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San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Dwelley sustained a right high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 42-19 win over the Eagles and is expected to miss time, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Dwelley has just one reception for 12 yards on two targets this season, but he's been active for all 12 of San Francisco's games and fills a key role as a blocker and on special teams. Assuming the ankle sprain results in Dwelley missing this Sunday's game against the Seahawks, seventh-round rookie Brayden Willis could suit up as the 49ers' No. 3 tight end behind George Kittle and Charlie Woerner.

Thomas finished without a catch on one target in a 45-15 loss to Miami on Sunday.

Thomas enters a Week 14 bye having just posted two of his three worst fantasy performances of the season in back-to-back weeks. It hasn't cost him snaps and routes, but there is some chance the Commanders give Cole Turner some of those reps now that a playoff appearance is out of the question and plans for 2024 become a consideration. That said, Thomas still is the clear favorite to lead the team's TEs in snaps, routes and targets when the Commanders return from their bye for a Week 15 road game at the Rams.

Coach Robert Saleh said Monday that Uzomah (knee) will go on injured reserve.

Uzomah sprained his MCL in Sunday's loss to the Falcons. Once he's officially placed on injured reserve, he'll be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks, so he won't be eligible to play before Week 18 against the Patriots. Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert had already been working ahead of Uzomah and will remain New York's top two tight ends.

Pederson was elevated from the Jaguars' practice squad Monday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Pederson's elevation comes with Luke Farrell (toe) and Brenton Strange (foot) both questionable for Monday's game against the Bengals. The 26-year-old, who happens to be head coach Doug Pederson's son, has spent time with the 49ers, Chiefs and Saints previously, but he's yet to make his NFL debut.

Freiermuth caught three of five targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Cardinals.

Freiermuth came back down to earth after posting his first career 100-yard performance against the Bengals in the previous game. Starting quarterback Kenny Pickett hurt his ankle in the first half against Arizona, and Freiermuth couldn't get on the same page with backup Mitch Trubisky. With Pickett expected to remain sidelined Thursday against New England, Freiermuth will likely have Trubisky throwing to him again Week 14.

Mallory had two receptions for four yards on four targets in Sunday's overtime win at Tennessee.

A week after being a starter, Mallory was fourth among Colts tight ends in playing time with 13 snaps on offense. All four tight ends (Kylen Granson, Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox) went on between 12 to 13 routes. It's hard to forecast any of them having consistent roles in the passing game as a result.

Granson had three receptions for 72 yards on three targets and one carry for two yards in Sunday's overtime win at Tennessee.

Granson started at tight end, but Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox had a similar workload. Granson played 24 snaps on offense, while Ogletree played 28 and Alie-Cox played 24. Will Mallory also logged 13 snaps. All four tight ends went on between 12 to 13 routes. Granson had the most receptions while Mallory had four targets (two receptions). While Granson had the most yardage, it looks like a pretty equal split between four tight ends in the offense. It's hard to forecast any of them having consistent roles in the passing game as a result.

Gesicki logged seven of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Gesicki, who was out-snapped in the contest by fellow TEs Hunter Henry (47 snaps) and Pharaoh Brown (32 snaps), did not record a target Sunday. Following back-to-back zero-catch efforts, Gesicki is not a reliable fantasy lineup option as Thursday night's game against the Steelers approaches.

Jordan caught three of four targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Broncos in Week 13.

Jordan elevated to the top of the tight end depth chart with Dalton Schultz (hamstring) sidelined and played a season-high 51 snaps. His pass-catching ability has never been questioned, but Jordan does not provide the run-blocking ability to be an every-down player in a lot of offenses. Depending on Schultz's status for Week 14 against the Jets, Jordan could get more opportunities again next week. Additionally, a season-ending injury to Tank Dell (leg) could lead to more targets even if Schultz is ready to go next week.

Njoku caught two of six targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Rams in Week 13.

Njoku's been a prominent target regardless of which quarterback is throwing the ball, but he couldn't spark any chemistry with Joe Flacco on Sunday. While a couple of his looks were in the red zone, the tight end was held to a season low in receiving yards, and the two catches were his fewest since Week 1. Njoku also watched backup Harrison Bryant (five catches and a TD) experience a production increase with Flacco under center. Cleveland's quarterback situation remains volatile heading into Week 14 against the Jaguars, and while Njoku is a top target -- third on the team with 84 -- the Browns' offense has produced just four touchdowns, including two for Bryant, over the last 12 quarters.