NFL Player News
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Johnny Mundt TE | PHI
Vikings' Johnny Mundt: Minimal role on offense
Mundt did not have a target or reception in Sunday's win at Jacksonville.
Mundt played just 18 snaps on offense and went out on three routes, as he's moved to a small role with the return of T.J. Hockenson from a knee injury.
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Josh Oliver TE | MIN
Vikings' Josh Oliver: Surprisingly bigger role in win
Oliver had four receptions for 52 yards on six targets in Sunday's win at Jacksonville.
Oliver had a large role in the passing game even with T.J. Hockenson back and playing at full speed in his return from a knee injury. Since Oliver is primarily a blocking tight end, it's hard to think his run the last two weeks (nine receptions for 110 yards) will continue, especially as Hockenson gets even more integrated into the offense.
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Pat Freiermuth TE | PIT
Steelers' Pat Freiermuth: Scores third touchdown of 2024
Freiermuth secured all three of his targets for 17 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 28-27 win over Washington.
Freiermuth tallied just 5.7 yards per target Sunday, his second-lowest mark of the season. However, he reached the end zone in the second quarter to prop up his fantasy line. The 2021 second-rounder has now been held below 20 receiving yards in three of his last four appearances, and he hasn't seen more than three targets in a game since Week 4. Sunday's score was his first of the season with Russell Wilson under center.
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Brenton Strange TE | JAC
Jaguars' Brenton Strange: Totals 25 yards
Strange caught two of three targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 12-7 loss to Minnesota.
Strange finished second on the team in receiving yards, though that's not saying much on a day when fill-in quarterback Mac Jones threw for only 111 yards. The 2023 second-round pick has been occasionally involved in the passing game since the return of starter Evan Engram, but Strange shouldn't be on the fantasy radar while Engram is healthy.
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Hunter Henry TE | NE
Patriots' Hunter Henry: One catch in Week 10
Henry, who logged 57 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught one of his four targets in the contest for 14 yards.
With the Patriots relying heavily on two-TE sets Sunday, Henry's teammate Austin Hooper was on the field for a season-high 41 snaps en route to catching three of his four targets for 64 yards. Given that he continues to see steady snaps in New England's Drake Maye-helmed offense, Henry -- who racked up 20 catches over his previous three outings -- is a bounce-back candidate in Week 11 versus the Rams.
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Cade Stover TE | HOU
Texans' Cade Stover: Multiple targets in loss
Stover caught one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to Detroit.
Stover had multiple targets, including his first in the red zone, for a third consecutive week. Dalton Schultz remains the primary option at tight end, but Stover is enjoying increased attention due to injuries at wideout. The rookie tight end has eight receptions on 13 targets for 87 yards through 10 games.
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Zach Ertz TE | WAS
Commanders' Zach Ertz: Leads Commanders in targets
Ertz recorded four receptions on eight targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.
It was a mixed day for Ertz, who saw his involvement in the offense return after he earned only one target in Week 9. He led the team in opportunities Sunday, though that translated to an uninspiring yardage total, with Ertz's longest gain going for only nine yards. Ertz should continue to play a role in the offense, but the explosive elements will be left primarily to Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown.
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Jake Ferguson TE | DAL
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Fumble negates mild production
Ferguson caught four of five targets for 24 yards while losing a fumble in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Eagles.
Ferguson led the Cowboys in receiving yardage in a game during which the offense mustered just 66 passing yards. The tight end's mild output was virtually negated when he coughed up one of Dallas' four lost fumbles Sunday. Ferguson was an average fantasy option when Dak Prescott (hamstring) was under center, but with the latter possibly done for the season, it is safe to downgrade the Cowboys' position players if Cooper Rush continues to start against the Texans next Monday.
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Dalton Schultz TE | HOU
Texans' Dalton Schultz: Season-best 66 yards
Schultz recorded three receptions on four targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions.
Schultz earned fewer than five targets for only the second time since Week 3, which came as a surprise given the absence of Nico Collins (hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (knee). However, Schultz still managed his highest yardage total of the season, primarily thanks to a 32-yard reception early in the third quarter. Though it was a positive performance, Schultz has still managed to top 35 yards in only two games for the campaign.
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Sam LaPorta TE | DET
Lions' Sam LaPorta: Dealing with sprained AC joint
LaPorta (shoulder) suffered a sprained AC joint in Sunday night's 26-23 win over the Texans, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
LaPorta sustained the injury in the second half, bringing his night to a premature end. The tight end had three catches for 66 yards and a score prior to leaving the game, notching his third touchdown over the last five games. Head coach Dan Campbell said following the contest that LaPorta's injury is "not something he's super worried about," but he also added that the tight end "might miss this week." The Lions will host the Jaguars on Nov. 17, and LaPorta's status at practice will be worth monitoring ahead of the contest.