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Hockenson secured three of three targets for 35 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 16-14 loss to Chicago.

Not only did he enter the week outside the top 60 players in terms of red-zone targets, Hockenson has now seen eight or more targets seven times while logging three or less targets in the other four outings. While this up-and-down usage has occasionally hindered his fantasy output, the Iowa product managed to overcome his minimal usage Thursday by snagging a 17-yard score in the third quarter. However, that was just his second touchdown since Week 2, and it may be difficult to build upon this performance in Week 13 against a Vikings defense that has allowed the fewest fantasy points to tight ends in 2021.

Graham caught two of three targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in a 16-14 win over the Lions on Thanksgiving.

The 35-year-old tight end didn't see much volume, but he found the end zone for the first time this season and the 82nd time in his career on a 17-yard toss from Andy Dalton in the second quarter. Graham is firmly behind Cole Kmet on the depth chart for the Bears, but he still has some deep-league fantasy value as an occasional red-zone option.

Kmet caught eight of 11 targets for 65 yards in a 16-14 win over the Lions on Thanksgiving.

The second-year tight end set a new career high in receptions and targets, as quarterback Andy Dalton has few healthy options at wide receiver other than Darnell Mooney, who also had a big game. Kmet has only topped 50 receiving yards twice in 11 games this season but both performances have come in the last three contests, giving him some momentum heading into a Week 13 clash with the Cardinals.

Swaim (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Swaim fully participated in Wednesday's practice but took a step back Thursday. The 28-year-old's status for Sunday's game against the Patriots could come into focus based on his participation in practice Friday. If he's unavailable for a second straight week, MyCole Pruitt and Anthony Firkser should continue to see additional work for the Titans.

Wilcox was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Wilcox spent the minimum 10 days on the list. He should be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Myarick was signed from the practice squad Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Myarick was elevated prior to Week 11 as well. His promotion likely means one or both of Kyle Rudolph (ankle) and Kaden Smith (knee) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Swaim (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Swaim missed this past Sunday's game against the Texans, but barring any setbacks in his recovery from the head injury, he's in line to return to action this weekend against the Patriots. Through 10 games, the tight end has posted modest fantasy numbers, averaging 1.9 catches (on a total of 26 targets) for 13.1 yards with two touchdowns in that span.

Smith (shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Smith continues to manage a shoulder issue, but he's expected to suit up Sunday against the Titans and continue to work in a timeshare at tight end with Hunter Henry (neck), who was also listed as a limited participant Wednesday. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Smith has logged a 47.8-percent share of the Patriots' offensive snaps thus far, which has translated to marginal fantasy numbers -- 22 catches (on 36 targets) for 210 yards and a touchdown -- through 10 games.

Henry was listed as a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a neck injury.

Along with Henry, fellow tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder) was also limited in New England's first Week 12 practice, but at this stage, neither seems likely to miss Sunday's game against the Titans. That said, unless either tight end is able to practice fully by the end of the week, the duo could head into the weekend officially listed as questionable.

Engram caught two of five targets for 12 yards in Monday's 30-10 loss to the Buccaneers.

Engram played 90 percent of the team's offensive snaps Monday, the most of any Giants pass catcher. The team struggled moving the ball through the air against Tampa Bay, and Engram wasn't able to get much going after scoring a touchdown in both of his previous two games.