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Thomas caught one of two targets for four yards in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Vikings.

Thomas has managed more than one reception in just three of 12 appearances thus far, leaving him with very little fantasy value despite his starting tight-end job.

Manhertz caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Vikings.

Manhertz, whose specialty is blocking, is yet to make multiple receptions in a game this season, but his one grab Sunday at least got him on the stat sheet.

Everett caught both his targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 23-20 loss to San Francisco.

This was Everett's lowest receiving yardage total since Week 4, and while he hasn't been padding his stat line or significantly moving the fantasy needle, Sunday's showing was a little disappointing. Fellow tight end Tyler Higbee missed practice all week with an elbow injury, so there was potential for Everett to have a bigger impact. As it stands, Everett is a tough start in the majority of fantasy settings, and with Higbee in the mix and Los Angeles committed to spreading the ball around on the ground and through the air, the fourth-year tight end probably won't see his value increase down the stretch.

Carlson caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over Jacksonville.

Carlson is the seldom-used fourth tight end on the Browns' roster. The catch was his first of the season and the target just his second.

Njoku played 40 snaps and was not targeted in Sunday's 27-25 win over Jacksonville.

Njoku, who has not caught a pass since Week 8, went untargeted for the second time in the last three weeks. He and Harrison Bryant have become afterthoughts, combining for just three targets in the last three games while starter Austin Hooper had nine. The return of Nick Chubb has turned Cleveland into a run-heavy team and squeezed targeting opportunities for the entire tight end position group.

Bryant caught one of two targets for 13 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 27-25 win over Jacksonville.

The good news for Bryant is that he snapped a two-game run without a target, but his fumble on the first play of the second half led to a go-ahead touchdown. The entire tight end group has experienced a drop in targets, coinciding with the return of running back Nick Chubb three weeks ago. Cleveland has a 62/38 percent run/pass split over the last three games, which has resulted in just 13 tight end targets during that span, and nine of those targets belong to starter Austin Hooper. That run/pass mix will likely continue in Week 13 against Tennessee, but the Titans present a favorable matchup for Bryant, ranking 26th in the NFL with seven touchdowns allowed to opposing tight ends.

Hooper caught two of two targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Jaguars.

Hooper gave the Browns a brief lead at the end of the first half with a nine-yard touchdown reception, his second TD of the season. He's averaging just two catches and 19 yards in three games since returning from an appendectomy, but Hooper stands out among the team's tight ends as they prepare for Week 13 against Tennessee. The Titans rank 26th with seven touchdowns allowed to opposing tight ends.

Tonyan (ankle) hauled in all five of his targets for 67 yards and a score in Sunday's 41-25 win over Chicago.

Tonyan was late to the scoring party in the one-sided affair, cashing in on a 39-yard score in the third quarter that rescued what would have been a pedestrian outing. The 26-year-old has been a pleasant surprise since taking over as the starting tight end this season, totaling 37 receptions, 458 yards and seven touchdowns through 11 contests. Tonyan remains a fantasy threat so long as he has the trust of Aaron Rodgers, which he continues to build week by week. The rising star will next take on the Eagles, who are allowing 8.9 fantasy points per game to tight ends this year.

Kmet caught one pass for eight yards in Chicago's 41-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Kmet was targeted three times, including one on a deep pass down the middle of the field that was significantly off target. He's caught just three passes over the last four games, and unless he begins to show consistent production, he won't be a reliable fantasy option.

Smith did not receive a target in Week 12 against Colts.

The Titans attempted only 22 passes in their blowout win over the Colts. That provides a partial explanation for Smith's lack of involvement, though tight ends Geoff Swaim and Anthony Firkser both drew targets in the contest. Like many of the Titans' secondary receivers, Smith commands unreliable volume and now has two or fewer catches six or his last seven games. He'll draw a matchup against Cleveland in Week 13.