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Alie-Cox had one reception for 20 yards on his only target in Sunday's win over Miami.

Alie-Cox was the clear No. 2 tight end after Tyler Warren as he played on 33 of the offense's 73 snaps . Warren played 53 snaps and Andrew Ogletree played 27 snaps. Alie-Cox is mostly a blocking tight end, and his profile in the passing game will be minimal with Warren taking over as the primary tight end.

Sanders caught two of his three targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.

The second-year pro from Texas appears to be the Panthers' top tight end following the Week 1 loss, playing 39 offensive snaps -- 10 more than backup Tommy Tremble. Sanders drew just three targets Sunday but showcased his ability to make plays as a vertical threat, catching an 18-yard pass from Bryce Young. If Carolina's defense continues to struggle and forces Young into pass-heavy game scripts, Sanders could develop into a viable streaming option as the season progresses. Young will look to build on his performance Week 2 when the Panthers travel to Arizona.

Arroyo caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the 49ers.

The rookie second-round pick played just 16 of the team's 52 offensive snaps (31 percent) while AJ Barner finished with 44 snaps (85 percent). Arroyo should have the highest long-term upside because of his athleticism and pass-catching abilities, but Barner has established himself as a dependable run blocker that may fit better with the Seahawks' scheme.

Barner rushed once for two yards and caught one of two targets for no gain in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the 49ers.

Barner played 44 of the team's 52 offensive snaps, clearly out-snapping rookie second-round pick Elijah Arroyo (16 snaps). The Seahawks look committed to the run game, and Barner is considered the better run blocker of the two, meaning he should maintain an edge in snap counts moving forward. However, Barner won't provide much fantasy value unless he finds the end zone, which he did four times as a rookie.

Henry caught four of his eight targets for 66 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

Henry -- whose eight targets tied for the team lead -- was on the field for 66 of a possible 71 snaps on offense in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, while fellow tight end Austin Hooper logged 23 snaps and one catch for 10 yards. In the weeks ahead, Henry should continue to maintain enough of a workload and target volume to merit fantasy lineup consideration. Next up for the Patriots is a road game against a Miami team that lost to Indianapolis in Week 1 by a score of 33-8.

Hooper logged 23 of a possible 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Hooper kicked off his 2025 campaign by catching his only target for 10 yards. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Hunter Henry was on the field for 66 snaps and caught four of his eight targets for 66 yards. While there figures to be weeks down the road in which the Patriots use more two-TE sets, Hooper's fantasy lineup utility is limited as long as Henry remains healthy.

Stover caught four of four targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams.

Stover's 36 snaps on offense were more than starter Dalton Schultz (34), which is surprising but unlikely significant. The Texans' passing attack struggled, and there were many packages used to jumpstart a dormant offense. Stover has history with quarterback C.J. Stroud at Ohio State, which gives him a level of fantasy intrigue, but Schultz is still considered the best fantasy option at tight end in Houston.

Andrews hauled in his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 41-40 loss to Buffalo.

Andrews was inexplicably absent from the scoring parade on a night where the Ravens dropped a 40-burger. Perhaps the veteran tight end was still dealing with the undisclosed injury that kept him out of preseason action. Whatever the case, Andrews missed a prime opportunity to operate as the top tight end with Isaiah Likely (foot) sitting this one out. The latter could return as soon as next Sunday's tilt against the Browns, but Andrews didn't inspire confidence in fantasy managers even if Likely misses a second consecutive game.

Fant recorded four receptions on five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.

Fant joined the Bengals in late July and was projected to work behind Mike Gesicki. However, Fant had a significant role in Cincinnati's Week 1 win, as he led the team in targets and receptions. He also accounted for the only receiving score for the team on a one-yard catch late in the second quarter. Fant's usage is likely to decline in future weeks, but this performance at least lands him on the fantasy radar.

LaPorta recorded six receptions on nine targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Packers.

LaPorta was the bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming offensive performance from Detroit, as he led the team in yards and finished second in targets. He also accounted for the team's longest play from scrimmage on a 32-yard catch and run to begin the second half. LaPorta isn't likely to consistently see nine targets as he shares looks with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, but he will be a key part of Detroit's offense -- particularly in the red zone.