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Fant recorded five receptions on six targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Bengals.

Fant led the team with 5 receptions and finished behind only Albert Okwuegbunam in receiving yards. He did the majority of his damage on big plays, highlighted by a 28-yard gain early in the second quarter that came primarily after the catch. Notably, Fant produced with both Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) and Drew Lock under center, so he may be able to carry this strong performance into a Week 16 matchup against Las Vegas regardless of who is under center. In addition, Fant has shown a safe floor of late, recording at least four receptions in four of his last five contests.

Pitts caught four of seven targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the 49ers.

Pitts broke free for a 49-yard catch and run in the second half, but he was held in check for the rest of the contest. Veteran wideout Russell Gage was featured as Atlanta's top receiving option, finishing ahead of the talented rookie in targets and yards for the fourth straight week. Pitts has had a solid first year in the NFL so far, tallying 48 receptions for 847 yards through 14 games, but a lack of touchdowns (one) has suppressed his fantasy production. Pitts' fantasy managers are hoping that the Falcons can learn to use the 6-foot-6 tight end closer to the end zone, as he has seen just two red-zone targets (both in Sunday's contest) over the last six weeks. The Falcons will take on the Lions in Week 16.

Wesco caught his only target for 19 yards in Sunday's 31-24 loss to Miami.

Wesco rumbled down to Miami's seven-yard line to set up the Jets' opening-drive touchdown, but that was the extent of his contributions on offense. The catch was Wesco's third of the season.

Kroft (lung) caught both of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Dolphins.

Kroft returned to the field for the first time since suffering a lacerated lung in Week 9 against the Colts. His stat line was almost identical to that of fellow tight end Ryan Griffin, who caught both of his targets for 39 yards. Unfortunately for the Jets, the tight ends finished second and third on the team in receiving yards behind Jamison Crowder's 40. Kroft and Griffin should both see the field frequently in Week 16 against the Jaguars.

Andrews caught 10 of 13 targets for 136 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Packers.

Andrews once again was fill-in quarterback Tyler Huntley's favorite outlet downfield, which was clear from the start, as the tight end went for a season-long, 43-yard catch on Baltimore's first drive. He sustained his impact afterward, consistently getting the better of opposing safety Darnell Savage, and scored his respective touchdowns from eight and nine yards prior to halftime. Although Andrews was unsuccessfully targeted on a two-point conversion attempt for the win late in the fourth, he nonetheless enjoyed another dominant performance, as he's now managed at least 10 catches for 115 yards and a score in consecutive games. Regardless of whether starting signal-caller Lamar Jackson (ankle) returns in Week 16 versus the Bengals, Andrews will enter that matchup in fantastic form.

Kittle hauled in all six of his targets for 93 yards in Sunday's 31-13 win over Atlanta.

Kittle finally cooled off this week after posting some gaudy fantasy totals (22-332-3) over his last two games. The star tight end's midseason surge has helped his team go 5-2 since his return from IR back in Week 9. Kittle was dealing with a minor knee injury during practice this week, so we will see if he receives an injury designation on a short week leading up to Thursday's matchup with the Titans.

Schultz brought in all eight targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' 21-6 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Schultz led the way for the Cowboys' pass-catching corps in receptions and receiving yards while falling just a target short of CeeDee Lamb's team-leading nine. The fourth-year pro's catch total was also a season high, and the entire performance represented a particularly timely resurgence after Schultz had delivered a season-worst 1-4-0 line against Washington in Week 14. Now seemingly back on track, the sure-handed tight end's next opportunity to deliver for managers in the fantasy postseason comes in a Week 16 home matchup against Washington.

Gesicki caught five of eight targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets.

Gesicki tied DeVante Parker for the team lead in targets but trailed both Parker (68) and Isaiah Ford (51) in receiving yards. The tight end has been reliable but far from spectacular, as he's topped 40 yards while coming up short of 60 in eight of 14 games this season. All told, Gesicki has 64 catches for 685 yards and two touchdowns heading into a Week 16 matchup with the Saints.

Ertz (hamstring) caught six of 11 targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 30-12 loss to Detroit.

Ertz was a late addition to the injury report Friday but didn't seem hampered by the hamstring injury, ranking second behind Christian Kirk in catches, targets and receiving yards. The 11 targets were a season high for the veteran tight end, who should continue to play a prominent pass-catching role in Week 16 against the Colts with top wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) having been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

Freiermuth (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Titans.

Prior to his exit from the contest, Freiermuth caught all four of his targets for 37 yards. In his absence, Zach Gentry is next in line for the Steelers' tight end snaps.