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Lewis (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Browns.

Lewis was listed as a limited participant in each of the Jaguars' practices this week, but the fact that he isn't listed as questionable heading into the weekend suggests his workload may have been restricted for maintenance purposes rather than out of legitimate concern about the knee injury. The 33-year-old tight end is set to make his 150th career start Sunday, tying him for the second-most caps in franchise history. With cold conditions projected to hit Cleveland on Sunday, the Jaguars may neglect the passing game more than usual, thereby limiting the veteran's already modest upside.

James brought in five of eight targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 40-17 win over the Titans.

The third-year tight end equaled his largest target share of the season with position mate Vance McDonald (ankle) inactive, parlaying it into his first touchdown since Week 1 in the process. James hadn't been targeted in three of the prior four contests, so Thursday's relative success could have at least partly been attributed to McDonald's status. However, the tight end position isn't an overly integral one in the 2017 version of the Steelers' offense, as Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell and, as of late, JuJu Smith-Schuster are commanding a majority of the looks in the passing game. James remains a hit-or-miss fantasy option each week and will look to build on Thursday's success versus the Packers in Week 12.

Graham (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Graham's medical chart includes a torn patellar tendon in his right knee, which forced five DNPs at the end of the 2015 season and an entire offseason devoted to rehabilitation. In 25 regular-season games in the meantime, he's posted 8.1 YPT and 12 touchdowns while averaging 51.1 yards receiving per outing. Assuming he brushes off the current injury in time for Monday's game, Graham will look to become the second tight end this season to reach the end zone against the Falcons.

James' teammate, Vance McDonald (ankle), is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Titans.

James' production has been spotty of late, but with McDonald out Thursday, James and Xavier Grimble could see added opportunities in the Steelers offense. James is still a Week 11 fantasy dart, but he is an option for those in deep leagues scrambling for tight end help this week due to byes and/or injuries.

Lewis (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

The Jaguars have monitored Lewis' practice reps through the first two days of the week, but there has been no indication from the team that the knee issue will put the tight end's status in jeopardy for Sunday's game against the Browns. Since his three-touchdown outburst in Week 3, Lewis has managed only eight catches for 121 yards and a touchdown in his subsequent six appearances, rendering him a lower-tier fantasy option at the position.

Derby (shoulder) wasn't present for practice Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Along with Derby, fellow tight end Jeff Heuerman (knee) remained out for the second straight day of practice, casting doubt on the availability of both for Sunday's game against the Bengals. If the duo is sidelined for the Week 11 matchup, starter Virgil Green would be the only healthy tight end on the depth chart, which could prompt the team to add another player at the position.

Derby (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

The same applies to fellow tight end Jeff Heuerman (knee), but neither looks like a high-percentage fantasy option in Week 11, even if either suits up. Derby, who was forced out of Sunday's game against the Patriots in the third quarter, has been held to one catch in two straight games while totaling just 13 receiving yards in that span.

Lewis was limited at Wednesday's practice with a knee injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

It's apparently a new issue, as Lewis hasn't been listed on the injury report since he dealt with a minor shoulder injury in Week 7. Lewis logged 92 percent of the offensive snaps in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Chargers, catching two of five targets for 29 yards. The tight end hasn't topped three catches or 49 yards in any contest since his out-of-nowhere three-touchdown explosion against the Ravens back in Week 3. Any limitations Lewis might face in Week 11 against the Browns would likely would impact the Jacksonville rushing attack more than the passing game.

Ertz (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday.

A true game-time decision prior to the Eagles' last contest Nov. 5 against the Broncos, Ertz was ultimately held out when he didn't respond well to a pregame workout. Heading into practice Wednesday, he told Zach Berman of The Philadelphia Inquirer that he "felt good" after participating in Monday's session and Tuesday's workout, forecasting his uncapped return Wednesday. Ertz's focus can now turn to Sunday's matchup in Dallas, whose defense has surrendered 7.6 yards per target and three touchdowns to tight ends this season.

Ertz (hamstring) said Wednesday that his injured hamstring "felt good" during his practice session Monday and his workout Tuesday, Zach Berman of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Though the Eagles expected Ertz to play ahead of their Week 9 matchup with the Broncos, he was a surprise inactive prior to the contest, with the coaching staff electing to play it safe with the tight end heading into a bye week. The extra time off to rest has apparently served Ertz well, but he acknowledged that a true assessment of his health probably can't be made until after the team's first official practice of the week Wednesday. Assuming Ertz is able to see at least limited involvement Wednesday, he'll likely put himself on track to suit up and start Sunday against the Cowboys.