Chargers TE Antonio Gates did not practice on Friday, and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. Suddenly, tight ends are the hottest name on the waiver wire.

The Colts announced on Friday that TE Dallas Clark will have wrist surgery next week and will go on injured reserve. Obviously a huge blow to the Colts, and to fantasy enthusiasts everywhere.

Fantasy owners who have Dallas Clark need to be looking for alternatives immediately.

The 2010 season started with high fantasy expectations regarding a number of tight ends, but suddenly, that talent pool is taking a beating like a Bears quarterback.

Well if you will all excuse me, I will go take a Lambeau Leap into a brick wall, following the news that Jermichael Finley is going to be out for the rest of the season. Finley was one of the top tight ends in fantasy, and — if you are like me — you probably scooped him up early during the dreaded tight-end run during your draft.