Rankings

PIT TE Depth Chart

1. Heath Miller
2. Leonard Pope

2012 Strength of Schedule - PIT

Schedule difficulty based on schedule-adjusted, positional defensive ranking. Top DEF = 1, bottom DEF = 32.

2011 Game Stats

Most Recent News

June 3, 2010, 11:35am

Kansas City Star - [Full Article]

Leonard Pope made a tough catch over the middle during the Chiefs’ offseason practice Tuesday, and most of Pope’s teammates cheered the acrobatic play. Two of those teammates, Brad Cottam and Tony Moeaki, couldn’t do much other than watch and clap.

Pope’s play Tuesday was a source of optimism for the Chiefs’ tight ends, but the presence of Cottam and Moeaki on the sideline kept the enthusiasm in check. Cottam is still recovering from neck surgery, after he fractured a vertebra during a game against Cleveland last December. Moeaki, a third-round pick in April’s NFL draft, has an undisclosed injury that has kept him out of recent team drills.

2011 Pre-Game Scouting

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
December 29, 2011, 8:27 pm

Week 17 - Leonard Pope at Denver Broncos

After his surprising 72-yard performance in week 15, Leonard predictably came back to earth last Saturday, catching one pass for 13 yards. He's a good guy off the field and in the locker room, but has never posted big fantasy numbers. And that trend will continue in Denver.

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
December 22, 2011, 12:21 am

Week 16 - Leonard Pope vs. Oakland Raiders

What was more shocking last Sunday - the Chiefs beating the Packers or Leonard Pope racking up 72 yards? Kansas City may be able to win their second game in a row on Saturday with the Raiders reeling, but the odds are stacked against a repeat performance by Pope. He's not worth a flyer.

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
December 2, 2011, 5:41 am

Week 13 – Leonard Pope at Chicago Bears

Pope proved again why he’s not a fantasy option against Pittsburgh last weekend, catching one pass for nine yards. Expect him to remain at the bottom of the rankings the rest of the way.

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
November 24, 2011, 6:45 pm

Week 12 – Leonard Pope vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Pope had one of his best performances of the season on Monday night. Unfortunately, that translated to three catches for 26 yards. At this stage in his career, Pope isn’t going to blossom into a fantasy threat, especially since he’s currently catching passes from Tyler Palko.

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
November 18, 2011, 5:31 am

Week 11 – Leonard Pope at New England Patriots

Pope caught three passes for 18 yards last weekend. Pope and the rest of the Chiefs will be working with a new quarterback Monday night, as Tyler Palko will be taking over for the injured Matt Cassel. Traditionally, tight ends have often served as safety nets for new starting quarterbacks, but Pope is largely a blocker and not much of a receiver (16 catches this year). Conversely, you might be better off with Leonard from the Big Bang Theory in your lineup.

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
November 4, 2011, 4:47 am

Week 9 – Leonard Pope vs. Miami Dolphins

Pope caught one pass on Monday night for 11 yards. He has a very limited role in Kansas City’s passing game as he’s mainly used as a blocker. If you are scanning the waiver wire for tight ends, you’ll find much better options than Pope out there.

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
October 21, 2011, 7:49 am

Week 7 – Leonard Pope at Oakland Raiders

Pope has played in five games, and has 11 catches for 77 yards and a touchdown. As long as the Chiefs continue to primarily use him as a blocker, he’ll have no fantasy value.

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
October 6, 2011, 9:31 pm

Week 5 – Leonard Pope at Indianapolis Colts

Kansas City’s offense has become less comedic over the past couple of games, but Pope’s numbers for the season aren’t strong, as the veteran tight end has just nine catches for 69 yards and one touchdown.

While this is the first week owners will feel the wrath of the bye weeks, Pope wouldn’t be a suitable replacement if your normal starter is off or injured. Make sure the relationship between Pope and your team is as strong as the one between Hank Williams Jr. and ESPN.

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
September 29, 2011, 11:49 pm

Week 4 – Leonard Pope vs. Minnesota Vikings

Pope played relatively well in week three, catching three passes for 32 yards and a touchdown. With Kansas City’s offense remaining weak despite a few encouraging signs, Pope’s performance was likely an aberration. You can do much better if you are seeking help at the tight end position.

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
September 22, 2011, 9:22 pm

Week 3 – Leonard Pope at San Diego Chargers

Pope caught two passes for nine yards last Sunday when the Chiefs were mowed down by the Lions in Motown. With Matt Cassel and the entire Chiefs offense out of sync, you shouldn’t have a place for Pope in your lineup or on your roster.

Posted by Scout Andy Rioux
September 15, 2011, 11:32 pm

Week 2 – Leonard Pope at Detroit Lions

Pope caught three passes for 24 yards during Buffalo’s annihilation of the Chiefs last Sunday. Although he’s a bigger part of the offense with Tony Moeaki out for the season, he’s not much of a fantasy player. Don’t expect much out of him this weekend in Detroit.