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  • Noah Gray TE | KC

    Chiefs' Noah Gray: Posts first career multi-TD game

    Gray gathered in four of five targets for 23 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 30-21 loss against the Bills.

    Gray made the most of his targets in the red zone, collecting a pair of them for his first career multi-touchdown effort. The tight end played only two snaps fewer than Travis Kelce in Sunday's affair. Gray should continue to see regular reps in two-tight end sets and when Kelce needs a breather. That said, Gray's two touchdowns Sunday also marked his first two of the season, so this effort should be viewed as more of an anomaly than a repeatable performance.

  • Cade Stover TE | HOU

    Texans' Cade Stover: Two touches in win

    Stover caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas.

    Stover had multiple catches for just the third time in 11 games, but he did get his second red-zone look in the last three weeks. While his playing time has increased since Brevin Jordan (knee) suffered a season-ending injury, the rookie tight end remains firmly behind Dalton Schultz on the depth chart. Stover has 10 receptions on 15 targets for 102 yards through 11 games.

  • Cowboys' Luke Schoonmaker: Steps in early for injured starter

    Schoonmaker had six receptions (on 10 targets) for 56 yards in Monday's 34-10 loss to the Texans.

    Starter Jake Ferguson (concussion) exited early Monday after being checked for a head injury, opening the door for Schoonmaker to take over as the primary tight end for most of the contest. The second-round sophomore posted career-high receiving numbers while matching his previous game high of six receptions that he set back in Week 2 against the Saints. Fantasy managers desperate for a tight end Week 12 will have to wait on Ferguson's status in the coming days before finalizing any waiver claims on Schoonmaker following a solid effort against Houston.

  • Dalton Schultz TE | HOU

    Texans' Dalton Schultz: Team-high catch total in win

    Schultz secured five of seven targets for 33 yards in the Texans' 34-10 win over the Cowboys on Monday night.

    Facing his old team for the first time, Schultz recorded a team-high catch total that also served as a season-best figure. Schultz had 52- and 66-yard outings over the prior three games coming into Monday night, but with Nico Collins back on the field following a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the veteran tight end was used close to the line of scrimmage. Schultz's fantasy upside should remain modest in a Week 12 home divisional matchup against the Titans.

  • Jake Ferguson TE | DAL

    Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Done for Week 11 due to concussion

    Ferguson has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Houston due to a concussion, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Ferguson was hurt in the first quarter and subsequently entered concussion protocol. The Cowboys have since ruled their No. 1 tight end out for the remainder of the contest. Ferguson finishes Week 11 with one catch (on one target) for 11 yards. Luke Schoonmaker likely will take on the majority of Dallas' tight-end snaps in Ferguson's stead.

  • AJ Barner TE | SEA

    Seahawks' AJ Barner: Just two catches in win

    Barner caught two of four targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the 49ers.

    Barner has served as the No. 1 tight end in each of the last two games with Noah Fant (groin) inactive. A rookie fourth-round pick, Barner has six catches for 42 yards over those two games. Thus, Barner's fantasy upside isn't that clear even if Fant is out again in Week 12 versus the Cardinals.

  • 49ers' George Kittle: In line to practice Wednesday

    Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the 49ers expect Kittle (hamstring) to practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Kittle came out of a Week 10 win at Tampa Bay with hamstring irritation that capped him to a pair of limited practices during Week 11 prep. While he ultimately was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, Shanahan noted the tight end was "close" to being able to suit up. Kittle's activity level Wednesday may set the tone for the rest of the week, but it appears as if he'll miss just one game as a result of the injury.

  • James Mitchell TE | DET

    James Mitchell: Reverts Monday

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

    The third-year pro was elevated to Detroit's active roster ahead of the Week 11 win over the Jaguars to ensure depth at tight end with Sam LaPorta (shoulder) ruled out. Mitchell ended up seeing increased time after Shane Zylstra sustained a neck injury in Sunday's win, playing 24 offensive snaps but failing to record a stat. He could be elevated to the Lions' active roster again before the team's Week 12 matchup against the Colts if LaPorta or Zylstra cannot suit up.

  • Zach Davidson TE | BUF

    Zach Davidson: Reverts to practice squad

    Davidson reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    The Central Missouri product made his first appearance of the season in the Bills' Week 11 win over the Chiefs, playing 15 total snaps (11 offensive and four on special teams) and catching his only target for five yards. He could return to Buffalo's active roster for the Week 13 matchup against the 49ers if Dalton Kincaid (knee) has not fully recovered after the bye week.

  • Tyler Mabry TE | SEA

    Tyler Mabry: Gets let go

    Mabry was waived by the Seahawks on Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

    Mabry was signed to Seattle's 53-man roster Saturday and did play in Sunday's win over the 49ers. However, he saw just one snap on offense and wasn't targeted. It's possible the Maryland product ends up back on the team's practice squad, assuming he is able to clear waivers.

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