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A hamstring issue has Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew ruled out Sunday for the second straight week. He will be inactive against Denver.

His absence leaves Eric Ebron as the likely starter. Ebron played nearly 90 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 2, after playing just 64 percent in Week 1 when Pettigrew was healthy.

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 3 game at Tennessee, per the team website.

With Allen unavailable, Coby Fleener is a candidate to see an uptick in targets at that spot.

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (ankle) did not take part in practice Friday, according to Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star.

Allen didn't practice at all this week, so it will be a stretch for him to play in Week 3. The Colts will provide an update on his availability for the game against Tennessee sometime Friday afternoon.

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. 

Thus continues Pettigrew's absence due to a hamstring injury from Week 1. Expect Eric Ebron to continue to hold down the fort at tight end, even when Pettigrew is healthy enough to return.

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

A return in some capacity Friday would give Allen a chance to suit up against Tennessee on Sunday, but if he ends up ruled out for the contest or is limited in his participation, Coby Fleener would be in line for added opportunities.

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (hamstring) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Pettigrew hasn't stepped on the field since sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 1, which has allowed Eric Ebron to take over the starting tight-end gig full time. As a result, Pettigrew will likely find difficulty factoring into the passing attack once his health is intact.

Though Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (ankle) was spotted catching passes Wednesday, he's not in line to participate in practice, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports. 

We'll revisit Allen's status no later than Thursday, but at this stage the Colts consider the tight end day to day in advance of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said Tuesday that tight end Dwayne Allen (ankle) is day-to-day, reports Kevin Bowen of Colts.com.

Allen's had trouble staying healthy to this point in his career, but his injury from Monday's game against the Jets doesn't sound too serious. If Allen misses any time, Coby Fleener gets a large value boost, as the two tight ends typically limit each other's upside.

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen left Monday night's game against the Jets with an ankle injury and will not return, reports Kevin Bowen of Colts.com.

Allen suffered from ankle issues much of last season, so this is troubling news for those who've been counting on him as a TE2. Coby Fleener should see an expanded role in the Colts' offense while Allen remains out.

Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham caught one pass for 11 yards on two targets in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Packers. 

Eight of Russell Wilson's 30 pass attempts went to Doug Baldwin, who was the only Seattle player with more than 36 receiving yards. Graham drew a bunch of targets late in Seattle's Week 1 loss to the Rams, but his usage (or lack thereof) has been disappointing to owners so far.

Although a Week 3 home game against the Bears appears quite favorable from a matchup perspective, the Seahawks may be able to get by with only a minor contribution from their passing attack.