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Jordan caught his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the 49ers.

Jordan entered the game with a combined eight catches, 11 targets and one touchdown over the previous two games, but Houston's tight ends were marginalized Sunday. The position group accounted for just two of quarterback Davis Mills' 30 targets. Jordan has been the most prolific tight end since the Texans started playing him regularly and should be the only one considered for those looking at a cheap option at the position. The rookie has three receiving touchdowns, second on the team behind Brandin Cooks (six).

Conklin (hamstring) had five receptions on nine targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 37-10 loss to Green Bay.

Conklin had a minor scare when he was leveled with a clean hit while trying to haul in a pass, resulting in a wild Immaculate Reception type of play in which Minnesota's center, Garrett Bradbury, caught the deflection and rumbled for 21 yards. The Vikings' starting tight end stayed on the ground after absorbing the big hit, and he appeared to be favoring his midsection and not his previously-injured hamstring. Conklin eventually returned to the game and appears to have avoided serious injury heading into the regular season finale against the Bears next Sunday.

Firkser recorded three receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Dolphins.

No Titans pass catcher was able to rack up an impressive stat line due to lack of volume, though Firkser put together a solid performance. He found the end zone for the first time this season on a 15-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter after MyCole Pruitt exited with an ankle injury that appeared to be serious. If Pruitt remains sidelined, Firkser should be able to build on his recent form -- he's recorded multiple receptions in four of his last six games -- in a Week 18 matchup against Houston.

Bates recorded three receptions on four targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Philadelphia.

Bates took over the primary tight-end duties in Washington after Ricky Seals-Jones exited the game early with a neck injury. He took advantage by matching his season highs with three receptions and four targets. It's possible that Seals-Jones is held out of Washington's Week 18 matchup against the Giants, meaning Bates could be in position to rack up multiple receptions again to close the campaign.

Schultz caught six of 10 targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 25-22 loss to the Cardinals.

He led the Cowboys in targets and receiving yards while tying Cedrick Wilson in receptions. The tight end has an impressive 22-203-2 line on 27 targets over the last three games, but as Dallas will have little on the line in Week 18 against Philadelphia, the team's starters -- including Schultz -- could get some extra rest ahead of the playoffs.

Alie-Cox recorded three receptions on five targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Raiders.

Alie-Cox matched his highest target total of the season, though he wasn't able to deliver major production with the opportunity. He did manage a pair of double-digit gains that went for 17 and 10 yards. Though Jack Doyle was active after dealing with ankle and knee issues throughout the week, he may have suited up at less than full strength. If that remains the case for a Week 18 matchup against Jacksonville, Alie-Cox could maintain some increased volume.

Moreau recorded one reception on one target for nine yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts.

Moreau served as the Raiders' top tight end once again in the absence of Darren Waller (knee/back/illness), though he failed to take on a significant role. His lone reception came on the team's final drive, though it did help move the ball down the field for the game-winning field goal. Looking ahead, Moreau could be even more limited in his role in Week 18 against the Chargers if Waller is ready to return to the field.

Hill completed 17 of 28 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown and added 45 rushing yards on 12 carries in Sunday's 18-10 win over the Panthers.

The QB was the Saints' leading rusher on the afternoon, but it was still a modest performance from a fantasy perspective as the team once again relied on its defense for a victory. Hill will look to end his regular season on a high note, and potentially lead New Orleans into the playoffs, in Week 18 against the Falcons.

Fant caught six of seven targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Chargers.

He was the Broncos' leading receiver on the afternoon, although his five-yard TD late in the fourth quarter did little but boost his fantasy production. Fant has set new career highs in catches (67) and touchdowns (four) this season, and he needs only 20 more receiving yards in Week 18 against Kansas City to reach a new personal best in that category as well.

Yeboah caught both of his targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to Tampa Bay.

Yeboah came off the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier in the week and immediately jumped to the top of the Jets' tight end depth chart with Tyler Kroft entering COVID protocol himself. The undrafted rookie out of Ole Miss registered his first two catches here in what was his eighth NFL game, but this was just the second time Yeboah actually got to play snaps on offense.