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Knox is set to serve as the Bills' top pass-catching tight end for another game with teammate Tyler Kroft (ankle) ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Titans.

Knox has really been making his mark in Kroft's absence, taking over the top spot on the depth chart and catching three balls each of the last two weeks, including his first NFL touchdown in Week 3. The rookie was on the field for a season-high 65 percent of the offensive plays last week against the Patriots. Expect a similar workload this week with a handful of targets.

Andrews (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers after practicing fully Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Per Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun, Andrews "looked less tentative in practice this week than he had in recent weeks," which sets the stage for the tight end to remain a key cog in the Ravens' passing attack in Week 5. Four games into the 2019 season, Andrews has averaged eight targets an outing, en route to hauling in a team-high 23 catches for 266 yards and three TDs.

Kroft (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Kroft's continued absence comes as little surprise after he was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday. The veteran should benefit from a Week 6 bye, leaving the door open for him to potentially make his season debut Oct. 20 versus Miami.

Oliver (hamstring) was ruled out for Sunday's game at Carolina.

Oliver was a limited participant at practice this week and will miss his fifth straight game with the hamstring injury. The rookie third-round pick will likely need to advance to full practice participation before having a chance to take the field. James O'Shaughnessy and Geoff Swaim will continue to work as the Jaguars' top two tight ends.

Manhertz (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Manhertz wasn't able to clear concussion protocol, so he'll miss his first game since entering the league in 2017. He's deployed mainly in a blocking role, so his absence will affect the Panthers' run game more than their pass game. Manhertz will look to shake this injury ahead of Week 6's game versus the Buccaneers.

Dissly caught all four of his targets for 81 yards in Thursday's 30-29 win over the Rams.

This was Dissly's season high in receiving yards, and his night was highlighted by a 38-yard reception that set up Tyler Lockett's 13-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. The second-year pro continues to be one of Russell Wilson's favorite targets, as he garnered 14.1 percent of Wilson's attempts in this outing. Dissly continues to make use of his chances as well, hauling in 23 of 26 targets (88.5 percent) for 11.4 YPC.

Higbee secured all three targets for 47 yards in the Rams' 30-29 loss to the Seahawks on Thursday.

Higbee saw fellow tight end Gerald Everett pace the Rams with a career-high 136 receiving yards Thursday, a performance that underscored what appears to be a widening gulf in the roles of the two players. Higbee has a respectable 10 targets over the last two games, but those have been parlayed into a modest seven receptions for 88 yards. Meanwhile, Everett has logged 19 looks over the same span, turning those into 12 catches, 180 yards and a touchdown. It remains to be seen if Higbee continues to be utilized in more of a possession role over the long term, with the next opportunity to find out on the field coming in a Week 6 divisional battle versus the 49ers a week from Sunday.

Everett secured seven of 11 targets for 136 yards in the Rams' 30-29 loss to the Seahawks on Thursday.

Everett paced the Rams in receiving yards with a career-high tally, helping make up for Brandin Cooks' early exit due to a head injury. The athletic tight end's reception total was also a season-best figure, and Everett now has 12 catches (19 targets) for 180 yards and a touchdown over the last pair of contests. Given his rising profile in the offense, Everett will once again be a consideration in all formats in a Week 6 divisional battle versus the 49ers a week from Sunday.

Henry was running sprints with a brace on his injured left knee at the portion of Thursday's practice that was open to the media, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

While Henry should still be listed as a non-participant on the Chargers' Thursday injury report, his activity off to the side suggests he's making some steady progress in his recovery from a left tibia plateau fracture. When Henry was diagnosed with the injury Sept. 11, his initial timeline called for a 4-to-6-week recovery, so counting on him returning to action in Week 6 versus Pittsburgh may be a tad ambitious.

Andrews (foot) was officially limited at practice Thursday.

Andrews didn't practice Wednesday, but unlike Week 4, when he also sat out practice Thursday, he was back out there for the team's second practice of the week. At this stage, Andrews' status for Sunday's game against the Steelers doesn't seem to be in danger, though it's possible that come Friday the Ravens could still end up listing the tight end as questionable for the contest.