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The Jets got their tight ends heavily involved Week 3 against the Bears. Rookie Jace Amaro caught three of four targets for 54 yards, Jeff Cumberland caught three of six targets for 18 yards and Zach Sudfeld had a 15-yard grab.

They'll face the Lions in Week 4.

The Jaguars made the inevitable move to put Blake Bortles in Sunday, and he should remain the team's starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. What does that mean for the team's skill position players?

Bortles took over at halftime and led the team on three scoring drives in his first six times out. He showed a proclivity for big plays -- two touchdowns -- and big mistakes -- two interceptions -- and made full use of the team's weapons. He targeted eight players in the game, and it broke down like this:

Cecil Shorts: eight targets, five receptions, one touchdown (7 yards); Allen Hurns: three targets, one reception, one touchdown (63 yards). one interception; Allen Robinson: eight targets, five receptions, one interception; Jordan Todman: one target; Mickey Shuler: one target; Will Ta'ufo'ou: one target, one reception; Denard Robinson: one target; Toby Gerhart: one target, one reception

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce came down with his first career touchdown in Week 3 against Miami.

Kelce caught a short pass from Alex Smith and took it 20 yards for a score in the second quarter. He was targeted four times and finished with three catches for 36 yards and a touchdown in a 34-15 victory. He has 10 catches for 166 yards and a touchdown through three games.

The Chiefs will host the Patriots in Week 3.

Patriots running back Brandon Bolden ran twice for 4 yards Week 3 against Oakland. Tight end Timothy Wright caught the only pass thrown his way for 20 yards.

The two will continue to play just a supporting role Week 4 at Kansas City.

The Jaguars backup pass catchers did little Week 3 against the Colts.

Will Ta'ufo'ou managed one catch for 28 yards. Mike Brown also had one catch, picking up 14 yards. Marcel Jensen gained 8 yards on one reception. 

They'll take on the Chargers Week 4.

Eagles tight end Zach Ertz was held in check Sunday, in a 37-34 win over Washington in Week 3.

Ertz was targeted just three times in the game, and caught only two passes, his lowest total of the season. He managed just 14 yards, with a long reception of 10 yards in the win.

Ertz has been a solid contributor through three games, as he heads into Week 4 against the 49ers with nine receptions for 177 yards and a touchdown. 

The Colts backups managed to play a role Week 3 against the Jaguars.

Donte Moncrief played the biggest role, gaining 55 yards on four catches. Tight end Dwayne Allen also made an impact, picking up 43 yards during the contest. Jack Doyle also caught three passes for 10 yards. 

They'll take on the Titans Week 4. 

Saints super tight end Jimmy Graham was a bit less than super Sunday against Minnesota.

Graham caught just six passes for 54 yards and no scores - a far cry from his 10-catch, 118-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 2 against Cleveland. He finished the first half with four receptions for 37 yards, but managed just eight targets in a game in which the Saints maintained control.

His next shot at domination will be nationally televised. The Saints play at Dallas on Sunday night in Week 4.

Giants tight end Larry Donnell caught all of his six targets for 45 yards during a 30-17 win Week 3 vs. Houston. His longest catch went 18 yards.

While Donnell had at least five catches for a third straight game, he also lost the first fumble of his career Sunday. He fumbled down inside the Texans' 5-yard line after recording a 6-yard catch late in the first quarter. Johnathan Joseph recovered the fumble at the 3-yard line and returned it to the 27-yard line.

Donnell has 18 catches for 182 yards and one touchdown through three games. The Giants are back in action Thursday at Washington.

Texans tight end Garrett Graham had his best game of the season during a 30-17 loss Week 3 at N.Y. Giants. He finished with five catches for 41 yards.

All of Graham's catches and yards came after halftime. He was targeted just once in the first half and finished with six targets in the loss. His longest catch went 11 yards.

The Texans are back in action Week 4 vs. Buffalo.