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Kraft was targeted three times and caught one pass for six yards in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Steelers.

Kraft did not make much of a splash in the box score, but he did see more passes in his direction than he totaled over his first eight appearances of the season and played more than 50 percent of the snaps for the first time as a professional. The rookie has solidified his hold on the backup tight end job behind fellow first-year player Luke Musgrave, but that role isn't likely to provide much fantasy appeal.

Musgrave was targeted four times and caught two passes for 64 yards in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Steelers.

Musgrave recorded the first touchdown of his career in Week 9, and he followed that up with a couple long receptions that led to a new high-water mark in the receiving yardage department. The rookie will have a chance to keep his momentum going in Week 11 with the Packers facing a Chargers defense that has been beaten routinely by tight ends over the last four weeks.

Parkinson caught his lone target for a three-yard gain in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Commanders.

Parkinson logged 32 offensive snaps (43 percent) but was held to just one catch for the second straight week. The fourth-year tight end has yet to find the end zone and has 13 catches for 141 yards through nine games.

Fant reeled in two passes (three targets) for six yards in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Commanders.

Fant looked impressive before the Week 5 bye, recording at least 40 yards in three of four games. However, rookie receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba started getting more involved since then, and as a result, Fant has posted just six receptions (nine targets) for 72 yards and no touchdowns over the last five outings. His playing time remains consistent, but fantasy managers shouldn't have much confidence in the 2019 first-round pick.

Dissly hauled in two passes (two targets) for 22 yards in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Commanders.

Dissly caught his first pass since Week 6, as the sixth-year tight end now has just eight receptions for 78 yards and no touchdowns through eight games. The Seahawks depend on his blocking ability in the run game, so his playing time should remain stable. Fantasy managers shouldn't depend on him, though.

Njoku caught six of nine targets, including three in the red zone, for 58 yards in Sunday's 33-31 win over Baltimore.

Njoku battled a knee injury in practice during the week, but he was on the field for 68 of 78 (87 percent) offensive snaps Sunday. He once again dominated the playing time and touches at tight end, as Harrison Bryant and Jordan Akins combined for 29 snaps and two targets. After a slow start, Njoku has been prominent in the passing attack, averaging five catches and 54 yards over the last four weeks with two touchdowns and nine red-zone targets in total.

Mayer caught three of five targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-12 win over the Jets.

Mayer appeared to be having another quiet game while sitting at two catches for 12 yards to begin the fourth quarter. That was before the 22-year-old hauled in the game's lone touchdown on a short reception in the final period to secure victory for the Raiders. The second-round rookie still finished below 20 receiving yards for the fourth straight week despite scoring his first touchdown on the year, but that score could generate some looks from managers in deeper formats on waivers this week. However, his current small role on offense coupled with the lingering presence of veteran backup Austin Hooper (1-7-0) limits the rookie's potential heading into next Sunday's tilt against Miami.

Pitts caught three of five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 25-23 loss to the Cardinals.

The five targets actually led the Falcons on the day as Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) and Desmond Ridder combined for a woeful 21 pass attempts and 94 yards. Pitts has caught at least three passes in five straight games, but while his fantasy floor seems to have stabilized, his ceiling remains all but absent -- the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft has just one TD during that stretch, the only one he's scored all year, and his best showing in those five games is a mere 56 yards. Pitts and the Falcons will get a bye next week, but he might be able to make an impact in Week 12 against a Saints defense that's suddenly looked vulnerable to tight ends, getting lit up by T.J. Hockenson and Cole Kmet in consecutive weeks.

Conklin caught all seven of his targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 16-12 loss to Vegas.

Conklin set season highs in catches and receiving yards for the second consecutive week, topping his six catches for 66 yards from Week 9 against the Chargers. The tight end has emerged as the third-best player in the Jets' struggling offense behind wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall, but Conklin's still searching for his first touchdown of the season heading into a Week 11 road matchup with the Bills.

Thomas hauled in all five of his targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 29-26 loss to Seattle.

Thomas continued his solid play as the Commanders' starter this season with his sixth game recording 40 or more yards through 10 weeks this season. The veteran tight end surpassed the 311 receiving yards he logged over 14 games with Washington last season, accomplishing the personal feat in five fewer games. Second-year starter Sam Howell has begun heating up after an incosistent start to the year, which has boosted Thomas' fringe fantasy value heading into next Sunday's matchup against the Giants.