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Okwuegbunam was targeted twice, but failed to record a catch in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Texans.

Okwuegbunam was a non-factor in the contest on a day when Russell Wilson completed just 14 total passes and the team only managed to score 16 points. The 24-year-old had an opportunity to become more involved when Jerry Jeudy exited the game with a rib injury, but the Broncos offense could not get much going. The lone touchdown of the day came in the fourth quarter when Russell Wilson hooked up with tight end Eric Saubert on a 22-yard score. Fantasy managers hoping that Okwuegbunam could make a big leap this year should exercise caution while Denver's offense finds its groove. The 6-foot-5, 258-pounder will look to get more involved in Week 3 when the Broncos host the 49ers.

Pitts recorded two receptions on three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Rams.

Marcus Mariota attempted only 26 passes on the day, though Pitts' target total was still surprising. He managed receptions of only 13 and six yards and now has 19 receiving yards in each of his first two games of the season. If there is a positive to take away, Drake London appears to be emerging as a legitimate offensive weapon and could take defensive attention away from Pitts.

Higbee caught seven of nine targets for 71 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Falcons.

For the second straight game, Higbee was second in targets behind Cooper Kupp and churned out consistent yardage for Matthew Stafford. The veteran tight end fell one yard shy of scoring his first touchdown of the year in the first quarter, but he had an otherwise solid night. Higbee's 71 receiving yards were the most he's had in a game since 2019, when he put up a monster 35-438-1 line over a four-game stretch. Heading into a Week 3 matchup with the Cardinals, which just gave up 50 yards and a touchdown to Darren Waller, Higbee looks to be locked in as one of the Rams' top receiving options.

Hurst caught five of seven targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.

The veteran tight end saw healthy target volume for the second straight game, finishing just behind Tee Higgins (10) and Ja'Marr Chase (nine), but Hurst's longest reception went for only eight yards. With the Bengals' offensive line having major issues protecting Joe Burrow, Hurst could continue to be a bail-out option for the QB heading into a Week 3 clash with the Jets.

Ertz caught eight passes for 75 yards on 11 targets in an overtime win against Las Vegas on Sunday.

Ertz was a steadying presence for the struggling Arizona passing game, pacing the Cardinals in catches and receiving yardage while tying for the team lead in targets. Ertz may well be Kyler Murray's most reliable target while DeAndre Hopkins is suspended, especially if Marquise Brown (six catches for 68 yards on 11 targets) continues to flop in the WR1 role. The Cardinals face Tennessee in Week 3.

Waller caught six passes for 50 yards and one touchdown on eight targets against Arizona on Sunday.

Quarterback Derek Carr struggled somewhat in this game, keeping Waller's production contained despite the sizable target volume. The veteran tight end should nevertheless have a chance to be heavily involved again when the Raiders face Tennessee in Week 3.

Per coach Lovie Smith, Jordan injured his ankle in Sunday's 16-9 loss to Denver, Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports.

Jordan was questionable coming into the game due to an ankle injury, but it's unclear whether this ankle injury is an aggravation of the previous one. The second-year tight end caught two of four targets for three yards while he was in the game. More updates on Jordan's status should surface before the Texans take on the Bears in Week 3.

Kroft has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a knee injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Kroft wasn't targeted to begin Sunday's matchup but sustained a knee injury that will keep him out for the rest of the game. His absence leaves the 49ers particularly shorthanded at tight end since George Kittle (groin) was unavailable for a second consecutive week. Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner could see increased looks to close out the game against Seattle.

Gesicki secured all four targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 42-38 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

After a concerning Week 1 performance during which Gesicki was targeted just once, questions arose about whether a significantly reduced role would be par for the course in head coach Mike McDaniel's offense. However, those fears were allayed for at least a week, as Gesicki checked in third in receptions and receiving yards to the superhuman wideout duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. The Penn State product also made a memorable catch that was an early part of Miami's memorable comeback, making an impressive 14-yard leaping grab in the back of the end zone midway through the third quarter. Gesicki will aim to mount a successful encore in a Week 3 home showdown against the Bills next Sunday.

Sample has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to a right knee injury.

Sample hauled in his lone target for minus-4 yards to begin Sunday's matchup, but he sustained a knee injury in the second quarter and was unable to return. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the Bengals' Week 3 matchup against the Jets next Sunday.