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Ertz is set to serve as the Cardinals' top tight end Sunday against the Texans with Darrell Daniels (hamstring) inactive for the contest.

Ertz just arrived in Arizona nine days ago via trade with the Eagles in the wake of Maxx Williams' season-ending knee injury, and he'll be thrust into a major role during his first game in Arizona. The veteran has had a few extra days to get acclimated to the Cardinals offense and will have a favorable matchup against a Texans Cover-2 defense that's allowed a 35-397-5 line to tight ends over the first six contests.

Holtz (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Holtz logged a full practice Friday, which set him up to return from a two-game absence. He should serve primarily on special teams, even with Jimmy Graham (illness) sidelined.

With Darren Waller (ankle) inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Moreau is in line for an expanded role in the Raiders' Week 7 offense.

Per Tashan Reed of The Athletic, with Waller, Nick Bowers (neck) and Derek Carrier (pectoral) all unavailable, Moreau and Matt Bushman are slated to handle the Raiders' tight end duties against Philadelphia. Though Moreau shouldn't be expected to replicate Waller's production level, he does at least represent a viable plugin for those who had been awaiting Waller's playing status.

Hockenson (knee) is listed as active Sunday versus the Rams in L.A.

For a third straight week, Hockenson is gutting out a knee injury on game day. During the first two contests, he hauled in 10 of 14 targets for 96 yards. Another semi-fruitful outing could be on tap against a Rams defense that has given up the ninth-most yards (364, tied with the Cowboys) to tight ends this season.

Waller (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

After being added to the Raiders' injury report Saturday, Waller -- who has recorded a team-leading 33 catches (on 53 targets) for 378 yards and two TDs in six games to date -- approached Sunday's contest viewed as a game-time decision. Evidently, things didn't go as hoped for the tight end in pre-game warmups, so he'll sit this one out. In his absence, Foster Moreau is in line for added opportunities in Las Vegas' Week 7 passing attack, while Waller will target a potential return to action after his team's bye week, when the Raiders face the Giants on the road on Nov. 7.

Smith exited Sunday's game against the Jets after suffering a shoulder injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Prior to leaving the contest, Smith caught both of his targets for 52 yards and carried once for five yards. In his absence, added looks in the passing game will be available for fellow tight end Hunter Henry.

Long (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Long played in Week 6 against the Jaguars, but he had only one target and didn't record a single catch. He's made three appearances this season and has played just 29 snaps, so him being inactive shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters.

Engram (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Engram has been hindered by a calf injury all season, but after sitting out Weeks 1 and 2, he's suited up for each of the last four contests. His production has been less than inspiring -- 14 catches (on 21 targets) for 127 yards and no TDs -- but he should be a key part of the game plan in a skill-position group without Saquon Barkley (ankle), Kenny Golladay (knee), Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and Kadarius Toney (ankle). Engram's key competition for looks will come in the form of Darius Slayton (hamstring), Dante Pettis, John Ross (hamstring) and fellow tight end Kyle Rudolph.

Waller, who was added to the Raiders' injury report Saturday and is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, is viewed as a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The tight end strained his inner ankle and heel during Friday's practice, and his Week7 status now hinges on how he feels during pre-game warmups. If Waller is out or only able to play a limited amount of snaps Sunday, Foster Moreau would be the next man up to see added opportunities at tight end. Given that Las Vegas and Philadelphia kick off at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, those considering Waller in fantasy lineups will ideally have an alternate option in place should he end up missing the contest.

Engram (calf), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, is expected to play, barring a setback in pregame warmups, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

After missing Thursday's practice, Engram returned to the field Friday as a limited participant. While Engram's ability to conclude the week as a practice participant bodes well for his chances of being available Week 7, fantasy managers will still want to make sure he avoids the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.