NFL Player News

The production of Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew diminished significantly in 2012 and continues to fall. He has gone from a sure-fire Fantasy play to a questionable one.

Pettigrew experienced a sharp drop in catches, yards and touchdowns last year. And in five games this season he has just 16 receptions for 151 yards and no scores. The presence of fellow tight end Tony Scheffler has always lessened Pettigrew's value, but now it could make the difference between a viable Fantasy option and a bench player.

Making matters worse, Week 6 foe Cleveland has yet to yield a touchdown to a tight end. The Browns have surrendered only 23 catches for 247 yards against players at that position. They are also ranked first in the NFL in passing touchdowns allowed with just two.

Pettigrew has been placed between 16th and 22nd among tight ends this week by the three CBSSports.com senior Fantasy writers. So play him with caution or bench him if you have a more viable option.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak announced Wednesday the team's rotation at tight end in the wake of Owen Daniels' fibula injury. Kubiak said Garrett Graham takes over as the starting tight end, Ryan Griffin will see an increase in playing time and Jake Byrne was signed off the Chargers' practice squad to serve as the third-string tight end.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce underwent knee surgery, according to ESPN. He might be done for the season, but no final decision has been made yet.

Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen, who sprained his MCL in Week 4, said he expects to increase his practice participation all week and hopes to play Sunday night in Dallas, reports CSNWashington.com.

Texans tight end Garrett Graham could be in line for a bigger role offensively in wake of the news starting tight end Owen Daniels could miss 4-6 weeks with a non-displaced fibula fracture, according to ESPN. Graham has totaled 15 catches for 141 yards and three touchdowns in five games.

The Jets listed these players as inactive for Monday's game in Atlanta: receiver Santonio Holmes (foot, hamstring), cornerback Dee Milliner (hamstring), guard William Campbell, quarterback Brady Quinn, offensive tackles Ben Ijalana and Oday Aboushi and tight end Zach Sudfeld .

There were no big surprises as the Falcons listed seven inactives for Monday's game against the Jets: running back Steven Jackson (hamstring), left tackle Sam Baker (knee), linebacker Akeem Dent (ankle), safeties Kemal Ishmael and Zeke Motta, guard Harland Gunn and tight end Chase Coffman (knee).

Jaguars coach Gus Bradley said Monday he expects tight end Marcedes Lewis, who has been inactive for four of five games this season due to a nagging calf injury, to sit out Week 6 at Denver.

Texans tight end Garrett Graham, who entered Week 5 with three touchdown catches, did not find the end zone at San Francisco and made little impact overall. Graham caught three of his five targets for 15 yards.

He'll face the Rams in Week 6.

The Cardinals received minor offensive contributions from a few role players Week 5 vs. Carolina.

Running back Alfonso Smith had three catches for 20 yards and tight end Jim Dray caught a touchdown and finished with two catches for 13 yards. Tight end Rob Housler and wide receiver Andre Roberts were both held without a catch.

The Cardinals will travel to San Francisco for a Week 6 showdown against the 49ers.