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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.

Higbee recorded four receptions on five targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 28-20 win over the Commanders.

Higbee remained in his typical role as a complementary pass catcher alongside the team's primary targets, Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. There was little notable about his production to the outcome of the game, and Higbee has now failed to reach 40 receiving yards in five straight contests.

Ferguson recorded six receptions on eight targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Ferguson was one of the few Cowboys skill-position players to post a fairly typical stat line in the blowout loss, though his path to that production was atypical. He failed to record a reception until the first possession of the third quarter and accounted for three catches and 23 yards during a garbage-time touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter. Nevertheless, Ferguson has at least five receptions and eight targets in three consecutive games, giving him a very consistent role in what is typically one of the more potent offenses in the league.

McBride hauled in 10 of 11 targets for 102 yards in Sunday's 45-29 loss to San Francisco.

McBride finished as the Cardinals' leading receiver while also notching his second 100-yard game of the season. The blossoming tight end's only missed target came on one of Kyler Murray's two interceptions in the loss to the 49ers. McBride exited Sunday's tilt in the first half with a shoulder injury and was deemed questionable to return, according to Cardinals' beat reporter Darren Urban. Fortunately for his fantasy managers, McBride was able to overcome the injury to record his second-highest receiving total in 2023. With a receiving line of 38/425/2 over his last five games, McBride should be treated as a premium option for next Sunday's matchup against the Bears.

Tonyan failed to catch his lone target in the Bears' 20-17 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

Tonyan doesn't have a catch since Week 9, and he has just seven catches on the season. Unless Cole Kmet misses time, it's unlikely that Tonyan sees an increased role in the Chicago offense.