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Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis, who was listed as probable on Friday's injury report because of a thigh issue, is active for Week 16 against the Titans.

Lewis was able to practice in full all week despite the injury. He could play a bigger role in the passing game with Cecil Shorts on IR because of a groin injury.

Texans tight end Garrett Graham is inactive for a second straight game because of a hamstring injury Week 16 against the Broncos. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.

Ryan Griffin figures to get more playing time in Graham's absence.

Buccaneers tight end Timothy Wright is rolling coming into Week 16 at St. Louis. But is he worth the risk of starting in a potential Fantasy title game?

Wright has touchdowns in consecutive outings against Buffalo and San Francisco, and he's scored at least seven Fantasy points in three of his past four games. He could easily keep it going because we've seen when he's involved he tends to do well, having scored at least seven Fantasy points in five of the six games when he's had at least five targets.

But the Rams have done well against tight ends all season. Only Martellus Bennett and Vernon Davis have reached double digits in Fantasy points against St. Louis, including matchups with Tony Gonzalez, Jason Witten, Greg Olsen, Delanie Walker, Coby Fleener and Jimmy Graham, who was limited to two catches for 25 yards last week.

I'm nervous with Wright in this matchup, and I don't trust him as a starter in a potential championship game. He is more of a No. 2 Fantasy tight end this week.

Four Texans offensive players have been ruled out or deemed questionable for Sunday against visiting Denver. None is a surprise, including quarterback Case Keenum (thumb), who won't play. Also out is wide receiver DeVier Posey (ankle).

Tight end Garrett Graham (hamstring) and fullback Brad Smelley (back) are questionable.

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew has been ruled out Week 16 against the Giants.

Pettigrew is dealing with an ankle injury. He was spotted on crutches this week, and was unable to practice. 

The Jaguars list seven probables for their Week 16 clash against the Titans, five of whom play defense.

The offensive players among them are tight end Marcedes Lewis (thigh) and guard Austin Pasztor (shoulder). 

The defenders are cornerback Alan Ball (shoulder), safeties Josh Evans (shoulder) and Johnathan Cyprien (thigh) and linebackers Paul Posluszny (groin) and Nate Stupar (neck).

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew was not able to practice Friday.

Pettigrew is dealing with an ankle injury, and was seen on crutches earlier in the week. He has not participated in practice. His status will be updated following practice. 

Tight end Tony Moeaki will make his Bills debut on Sunday against Miami, per ESPN. Doug Marrone announced that the former Chief, who was signed by the team two weeks ago, will be active for the game.

It might behoove you and potentially surprise you to know that Packers tight end Andrew Quarless has been the ninth-highest scoring Fantasy tight end over the last three weeks, totaling 24 points. In fact, all 24 of his points have come in the last two games thanks to identical stat lines of six catches for 66 yards and one touchdown.

Quarless has been a favorite target of Packers quarterback Matt Flynn, who has made the last three starts in the absence of Aaron Rodgers (collarbone). It's looking like Flynn will make another start Sunday against the Steelers, so is it time to trust Quarless in Fantasy leagues Week 16?

Tight ends have had moderate success against the Steelers, averaging 54.2 receiving yards and 7.4 Fantasy points per week. Though, the last two weeks tight ends have totaled three touchdowns and 31 Fantasy points against Pittsburgh. Still, only two tight ends -- Rob Gronkowski and Charles Clay -- have had at least double-digit Fantasy points against the Steelers.

Quarless has played well the last two weeks, but he had favorable matchups against the Falcons and Cowboys -- two teams that have struggled against tight ends. Week 16 presents an opportunity for Quarless to potentially take a step back, despite tight ends having success against Pittsburgh recently.

It's probably safe to consider Quarless more of a No. 2 Fantasy tight end Week 16.

If Texans starting tight end Garrett Graham is going to play Sunday against Denver, he better get better in a hurry. According to interim coach Wade Phillips, the hamstring injury that prevented Graham from playing in Week 15 has not improved, per the Houston Chronicle. Phillips expressed pessimism at the possibility of Graham suiting up.

His continued absence would thrust rookie Ryan Griffin back into the starting role. Griffin caught six passes for 62 yards in the loss to Indianapolis.