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Engram caught four of seven targets for 54 yards during Sunday's 24-3 win over the Redskins.

Engram finished second on the team in targets but did little of note apart from his long gain, which went for 31 yards. He saw a couple of looks in and around the red zone, which is a positive sign even though he wasn't able to snare any of those efforts. Engram has alternated big performances with middling efforts over the first four games and will look to get back on track in a potentially difficult home matchup against the Vikings next Sunday.

Kelce caught seven of eight targets for 85 yards during Sunday's 34-30 win over Detroit.

Kelce is best known for reeling in passes, but he showed some ability to dish them out Sunday -- hauling in a 10-yard throw early in the fourth quarter and then lateraling it to Shady McCoy for a gain of 23 more yards. Kelce has caught seven passes in three consecutive games and has tallied at least 85 yards in every contest. Fans would surely like more than one touchdown in four games, but Kelce is about as reliable as it gets at tight end, even against a typically stingy Lions defense Sunday.

Kroft (ankle) has shed his walking boot, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Kroft was unable to practice leading up to Sunday's loss to the Patriots, but this nugget offers hope that the tight end can get some on-field work in prior to the Bills' Week 5 tilt against the Titans.

Hockenson has been ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Chiefs due to a concussion, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Hockenson remained on the turf for a spell after an attempted hurdle caused him to land on his right shoulder. He was able to walk to the cart as he was removed from the field, but the concussion protocol now is in his path for another appearance. Fortunately for Hockenson, the Lions enter their bye week before going on the road Monday, Oct. 14, at Green Bay in Week 6.

Hockenson is under evaluation for a concussion during Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.

Hockenson left the contest after an attempted hurdle gone wrong. Assuming he's diagnosed with a head injury, he'll have plenty of time to recover for the Lions' next game (Oct. 14 in Green Bay) with the team heading into a Week 5 bye.

Hockenson (undisclosed) was carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Hockenson landed hard on his right shoulder on an attempted hurdle attempt in the third quarter, laying on the turf for some time before stirring and walking to the cart. The nature of his injury has yet to be released by the Lions, but if he doesn't return, he'll end Week 4 with three catches (on three targets) for 27 yards and one touchdown.

Fumagalli (coach's decision) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Jaguars, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Post reports.

Fumagalli has played in every game thus far, and he hasn't surpassed 14 offensive snaps in a contest. The second-year pro has taken a clear backseat to Noah Fant and Jeff Heuerman, but hopefully the healthy scratches don't become a trend.

Swaim is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

With eight catches (on 10 targets) for 39 yards over his first three games to date, Swaim is only an option in the deepest of fantasy formats while sharing snaps at tight end with James O'Shaughnessy.

Manhertz (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Texans, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.

It's unclear how Manhertz suffered the concussion, but now that he's been diagnosed, he'll officially enter the league's concussion protocol. The 26-year-old has been solid in his depth role, but now that he's sidelined, the depth chart consists of Greg Olsen and Ian Thomas. Manhertz will need to clear concussion protocol before he's cleared to suit up in practice and game action.

Waller could be in line for another significant target share in a Week 4 tilt against the Colts with wideouts J.J. Nelson (coach's decision) and Dwayne Harris (ankle) declared inactive for the contest.

It would be difficult for Waller to top the 14 targets he saw Week 3 against the Vikings, but the pair of absences in the wideout corps at least up the chances he reaches double-digit looks once again. Waller has arguably functioned as a 1-A receiver in the Raiders offense through the first three games anyhow, having brought in an impressive 26 of 29 targets for 267 yards. He'll also be drawing a favorable matchup Sunday, considering the Colts have allowed an 18-181-2 line to tight ends over their first three games.