NFL Player News
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Dalton Schultz TE | HOU
Texans' Dalton Schultz: Two catches in Week 15 win
Schultz secured two of four targets for 13 yards in the Texans' 20-12 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Schultz was a bit player in the air attack, although with C.J. Stroud throwing for only 131 yards on the afternoon, the veteran tight end was hardly the only Texan with modest numbers. Schultz came into game with a pair of five-catch tallies in the previous three games, but he remains a complementary option even in games when Stroud has a lot more success through the air.
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Jonnu Smith TE | MIA
Dolphins' Jonnu Smith: Another massive catch total
Smith brought in nine of 11 targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 20-12 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
Smith was the Dolphins' leader in receptions and targets while checking in second in receiving yards. The veteran tight end has at least nine catches in three of his last four games, and his seven-yard touchdown grab with 4:30 remaining was Smith's fifth score in the last five contests as well. The FIU product heads into a Week 16 home matchup against the 49ers with a career-best 70 receptions and 740 receiving yards over 14 games, while his six touchdowns are the second most of his career.
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Mark Andrews TE | BAL
Ravens' Mark Andrews: Scores record-setting TD
Andrews brought in both targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 35-14 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Andrews' 13-yard scoring grab late in the first quarter had extra significance, as it made the veteran tight end the Ravens' all-time leader in touchdown catches with 48. Andrews was quiet the remainder of the afternoon, but he's now scored in three straight games heading into a Week 16 home matchup against the Steelers on Saturday afternoon.
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Tommy Tremble TE | CAR
Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Catches two passes in loss
Tremble caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Cowboys.
For the second game in a row, Tremble out-performed rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders, who still leads the Panthers' tight end corps in receptions (29) and yards (302) through 13 appearances this season. Despite Tremble serving as Carolina's top tight end over the last two weeks, he's posted a modest receiving line of 3-18-1. The Notre Dame product will likely continue to struggle to find fantasy relevance, splitting first-team offensive work with Sanders as the Panthers face the Cardinals in Week 16.
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Ja'Tavion Sanders TE | CAR
Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Held without a catch again
Sanders failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Cowboys.
Since returning from a neck injury in Week 14, Sanders has seen just two targets and failed to catch either. He was out-produced by Tommy Tremble for the second consecutive game, with Tremble recording three receptions for 18 yards and one touchdown during that span. Sanders' offensive role appears to have diminished as of late, and he will likely continue to split Carolina's top tight end duties with Tremble as the season progresses.
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Mike Gesicki TE | CIN
Bengals' Mike Gesicki: Three catches in Week 15 win
Gesicki caught three of four targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Titans.
Gesicki finished a distant third on the team in receiving yards behind Ja'Marr Chase (94) and Tee Higgins (88). The veteran tight end has accounted for only two of Joe Burrow's league-leading 36 touchdown passes heading into a Week 16 home game against the Browns, but Gesicki has carved out a passable floor with at least three catches in each of his last three games.
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Brenton Strange TE | JAC
Jaguars' Brenton Strange: Career-high 11 catches as TE1
Strange caught 11 of 12 targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 32-25 loss to the Jets.
Strange took over as a short-yardage outlet in the first game since Evan Engram (shoulder) was ruled out for the remainder of the season. The 2023 second-round draft pick put on his best Engram impression, setting career highs in targets, catches and receiving yards. Without an appealing second option behind wide receiver Brian Thomas in Jacksonville's passing game, Strange could maintain a prominent role in Week 16 against a Raiders defense that has struggled to defend tight ends.
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Foster Moreau TE | NO
Saints' Foster Moreau: Catches TD in close loss Week 15
Moreau posted four catches (on four targets) for 39 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-19 defeat versus the Commanders.
Moreau once again saw moderate action in the passing game as he logged four targets for the third time in the last four contests. This time, the sixth-year pro nearly secured the game-winning score when he caught a one-yard touchdown as time expired in the fourth quarter. But, the Saints' comeback attempt came up just short, as quarterback Spencer Rattler failed to connect with Moreau's fellow tight end Juwan Johnson on the ensuing two-point conversion attempt. Moreau has now totaled 23 catches (on 31 targets) for 302 yards and four touchdowns this season. He should continue to split playing time with Johnson during next week's game versus Green Bay on Monday, Dec. 23.
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Mo Alie-Cox TE | IND
Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Ready to play Week 15
Alie-Cox (hip) was deemed active ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Alie-Cox was expected to play after popping up on the injury report with a hip issue Friday. The 29-year-old has logged 11 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown this season. He should continue to fill into the Colts' by-committee rotation at tight end alongside Kylen Granson, Drew Ogletree and Will Mallory.
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Quintin Morris TE | BUF
Bills' Quintin Morris: Good to go Sunday
Morris (shoulder/groin) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Morris was deemed questionable with shoulder and groin issues on Friday's injury report. But, he'll make his return to action after missing last week's loss to the Rams due to these issues. Across 12 appearances this season, Morris has logged two catches, including one touchdown, on just three targets. He'll continue to back up Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox on Sunday.