The 20 Best NFL Tight End Seasons in the Last 25 Years

5. Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers (2004)

As you go on, you'll see that in his earlier years, Gates was really a force to be reckoned with. In 2004, he again posted an AV of 13, this time with 13 touchdowns and 8.46 yards per target. Gates hauled in 71.1% of 114 targets for a total of 81 catches and 964 yards.