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Waller caught five of 10 targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Chargers.

While it wasn't the most efficient performance, Waller did set a new career high with his fourth TD of the season. The tight end has seen double-digit targets three times in eight games as Derek Carr's top option heading into Week 10's clash with a Broncos defense that has only given up two touchdowns to opposition TEs so far this year.

Smith brought in both his targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Bears.

Smith was out-targeted by fellow tight end Anthony Firkser, but managed to rack up more yards and find the end zone. His score came midway through the fourth quarter on a play action pass when he was left open leaking into the end zone from the two-yard line. Despite that production, Smith has had a hard time earning consistent targets since the return of Corey Davis, as he has seen two or fewer targets in three of four contests since Week 6. He'll draw a Week 10 matchup against the Colts.

Engram caught five of his 10 targets for 48 receiving yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 23-20 win against Washington.

Engram got out to an inconsistent start to the 2020 campaign, posting an impressive 65-yard outing Week 2 against the Bears, but otherwise recording 35 or fewer receiving yards in five of his first six outings of the season. The fourth-year tight end has been much more consistent with 5.3 catches and 51.7 receiving yards per game over his past three outings, plus he finally broke through with his first TD of 2020 against Washington on Sunday. With it still yet to be determined if Golden Tate (coach's decision) will earn his way back into the coaching staff's graces after his disgruntled comments regarding his offensive role last week, Engram may be more likely to keep up his steady target share Week 10 against Philadelphia.

Henry caught four of his seven targets for 33 yards in the 31-26 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

While the oddity of having back-to-back weeks with exactly four receptions and 33 yards receiving might be humorous, it's a less-than-ideal outcome for fantasy managers given what was supposedly a plus matchup. Henry continues to see plenty of targets (53), but an average depth of target of 6.9 yards indicates the almost absurd levels the Chargers take to make sure the tight end provides relief short across the middle of the field.

Gesicki caught three of four targets for 42 yards during Sunday's 34-31 win over the Cardinals.

Gesicki finished third on the team in targets and receiving yards, generating his best output since Week 5. His long gain of 19 yards was his third-longest of the season, and he recorded multiple catches for just the second time in his last six games. Although Gesicki's fantasy production has been rather sporadic this season, he could benefit from Tua Tagovailoa's ascendence moving forward. His next chance to produce will come Sunday against a Chargers team that has been susceptible to opposing tight ends this season.

Smythe (concussion) is ruled out to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Smythe has been confirmed to have sustained a concussion, so he'll now enter the league's five-step protocol for head injuries. He caught his only target for 19 yards before being forced out. Mike Gesicki and Adam Shaheen are the Dolphins' remaining healthy tight ends.

Smythe is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals and will be evaluated for a concussion.

Smythe won't be eligible to return Sunday if he indeed enters the concussion protocol. The Dolphins are already operating without Preston Williams (knee), Myles Gaskin (knee) and Matt Breida (hamstring), so losing Smythe would further detract from an already undermanned skill-position group.

Andrews caught three of five targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Colts.

Lamar Jackson only needed to attempt 23 passes on the afternoon, and while Andrews did tie Marquise Brown for the team lead in targets, the modest volume didn't translate into much production. Fellow tight end Nick Boyle wound up leading the Ravens with only 46 receiving yards. After scoring five TDs in the first five games of the year, Andrews has now failed to get into the end zone in three straight heading into another tough matchup against the Patriots in Week 10.

Hockenson recorded five receptions on eight targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Vikings.

Hockenson maintained an increased role in the absence of Kenny Golladay (hip), as only Danny Amendola commanded more targets. Hockenson worked close to the line of scrimmage and averaged only 7.8 yards per catch, with his longest reception of the day going for 11 yards. That was the cause of what was mostly an uninspiring stat line for Hockenson, one that he helped prop up with a two-yard touchdown grab late in the fourth quarter from backup quarterback Chase Daniel. Hockenson has solidified his role in the Lions' offense, logging at least six targets in each of past three games. He'll look to work deeper down the field in Week 10 against Washington.

Graham caught all six of his targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Chicago's 24-17 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

After falling behind by double digits in the first half, the Bears were forced to throw the ball more than usual, helping Graham to his second-highest yardage total of the season while also grabbing a late touchdown after the outcome of the game had been decided. Through nine games, he's averaging just 34 yards, making him mostly a touchdown-dependent weekly lineup option.