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Thomas caught two of five targets for six yards in Sunday's 20-9 win over the Bengals, adding one rush attempt for another two yards.

Thomas played 90 percent of offensive snaps and saw the second-most targets on the team during a game in which Alex Smith threw only 25 passes. Thomas will have a decent shot to bounce back in Week 12, facing a Dallas defense that he burnt for a 4-60-1 receiving line in the first 2020 matchup (Week 7) between the NFC East rivals.

Bryant was not officially targeted while playing 58 percent of the snaps in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Eagles.

Bryant was thrown to once -- an incomplete target in the red zone -- but the play was negated due to a defensive pass interference call. Officially, Bryant went untargeted for a second straight week. That drop in targets dovetails with Cleveland leaning on its running game, a trend that should continue as the weather becomes more wintry. The Browns are next-to-last in the NFL in pass attempts and last in completions, which doesn't leave much space for a player like Bryant to be productive.

Njoku failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 22-17 win over Philadelphia.

Njoku had an uptick in his snap count (34, 51 percent), as he and fellow tight end Harrison Bryant (39, 58 percent) helped cover for the loss of fullback Andy Janovich, but the duo combined for only one target. For the past two games, Cleveland has run the ball nearly twice as much as it has thrown it, which has shrunk the targets for all receivers. Lead tight end Austin Hooper had seven of the eight tight-end targets in those two games. Additionally, quarterback Baker Mayfield has not thrown a touchdown pass since Week 7, so Cleveland receivers need to build up yards to have any fantasy value.

Hooper caught three of five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Eagles.

Hooper once again led his position group in snaps and targets, but it rarely translates into production fantasy GMs find useful. Despite being the Browns' leading tight end, he's finished under 50 yards in six of eight games with just one touchdown. As the team rides its running game during the second half of the season, target opportunities are dwindling for all Cleveland pass catchers.

Trautman brought in his lone target for 19 yards in the Saints' 24-9 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Trautman emerged for a single reception, and that was the extent of his involvement Sunday. The rookie has been held without a catch in five of nine contests this season and is not on the fantasy radar outside of dynasty formats.

Waller hauled in all seven of his targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-31 loss to Kansas City.

Waller turned in one of his better performances of the season to date after failing to top 50 yards over his previous five contests. Luckily for fantasy GMs with shares in him, the athletic tight end has been finding his way into the end zone on a semi-regular basis (five scores through 10 games). Derek Carr also appeared to break out of his mid-season slump in this one, which can only benefit a dangerous weapon like Waller. A favorable matchup against the Falcons awaits Las Vegas in Week 12.

Kelce hauled in eight passes (10 targets ) for 127 yards and a touchdown Sunday. He also completed his lone pass attempt on a trick play for four yards in a 35-31 win over Las Vegas.

Kelce feasted between the hashes against the Raiders' safeties, consistently getting open down the field as Patrick Mahomes scrambled to buy time behind the line before connecting with his favorite target. The 31-year-old has been on an absolute tear of late, averaging 9.3 receptions and 139.7 yards with two total touchdowns over his last three contests. With George Kittle (foot) missing the majority of the season, Kelce has reclaimed his spot alone atop the fantasy tight-end summit. Next week's opponent, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, boasts a pair of athletic coverage linebackers patrolling the middle of the field, but Kelce is a must-start player regardless of matchup.

Hurst did not haul in either of his targets during Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.

Hurst had pieced together four consecutive performances of four-plus catches and 54 or more receiving yards entering Sunday. Week 11 represented an absolute dud for the third-year man out of South Carolina, his first game in a Falcons uniform without recording a catch. Despite the down week, Hurst has already established career highs in targets (54), receptions (37), receiving yards (411) and touchdowns (three) heading into a Week 12 matchup against Las Vegas.

Henry caught four of seven targets for 48 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-28 win over the Jets.

Henry tied for third on the team in targets and hauled in exactly four passes for the fifth time in the last six games. He made a two-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter to help his team stretch the lead, giving him scores in back-to-back games after going without one the previous three outings. Henry should have plenty of chances to continue thriving in next Sunday's road matchup with the Bills.

Smith recorded four receptions on six targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in Week 11 against the Ravens.

Smith got the Titans' offense on the board, capping their 79-yard game-opening drive with a one-yard touchdown reception. He also suffered a right ankle injury late in the third quarter but returned to the game with his foot wrapped, John Glennon of BroadwaySportsMedia.com reports. Despite missing some of the action, Smith has found the end zone in two of his last three games. Due to lack of volume, he'll remain a touchdown-dependent option in Week 12 against the Colts.