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  • Josh Oliver TE | MIN

    Vikings' Josh Oliver: Back to full speed

    Oliver had one reception for 26 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Atlanta.

    Oliver returned after missing two games due to an ankle injury. He played on 30 of the offense's 60 snaps, so he was back to his usual workload. He had an uptick in receptions (12 in three games) before the injury, but he may not get as much opportunity over the final four regular-season games with T.J. Hockenson back to full speed after returning from a torn ACL.

  • Kyle Pitts TE | ATL

    Falcons' Kyle Pitts: Minimal production on six targets

    Pitts caught one of six targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings.

    Pitts was a respectable play during the first half of the season, posting 34 receptions (on 49 targets) for 485 yards and three touchdowns across his first 10 appearances. However, over the past four games, Pitts has two receptions (on 11 targets) for 23 yards. During that stretch, QB Kirk Cousins had some solid yardage totals, but he threw eight INTs and zero TDs. Despite that horrid stretch, the Falcons aren't planning on making a change at QB, even though rookie Michael Penix has looked good in limited action.

  • Jeremy Ruckert TE | NYJ

    Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Blanked in Week 14

    Ruckert didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Dolphins.

    Ruckert remains a non-factor in fantasy, having failed to surpass 17 yards in a game this season. He'll likely continue to work as the backup to Tyler Conklin in Week 15 against the Jaguars.

  • Tyler Conklin TE | NYJ

    Jets' Tyler Conklin: Three catches in Week 14

    Conklin caught three of five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Dolphins.

    Conklin notched his second-highest yardage total since Week 5, topping the output from his previous game by one yard. He has been far outside the fantasy starter range in the majority of formats, though there's an inkling of upside here heading into a favorable Week 15 matchup against the Jaguars after Aaron Rodgers threw for a season-high 339 yards in the loss to Miami.

  • Evan Engram TE | JAC

    Jaguars' Evan Engram: Quiet against Titans

    Engram recorded four receptions on six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Titans.

    Engram's six targets were good for second on the team and also marked his fifth straight game with at least that many opportunities. However, his longest catch went for just 11 yards as the Jacksonville offense struggled to generate explosive plays. Engram has now been held below 40 yards in half of his last eight games.

  • Pat Freiermuth TE | PIT

    Steelers' Pat Freiermuth: Finds end zone again

    Freiermuth recorded three receptions on three targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.

    Russell Wilson took to the air only 26 times, leading to limited volume for all of Pittsburgh's pass catchers. Freiermuth made the most of his chances, highlighted by long gains of 21 and 20 yards -- the latter of which went for a touchdown. He has now found the end zone in three of his last five games and has at least 45 receiving yards in three straight contests after reaching that mark just once in his first 10 matchups.

  • Travis Kelce TE | KC

    Chiefs' Travis Kelce: Becomes fastest TE to 12,000 yards

    Kelce caught five of six targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Chargers.

    Kelce became the fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 12,000 career receiving yards, doing so in his 172nd regular-season game. Tony Gonzalez had the previous record at 210 games. Kelce's team-high 45 receiving yards included a nine-yard catch on third-and-7 coming out of the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter, which allowed Kansas City to run the clock down to one second before Matthew Wright kicked a game-winning 31-yard field goal. Heading into a Week 15 road game against the Browns, Kelce has 80 catches for 682 yards and two touchdowns this season.

  • Noah Fant TE | SEA

    Seahawks' Noah Fant: Gains 18 yards Sunday

    Fant had three receptions on four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 30-18 win over the Cardinals.

    Fant has grabbed three catches in consecutive games since returning from a layoff due to a groin injury. The veteran tight end has averaged 22.0 yards in those two contests with no touchdowns scored, resulting in mediocre fantasy production. Rookie tight end AJ Barner remained in the mix with a 13-yard reception Sunday, further cutting into Fant's fantasy value. The 27-year-old is only a deep-league option heading into next Sunday's tilt against Green Bay.

  • Will Dissly TE | LAC

    Chargers' Will Dissly: Injured on final play of first half

    Dissly (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

    Dissly got hurt on a 15-yard catch on the final play of the first half and didn't rejoin his teammates on the field to begin the second half. He caught both of his targets for 19 yards prior to the injury. More opportunities will be available for Tucker Fisk and Stone Smartt if Dissly is unable to return.

  • Saints' Foster Moreau: Catches two balls in win

    Moreau reeled in both of his two targets for 40 yards during Sunday's 14-11 win against the Giants.

    Moreau made one of the standout plays of Sunday's game, catching a pass one-handed and in stride over the middle before running for a 32-yard gain. The 250-pound tight end has already surpassed his season-long production from last year, but he's still logged more than two catches in just two games this season and has not recorded a touchdown since Week 9. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Juwan Johnson recorded four catches on five targets along with an 11-yard touchdown reception Sunday. Moreau and Johnson should continue to split targets as the top two tight ends for the Saints moving forward. Their next game will come versus the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 15.

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