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  • Stone Smartt TE | NYJ

    Jets' Stone Smartt: Five receptions in Week 16

    Smartt recorded five catches for 34 yards on five targets in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints.

    Smartt took the field for 20 of the Jets' 66 snaps on offense, with his 30 percent snap share placing him behind Jeremy Ruckert (67 percent) and ahead of Jelani Woods (20 percent) among New York tight ends. Though Smartt's five catches ranked first on the team, he's nonetheless likely to see his role in the passing game fade in Week 17 against the Patriots if top tight end Mason Taylor (neck) is able to play following a two-game absence.

  • Shane Zylstra TE | DET

    Lions' Shane Zylstra: Three catches in defeat

    Zylstra caught three of five targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 29-24 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Zylstra was able to secure his first passes of the year after going catchless in his return to action in Week 15. The tight end saw 20 more snaps on offense (45) than backup Anthony Firkser (25), but Firkser caught all four of his targets for 40 yards. Zylstra and Firkser will likely continue to split the workload at tight end Christmas Day against the Vikings, making both players relatively unappealing from a fantasy perspective.

  • Isaiah Likely TE | BAL

    Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Blanks again Sunday

    Likely was not targeted during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Patriots.

    The fourth-year pro from Coastal Carolina has now gone without a target in each of the Ravens' last two games. In 12 contests this season, Likely has caught 22 of 31 targets for 248 yards and one touchdown. He likely won't carry much fantasy value in the Week 17 matchup against the Packers, especially if Lamar Jackson (back) is sidelined.

  • Falcons' Charlie Woerner: One catch in Week 16

    Woerner caught his lone target for three yards during Sunday's 26-19 win over the Cardinals.

    The 28-year-old played 75 percent of the Falcons' offensive snaps and caught a pass for the second consecutive game during Sunday's win. Across 15 appearances this season, Woerner has tallied 48 receiving yards on nine receptions. He's expected to continue playing behind Kyle Pitts in Atlanta's Week 17 matchup against the Rams.

  • Giants' Daniel Bellinger: Comes up empty in Week 16

    Bellinger played 22 of the Giants' 48 offensive snaps but wasn't targeted during Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Vikings.

    The fourth-year tight end has now gone without a reception in four of the Giants' last five games. In 14 appearances this season, Bellinger has caught 15 of 21 targets for 237 yards and one touchdown. He's expected to remain a depth option behind Theo Johnson at tight end in the Giants' Week 17 matchup with the Raiders.

  • Jelani Woods TE | NYJ

    Jets' Jelani Woods: Draws first two targets of season

    Woods failed to corral either of his targets while playing 13 of 66 snaps on offense Sunday in the Jets' 29-6 loss to the Saints.

    With Mason Taylor (neck) sitting out a second straight game, Woods once again suited up and provided depth at tight end. He still ranked third among Jets tight ends in snaps and was outproduced by both Jeremy Ruckert (two catches for 14 yards on three targets) and Stone Smartt (five catches for 34 yards on five targets). If Taylor is able to make it back for the Jets' Week 17 game against the Patriots, expect Woods to find himself back on the inactive list.

  • Jackson Hawes TE | BUF

    Bills' Jackson Hawes: Catches two passes vs. Cleveland

    Hawes caught both of his targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns.

    The rookie from Georgia Tech logged 32 offensive snaps and played more than Dalton Kincaid (19 snaps), but that was likely a product of Buffalo's run-heavy game script while playing from ahead during Sunday's win. Hawes has now caught 15 of 18 targets for 187 yards and three touchdowns across 15 appearances this season. He's expected to remain a depth option in the Bills' tight-end corps in the Week 17 matchup against the Eagles.

  • Dawson Knox TE | BUF

    Bills' Dawson Knox: Just one catch in Week 16

    Knox caught one of two targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns.

    The 29-year-old logged 34 offensive snaps and played over both Dalton Kincaid (19 snaps) and Jackson Hawes (32 snaps) during Sunday's win. Knox has been an important part of the Bills' passing attack over the last five contests, catching 16 of 21 targets for 185 yards and two touchdowns during that span. He's expected to operate as Buffalo's No. 2 tight end in the Week 17 matchup against the Eagles.

  • Quintin Morris TE | JAC

    Jaguars' Quintin Morris: One catch in win

    Morris caught his lone target for five yards during Sunday's 34-20 win against the Broncos.

    The 26-year-old continues to operate as Jacksonville's No. 3 tight end, playing 19 offensive snaps compared to Brenton Strange's 52 and Johnny Mundt's 25 in Sunday's win. Morris has caught five passes for 50 yards through 12 games this season, with all of those receptions coming in the past six contests.

  • Packers' Luke Musgrave: Remains involved Saturday

    Musgrave caught all three of his targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears.

    The third-year pro from Oregon State tallied the second-most receiving yards on the Packers during Saturday's loss, trailing Romeo Doubs (5-84-1). Musgrave's role in Green Bay's offense may be growing, as he's caught seven of nine targets for 90 yards over the last two games. However, he likely won't have much fantasy value in the Week 17 matchup against the Ravens, especially with injuries to both Jordan Love (concussion) and Malik Willis (shoulder).

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