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The Colts have two very solid, productive tight ends, but that might just mean they have none, at least as far as Fantasy owners are concerned.

Coby Fleener looked like a big-time playmaker in Dwayne Allen's absence, hauling in six catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns in two games. Since Allen's return, however, he has just 88 yards on seven catches in two games, including just two for 32 in Week 15 against the Texans.

Allen was the more productive of the two Sunday, hauling in a touchdown, however he had just two receptions of his own for 16 yards in total.  In all, he has just 21 yards since making his return from an injury.

If either Allen or Fleener was the go-to option at tight end, they would probably emerge fairly quickly as a consistent Fantasy starter. However, it's hard to rely on either when they are splitting work. At this point, Fleener has the bigger role, and looks like the better choice, but neither is a must-start Fantasy option for Week 16 against the Cowboys. 

The Bills received contributions from several pass-catchers during Sunday's win over Green Bay in Week 15.

Robert Woods was targeted five times but only finished with two grabs for 22 yards. Scott Chandler also finished with 22 yards on two receptions but was targeted only twice by Kyle Orton. MarQueis Gray caught his lone target for a gain of 8 yards, while Chris Hogan came down with one catch for 6 yards on two targets. Lee Smith caught both of his targets for only one yard.

Seahawks tight end Tony Moeaki is questionable to return Week 15.

Moeaki is dealing with a shoulder injury. Moeaki did not have a catch before leaving, but did receive two targets. 

The Packers received contributions from several role players during Sunday's defeat to the Bills in Week 15.

Backup running back James Starks rushed for 19 yards on four carries and caught one of three targets for 10 yards. Andrew Quarless and Davante Adams were each targeted four times but finished with only one grab. Quarless caught one pass for a 7-yard gain, while Adams came down with a 6-yard reception. Jarrett Boykin and Richard Rodgers were each held without a grab.

Giants tight end Larry Donnell didn't quite have the same impact in the passing game Sunday against the Redskins as he did in a Week 4 win against the NFC East foe, when he had a career-best three touchdowns.

Donnell was held to two catches for 11 yards during a 24-13 win Week 15. He now hasn't had a touchdown in four straight games.

The Giants are back in action Week 16 at St. Louis.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught five of his six targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in his team's 31-13 win over the Raiders in Week 15.

Kelce's touchdown was his first since Week 9 and came on a 20-yard play where the tight end lined up wide right and caught a short cross over the middle of the field, bouncing off multiple defenders en route to the end zone. He also lost a fumble for the second straight game and now has three lost fumbles in his last five games. Nevertheless, Kelce is up to 56 receptions, 747 yards and five touchdowns going into a Week 16 matchup with the Steelers.

Colts wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and tight end Dwayne Allen scored the team's two touchdowns in their 17-10 win over the Texans in Week 15.

After the Texans returned an interception for a touchdown in the first quarter, Nicks evened the score early in the second quarter, catching a pass of about 15 yards in between the hashmarks and working his way into the end zone for a 26-yard score. He caught both of his targets on the afternoon and finished with a total of 44 yards and the one score.

Allen put his team up 14-7 later in the second quarter on a three-yard score, boxing out his man in the end zone one play after Nicks set the team on the doorstep with an 18-yard reception. The tight end finished the day with two receptions on four targets for 16 yards and the one touchdown.

The Colts move forward to square off with the Cowboys in Week 16.

Several Bengals skill position players chipped into the lopsided victory Sunday in Cleveland. The most significant was running back Rex Burkhead, who scored his first career touchdown, a 10-yard bolt up the middle to put the cherry on top late in the fourth quarter.

Another strong contributor was tight end Ryan Hewitt, who caught three passes for 34 yards. Wideout Mohamed Sanu added a catch for four yards while tight end Kevin Brock snagged one for two yards.

The Seahawks have listed Marcus Burley, Max Unger, Travian Robertson, Kevin Norwood, Cooper Helfet, RaShaun Allen, and Demarcus Dobbs as inactive Week 15 against the 49ers. 

Dobbs was the only player ruled out prior to Sunday. Unger came into the game listed as doubtful due to knee and ankle issues. Unger was able to put in limited work in practice, but hasn't improved enough to play. Helfet was listed as questionable due to an ankle issue. 

The Texans declared wideout Andre Johnson (concussion), tight end Garrett Graham (ankle), linebacker Whitney Mercilus (back), defensive back Josh Aubrey, quarterback Thad Lewis, cornerback Andre Hal and guard Xavier Su'a-Filo inactive for the game at Indianapolis.