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  • Jordan Akins TE | CLE

    Browns' Jordan Akins: Three catches in loss

    Akins caught three of four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Chargers.

    After a one-target performance a week ago, Akins saw a modest increase in volume Sunday. He was on the field for 25 snaps, the most he's seen since David Njoku returned from injury, but there's no reason to believe the boost is sustainable. The loss dropped the Browns to 2-7 as they enter a bye week, and the club may start preparing for 2025 by dealing veterans ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. The 32-year-old Akins, in the final year of his contract, is likely not part of the organization's future.

  • Eagles' Grant Calcaterra: Collects all five targets Sunday

    Calcaterra brought in all five of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 28-23 win over Jacksonville.

    Dallas Goedert (hamstring) remained sidelined Sunday, opening the door for Calcaterra to make his third consecutive start for Philadelphia. The 25-year-old registered new season highs in receptions and targets despite his meager 30 yards of output as a receiver. If Calcaterra draws another start against the Cowboys next Sunday, he would make for a decent PPR or deeper-league option in Week 10.

  • Tucker Kraft TE | GB

    Packers' Tucker Kraft: Four catches against Lions

    Kraft recorded four receptions on six targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions. He added one carry for two yards.

    Kraft tied for second on the team with six targets, his highest mark since Week 4. Rainy weather affected Jordan Love's accuracy and willingness to push the ball down the field, so Kraft's yardage total was modest despite his increased role, as his longest catch went for just 13 yards. Even so, Kraft's involvement was a positive on a down day for Green Bay's offense overall.

  • Evan Engram TE | JAC

    Jaguars' Evan Engram: Leading receiver off 10 targets

    Engram finished with five receptions (on 10 targets) for 45 yards in Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Eagles.

    Engram led the Jaguars in receiving yards, receptions and targets in a game during which the offense did not have a passing touchdown. The 30-year-old produced a decent fantasy score on the heels of his first touchdown catch of the season. The veteran tight end is now averaging six receptions for 54.5 yards over his last four games since returning from injury. Engram should be considered a reliable fantasy play heading into next Sunday's tilt against Minnesota.

  • T.J. Hockenson TE | MIN

    Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Three catches in return

    Hockenson (knee) caught three of four targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.

    Hockenson returned from a lengthy recovery from surgery to his MCL and ACL tendons dating back to a Dec. 24 injury in the 2023 season. The star tight end was eased back into action with just four targets Sunday, but he figures to see his workload increase as the season progresses. Make sure Hockenson is rostered in your league, as he could provide significant value at a shallow fantasy position. A road game against Jacksonville is on deck for the Vikings.

  • Saints' Foster Moreau: Catches TD versus Carolina

    Moreau logged one reception (on two targets) for 17 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 23-22 defeat against the Panthers.

    Moreau caught his third touchdown of the season when he hauled in a 17-yard pass from quarterback Derek Carr early in the fourth quarter. He still split playing time and targets with fellow tight end Juwan Johnson, who was targeted on the ensuring two-point conversion following Moreau's touchdown. Moreau has now totaled 12 catches across nine games this season. He'll look to get back into the end zone during this coming Sunday's home game against Atlanta.

  • Gerald Everett TE | CHI

    Bears' Gerald Everett: One target in losing effort

    Everett caught one pass for five yards in the Bears' 29-9 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Everett has one game with more than five yards this season. Given the veteran's low-volume role in the offense, Everett has very little fantasy value at this time.

  • Cole Kmet TE | CHI

    Bears' Cole Kmet: Not targeted in defeat

    Kmet posted no stats in the Bears' 29-9 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

    During Weeks 3 through 6, Kmet was one of the highest scoring tight ends in the league. Since Chicago's Week 7 bye, the offense has been terrible. In the last two games, Kmet has one catch for 14 yards. Unless the Bears figure out their woes on offense, Kmet should be considered a boom-or-bust fantasy option.

  • Hunter Henry TE | NE

    Patriots' Hunter Henry: Seven catches in OT loss

    Henry recorded seven receptions on eight targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Titans.

    Henry remained a favorite target of Drake Maye and has at least five receptions in each of Maye's three starts. Henry remained primarily a short-area option, though four of his catches went for at least 10 yards. While Henry won't match the explosiveness of elite fantasy tight ends, he has a key role in the New England offense and should remain a reliable contributor moving forward.

  • Sam LaPorta TE | DET

    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Limited by game script

    LaPorta recorded two receptions on three targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Packers.

    LaPorta finished tied for second on the team with three targets, but the Lions played from ahead and leaned on their run game with rain consistently falling. He managed a 19-yard reception on Detroit's first offensive possession, though he made very little impact thereafter. LaPorta now has two or fewer receptions in five of his eight games while being held under 30 yards on three occasions.

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