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Schultz caught five of six targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants.

The veteran tight end paced the Texans with his six targets, matching Xavier Hutchinson, as the duo saw one more than Nico Collins on a day C.J. Stroud targeted nine different pass catchers. Schultz is still looking for his first touchdown of the season and has settled in as a low-ceiling fantasy tight end.

LaPorta caught one of two targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Packers.

It wasn't a happy Tight Ends Day for LaPorta, who had his worst performance of the season despite the fact that Jared Goff threw for over 300 yards. Even with the quiet afternoon, LaPorta still sports a 28-334-3 line on 39 targets through six games, keeping him on pace for a new career high in receiving yards. He faces another tough challenge in Week 8 versus the dominant defense of the undefeated Vikings.

Andrews caught three of four targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 35-13 loss to the Bengals.

Andrews reeled in three or fewer passes for the second straight game and third time overall this season, and he has now gone five games in a row without recording 30-plus receiving yards. The tight end's production will likely go up once Lamar Jackson (ankle) is able to return, but he no longer appears to be a must-roster asset in fantasy football. Through seven games this season, Andrews has caught 26 of 37 targets for 204 yards and one touchdown.

Likely caught two of four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 27-21 overtime win over the Texans.

With J.J. McCarthy inserted under center for his first start with the Giants, Likely took a big hit in production, as Malik Nabers led the team in targets (nine), catches (seven) and yards (111) despite the tough on-paper matchup with cornerback Derek Stingley. Likely will try to get back on track coming out of the Week 8 bye when the Giants face the Eagles on the road in Week 9.

Gesicki caught his only target for a six-yard touchdown in Sunday's 35-13 win over the Ravens.

Gesicki isn't seeing reliable volume in the form of targets but he's been a big factor in the red zone this season, as he now has five touchdowns in six games. He's already one away from matching his career high, which was set in 2020 with the Dolphins. Gesicki is repping as the Bengals' slot receiver between Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but the latter two dominate the passing looks from Joe Burrow.

Sample caught both of his targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-13 win over the Ravens.

Sample entered Week 7 with just five catches for 24 yards on six targets across five games, so he doubled his yardage total and secured his first touchdown with Sunday's performance. It goes without saying, but Sample isn't on the fantasy football radar.

Parkinson caught five of six targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 35-21 win over the Raiders.

With Davante Adams (hamstring) and Terrance Ferguson (ankle) both out and injured for Los Angeles, Parkinson's six targets were second on the team behind Puka Nacua's 10. The tight end ran just 14 routes on Matthew Stafford's 32 dropbacks, but Los Angeles used multiple tight ends, led by Tyler Higbee's 18 routes. Parkinson is more of a touchdown-or-bust fringe TE1/2 headed into Week 8 against the Chargers.

Allen caught four of five targets for 20 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-21 win over the Raiders.

With Davante Adams (hamstring) and Terrance Ferguson (ankle) sidelined for the Rams, Allen was thrust into an elevated role on offense for Los Angeles. He ended up running just 12 routes on Matthew Stafford's 32 dropbacks but made the most of his chances, particularly in the red zone, where Allen caught three- and five-yard touchdowns in the first half. Allen's volume of routes isn't enough to make him a reliable fantasy option moving forward.

Kraft compiled four catches (on six targets) for 48 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 20-17 loss at Detroit.

Kraft's 14-yard TD connection with QB Jordan Love late in the first quarter marked the tight end's second end-zone visit in seven games on the season. Having said that, Kraft has surpassed 50 receiving yards in just two contests, leaving him on a 29-297-2 line on 43 targets to date. WRs Matthew Golden (12 targets Sunday) and Christian Watson (eight) continue to dominate the attention of Love so far, meaning Kraft is the third option at best in the Packers' passing attack at the moment.

Bowers secured six of eight targets for 73 yards in the Raiders' 35-21 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

The ultra-talented tight end put together another solid performance, finishing second in receptions and receiving yards for the Raiders while also tying for runner-up status in targets. Bowers has at least 70 receiving yards in all five games, and he's recorded at least six catches in four of those contests. Bowers will undoubtedly remain a critical part of the air attack in a Week 8 road matchup against the Jets next Sunday.