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Thomas caught one of three targets for seven yards in a 28-20 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

After averaging 4.3 catches for 40.9 yards and 0.3 TDs in his first 10 appearances this year, Thomas has just three catches for 22 yards on eight targets over his past three games. Next up is a Week 16 matchup with the Jets.

Bellinger caught both of his targets or 13 yards in Sunday's 24-6 Week 15 loss to New Orleans.

Bellinger worked as New York's starting tight end while Waller was on IR with a hamstring injury between Week 9 and Week 14, but he returned to a backup role with the latter returning Sunday. Bellinger averaged a modest 2.2 receptions for 27.6 yards during his five-game starting stint, and he wasn't far off those numbers while working behind Waller against the Saints. Waller appeared to come out of the contest in good health, so Bellinger should again see limited receiving opportunities next Monday against the Eagles.

Engram had four receptions on six targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Ravens.

Engram reverted back to his usual form after going off for a combined 20 receptions, 177 yards and three touchdowns over his previous two contests. While that sort of production was unrealistic to expect to continue, fantasy managers were likely hoping for a gradual regression to the mean as opposed what transpired Sunday. Perhaps Engram can meet somewhere in the middle when the Jaguars visit the Buccaneers next Sunday.

Otton brought in both targets for 44 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-20 win over the Packers on Sunday.

The second-year tight end contributed a pair of 22-yard receptions -- both coming on a late third-quarter drive that culminated in a Buccaneers touchdown -- showing more downfield chops than in his typical shorter-area role. With Sunday's production, Otton tied the 42 catches he posted as a rookie in 2022, and he set a new career high by pushing his season yardage total to 408 yards. Otton had only Week 14's two receptions for 16 yards and a touchdown in the two games prior to Sunday, so his boost in yardage was a welcome sight for fantasy managers rolling with him in any playoff contests. The 2022 fourth-round pick next takes aim at the Jaguars in a Week 16 home matchup.

Likely caught five of six targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars.

Likely scored a 16-yard touchdown with 1:12 left in the first half before setting up a second-half Gus Edwards touchdown run with a 26-yard catch down to the 4-yard line. After opening the season on a 12-game touchdown drought, Likely has scored in each of Baltimore's last two games. He'll likely operate as Baltimore's top tight end for the rest of the regular season and possibly beyond while Mark Andrews (ankle) recovers. Likely has 14 catches on 19 targets for 193 yards and two touchdowns in three games since Andrews went down, and he'll look to keep rolling in Week 16 against the 49ers on Monday Night Football.

Waller (hamstring) caught four of six targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Saints.

Waller returned from a five-game stint on injured reserve and finished as the Giants' second-leading receiver against the Saints. The receiving tight end did not appear to be limited in terms of playing time or ability in the one-sided loss. This was also the first time we saw him receiving passes from undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito. Waller's final line was right around the averages (4.5 receptions and 48.0 yards per game) we saw when Daniel Jones was getting him the ball earlier this year. More of the same can be expected when the Giants face the Eagles on Monday in Week 16.

Pitts brought in three of four targets for 37 yards in the Falcons' 9-7 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Pitts' catch total, modest as it was, led the Falcons on the afternoon. The third-year tight end also paced the team in targets, with the low bar across all major receiving categories a reflection of the combination of Desmond Ridder's mediocre play and head coach Arthur Smith's conservative offensive mentality. Pitts had eclipsed 50 yards in back-to-back games for the first time this season in Weeks 13 and 14, but his downturn Sunday is a reminder of how difficult it is to trust any component of the Falcons' air attack during the fantasy playoffs.

Kraft brought in four of six targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Packers' 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

The rookie tight end continued to enjoy a solid role in the Packers' air attack, finishing with the team's second-highest yardage tally of the afternoon and also recording his second career touchdown on a five-yard scoring grab late in the first quarter. Kraft clearly has earned the trust of quarterback Jordan Love while logging five straight multi-catch efforts, making him a viable option in the fantasy playoffs when Green Bay travels to visit the Panthers in Week 16.

Okonkwo recorded three catches on three targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Texans.

Okonkwo entered Sunday's game with at least five targets in three straight games, though the Titans stuck to a run-heavy offensive approach. Will Levis attempted only 26 passes, which limited volume for all of the Titans' pass catchers, including Okonkwo. As a result, he was held below 40 yards for the first time since Week 11. The Titans should be forced into a more aggressive approach in a Week 16 matchup against the Seahawks, meaning Okonkwo could find more opportunity.

Kittle had two receptions on four targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 45-29 win over the Cardinals.

Kittle's two receptions were his fewest since the 49ers were smacked in the mouth by the Browns back in Week 6. The star tight end made the most of his limited opportunities by ripping off a pair of huge gains to finish with a respectable yardage total. Kittle now sits at 865 receiving yards through 14 games, putting him on a realistic pace to reach 1,000 receiving yards for the third time in his career. His next opportunity to inch closer to that milestone will come next Monday against Baltimore.