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Graham gathered in his only target for a six-yard touchdown during Sunday's 33-28 loss versus the Lions.

Graham was ruled a healthy scratch for four games in a row leading into Week 13, but with starting wideouts Rashid Shaheed (thigh) and Michael Thomas (knee - IR) unable to play, the Saints needed extra bodies Week 13. As a result, the 37-year-old tight end suited up and saw just his third target of the season when he got New Orleans on the board for the first time in the game with a six-yard touchdown catch. Graham has now recorded a touchdown on each of his two receptions on the season, both of which came within the 10-yard line. Fellow tight ends Juwan Johnson (three) and Foster Moreau (two) each recorded more targets in the game, and it seems like Graham's only value will come as a unique scoring threat when New Orleans is in the low red zone.

Pitts caught four of eight targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.

Pitts led the Falcons in targets, catches and receiving yards as Desmond Ridder threw for only 121 yards in this defensive battle. Atlanta's poor quarterback play coupled with coach Arthur Smith's run-heavy game plans have limited Pitts' effectiveness, as this was only the third time the talented tight end surpassed 50 receiving yards in 12 appearances this season. In Week 14, Pitts will face the Buccaneers, against whom he had three catches for 47 yards in a Week 7 win.

Whyle (knee) isn't believed to be dealing with a season-ending injury after exiting Sunday's game against the Colts, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Whyle departed Sunday's matchup in the fourth quarter, and it appears likely that he'll be able to return at some point later this season. However, the full extent of his injury isn't yet clear, and his status for next Monday's matchup against Miami remains to be seen.

Deguara (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Deguara sustained the hip injury in Week 11 against the Chargers. There was optimism he would play in Week 13 after stringing together three limited sessions leading up to Sunday's contest, but he'll sit out for the second straight week. In Deguara's absence, Ben Sims will take over as the backup tight end behind Tucker Kraft.

Higbee, who is being evaluated for a concussion, is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns.

Before his departure from the contest, Higbee caught two of his four targets for 35 yards. With Brycen Hopkins inactive, Davis Allen and Hunter Long are the Rams' available TE options versus Cleveland.

Uzomah suffered an MCL sprain during the Jets' 13-8 loss to the Falcons on Sunday, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

Uzomah is in danger of missing time after exiting Sunday's game due to an MCL injury. The 2015 fifth-round pick has caught eight of 12 targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in eight games played this season.

Everett snared four of his five targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Patriots.

Everett's 26-yard catch and run in the first quarter was the third-longest reception by either side in a game mucked down by miserable rainy conditions. The veteran has been a reliable safety valve for quarterback Justin Herbert all season, as he has at least three receptions in all but four games to date; however, he's hasn't managed to eclipse 50 yards to this point.

LaPorta brought in all nine targets for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 33-28 win over the Saints on Sunday.

The rookie tight end led the Lions' pass catchers across the board by a wide margin with reception and yardage totals that also qualified as season/career highs. LaPorta broke loose for several chunk gains throughout the afternoon, including a game-long 48-yard reception and a 13-yard scoring grab early in the first quarter. LaPorta has now scored in consecutive games for the first time in his career, affording him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 14 road matchup against the Bears.

Henry caught two of four targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers.

A change in starting quarterback from Mac Jones to Bailey Zappe didn't lead to an increase in production from either Henry or New England's offense as a whole. After topping 50 yards three times through Week 4, Henry hasn't reached 40 yards in a game since. The struggling tight end will try to get more involved Thursday against the Steelers.

Whyle has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Colts with a right knee injury, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Whyle left for the locker room with Derrick Henry (concussion) in the fourth quarter, and the former has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game. Trevon Wesco and Kevin Rader will fill in as the backup tight ends behind Chigoziem Okonkwo in Whyle's absence.