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Graham (thumb) caught two of four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Vikings.

Graham was able to play Sunday despite fracturing his thumb in the Packers' previous game, but his injury prevented him from blocking at an effective level. As a result, the Packers limited Graham to just 22 snaps in the contest. Graham's thumb will likely improve moving forward, but since he's still not even two weeks removed from suffering the injury, his snaps could be restricted again next weekend against the Cardinals. Graham's participation -- or lack thereof -- at practice this week could provide an early hint to how involved he'll be versus Arizona, but it's not the most favorable matchup for the 32-year-old. The Cardinals have ceded just one touchdown to opposing tight ends since Week 2.

James caught all four of his targets during Sunday's 24-17 loss to Denver.

After failing to be targeted in Week 12 -- the first time all season -- James saw more looks from Ben Roethlisberger in a game since Week 6. Three of those passes came after Vance McDonald (hip) left the game in the third quarter, although he did return. Even if the hip injury prevents McDonald from playing in Week 13 James has an unfavorable matchup against the Chargers, who allow opposing tight ends just 6.4 fantasy points per game this season.

Graham (thumb) is active for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Jason Wahlers of the Packers' official site reports.

A week and a half removed from suffering a broken left thumb, Graham will slot in as the Packers' starting tight end, per usual, albeit with the appendage in question heavily wrapped. During Week 12 prep, coach Mike McCarthy told Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Thursday that the extra padding on Graham's left hand didn't affect his ability as a receiver. No matter, but owners may want to adjust their expectations for the veteran TE.

Uzomah turned 13 targets into six catches for 39 yards in Sunday's 35-20 loss to the Browns.

Uzomah was heavily involved in the offensive game plan, but the tight end was only able to muster an average of three yards per target. Quarterback Andy Dalton exited this one with a thumb injury but backup Jeff Driskel was able to command the offense effectively, so Uzomah's outlook against the Broncos in Week 13 should remain stable regardless of who's under center.

Vannett caught both targets for 22 yards in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

Both of Vannett's receptions brought the team within 21 yards of the end zone, but he failed to score for the second straight week. Fellow tight end Ed Dickson also saw two targets. Vannett has a tough Week 13 matchup on the horizon, as the 49ers have allowed just five touchdowns in 11 games to tight ends this year.

Njoku (knee) caught all five of his targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-20 win over the Bengals.

Njoku scored from six yards out on a wild play, as he attempted to hurdle a defender, got stuffed, but somehow managed to stay on his feet before getting pushed into the end zone. Cleveland's passing game powered down after the team took a 28-0 lead, so Njoku finished as the Browns' leading receiver, nudging out Antonio Callaway by one yard. The athletic tight end looks to be over the injury issues that had been slowing him down recently, so Njoku's stock is trending up ahead of a Week 13 meeting with Houston.

Kittle brought in six of 12 targets for 48 yards in the 49ers' 27-9 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Kittle padded his line some in the second half, but his overall production had to be considered somewhat of a disappointment considering the 49ers were missing both Marquise Goodwin (personal) and Pierre Garcon (knee). The second-year tight end's reception total did lead the team on the afternoon, and it equaled his second-highest tally of the season. Kittle will look to up his numbers in a Week 13 matchup against the Seahawks.

Ertz caught seven of eight targets for 91 yards in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Giants.

Ertz tied the Eagles' single-season record for catches by a tight end with his 81st of the season in the second quarter, finding the end zone from 15 yards out on the play. He went on to shatter that mark as the game went on, bringing his season totals up to 84 catches, 895 yards and six touchdowns. Ertz is putting together one of the greatest tight end campaigns of all time, and his dominance should continue in Week 13 against the Redskins on Monday Night Football.

Engram didn't play in Sunday's 25-22 loss at Philadelphia due to a hamstring injury, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Per Stapleton, Engram hurt the hamstring in pregame warmups. In Engram's place, Rhett Ellison held down the fort at tight end, hauling in four of six passes for 77 yards. Engram's status will be worth monitoring in advance of next Sunday's game against the Bears.

Derby (knee) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Colts.

Derby has missed a hefty chunk of the season with lower-body injuries this year, and now his knee will cost him Week 12. Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki will absorb the 27-year-old's snaps.