Alie-Cox caught all three of his targets for 20 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.

Through the Colts' first 14 games this season, Alie-Cox had caught just five of 11 targets for 59 yards. However, in the team's last two games, the VCU product has secured all five of his targets for 36 yards and a touchdown, suggesting his role in Indianapolis' offense may be expanding. He's expected to operate as the Colts' No. 2 tight end in the Week 18 matchup against the Texans.

Hooper caught both of his targets for 11 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-10 win over the Jets.

Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Hooper logged 27 of 66 snaps on offense, while Hunter Henry saw 43 snaps and caught all three of his targets for 49 yards and a TD. As long as Henry remains healthy, Hooper -- who heads into Week 18 with a 20-258-3 receiving line in 15 games -- will be a TD-dependent dart throw in Week 18 against the Dolphins.

Tremble caught his lone target for six yards during Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Tremble tied Chuba Hubbard for the third-most receiving yards on the Panthers during Sunday's loss, as the Seahawks' defense held Carolina to just 54 passing yards. Tremble, a fourth-year pro from Notre Dame, has now caught 24 of 33 targets for 211 yards and a touchdown across 16 appearances this season. With Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) out for the rest of the year, Tremble will likely have an expanded role as a pass catcher in the Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers on Saturday.

Evans caught one of two targets for five yards and rushed once for one yard during Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Evans led the Panthers' tight end room in targets for the second consecutive game during Sunday's loss, but it didn't translate to production. The rookie from Notre Dame has now caught 18 of 23 targets for 166 yards and two touchdowns while appearing in all 16 of Carolina's games this season. He could be in line for more receiving work in the Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers, as Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) is sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Waller secured one of three targets for zero receiving yards during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Waller curiously took a back seat to Greg Dulcich in Week 17, who secured five of six targets for 58 yards and one touchdown. The share of offensive snaps handled by Waller (38 percent) and Dulcich (36 percent) was essentially even, while blocking specialist Julian Hill (60 percent) also caught one of his two targets for 16 yards. Waller stands to continue splitting pass-catching opportunities at the TE position with Dulcich when the Dolphins close out the regular season at New England in Week 18.

Smartt caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Patriots.

Smartt has stepped up in the absence of Mason Taylor (neck), catching seven of eight targets for 52 yards over the past two games. Prior to this relatively productive stretch, Smartt had just one target all season. Smartt and Jeremy Ruckert could maintain larger roles if Taylor sits out the regular-season finale against the Bills.

Smith secured all five of his targets for 18 yards while adding nine rushing yards on two carries during Sunday's 13-6 loss to Cleveland.

Smith has been inconsistent for most of the regular season, but he has topped 20 yards from scrimmage in three consecutive games. Although he was on the field for just 41 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 17, his five targets marked his highest total since Week 9 against the Colts. Smith's involvement in the passing game could remain elevated in next week's win-or-go-home matchup against the Ravens since Darnell Washington sustained a broken arm in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to Cleveland, and No. 1 wideout DK Metcalf will remain suspended.

Ruckert caught one of three targets for two yards in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Patriots.

In the ongoing absence of Mason Taylor (neck), Ruckert has ceded most of the pass-catching opportunities to Stone Smartt. Ruckert has three catches for 16 yards on six targets over the past two games, while Smartt has caught seven of eight targets for 52 yards in that span. Heading into the regular-season finale against the Bills, Ruckert has exceeded two catches only twice this season.

Whiteheart was unable to secure his lone target over 32 snaps in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers in Week 17.

It was just the fifth target in 16 games for Whiteheart, who has served mostly as a blocker this season. He led Browns tight ends in snaps after starter Harold Fannin (groin) was removed late in the first quarter. Whiteheart is not expected to gain a larger share of targets if the Browns decide to sit Fannin for the regular-season finale next Sunday against the Bengals. With Fannin sidelined for most of Week 17's contest, Sal Cannella led Cleveland's tight ends with four targets.

Bates caught his lone target for 19 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over Pittsburgh in Week 17.

After starting tight end Harold Fannin (groin) was removed from the game late in the first quarter and later ruled out, Bates and Cleveland's other backups got more involved. The reception was Bates' first since joining the Browns in late October. Fannin, who has been a regular on injury reports the last few weeks, is an important piece for the future. As such, the club may want to end his season early, which could lead to more opportunities for Bates, Sal Cannella and Blake Whiteheart in next week's regular-season finale against Cincinnati.