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Bowers recorded three receptions on four targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Panthers.

The Raiders struggled to get their offense moving consistently, which perhaps explains Bowers' surprising lack of involvement. He wasn't targeted until seven minutes were remaining in the second quarter, though he did still manage to record an impressive 21-yard catch and run for his longest gain of the day. Bowers has already shown the ability to excel as a pro, as this was his worst performance of the season, though his results will likely remain inconsistent due to the Raiders' offense.

Wright caught four of five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals.

Wright had a rather productive day for his standards, matching his career-high four catches versus Arizona. With Sam LaPorta (ankle) suffering a sprained ankle in the contest, Wright picked up some of the slack at tight end. If LaPorta is forced to miss time moving forward, Wright would become fantasy-relevant in his absence.

Everett failed to corral his lone target in the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Through three games, Everett has caught three passes for zero yards on five targets. Unless his role significantly changes, the tight end will retain minimal fantasy value.

Dulcich failed to record a target in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Buccaneers.

Dulcich played just 17 of the Broncos' 68 offensive snaps Sunday, behind fellow tight ends Adam Trautman (46) and Nate Adkins (25). Although there was a lot of positive buzz around the third-year tight end in training camp, Dulcich has been mostly an afterthought through the first three games of the 2024 campaign. The 24-year-old will hope to be more involved in Denver's passing attack going forward, starting in Week 4 when the Broncos visit the Jets.

Fant (knee) had six receptions on as many targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 24-3 win over the Dolphins.

Fant carried an injury designation for his ailing knee prior to being cleared for Sunday's kickoff. This is a prime example of the need to scour for news leading up to kickoffs on Sundays. Savvy fantasy owners who kept Fant in their lineups were rewarded with a clean fantasy performance from the veteran tight end. Fant remains a steady option heading into a matchup against the Lions next Monday.

Coach Dan Campbell said LaPorta suffered an ankle sprain during Sunday's 20-13 win at Arizona, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

LaPorta was carted to the locker room late in the first half and then was deemed questionable to return due to an ankle injury in the third quarter, but he was able to reenter on both occasions. His final receiving line (2-36-0 on two targets) didn't change after he initially left the contest, and his status now will be one to monitor closely to see if he may be in danger of sitting out Monday, Sept. 30 against the Seahawks. Brock Wright finished Week 3 with four catches (on four targets) for 34 yards, so he'd stand to benefit if LaPorta's health concern lingers for any length of time.

McBride is being evaluated for a possible concussion Sunday against the Lions.

McBride went into the blue medical tent after a helmet-to-helmet collision with Lions safety Brian Branch. Prior to the fourth-quarter injury, McBride caught three of six targets for 25 yards. If tests confirm a concussion, McBride would have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to have a chance to play Week 4 against the Commanders.

Mundt caught one of three targets for a two-yard touchdown in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.

The tight end capped a four-touchdown day for quarterback Sam Darnold by hauling in his first TD of the season in the fourth quarter. Mundt has seen exactly three targets in all three games to begin the season, but that modest volume has resulted in only five catches for 29 yards. T.J. Hockenson (knee) likely won't be ready to play until after Minnesota's Week 6 bye, but a breakout for Mundt doesn't appear likely in Week 4 against the Packers.

LaPorta (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's game in Arizona, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Pressreports.

Per Birkett, LaPorta appeared to be hobbled after the Lions' third and final touchdown of the first half and needed to be carted to the locker room, but he was back on the sideline after halftime. LaPorta thus will be looking to build upon his two catches on as many targets for 36 yards over the final 30 minutes.

LaPorta (undisclosed) was carted to the locker room during Sunday's game at Arizona, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The reason for LaPorta's exit isn't known, but if he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 3 action with two catches (on two targets) for 36 yards. Brock Wright and Parker Hesse are the Lions' healthy tight ends on the active roster.