts to his name, but Thursday's contest should represent the most prominent opportunity he's had in his three-year career to date. Even while backing Kelce up the past two…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 7 at 3:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Could start Week 1 if Kelce sits
Gray appears to be first in line to serve as Kansas City's top pass-catching tight end in Thursday's game against the Lions if Travis Kelce (knee) is sidelined for the contest, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kelce departed Tuesday's practice with a hyperextended knee, and while the team's initial feeling is that the eight-time Pro Bowler avoided a long-term injury, his status is still in doubt for Thursday's season opener, per Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. If Kelce ends up sitting or is limited in some capacity Thursday, Gray likely wouldn't command the same sort of target volume, but the third-year Duke product may still draw enough looks to make for an intriguing streaming…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 5 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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One catch in regular-season finale
Gray gathered in their only target for 14 yards during the Week 18 win against the Raiders.
Analysis: Gray tallied just one catch in each of the final three games of the regular season and no more than three in any single game while reaching pay dirt just once through the air and once on the ground. Gray at least finished 2022 with an offensive snap count percentage (52.7) north of 50 for the first time in his young career and may be aligned as the top in-house option to take over at tight end once Travis Kelce retires. Until then, and assuming the team doesn't upgrade the tight end depth by…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 17 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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Grabs another three passes
Gray reeled in all three targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 30-24 overtime win versus Houston.
Analysis: Gray has accumulated three grabs in each of the last two weeks, a number he has reached four times but hasn't bested so far this year. Gray also has just two touchdowns -- one receiving and one rushing -- on the season, so he's not particularly relevant in most formats. However, he may still be worthy as a bench stash in some dynasty leagues just in case he takes over as the starting tight end in Kansas City once Travis Kelce retires.
Published: Tue, Dec 20 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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Nabs three passes versus Denver
Gray reeled in all three targets for 45 yards during Sunday's 34-28 win against the Broncos.
Analysis: Gray has played a fair amount over the last four weeks, logging snap shares near or above 60 percent. He matched a season-high total for both yards and receptions Sunday, which speaks to where he is currently as a fantasy tight end. Gray doesn't fit on many rosters at this point but could be worth a stash in some dynasty formats as the potential heir at the tight end position in Kansas City once Travis Kelce hangs up the cleats.
Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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Adds two more catches to ledger
Gray was on the field for 49 of the Chiefs' 76 snaps on offense and caught two passes for 16 yards on two targets in Sunday's 26-10 win over the Rams.
Analysis: Even though he's the Chiefs' No. 2 tight end behind Travis Kelce, Gray has arguably out-produced multiple low-end starters around the NFL while he continues to share the field frequently with the seven-time Pro Bowler. Gray has played at least 43 percent of the Chiefs' offensive snaps in each of the team's first 11 games and has drawn at least one target on each occasion, producing an 18-174-1 receiving line in the process. He's also added a one-yard rushing touchdown to his ledger. Should…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 30 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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Hits paydirt in Week 10
Gray recorded two receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes found both of his top two tight ends for scores in the Week 10 victory, as Travis Kelce also cashed in with a seven-yard touchdown grab late in the third quarter. Kelce remains locked in as the Chiefs' top pass catcher and arguably the best fantasy tight end, but Gray often shares the field with him and has held a consistent, albeit low-upside role within the Kansas City offense. In the Chiefs' nine games, Gray's offensive snap share has ranged between 41 and 57…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 15 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Credited with first rushing TD
Gray carried once for a one-yard touchdown in Sunday's 41-31 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Though the tight end couldn't corral his lone target on the night, he found paydirt for the first time this season when he motioned in front of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and plunged across the goal line on a direct snap. All three of the Chiefs' tight ends finished the game with six points, as Travis Kelce and Jody Fortson both recorded receiving touchdowns. Moving forward, Gray and Fortson will likely continue to function mostly as blockers whenever they're on the field.
Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 6:32am by Rotowire.com
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Records longest reception of career
Gray recorded a 26-yard reception on two targets while playing 25 of the Chiefs' 59 offensive snaps in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Gray's 26-yard catch and run with less than a minute left in the third quarter marked the longest reception through his first two seasons in the NFL. With snap shares ranging between 42 and 55 percent in each of the three games the Chiefs have played this season, Gray has carved out a larger role than anticipated behind top tight end Travis Kelce. Head coach Andy Reid hasn't been shy about having Gray and Kelce share the field together, but Gray typically functions as a blocker in those…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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Records 10-yard catch
Gray snagged a 10-yard reception across two targets in Sunday's 44-21 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Starting tight end Travis Kelce had a huge outing in Week 1 (eight receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown on nine targets), but the Chiefs were still able to find playing time for depth options in Gray (36 snaps) and Fortson (22 snaps). Gray and Fortson are still likely to operate mostly as blockers when they're on the field, limiting the upside of both players so long as Kelce and the team's other key pass catchers are available.
Published: Wed, Sep 14 at 8:16am by Rotowire.com
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Reprises backup role
Following the recent NFL Draft, Gray remains in the mix to back up Travis Kelce along with Blake Bell and Jody Fortson (Achilles), Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Of course, as long as Kelce, who logged 159 targets last season, remains available, there's not going to be much volume for Kansas City's reserve tight ends. In 2021, Gray caught seven of his 10 targets for 36 yards and a TD in 16 games. Meanwhile, Bell logged 13 targets in 16 contests and Fortson five in six outings. In the event that Kelce misses time for any reason in 2022, it's unclear who would fill in as the team's starting TE, with a time-share approach in which Gray -- a 2021…read more
Published: Fri, May 6 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Sunday
Gray (ankle) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Bengals.
Analysis: Gray was forced to leave the AFC Championship Game in the first half due to an ankle issue. In Gray's absence, Blake Bell may see increased snaps behind Travis Kelce.
Published: Sun, Jan 30 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to return Sunday
Gray is questionable to return Sunday against the Bengals due to an ankle injury.
Analysis: Gray wasn't targeted in the passing game before he had to leave the AFC Championship Game. He registered two targets in each of the Chiefs' previous two playoff games, so if he's unable to come back, Blake Bell may have an increased role behind Travis Kelce.
Published: Sun, Jan 30 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Nabs seven passes in rookie season
Gray was not targeted in the regular-season finale against the Broncos.
Analysis: Gray finished out his rookie season with the Chiefs having amassed seven catches for 36 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. While it's nothing to write home about, the 2021 fifth-round pick did grade out pretty well as a blocker overall and stands a good chance of moving up a spot on the depth chart in 2022. Blake Bell's one-year deal expires following the season, and Gray seems to have performed well enough to potentially move into the top backup role next year. That could entail some…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 14 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Playing time returns to normal
Gray caught his only target for six yards during Sunday's loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: Gray has tallied a total of three receptions for 18 yards over the past two games after failing to record a reception in the three prior contests. That being said, Gray saw just 17 percent of the offensive snaps in the contest, his lowest since Week 9 against the Packers after he played a season-high 72 percent last week with Travis Kelce sidelined. As long as Kelce and Blake Bell are healthy, it's unlikely Gray will see a ton more playing time than what he's currently receiving.
Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees uptick in playing time
Gray compiled a pair of catches for 12 yards on two targets Sunday versus the Steelers. He played a season-high 50 snaps in the contest.
Analysis: Gray saw the biggest boost in his playing time with Travis Kelce (COVID-19 protocols) sitting out and turned in his best effort of the season, albeit to the tune of just two catches for 12 yards. He only figures to be slightly interesting next week if Kelce remains out of commission against the Bengals.
Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 6:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Held without catch again
Gray was not targeted in Thursday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Gray has not received a target since Week 11 versus Dallas but has played 20-plus percent of the offensive snaps in each of the last five contests. That trend figures to continue next week, and Gray could be looking at an expansion in his snap count if Travis Kelce -- who was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list Monday -- isn't cleared to play ahead of Sunday's clash with the Steelers.
Published: Tue, Dec 21 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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Making good initial impression
Gray has performed well during offseason workouts and could see a significant amount of playing time both occasionally spelling Travis Kelce and playing in two-tight-end sets, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Chiefs selected Gray in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft with hopes of grooming him as a potential replacement for the 31-year-old Kelce down the road. It appears he's off to a good start in that regard, and he could be in line for a good amount of work as a rookie if he keeps it up. Gray finished out his 2020 season at Duke with 29 catches for 285 yards and a pair of touchdowns over 10 games.
Published: Fri, Jun 25 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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