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Kelce caught all seven of his targets for 75 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 35-32 loss to the Titans.

Kelce helped cap off Patrick Mahomes' first drive since exiting Week 7 with a knee injury, taking the shovel pass underneath for a three-yard touchdown. Having Mahomes back obviously benefits the Chiefs' attack, but Kelce's consistency didn't really suffer in his absence. The former Bearcat has been targeted at least six times in every game this season and has been held under 60 yards just twice in 10 games. He remains arguably the most consistent tight end in the game. Next up is a Monday night matchup against a limping Chargers squad.

Knox caught four of six targets for 55 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Browns.

Knox tied for second on the team in receptions while finishing third in targets and receiving yards. This was an encouraging performance for the rookie, who had totaled just 48 yards over the last four games. Knox should remain an inconsistent option most weeks but could have opportunities to produce next Sunday against the Dolphins.

Hill completed his only pass attempt for 17 yards, adding an 11-yard carry and a three-yard reception in the Saints' 26-9 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Hill's utility as a gadget player was on full display in Sunday's tilt, as he saw action as a passer, rusher and receiver. Despite the return of Drew Brees, Hill's role has remained steady as a low-volume, jack-of-all-trades player, and that usage hasn't parlayed into much success as a consistent fantasy option this season.

Firkser caught three of four targets for 36 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 35-32 win over the Chiefs.

Firkser put the Titans on the board early in the second quarter with a diving catch in the back of the end zone. The sophomore tight end's biggest play, however, arguably came with the team driving during the final minute of the contest, when he went up for a 20-yard reception to help set up the game-winning TD. Firkser has gone hot and cold in four games with Ryan Tannehill under center and starter Delanie Walker (ankle) on the sidelines. If Walker isn't back after the team's Week 11 bye, Firkser figures to remain TE2 against a stingy Jacksonville defense.

Hockenson caught three of six targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to Chicago.

Hockenson didn't see a significant difference in his involvement with Jeff Driskel filling in for Matthew Stafford (back) under center. The rookie tight end has caught at least three passes in six of his first nine games. He'll face the Cowboys at home in Week 11.

Smith caught four of six targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 35-32 win over the Chiefs.

The third-year tight end managed to lead the Titans in targets during Sunday's upset and has 21 in his past four games. Smith looks as though he has developed a rapport with new quarterback Ryan Tannehill, but it's hard to tell how much of that is an authentic connection and how much of that is Delanie Walker's (ankle) absence in all four of Tannehill's starts. Though Walker's timetable for return is unclear, Smith figures to see a drop in targets once the veteran returns. In the meantime, the Titans will face off against a Jaguars team that held Smith to 20 yards on two catches as a backup in Week 3, following next week's bye.

Hooper injured his knee during Sunday's game in New Orleans, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Hooper got banged-up in the fourth quarter and made a visit to the sideline tent before the Falcons ruled him questionable to return to action. Aside from an eight-yard TD, he managed just three other catches (on four targets) for nine yards. After Hooper, the team's available tight ends are Luke Stocker and Jaeden Graham.

Tonyan (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Tonyan will miss a fifth straight contest after being deemed doubtful on Friday's injury report. This will leave rookie Jace Sternberger, who made his NFL debut last week, as the No. 3 tight end behind top dogs Jimmy Graham and Marcedes Lewis.

Sample was forced out of Sunday's game against the Ravens with an ankle injury, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Sample hauled in a three-yard pass before exiting the contest. If he's unable to return, Cethan Carter could see an increase in duties behind Tyler Eifert and C.J. Uzomah.

Bell (ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Titans after leaving in the first quarter, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Bell was initially ruled questionable to return, and he only missed a couple of drives before getting back in. The fifth-year pro will return to a blocking role on the Chiefs' offensive front.