NFL Player News
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John FitzPatrick TE | GB
Packers' John FitzPatrick: Notches short reception in win
FitzPatrick corralled his lone target for a four-yard reception Sunday in the Packers' 35-25 win over the Steelers.
FitzPatrick took the field for 22 of the Packers' 64 offensive snaps, with his 34 percent share placing him ahead of Luke Musgrave (19 percent) for second among the team's tight ends. Starter Tucker Kraft continued to lead the way in both playing time (59 snaps) and production (7-143-2 receiving line on nine targets) by a healthy margin, and so long as Kraft stays healthy, FitzPatrick won't have much of an opportunity to see his role on offense expand.
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Caden Prieskorn TE | TB
Caden Prieskorn: Coming to Cleveland
Prieskorn signed with the Browns' practice squad Monday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
The Ole Miss product was dropped from the Buccaneers' practice squad in mid-October but has since found a new home in Cleveland. Prieskorn has yet to appear in an NFL game after catching 27 of 38 targets for 401 yards and three touchdowns during his final collegiate season in 2024.
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Jackson Hawes TE | BUF
Bills' Jackson Hawes: Makes two catches vs. Panthers
Hawes caught two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.
The rookie tight end from Georgia Tech logged his second-highest snap share of the season (34 offensive snaps) during Sunday's blowout win. Prior to Week 8, Hawes hadn't received a target in each of the Bills' previous two games. He's now caught six of seven targets for 69 yards and a touchdown across his first seven NFL games. He's expected to continue playing behind Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox in the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.
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Dawson Knox TE | BUF
Bills' Dawson Knox: Hauls in lone target
Knox caught his only target for 15 yards during Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.
Knox has been more involved in the Bills' offensive game plan over the past three games, catching three of five targets for 49 yards and a score. He logged his second-lowest snap count of the season (25 offensive snaps) in Sunday's win, but that's largely due to the second-half blowout. Knox is expected to continue operating as Buffalo's No. 2 tight end heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.
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Adam Trautman TE | DEN
Broncos' Adam Trautman: No targets in third straight game
Trautman wasn't targeted while playing 40 of the Broncos' 63 snaps on offense Sunday in a 44-24 win over the Cowboys.
With fellow tight end Nate Adkins (knee) making an early exit from the Week 8 contest, Trautman ended up matching his highest snap share of the season (63 percent). Despite the increased playing time, however, Trautman went without a target for the third game in a row, as Denver continued to utilize Evan Engram as its top pass-catching tight end. Even if he continues to play more than half of Denver's snaps if Adkins is sidelined for a Week 9 matchup with the Texans, Trautman will continue to be deployed primarily as a blocker.
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Austin Hooper TE | NE
Patriots' Austin Hooper: Two catches in win over Browns
Hooper caught both of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.
The veteran tight end, who was on the field for 57 percent of the Patriots' snaps on offense Sunday, continues to work in a timeshare with Hunter Henry (76 percent). As long as that remains the case, Hooper, who has put up a 12-154-1 receiving line on 13 targets through eight contests, will be on the fantasy radar only in deeper fantasy formats.
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Hunter Henry TE | NE
Patriots' Hunter Henry: Catches TD in Week 8
Henry's only target in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns resulted in a seven-yard touchdown.
Fortunately for those who had Henry in Week 8 lineups, his season low in targets still yielded fantasy production. Looking ahead to the Patriots' Week 9 game against the Falcons, Henry -- who was on the field for 52 of 68 snaps on offense versus Cleveland, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com -- merits fantasy consideration given that he continues to see steady playing time and has compiled a 25-317-4 receiving line on 37 targets through eight games.
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Ja'Tavion Sanders TE | CAR
Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Minimal output in loss
Sanders caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.
Since returning from an ankle injury in the Panthers' Week 7 win over the Jets, Sanders has caught just three of five targets for 19 yards. However, he still operated as the team's top tight end in Week 8, logging 31 offensive snaps to Tommy Tremble's 28. Sanders played a significant role on Carolina's offense before sustaining an injury, catching 11 of 14 targets for 82 yards over the team's first three games. He's expected to be more involved in the passing game during the Week 9 matchup against the Packers, especially if Bryce Young (ankle) returns to action.
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Tommy Tremble TE | CAR
Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Continues to struggle
Tremble caught his only target for four yards in Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.
Since the return of Ja'Tavion Sanders in the Panthers' Week 7 win over the Jets, Tremble's offensive role has decreased. During that span, he's caught both of his targets for just four yards. Although Sanders also underwhelmed in the Week 8 loss (3-19-0), he played three more offensive snaps than Tremble. Expect Tremble to remain Carolina's No. 2 tight end in the Week 9 matchup against the Packers, likely with limited involvement in the passing game.
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Cade Otton TE | TB
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Gains 40 yards Sunday
Otton had four receptions on five targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 23-3 win over the Saints.
Otton finished second in receiving production for the Buccaneers on a low-volume passing day. After a slow start to the campaign, the veteran tight end has picked things up with averages of 5.0 receptions and 59.3 yards over his last four appearances. Otton should continue seeing elevated usage out of Tampa Bay's upcoming bye week for a team dealing with multiple injuries at the receiver position.