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Kmet caught both targets for 16 yards in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Kmet has caught two or three passes in five straight contests, including two targets in this game while operating behind Colston Loveland. After posting between 28 and 45 receiving yards in four of those games, he has been held to 16 yards or fewer in his last two. The limited target volume keeps him confined to deep-league tight end consideration.

Smythe caught his lone target for 11 yards in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Smythe has now recorded one reception for 11 or fewer yards in four of his last seven contests, drawing just one target in this game. Those four catches account for all of his receiving production this season. His role remains too limited to provide reliable fantasy value outside of emergency depth situations.

Freiermuth recorded three receptions on five targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Browns.

Freiermuth was curiously uninvolved for most of the game, but he was easily Pittsburgh's most productive pass catcher. He logged a 23-yard reception just before halftime to set up a field goal and then recorded long gains of 29 and 11 yards on the Steelers' final drive as they attempted to tie the game. Freiermuth should have the chance to step up again in Week 18 in a pivotal matchup against Baltimore with DK Metcalf (suspension) still sidelined and Darnell Washington (arm) likely to be out.

Knox (knee) hauled in all five of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles.

Knox got the start in place of Dalton Kincaid (knee) after barely practicing this week while dealing with a knee injury of his own. The veteran backup showed no visible limitations once the game kicked off, finishing the narrow loss with his second-highest reception and target totals through 16 appearances this season. Knox would have had an even bigger day had his touchdown grab in the fourth quarter not been overturned by replay review. Kincaid's Week 18 status is still uncertain, but Knox has been able to provide deep-league value down the stretch even in games the former has been active in, though it's worth noting the Bills may rest some key players in a finale that only affects seeding.

Goedert brought in three of six targets for eight yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 13-12 win over Buffalo.

Goedert continues to be a red-zone magnet, catching his fourth touchdown over the Eagles' last three contests. The 30-year-old's career-best 11th touchdown grab helped offset the tight end's lowest yardage output to date in 2025. Goedert's nose for the end zone makes him an elite fantasy option against the Commanders in Week 18.

Hill totaled three carries for zero rushing yards and did not record a target during Sunday's 34-26 win versus Tennessee.

Hill didn't serve as the Saints' primary rusher as he did in last week's win versus the Jets. The 35-year-old has now logged three or fewer carries in four of the last five contests, and he's tallied 52 rushing attempts for 114 yards across 12 appearances this season. Hill has factored in as a receiver at times this season, but he's recorded a target in only six games this season, including just four games with one or more catches. Hill's irregular workload doesn't bode well for his fantasy production in the Saints' regular-season finale against Atlanta.

Mayer recorded nine receptions on 10 targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Giants.

The Raiders didn't get much going through the air, but Mayer was responsible for the majority of the limited production. He led the team in every receiving statistic and logged five receptions of at least 11 yards. This was easily Mayer's most productive game of the season -- which came in the absence of Brock Bowers (knee) -- and he should be a favorite target of Kenny Pickett in Week 18 against the Chiefs.

Likely caught all three of his targets for 27 yards in Baltimore's 41-24 win over Green Bay on Saturday.

After being blanked for zero catches in back-to-back games in Weeks 15 and 16 against the Bengals and Patriots, Likely was back involved in the offense. However, he's topped 30 receiving yards in a game just twice all season and has scored just one touchdown. Likely will be a touchdown-or-bust bet against the Steelers in next Sunday's pivotal Week 18 matchup for the AFC North title.

Otton caught all four of his targets for 33 yards in the Bucs' loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

It marked Otton's highest yardage output since Week 10, but the tight end remains scoreless on the season. With all of the Bucs' wideouts healthy, Otton's a low-floor, low-ceiling fantasy bet ahead of next Saturday's Week 18 date with the Panthers. Otton caught just two passes for 15 yards on two targets against Carolina in Week 16.

Helm recorded one catch for seven yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to the Saints.

For the second straight week, Helm was out-produced by Chig Okonkwo, who paced the Titans with 55 yards and one touchdown on three catches across a team-high seven targets against New Orleans. Through 16 games this season, Helm has logged a 44-357-2 receiving line on 55 targets.