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Hunter Henry TE | NE
Chargers' Hunter Henry: Non-factor in Sunday's loss
Henry caught one pass for 14 yards in the loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
It's clear Henry has taken a back seat in the offense, as Antonio Gates was able to see four targets after being shut down the previous week. Henry's fantasy value at this point is entirely touchdown dependent, as the rookie tight end has caught two or fewer passes in each of the last seven weeks.
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Jimmy Graham TE | NO
Seahawks' Jimmy Graham: Finds end zone in win over Panthers
Graham caught six of nine targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.
Graham tied for the team lead in targets, hauling in six passes for the second straight game, and he found the end zone via a one-yard reception in the fourth quarter. He has now scored four times in the last five games and will look to continue his recent success against a vulnerable Packers defense next week.
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Jesse James TE | LV
Steelers' Jesse James: Three receptions in win
James totaled 32 yards on three catches in the Steelers' 24-14 win over the Giants on Sunday.
James was targeted four times by Ben Roethlisberger, compared to a team-high 11 targets for fellow tight end Ladarius Green. In addition to losing targets to Green, James may have a difficult time of it in Week 14 against Buffalo, who have allowed opposing tight ends to score just three touchdowns all season.
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Zach Ertz TE | WAS
Eagles' Zach Ertz: Finds end zone in loss to Bengals
Ertz caught nine of 15 targets for 79 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-14 loss to the Bengals.
Ertz managed a new season-high in receptions as the Eagles aired it out after falling behind early, scoring his second touchdown of the season on a 13-yard reception in the third quarter. He missed time due to an injury earlier this season, but Ertz seems to be reestablishing himself in the offense, as both of his scores have come in the last three games, and he is averaging 6.4 receptions over the last 5. With his fantasy value trending upward, next week he will look to exploit a Washington defense that has been susceptible to strong tight end play.
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Travis Kelce TE | KC
Chiefs' Travis Kelce: Tallies 140 yards in Sunday's win
Kelce caught all eight of his targets for 140 yards in Sunday's win over the Raiders.
Kelce was the team's most consistent threat, topping 100 yards for the fourth time this season, and notably, for the third consecutive week. While he has failed to reach the end zone since Week 8, the 27-year-old has shown to be quarterback Alex Smith's most trustworthy target. He figures to continue seeing his share of looks, and will look to stay hot as the Chiefs welcome the Raiders to Arrowhead Stadium on a short week this Thursday.
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C.J. Uzomah TE | PHI
Bengals' C.J. Uzomah: Will not play Sunday
Uzomah (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt with the Eagles.
Not a shocking decision to keep the reserve tight end on the sideline, as Uzomah failed to practice Thursday and Friday. In his absence, Ryan Hewitt should see additional action.
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Tyler Kroft TE | MIA
Bengals' Tyler Kroft: Won't miss time
Kroft (concussion) was removed from the Bengals' injury report Friday and is set to play Sunday against the Eagles.
Kroft suffered a concussion last Sunday against the Ravens but swiftly cleared protocol earlier in the week. He's set to assume his typical role as the Bengals' No. 2 tight end behind starter Tyler Eifert.
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C.J. Uzomah TE | PHI
Bengals' C.J. Uzomah: Doubtful to play
Uzomah (calf) is doubtful to play Sunday versus Philadelphia.
Uzomah didn't practice Thursday nor Friday and appears extremely unlikely to suit up. Ryan Hewitt is in store for additional playing time if Uzomah is ultimately ruled out.
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Jimmy Graham TE | NO
Seahawks' Jimmy Graham: Full practice Thursday
Graham (knee) practiced in full Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
One day removed from his weekly respite, Graham was back in action and without restrictions Thursday. He'll now set his sights on the Panthers' defense, against whom he's accrued the most receiving yards (840), catches (64), and touchdowns (eight, or tied with the Falcons) among any opponent in his seven-year career.