NFL Player News
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David Njoku TE | CLE
Browns' David Njoku: Listed as limited on practice report
The Browns listed Njoku as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report due to a knee injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Cleveland didn't hold a practice session one day after Sunday's 35-14 loss to New Orleans, but Njoku would have had his reps capped had the Browns taken the field. The Browns aren't likely to hold anything more than walk-through sessions or light practices Tuesday and Wednesday, but assuming Njoku is listed as either a limited or full participant on those days, he should be ready to play in Thursday's game against the Steelers. In the three games since Jameis Winston has taken over for Deshaun Watson (Achilles) as the Browns' starting quarterback, Njoku has strung together a 19-171-1 line on 23 targets.
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Kylen Granson TE | IND
Colts' Kylen Granson: Just one reception in win
Granson had one reception for four yards on two targets in Sunday's win at the Jets.
Mo Alie-Cox also had two targets, as the Colts give few targets to tight ends and divide playing time fairly equally between three or four players at the position each week. Granson at least gets the most playing time in the passing game, as he played on 32 of the offense's 70 snaps and went out on 18 routes, both which led Indy's tight ends.
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Eric Saubert TE | SF
49ers' Eric Saubert: Catches one ball in spot-start
Saubert (illness) recorded one reception for seven yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Seattle.
The 49ers ruled George Kittle (hamstring) inactive prior to Sunday's kickoff, opening the door for Saubert to fill in as the starting tight end. The veteran backup had to overcome an illness himself in order to suit up against the Seahawks. Saubert got through the contest without issue, but he was unable to replicate the kind of numbers we have come to expect from his star teammate. Kittle's targets are usually dispersed to other skill positions when he's sidelined, leaving little fantasy potential for Saubert in spot starts.
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Mo Alie-Cox TE | IND
Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Two receptions in win
Alie-Cox had two receptions for 17 yards on three targets in Sunday's win at the Jets.
Alie-Cox started at tight end and played on 28 of of the offense's 70 snaps but went out on just seven routes. Kylen Granson ran 18 routes (one reception) by comparison as the Colts continue to divide up the playing time among three or four tight ends.
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MyCole Pruitt TE | PIT
Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Still tending to injury
Pruitt (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Pruitt is still working his way through a knee injury and was unable to suit up for Sunday's win over the Ravens. With Pittsburgh set to play the Browns on Thursday, the team didn't hold a practice, but Pruitt would not have participated if there had been one. Pruitt will have a chance to upgrade his participation when the Steelers hold what should be an actual practice Tuesday.
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Chigoziem Okonkwo TE | TEN
Titans' Chigoziem Okonkwo: Tallies 19 yards in defeat
Okonkwo recorded two receptions (on four targets) for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings.
Okonkwo commanded at least four targets for the fourth time in his last five games. He made a limited impact in Sunday's loss, particularly because both of his receptions came on Tennessee's opening drive. Okonkwo now has recorded fewer than 20 receiving yards in eight of 10 games on the campaign.
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Mark Andrews TE | BAL
Ravens' Mark Andrews: Muted performance Sunday
Andrews had two catches for 22 yards on three targets Sunday against the Steelers.
Andrews' volatile snap count this season swung downward Sunday as he played 37 snaps (61 percent) after playing a season-high 51 snaps against the Bengals in Week 10. His targets dropped off as well. Outside of Andrews' seven-target game versus Cincinnati, Andrews has averaged 3.2 targets per game this season. He will face tough defenses against tight ends in the upcoming stretch with the Chargers and Eagles on tap before the Week 14 bye.
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T.J. Hockenson TE | MIN
Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Just two receptions in win
Hockenson had two receptions for 13 yards on three targets in Sunday's win at Tennessee.
Hockenson was on the field with the starters and played on 35 of the offense's 73 snaps, going out on 25 routes. After drawing nine targets in his previous game, he wasn't utilized as much against the Titan, which was a surprise since he's likely just getting back to full speed in his third game since returning from a torn ACL. He played the same share of snaps (45 percent) as his two previous games, so it's possible he could see increased usage as the season progresses.
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Pat Freiermuth TE | PIT
Steelers' Pat Freiermuth: Limited production in victory
Freiermuth secured both of his targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Freiermuth's fantasy value in 2024 has depended largely on whether he reaches the end zone, and he had one of his worst performances of the year during Sunday's narrow win. The 26-year-old hasn't had more than three targets in any of his last six appearances, but he'll attempt to bounce back against the Browns on Thursday.
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Josh Oliver TE | MIN
Vikings' Josh Oliver: Has sprained ankle
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Oliver sprained his left ankle during Sunday's win at Tennessee, and his status for a Week 12 game at Chicago is to be determined, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Per Goessling, Oliver was seen with a walking boot on his foot following Sunday's game, and O'Connell acknowledged afterward that the tight end would be evaluated upon the Vikings returning to Minnesota. That process appears to be ongoing, and Oliver's status could gain some clarity once the team gets back on the practice field Wednesday. Over the last four games, he's recorded multiple catches on each occasion en route to a cumulative 14-174-2 line on 16 targets.