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  • T.J. Hockenson TE | MIN

    Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Three receptions in loss

    Hockenson had three receptions for 39 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss to Chicago.

    There were some encouraging signs for Hockenson as the Vikings offense used him more in short routes over the middle that were lacking in quarterback J.J. McCarthy's previous starts. However, McCarthy and the passing game struggled overall, which limits Hockenson's upside. McCarthy was just 16-for-32 passing as he struggled with accuracy and had two interceptions.

  • Luke Farrell TE | SF

    49ers' Luke Farrell: No receptions Sunday

    Farrell was not targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 41-22 victory over Arizona.

    Farrell was able to nab his second touchdown of the season against the Rams last week, but he reverted to his blocking role against the Cardinals on Sunday. The veteran backup logged 16 snaps on offense (29 percent) behind George Kittle's dominant 6-67-2 receiving line. Farrell's fantasy value is completely dependent on vulturing short touchdowns from Kittle, which keeps the former off the fantasy radar for Week 12.

  • Packers' Luke Musgrave: Trends downward in win

    Musgrave was targeted once and caught one pass for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Giants.

    It was presumed that Musgrave would be the Packers' tight end who benefited most from the absence of Tucker Kraft (knee), and he did in Week 10, leading all players at his position in snaps and receiving yardage. However, things took a sharp turn Sunday, as he not only finished second in both departments but third behind John FitzPatrick and Josh Whyle -- who both, unlike Musgrave, were credited with a Week 11 start. Roles are seemingly fluid in Green Bay's tight end room for the time being, but those counting on Musgrave in fantasy leagues should at the least be evaluating other options.

  • Giants' Daniel Bellinger: Quiet in loss Sunday

    Bellinger didn't catch his only target in a Week 11 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

    The Giants had a different look on offense Sunday with Mike Kafka taking over on an interim basis for former head coach Brian Daboll and with Jameis Winston stepping in at quarterback for the injured Jaxson Dart (concussion). Bellinger also dealt with a groin injury during the week, which may have also impacted his output Sunday. Ultimately, the fourth-year tight end finished without a catch for the third time through 10 contests on the campaign while logging a 47 percent offensive snap share. Theo Johnson remains the clear No. 1 tight end for the Giants, so Bellinger isn't a viable fantasy asset even when Dart is healthy.

  • Theo Johnson TE | NYG

    Giants' Theo Johnson: Modest results with Winston at QB

    Johnson corralled three of four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's Week 11 loss to Green Bay.

    Johnson set career-high marks with seven catches for 75 yards the previous Sunday against Chicago, but he went back to something close to his usual level of production versus the Packers. That may have had something to do with a change at QB -- Jaxson Dart (concussion) didn't play, and the Giants elected to go with Jameis Winston rather than Russell Wilson behind center. Johnson's stat line Sunday was slightly better than his averages of 2.9 receptions for 26.6 yards over the first nine games of the campaign, and he seems to have built a decent weekly floor with at least three catches in seven of his past eight contests. Should Dart be able to return to action against Detroit on Sunday, Johnson's outlook would likely bump up a bit.

  • Johnny Mundt TE | JAC

    Jaguars' Johnny Mundt: Notches two receptions

    Mundt caught two of three targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 35-6 win against the Chargers.

    The 30-year-old played 41 of 71 offensive snaps in the absences of Hunter Long (hip) and Brenton Strange (hip), while Quintin Morris led the way for Jacksonville's tight ends with 50 snaps. Mundt now has seven catches for 83 yards through 10 games this season and is likely to continue being sporadically involved in the Jaguars' aerial attack.

  • Quintin Morris TE | JAC

    Jaguars' Quintin Morris: Catches first pass of 2025

    Morris secured one of three targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 35-6 win against the Chargers.

    The 26-year-old operated as Jacksonville's No. 1 tight end Sunday, playing 50 of 71 offensive snaps with Hunter Long (hip) inactive and Brenton Strange (hip) still on injured reserve. Morris' third-quarter reception was his first of the campaign since he almost exclusively played special teams earlier in the season.

  • Pat Freiermuth TE | PIT

    Steelers' Pat Freiermuth: Makes 19-yard reception in Week 11

    Freiermuth secured his lone target for 19 yards during Sunday's 34-12 win over Cincinnati.

    Although Freiermuth ended his four-game streak of multi-reception games Sunday, he was somewhat efficient on his lone target against the Bengals. Although Freiermuth has remained inconsistent in recent weeks, his fantasy production has certainly been better than it was over his first five appearances of the year. Across his last five outings, Freiermuth has secured 15 of 18 targets for 203 yards and three touchdowns, and he's been a more reliable option than teammate Jonnu Smith during that time.

  • Jonnu Smith TE | PIT

    Steelers' Jonnu Smith: No catches in Week 11

    Smith failed to secure either of his two targets during Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals.

    Smith has struggled to carve out much of a role to begin his time with the Steelers, and he's been especially uninvolved in the passing game over the past two weeks, as he's secured just one of four targets for four yards during that time. Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington have been slightly more reliable recently, leaving Smith as a shaky fantasy option heading into the final month and a half of the regular season.

  • Dawson Knox TE | BUF

    Bills' Dawson Knox: Catches one pass in Week 11 win

    Knox caught one of three targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 44-32 win over Tampa Bay.

    With Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) sidelined, Knox logged 77 percent of the offensive snaps, while Jackson Hawes played 34 percent. The workload still didn't result in any meaningful bump in production for Knox, who hasn't reached 40 receiving yards in any game this season. He won't be a recommended fantasy target outside of single-game fantasy slates on Thursday night against the Texans even if Kincaid, who has been labeled week-to-week with his injury, remains out.

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