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  • Payne Durham TE | TB

    Buccaneers' Payne Durham: No targets in return

    Durham did not see a target during the Buccaneers' 31-26 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

    Durham logged 11 snaps on offense and another one special teams in his return from a one-game absence due to a calf injury. The 24-year-old has only one reception over his first seven games, and even the absences of Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (IR, ankle) could spur further involvement for the second-year tight end.

  • Noah Gray TE | KC

    Chiefs' Noah Gray: Season-high snap share in Week 8

    Gray hauled in all three of his targets for 23 yards during Sunday's 27-20 victory against the Raiders.

    Gray continues to see significant work and has posted a combined seven catches for 89 yards over the last two weeks after compiling only 10 catches over the first five games to open the year. He's also seen a spike in playing time as the Chiefs run more two-tight end sets. Gray likely remains off the radar in most redraft formats but could be worth consideration in some dynasty formats as the heir apparent to the lead tight end role when Travis Kelce calls it quits.

  • Erick All TE | CIN

    Bengals' Erick All: Two catches against Eagles

    All caught both his targets for 32 yards in Sunday's Week 8 loss to the Eagles. He played 24 snaps on offense.

    The rookie tight end was out-snapped by Mike Gesicki (31), who was also more active in the passing game. All's blocking advantage over Gesicki was negated by the game script in the second half, once the Bengals fell behind in the third quarter. The situation could be more favorable for All in Week 9 against the Raiders.

  • Theo Johnson TE | NYG

    Giants' Theo Johnson: Draws four targets in Week 8

    Johnson secured three of four targets for 35 yards in Monday's loss to the Steelers.

    Johnson didn't have a pass thrown his way in Week 7 versus Philadelphia, but he got back on track with his second-highest yardage total of the season on Monday Night Football. The bulk of his production came on New York's final drive, as he caught a 25-yard pass from Daniel Jones with just over a minute remaining in the game, then nabbed a three-yard reception on the next play. Those catches came as the Giants attempted to march down the field and tie the score, but a Jones interception squelched any hope of a comeback. Johnson ended up logging a season-high 97 percent of the team's offensive snaps in the loss, and with at least three catches and at least 30 receiving yards in three of his past four games, he's built some fantasy intrigue in deeper leagues.

  • Pat Freiermuth TE | PIT

    Steelers' Pat Freiermuth: Held in check Monday

    Freiermuth secured both of his targets for 19 yards during Monday's 26-18 win over the Giants.

    Freiermuth tallied 51 receiving yards in Week 7, his first time catching passes from Russell Wilson, but he had less success the next game and was held under 20 receiving yards for just the second time this season. Freiermuth recorded multiple receptions in each of the first eight games of the season, but he's been held to just two touchdowns and has failed to top 25 receiving yards in three of the last four contests. The 26-year-old has secured 26 of 31 targets for 264 yards and two touchdowns over the first eight games of the season.

  • Ben Sinnott TE | WAS

    Commanders' Ben Sinnott: Held without a catch Sunday

    Sinnott was not targeted during Washington's 18-15 win over the Bears on Sunday.

    The rookie second-round pick played just 22 percent of the offensive snaps during Sunday's win over Chicago, with John Bates (33 percent) working as the No. 2 man behind top tight end Zach Ertz (75 percent). Sinnott continues to battle with Bates for opportunities behind Ertz, and he lacks a clear path to fantasy upside. Sinnott secured both of his targets for six yards and a score in Week 7 versus Carolina, but he's been held without a catch in seven of eight appearances on the year.

  • AJ Barner TE | SEA

    Seahawks' AJ Barner: Puts up 34 yards

    Barner caught both of his targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

    The rookie fourth-round pick continued to play a meaningful role in the Seahawks' offense with a 40 percent snap share in Week 8. Barner appears far from vaulting over Noah Fant for the starting tight-end role, as the former has yet to surpass three targets in a game this year.

  • Justin Shorter: Reverts to practice squad

    Shorter reverted to Las Vegas' practice squad Monday.

    Shorter saw playing time on both offense and special teams with Harrison Bryant (elbow) unavailable in the Week 8 loss to the Chiefs, but he failed to record any stats. The 24-year-old could be elevated again Week 9 versus the Bengals if Bryant remains sidelined.

  • Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Modest numbers through seven games

    Bryant (elbow), who was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, has seven catches (on 10 targets) for 64 yards through seven games this season.

    Rookie sensation Brock Bowers has dominated the Raiders' TE group to date, hauling in 52 of 65 targets for 535 yards and one touchdown in eight contests. Meanwhile, Bryant ranks second to Bowers at the position in all receiving categories. Bryant wasn't able to practice last week, so Wednesday's session may set the tone for the fifth-year pro's chances of returning in Week 9.

  • Shane Zylstra TE | DET

    Shane Zylstra: Back with practice squad

    Zylstra reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Zylstra operated as the Lions' No. 3 option at tight end behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright in the team's 52-14 win over the Titans in Week 8, failing to record any offensive stats while playing 13 of the team's 48 snaps on that side of the ball. He did record a tackle in punt coverage while playing 20 snaps with the special-teams unit. Zylstra can still be elevated one more time before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.

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