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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught five of his seven targets for just 49 yards in Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Despite the Chiefs throwing 45 times on Sunday, Kelce was held in check, producing his leanest fantasy output of the season. He was needed a big more as a blocker in this one, as Cincinnati generated consistent pressure on Alex Smith, but his seven targets indicate that he remains a big part of the offense. Kelce has a home matchup with a Bears defense that has allowed an average of just 35 receiving yards per game to tight ends this season.

Vernon Davis (knee) is inactive for the 49ers on Sunday against Green Bay. He had been designated as doubtful.

Vance McDonald, Garrett Celek and Blake Bell are in line to handle the duties at that position, though none represent a high-percentage Fantasy play in Week 4.

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

Allen was able to practice in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, but he's being held out of Sunday's game. Coby Fleener should get the bulk of targets at tight end as a result. Although, he'll have Matt Hasselbeck throwing him the ball instead of Andrew Luck, who is out with a shoulder injury.

Giants tight end Jerome Cunningham (knee) is inactive for the Week 4 game against Buffalo.

Cunningham and Daniel Fells did not travel with the team. As a result, the Giants' tight end depth will suffer, although Larry Donnell could end up seeing a few more targets.

Giants tight end Daniel Fells (ankle) did not travel with the team to Buffalo and is likely out for Sunday's game, Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports.

With Fells likely inactive against the Bills, Larry Donnell could see a boost in targets in what should be a high-volume passing game for the Giants. With backup tight end Jerome Cunningham also unable to travel with the team, New York was forced to call up Will Tye from the practice squad, however it's unlikely he will cut into Donnell's opportunities come Sunday.

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (hamstring) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Seahawks, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Although he was able to do some running off to the side of Friday's practice, Pettigrew will have to wait at least another week to make his return to game action. Eric Ebron will continue to play the majority of offensive snaps as a pass-catcher and in-line blocker in Pettigrew's absence.

Although he was listed as a non-participant, Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew did some running off to the side at Friday's practice, the Detroit News reports.

This marks the first time since Week 1 that the media has seen Pettigrew running. He still seems unlikely to play in Monday's game against the Seahawks, but the progress at least suggests he should be back for Week 5 or 6. Until that happens, Eric Ebron will continue to play the vast majority of offensive snaps, absorbing the in-line blocking role that's normally filled by Pettigrew, in addition to his own role as a pass-catcher.

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (ankle) is listed as questionable for the Week 4 game against Jacksonville.

Allen was able to practice in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, which suggests that he has a decent shot to suit up.

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (hamstring) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, the Lions' official site reports.

Pettigrew has yet to practice since injuring his hamstring in the regular season opener, but he's unlikely to factor into the passing game much when healthy due to Eric Ebron's prowess as a receiver.

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Colts.com reports.

After not practicing Wednesday, Allen's return Thursday bodes well for his chances of rejoining the Colts' lineup for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.