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Higbee recorded five receptions on five targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 3 win over Tampa Bay.

Higbee rebounded after earning only one target Week 2 and continued to operate very efficiently. Through three weeks, he's converted 11 of his 12 targets into receptions while averaging 9.7 yards per target. Higbee's primary contribution Week 3 came on a six-yard touchdown reception, which was the opening score of the game. He also chipped in catches that went for 11 and 12 yards. In Week 4, Higbee and the Rams will take on the Cardinals in what could be a fast-paced contest.

Hockenson caught two of two targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Ravens.

After totaling 20 targets over the first two weeks of the season, Hockenson saw just two passes sent his way as the Ravens took away one of Jared Goff's safety valves. However, thanks in part to a surprising showing from the subpar Detroit defense, Goff also attempted just 30 passes after throwing 93 over the first two outings. With Goff more likely than not to attempt more throws than that in a given game, there should be plenty of better days ahead for Hockenson and his fantasy investors.

Kroft sustained a rib injury rather than a chest injury in Sunday's loss to the Broncos, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Either way, the starting tight end was ruled out after catching two passes for 12 yards. Kroft will try to heal up in time to face the Titans in Week 4, and Ryan Griffin would likely get the start at tight end should Kroft sit.

Thomas brought in all four targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Washington's 43-21 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

Thomas co-led the team in receptions alongside Terry McLaurin and took his fantasy performance up a notch with a garbage-time two-yard touchdown grab late in the fourth quarter. The veteran tight end thus far has shown solid chemistry with Taylor Heinicke through the signal-caller's two-plus games under center, and he's produced a 9-87 line with Sunday's score over the last two games. Thomas will look to continue ascending in a Week 4 matchup versus the Falcons on the road.

Deguara (concussion) is active for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Deguara completed the concussion protocol late in the week, while the Packers placed fellow tight end Dominique Dafney (hip) on injured reserve Saturday. With Dafney out for at least three contests, Deguara will join Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis as the team's top three TEs for the foreseeable future. In three career appearances, Deguara has earned just 36 offensive snaps en route to one catch (on two targets) for 12 yards.

Engram caught two of six targets for 21 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Falcons.

Engram made his season debut after previously being sidelined with a calf issue. The tight end made a couple of grabs, but Engram otherwise wasn't very effective, even on a day when starting wideouts Darius Slayton and Sterling Shepard both suffered hamstring injuries. To make matters worse, Engram coughed the ball up in the second quarter, starting his season on a sour note. The veteran will aim for improvement Week 4 versus the Saints.

Kroft has been ruled out of Sunday's game at Denver due to a chest injury.

Prior to his exit, Kroft hauled in both of his targets for 12 yards. With Kroft sidelined, Ryan Griffin, Trevon Wesco and Daniel Brown are the remaining tight ends of the Jets' active roster.

Andrews caught five of seven targets for 109 yards in Sunday's 19-17 win over Detroit.

In addition to holding sole possession of the team lead in both catches and receiving yards, Andrews tied for the team lead in targets with Sammy Watkins and Marquise Brown. The tight end eclipsed his total of 77 yards from the first two games combined while topping 100 receiving yards for the first time since Week 2 of the 2019 season. After finding the end zone 17 times over the previous two seasons, Andrews is still in search of his first touchdown of 2021 heading into a Week 4 trip to Denver.

Kelce secured seven of 11 targets for 104 yards in the Chiefs' 30-24 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Kelce was one of the few bright spots for the Chiefs offense on a turnover-marred afternoon, as he eclipsed the century mark for the second straight game. He also paced Kansas City in receptions, receiving yards and targets, and he should continue to play an outsized role in the team's air attack during a Week 4 interconference road showdown with the Eagles.

Graham failed to catch his lone target in the Bears' 26-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

Graham has just a single catch on the season while playing limited snaps behind Cole Kmet, and he won't be a recommended fantasy option unless his situation changes drastically.