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  • Albert Okwuegbunam: Joins Colts' practice squad

    Indianapolis signed Okwuegbunam to its practice squad Tuesday.

    Okwuegbunam worked out with the Colts shortly after being cut by Philadelphia back in November, and now he's officially working with a new organization. Indianapolis already has four healthy tight ends on its 53-man roster, though, so it will probably take at least one injury for him to get any action with the main unit.

  • Tyree Jackson TE | WAS

    Tyree Jackson: Joins Commanders' practice squad

    Washington signed Jackson to its practice squad Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Jackson was cut by the Giants with an injury designation ahead of the start of the regular season, but he's now getting a chance with their division rival. With starter Zach Ertz dealing with a concussion after Sunday's game at New Orleans, it's easy to see why the Commanders would add a depth option at tight end.

  • Noah Gray TE | KC

    Chiefs' Noah Gray: Crosses goal line against Browns

    Gray logged two receptions on five targets for 21 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 21-7 win against Cleveland.

    Gray didn't cross the 60-percent snap threshold in Week 15 like he did in the two previous contests, and he was unable to match the four grabs he totaled in each of the previous four games, but he made one of his two catches count by turning in his fifth touchdown of the 2024 campaign. Gray still amassed five targets in the contest -- his average over the last five games -- but Patrick Mahomes' ankle sprain could be worrisome for Kansas City's pass catchers. If Mahomes is unable to go against the Texans, Carson Wentz would get the start, presumably capping the upside of Gray and others. On a positive note, the tight end has clearly etched out a regular role and should continue to log 50-plus percent of the offensive snaps.

  • Nate Adkins TE | DEN

    Broncos' Nate Adkins: Hits pay dirt against Indianapolis

    Adkins caught his lone target for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Colts.

    Adkins' trip to the end zone was his third score of the season, each coming on the tight end's only reception in a contest. Through 14 games, the 25-year-old has failed to record more than one catch in any of his appearances. With that said, Adkins played 29 of 63 offensive snaps against the Colts, ahead of both Adam Trautman (27) and Lucas Krull (24). Due to his inconsistent usage and minimal production, Adkins remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Chargers.

  • Adam Trautman TE | DEN

    Broncos' Adam Trautman: Scores touchdown in win

    Trautman caught both of his targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Colts.

    Trautman's touchdown against the Colts was his second score of the season and Sunday's contest was his first multi-catch game since Week 8. It's been a quiet 2024 campaign for the veteran tight end, and his involvement in the Denver's passing attack has been minimal throughout the season. Trautman played 27 of the Broncos' 63 offensive snaps in Week 15, and his 43 percent snap share was his lowest mark in the past eight games. The 27-year-old continues to split time with Nate Adkins and Lucas Krull, limiting the potential of all three tight ends. Trautman should continue to be ignored for fantasy purposes when the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 16.

  • Cole Kmet TE | CHI

    Bears' Cole Kmet: One grab in loss

    Kmet caught his only target for 14 yards in the Bears' 30-12 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

    Kmet has slowed down drastically since the Bears' Week 7 bye. The veteran has produced 14 yards or fewer in five of the last eight games. In addition, Kmet has only seen four targets over the last three games, catching all four for 40 yards. The tight end will remain a risky lineup option in the fantasy playoffs.

  • Cade Otton TE | TB

    Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Two grabs in Week 15 win

    Otton secured two of three targets for 24 yards in the Buccaneers' 40-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

    Starting wideouts Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan combined for 14 receptions, 238 yards and three touchdown catches, leaving little else for the rest of Tampa Bay's air attack. That included Otton, who posted his lowest yardage total since Week 6 and tied his second-lowest target tally of the campaign as well. Nevertheless, the third-year tight end remains an important complementary part of the passing game and could see an uptick in work during a favorable Week 16 road matchup against the Cowboys.

  • Kyle Pitts TE | ATL

    Falcons' Kyle Pitts: Team-high catch tally Monday

    Pitts secured all four targets for 28 yards in the Falcons' 15-9 win over the Raiders on Monday night.

    The struggling tight end saw a welcome uptick in involvement, even as that came accompanied with a modest receiving yardage total. Pitts' catch and target totals were both team-high figures, and both the reception and yardage tallies also were his best since Week 10. Pitts will look to carry over the momentum into a Week 16 home matchup against the Giants.

  • Brock Bowers TE | LV

    Raiders' Brock Bowers: Another quiet game Monday

    Bowers finished with three receptions (on six targets) for 35 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.

    Bowers saw his usage suppressed for the second week in a row, also finishing below 50 yards receiving for the third time in four contests. Backup tight end Michael Mayer (1-11-0) didn't cut into the starter's workload like we saw Week 14, so the low usage was a result of the Raiders' game plan against Atlanta. Despite his recent dry spell, Bowers is a tremendous talent who is worth starting Week 16 against Jacksonville on Sunday.

  • T.J. Hockenson TE | MIN

    Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Five-catch effort Monday

    Hockenson brought in five of seven targets for 52 yards in the Vikings' 30-12 win over the Bears on Monday night.

    Hockenson played third wheel in the air attack to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but the veteran tight end still turned in a solid line that featured his second-highest catch total since Week 10. Hockenson also drew the second-most targets of any of his first seven games since his delayed season debut, and he should once again garner a fair amount of Sam Darnold's attention in a Week 16 road trip to Seattle.

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