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Everett (reserve/COVID-19) returned to action Sunday, catching two passes (three targets) for 40 yards in a 23-20 loss to Pittsburgh.

Everett returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list and finished second in total receiving yards for Seattle on a night during which Geno Smith struggled to move the ball downfield. Will Dissly (two catches, eight yards and a touchdown) wound up getting the lone receiving touchdown for Seattle, which is unfortunate for those who deployed Everett. It may be a rough go of things for the Seahawks' passing attack until Russell Wilson (finger) returns from IR, so there may be better options than Everett in the meantime.

Henry caught both his targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-29 overtime loss to the Cowboys.

The tight end caught a 20-yard strike from Mac Jones in the first quarter, giving Henry a TD for the third straight game. The two targets were a season low for the former Charger, but he's caught multiple passes in every game this year, and he's establishing himself as Jones' favorite red-zone option heading into a Week 7 clash with the Jets.

Schultz caught five of six targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 35-29 overtime win over the Patriots.

The tight end continues to show a great rapport with Dak Prescott, hauling in at least five passes in five of six games so far this season, but Schultz missed out on his fourth TD of the year when Blake Jarwin caught a one-yard score instead. Schultz will head into the Cowboys' Week 7 bye with 31 receptions on 37 targets for 359 yards and three touchdowns.

Fant caught nine of 11 targets for 97 yards and one touchdown against Las Vegas on Sunday.

The Broncos offense struggled for much of the game, and Fant didn't really get into high gear until the second half, but this box score is elite tight-end production and the level of play Fant might be more regularly capable of if the Broncos keep sending the targets his way. After allowing five sacks and an incredible 17 quarterback hits against Vegas, the Broncos need to do a much better job of managing the pass rush for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, and the imminent return of Jerry Jeudy (ankle) threatens Fant's target share somewhat, but Fant is on the radar as a viable tight-end option nonetheless. Denver heads to Cleveland in Week 7.

Waller caught five receptions for 59 yards on five targets against Denver on Sunday.

It's a slightly disappointing output relative to the extremely high expectations Waller has earned at this point, but he was automatic on his five targets and did well with what was within his control. The Raiders might have looked to him more if they didn't protect an early lead all game -- a game flow that led Derek Carr to attempt just 27 passes after attempting at least 34 in every other 2021 game to this point. As Carr's pass attempt volume goes back upward so too should Waller's target count. The Raiders take on the Eagles in Week 7.

Kmet caught four passes for 49 yards in the Bears' 24-14 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Kmet surpassed 22 yards for the first time since Week 1, but he's been targeted at least four times in four different contests. If he can continue to build on his current target totals, his yardage totals should continue to climb. However, until he puts together another solid performance or two, he'll be difficult to trust in fantasy lineups.

Seals-Jones recorded four receptions on six targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Chiefs.

Seals-Jones gave Washington a short-lived lead when he hauled in a 39-yard touchdown just before halftime. He tacked on an additional 14-yard reception, but he was otherwise limited to short gains. Through two weeks with Logan Thomas (hamstring) fully absent, Seals-Jones has combined to command 15 targets while hauling in nine receptions for 99 yards and a touchdown.

Conklin had three receptions (five targets) for 71 yards in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Panthers.

Conklin surpassed his previous single-game high in yards this season by one yard, doing most of his damage on a big 40-yard play. The 26-year-old remains the starting tight end for Minnesota, but his lack of targets (five per game) and red zone looks (just three this season) caps his fantasy potential. However, Conklin appears to be a solid bye week fill-in once he returns from Minnesota's upcoming bye week due to his consistent, albeit low, usage.

Engram secured three of five targets for 24 yards in the Giants' 38-11 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Despite the Giants being down multiple receivers and Saquon Barkley (ankle), Engram failed to make any notable impact and drew a disappointingly low number of targets. The 27-year-old has now seen his catch total fall below that of the previous game in each of the last two contests, a trend he'll try to reverse versus the Panthers at home in Week 7.

Higbee brought in all five targets for 36 yards in the Rams' 38-11 win over the Giants on Sunday.

The veteran tight end checked in a distant second in receptions and receiving yards to Cooper Kupp, but he averaged just 7.2 yards per grab. Higbee has displayed a low fantasy ceiling throughout the season, recording no more than five receptions or 68 receiving yards in any contest. His pair of touchdowns has helped prop up his value some, but fantasy managers will hope he can break out in a favorable Week 7 home matchup against the Lions.