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Knox brought in all three targets for 32 yards and two touchdowns in the Bills' 31-6 win over the Saints on Thursday night.

The athletic tight end made excellent use of his scant opportunities, recording scoring grabs of seven and 24 yards in the first and third quarter, respectively. Knox now has a career-high seven touchdowns and new high-water marks in receptions (31) and receiving yards (415) as well following Thursday night's effort, sending him into a Week 13 showdown with the Patriots on Monday night, Dec. 6 with plenty of momentum.

Hill was active for Thursday's 31-6 loss to the Bills, but was deemed an "emergency backup" as he continues to deal with a foot injury, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Hill's absence was certainly pronounced as Trevor Siemian struggled mightily to lead a functioning offense. The gadget quarterback was a full participant in practice all week so it's a little surprising the Saints didn't feel comfortable using Hill, especially as the offense floundered. The newly extended quarterback won't have much time to rehab the injury with the Saints slated to take on the Cowboys next Thursday.

Waller was forced out of Thursday's game against the Cowboys with a knee injury.

Prior to his exit, Waller caught two of his five targets for 33 yards. In his absence, Foster Moreau is next in line for the Raiders' tight end targets.

Seals-Jones (hip) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice report.

Seals-Jones dinged his hip in a Week 10 win against the Buccaneers and hasn't been spotted on the field since then, either in practice or this past Sunday at Carolina. Washington designated No. 1 tight end Logan Thomas (hamstring) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, thus opening a 21-day window for him to get back on the active roster. Thomas' ability to practice seemingly puts him ahead of Seals-Jones on the health front, but if neither player gets the all-clear to play Monday versus the Seahawks, John Bates will be the primary tight end for Washington.

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.