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Njoku caught three of a season-high four targets for 45 yards in Monday's 47-42 loss to Baltimore.

Njoku was bumped up the depth chart along with Harrison Bryant as Austin Hooper (neck) was inactive. The Browns threw more than usual Monday, and the tight end position combined for 10 targets, the most for the group since Week 7 against Pittsburgh. When all three tight ends are healthy, a typical week has Hooper gobbling up the majority of snaps and targets. His neck injury is not considered serious, so he could return Week 15 against the Giants on Sunday night.

Bryant caught three of a season-high six targets for 18 yards in Monday's 47-42 loss to the Ravens.

Bryant and fellow tight end David Njoku picked up more playing time with Austin Hooper (neck) on the shelf. Each played significantly with Bryant's 55 snaps slightly outpacing Njoku's 51. For Bryant, who lost fumbles in the two previous games in which he's had a reception, it was just the second time in the last five weeks he's been targeted at all. Hooper's neck injury is not considered serious, so he could return for Week 15 on the road against the Giants on Sunday night.

Engram caught two of his four targets for 18 yards against the Cardinals on Sunday.

The Giants offense was bad generally, and all the pass catchers were dragged down by it. Engram should continue to see regular targets and is capable of making big plays when he's not dropping passes or inadvertently tipping them to defenders.

Ertz caught two of his three targets for eight yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Saints.

All of Ertz's targets came in the first half. The final one appeared to be a catch along the sideline that should have gone for a first down, but he was ruled short of the sticks. Although he played 50 snaps total, he was not heard from again in the box score. Meanwhile, Dallas Goedert played fewer snaps but garnered twice as many looks. The 30-year-old Ertz has seen just 21 targets compared to 30 for Goedert over the four games in which they've both been healthy this year.

Goedert caught four of his six targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Saints.

Goedert saw more targets than any other Eagle and tied for the club lead in catches. He also came just three yards shy of the top mark in receiving yards, perhaps highlighting the shortcomings of Eagles pass catchers with Jalen Hurts under center. Goedert also has at least four catches and six targets in five straight contests and was on the field for 59 snaps, nine more than Zach Ertz.

Knox secured four of seven targets for 34 yards during Sunday's win over the Steelers.

Knox suffered a stinger in the game but returned after a brief absence and should be OK to play in Week 15, even if the Bills take it easy on him in practice this week. With Tyler Kroft being made an inactive once again, Knox ended up being a key part of the game plan and made a few big plays in the win. The second-year tight end still needs to work on ball security, as he also lost a fumble in the contest, but it wouldn't be surprising if this type of workload becomes the standard for Knox down the stretch.

Andrews caught five of six targets for 78 yards in Monday night's 47-42 win over the Browns.

Andrews returned from a two-game absence to lead the Ravens in receiving yards. His night was highlighted by a long catch of 39 yards, which came after quarterback Lamar Jackson escaped the pocket before finding him downfield on a third-and-long just prior to halftime. Andrews also made a couple first-down grabs to help put Baltimore in range for the game's winning field goal. After enjoying his return to action, the tight end will now get to face a Jaguars defense that's allowed the fifth-most passing yards in the league this season.

Sample had three catches for 21 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

Sample's activity has picked up the last four weeks, as he's had four or more targets each of those games, but that hasn't translated into that much production. He still doesn't have a touchdown this season, and his highest yardage total in a game has been 52 yards.

Arnold gathered in two of four targets for 27 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 26-7 road victory versus the Giants.

Arnold showed promise as a red-zone threat in three appearances to close out last season, scoring two TDs on 10 targets. However, he was kept out of the end zone through his first nine appearances and on his first 21 targets of the current campaign before tallying his first score Week 11. Including that four-yard grab, Arnold has posted a 6-109-4 line on 11 targets over the last three and a half games. Considering the rapport he's developed with Kyler Murray of late and his standing as the receiving tight end in the Cardinals offense, Arnold has a bit of sway as the team looks to lock down a playoff berth.

Johnson reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Johnson only saw five snaps on the offensive side for New Orleans in Week 14, but he hauled in his lone target for an 11-yard gain. The rest of the Oregon product's involvement came on special teams, where he collected nine snaps. If Deonte Harris (neck) returns to the receiving corps Week 15, it would reduce Johnson's likelihood of carving out a game day role.