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  • Isaiah Likely TE | BAL

    Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Leading receiver in loss

    Likely caught four of five targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Steelers.

    The third-year tight end led the Ravens in receiving yards and tied Justice Hill for the team lead in catches as the Steelers' defense focused on shutting down the deep passing game. Likely had missed last week's win over the Bengals due to a minor hamstring strain, but he appears fully healthy and will look to make an impact again in Week 12 against the Chargers.

  • Saints' Juwan Johnson: Finds end zone Sunday

    Johnson caught all three of his targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.

    The tight end was on the other end of a one-yard TD toss form Derek Carr in the fourth quarter. It's Johnson's second score of the season but his first since the Saints' season opener, and he has yet to reach 50 receiving yards in a game this season. Johnson will remain a TD-dependent fantasy option on the other side of New Orleans' Week 12 bye.

  • Taysom Hill TE | NO

    Saints' Taysom Hill: Massive day on ground in Week 11

    Hill carried the ball seven times for 138 yards and three touchdowns and caught eight of 10 targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns. He also completed one of two passes for 18 yards with an interception and returned one kickoff for 42 yards.

    The 34-year-old lived up to his Swiss Army knife reputation as he put together a career-best performance on the ground. Hill scored a 10-yard touchdown in the first quarter before putting the game away in the fourth, galloping for a 33-yard score early in the final frame and a 75-yard touchdown with less than three minutes left. Hill has six rushing scores on the season, two short of his career high, and he should be heavily involved in the offense on the other side of the Saints' Week 12 bye.

  • Josh Oliver TE | MIN

    Vikings' Josh Oliver: Catches all three targets Sunday

    Oliver had three receptions on as many targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Titans.

    Oliver turned in his third drop-less game over the last four weeks despite dealing with a wrist injury during practice sessions. The 27-year-old finished ahead of T.J. Hockenson as the team continues to ease the latter back from major knee surgery. Oliver is providing low-end value during the process, making him a fringe option for next Sunday's tilt at Chicago.

  • David Njoku TE | CLE

    Browns' David Njoku: Nine grabs in Sunday's loss

    Njoku caught all nine of his targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints.

    The tight end led the Browns in receptions, and Njoku has caught at least five passes in all three games that Jameis Winston has started for Cleveland. He's amassed a 19-171-1 line on 23 targets over that stretch, and the team's closing schedule is a promising one for TE production. Njoku will look to keep rolling in Week 12 against a Steelers defense that just allowed the duo of Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews to combine for six catches and 97 yards against it.

  • Hunter Henry TE | NE

    Patriots' Hunter Henry: Six catches in Week 11 loss

    Henry caught six of nine targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams.

    Henry led the Patriots in targets and catches while finishing seven yards shy of receiver Kendrick Bourne's team-leading total. The veteran tight end has been the most reliable target for rookie Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, due in large part to New England's lack of talent at wide receiver. Henry has averaged 6.8 targets in the first six starts of Maye's career heading into a Week 12 trip to Miami.

  • Shane Zylstra TE | DET

    Lions' Shane Zylstra: Sustains neck injury vs. Jags

    Zylstra exited Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars due to a neck injury.

    The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, and given the blowout, there was no reason to risk having Zylstra on the field. The severity of Zylsta's neck injury may not truly be known until the Lions' first practice Wednesday.

  • Brock Bowers TE | LV

    Raiders' Brock Bowers: Prolific production in loss

    Bowers secured 13 of 16 targets for 126 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 34-19 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also rushed once for minus-3 yards.

    Bowers set the pace across the board for the Raiders in all three components of his receiving line, with the trio of figures also serving as new career highs. Bowers now has double-digit target tallies and at least eight catches in four of his last six games, as he continues to serve as the clear-cut leader of the air attack following the trade of Davante Adams to the Jets. The star rookie should be set up for another busy afternoon in a Week 12 home AFC West clash against the Broncos next Sunday.

  • 49ers' George Kittle: Officially inactive Sunday

    Kittle (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Seahawks, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

    Kittle has dealt with a few injuries this season, including a hamstring issue that capped him to two limited practices during Week 11 prep and left him questionable for Sunday's game. Having said that, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported early Sunday morning that Kittle wasn't likely to play, with his availability subject to a pregame warmup. With inactive status now confirmed for Kittle, he'll miss his second contest of the campaign. Per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, fellow TE Eric Saubert is dealing with an illness but expected to play, which could mean Jake Tonges and Brayden Willis get more snaps at the position than expected.

  • Saints' Foster Moreau: Returns to action Sunday

    Moreau has returned to Sunday's game against the Browns after hurting his shoulder in the first quarter, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

    Moreau exited in the first quarter after being slammed to the ground on an attempted catch, and he was initially deemed questionable to return. However, the tight end has since been able to re-enter the contest. Moreau will thus be able to continue working as part of the Saints' tight-end trio along with Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill.

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