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Hooper caught two of three targets for 19 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown, in Sunday's 26-6 win over Chicago.

Hooper found an opening among three Bear defenders to score Cleveland's lone touchdown in four red-zone trips. It was his first TD of the season, as well as the first for any Cleveland tight ends. He's caught 10 of 11 targets for 86 yards through three games.

Knox caught four of five targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Buffalo's win over Washington on Sunday.

Knox had his best yardage and target week in the victory in what's starting to shape up as a breakout campaign. He won't be a fantasy star on this team in 2021 -- that status is reserved for Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs -- but the ever-evolving Buffalo offense has started to feature the tight end this season and Knox is pretty much the only one in his position group going out on pass routes. In deeper leagues, he's worth consideration.

Tonyan caught his lone target for eight yards in Sunday's 30-28 win over the 49ers.

Tonyan crashed back down to earth after busting out 52 yards and a touchdown last week against the Lions. Aaron Rodgers relied almost primarily on star wideout Davante Adams, and the duo led Green Bay to victory. Tonyan's fantasy value last season stemmed from his ability to find the end zone (11 touchdowns), but with just one score and 66 total yards through three contests, fantasy managers may start looking for other answers at tight end.

Okwuegbunam caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Jets.

Okwuegbunam was essentially a nonfactor in the Broncos' blowout win over Jets. Week 3 marks the first time the second-year tight end did not record multiple targets and receptions. With injuries to key pass-catchers Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler, it is plausible that Okwuegbunam may see a modest increase in his passing-game usage while they miss time. Nonetheless, the 23-year-old remains largely off the fantasy radar ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Ravens.

Fant secured two receptions on three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Jets.

Fant was not a big part of the game plan in Week 3 as the Broncos cruised to victory over the hapless Jets. His three targets were tied for third most on a day when quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw 25 passes. With wide receiver KJ Hamler going down with a knee injury Sunday, it is likely that the veteran tight end could see a bump in his usage going forward if Hamler is forced to miss time. The Broncos are already without Jerry Jeudy, so Denver's pass-catching group is getting thinner. The 6-foot-4, 249-pounder's athleticism will likely be relied on to help the offense move the chains going forward, and Fant will get a shot to bounce back when the Broncos host the Ravens in Week 4.

Conklin caught seven of eight targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-17 win over the Seahawks.

After two quiet performances to begin the season, Conklin broke out in a big way Sunday, catching the first of Kirk Cousins' three TD passes on a seven-yard strike in the first quarter. The tight end is well behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen in the pecking order when it comes to the Minnesota passing game, but he appears to be firmly entrenched at the top of the depth chart at his own position heading into a Week 4 tilt against the Browns.

Everett caught all five of his targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Vikings.

After managing only three catches for 23 yards on four targets through his first two games as a Seahawk -- albeit with a touchdown -- Everett was more involved as a receiver in Minnesota. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett are entrenched as Russell Wilson's top options, but the tight end could emerge as a reliable No. 3 target for Seattle. The 1-2 squad will face another test in Week 4 on the road against the 49ers.

Kittle hauled in seven passes (nine targets) for 92 yards in Sunday's 30-28 loss to Green Bay.

Kittle was finally utilized as the team's best offensive weapon, nearly matching his yardage output from the first two games combined. While the star tight end still couldn't find the end zone, he was able to rip off one of his signature catch-and-rumbles to help preserve an impressive fourth-quarter comeback that ultimately fell short. The 49ers' banged-up secondary will face off against another elite quarterback in Russell Wilson and the Seahawks next Sunday, so the team may have to utilize Kittle's receiving prowess to stay competitive again.

Waller caught five of seven targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 31-28 overtime win over the Dolphins.

The tight end was just one of the boys in this one, as six different Raiders saw between five and seven targets and caught between three and five passes. Derek Carr's success spreading the ball around has capped Waller's production in consecutive games, but he remains one of the top options -- if not the No. 1 option -- in what has been a dynamic Las Vegas passing attack so far in 2021. Waller's weekly ceiling remains sky high heading into a Week 4 clash with the Chargers.

Gesicki caught 10 of 12 targets for 86 yards in Sunday's 31-28 overtime loss to the Raiders.

The tight end finished second on the Dolphins to Jaylen Waddle in catches and targets, but he outpaced the rookie by nearly 30 yards to lead the team. With backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett showing little ability to stretch the field, Gesicki could be in line for a big uptick in his volume and production as long as Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) remains sidelined, including Week 4 at home against the Colts.