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Andrews caught two of four targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 30-28 win over the Eagles.

Although the Ravens scored 30 points for the fifth time in six games, Andrews finished with a new season low in yardage as the Eagles defense made a concerted effort to stop him. He has five touchdowns through the first six games of the season, but he still hasn't reached 60 receiving yards and has been held under 30 three times, creating a somewhat touchdown-dependent fantasy profile. Andrews will enjoy a bye next weekend before taking on the Steelers in Week 8.

Ertz (ankle) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday to get a better look at the ankle injury he sustained Sunday against the Ravens, per Jay Glazer of Fox NFL Sunday, Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Ertz was banged up late as Philadelphia's comeback attempt came up short. A silver lining with this news is that the team is less concerned about Ertz's injury than that of teammate Miles Sanders (knee) -- who's also going in for an MRI -- but Ertz is still questionable at best to dress against the Giants four days from now. If Dallas Goedert (ankle) doesn't come off IR, Richard Rodgers could serve as Philadelphia's top tight end Thursday.

Engram secured two of three targets for 30 yards in the Giants' 20-19 win over the Washington Football Team on Sunday.

The athletic tight end continued to underwhelm Sunday, although some of the blame has to be laid at the feet of quarterback Daniel Jones. Engram has logged just five total targets over the last two contests, although he salvaged his fantasy day to an extent in Week 5 with a rushing touchdown. Engram has now posted 35 or fewer receiving yards in four consecutive contests, leaving fantasy managers hoping for a much-needed resurgence in a Week 7 Thursday night battle versus an Eagles team that's been susceptible to tight ends all season.

Thomas brought in three of four targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in the Washington Football Team's 20-19 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

The journeyman tight end finally scored again after a four-game drought, making an impressive contested catch in the left corner of the end zone late in the first half. Thomas' yardage tally, modest as it was, qualified as a season high, and Sunday marked his first game with multiple receptions since Week 3. Thomas will look to carry over the momentum from Sunday's productive effort into a Week 7 home showdown against the Cowboys.

Kmet caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 23-16 victory over the Panthers on Sunday.

Kmet got open between three defenders while catching a perfect pass from Nick Foles to score his first NFL touchdown, but the two targets he received equaled the total number of looks he had seen over the first four games. Until he sees a consistent increase in targets, his fantasy value will remain minimal.

Graham caught five passes for 34 yards in the Bears' 23-16 victory over the Panthers on Sunday.

Graham continued to be heavily involved in the Bears' offense, as his eight targets trailed only Allen Robinson. Although he's typically very busy in the red zone, it was Cole Kmet who was the tight end on the receiving end of Chicago's only passing touchdown. Graham has now posted 33 or 34 yards in each of the last three games, but it's his ability to score touchdowns that affords him weekly fantasy upside.

Firkser caught eight of nine targets for 113 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-36 overtime win over the Texans.

Firkser took over as the No. 1 tight end after Jonnu Smith exited with an ankle injury in the third quarter, but Firkser's touchdown actually came before that, on a seven-yard catch in the first quarter. Tennessee's high-powered offense is averaging 32.8 points per game, so Firkser would instantly enter the TE1 discussion against the Steelers in Week 7 and beyond if Smith has to miss any time.

Ertz has been ruled out of Sunday's contest versus the Ravens due to an ankle injury, Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press reports.

Ertz was in and out of the game in the fourth quarter after getting tangled up with a Baltimore defender, ultimately favoring his left foot as he left the field the last time. Now confirmed as an ankle issue, he ends Week 6 with four catches (on 10 targets) for 33 yards. His status bears watching as the Eagles prepare for a Thursday night divisional matchup with the Giants.

Ertz (undisclosed) went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Ertz got tangled up with a Ravens defender in the fourth quarter and left the game for one play before returning to the field. On the Eagles' next possession, he again came up lame and was examined in the sideline medical tent, per Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer. If he's unable to return, Ertz will end the game with four receptions (on 10 targets) for 33 yards.

Smith was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Texans with an ankle injury, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.

Smith exited the game in the third quarter, and he did some sprints in front of trainers on the sidelines before taking a seat on the bench. He recorded one 13-yard reception before leaving the game. Anthony Firkser will operate as the top tight end if Smith is unable to return.