NFL Player News
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Mark Andrews TE | BAL
Ravens' Mark Andrews: Strong performance against Seattle
Andrews recorded nine receptions on 10 targets for 80 yards in Sunday's 37-3 win over Seattle.
Andrews matched his season high in targets and yards despite Lamar Jackson taking to the air only 26 times. As his yards per catch indicate, Andrews worked primarily the short areas of the field, but he did manage long gains of 16 and 13 yards. He's come on strong in the middle portion of the season, posting at least 60 yards in five of his last six games.
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Andrew Ogletree TE | IND
Colts' Drew Ogletree: Questionable to return
Ogletree is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a foot injury, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Ogletree reverted to a reserve role Sunday with Kylen Granson back in action. However, Ogletree still made a decent play before his exit, securing one of three targets for 19 yards. If he's unavailable down the stretch, Mo Alie-Cox could see increased snaps.
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Juwan Johnson TE | NO
Saints' Juwan Johnson: Scores first TD of 2023
Johnson caught all five of his targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Bears.
Johnson caught a three-yard touchdown pass thrown by Taysom Hill. The touchdown was Johnson's first of the season and gave the Saints a 24-17 lead with 11:05 to play. Neither team scored again, so it held up as the game-winning score. Johnson hasn't reached 40 receiving yards in any of his five appearances this season, but he scored seven touchdowns in 2022 and will look to get back into the end zone in Week 10 against the Vikings.
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Cole Kmet TE | CHI
Bears' Cole Kmet: Scores twice in Week 9 loss
Kmet brought in six of eight targets for 55 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 24-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Kmet was a big first-half factor, bringing in 18- and nine-yard scoring grabs in the first and second quarters, respectively. The sure-handed tight end continued to be productive throughout the afternoon and finished as the team leader in receptions while checking in second in receiving yards. Kmet and rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent have enjoyed excellent chemistry in the last two games -- the former has posted a 16-134-2 line on 18 targets in that span -- but Justin Fields (thumb) could be back under center for Thursday night's Week 10 matchup against the Panthers.
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Hunter Henry TE | NE
Patriots' Hunter Henry: Scores first TD since Week 2
Henry caught four of seven targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Commanders.
In the team's first game since leading receiver Kendrick Bourne suffered a season-ending ACL tear, Henry notched his highest yardage total since Week 4 and scored his first touchdown since Week 2. The touchdown came from 14 yards out in the second quarter. Henry tied wide receivers Demario Douglas and JuJu Smith-Schuster for the team lead in targets, and the veteran tight end should remain a key part of the Patriots' passing game in Week 10 against the Colts in Frankfurt.
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Luke Musgrave TE | GB
Packers' Luke Musgrave: Gets first touchdown
Musgrave caught three of four targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Rams.
Musgrave's day was highlighted by a well-designed, 20-yard touchdown, which not only marked Musgrave's first career score but also effectively sealed Green Bay's first victory since Week 3. With an impressive 25-yard catch Sunday as well, Musgrave turned in a quality overall display. He'll strive to keep his positive play going in Week 10 versus the Steelers.
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Will Mallory TE | IND
Colts' Will Mallory: Inactive Sunday
Mallory (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
With Kylen Granson back in the mix after missing two games, Mallory will be the odd man out in a Colts' Week 9 tight end corps that also includes Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox. Through four contests to date, Mallory has caught three of his six targets for 55 yards.
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Travis Kelce TE | KC
Chiefs' Travis Kelce: Held in check by Dolphins
Kelce caught three of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 21-14 win over Miami.
The Dolphins defense clearly came into the game with a plan to make sure Kelce wouldn't beat them, as the superstar tight end was double- and triple-teamed on every route he ran. The 14 receiving yards was his lowest output since he was held to one catch for six yards in Week 1 of the 2018 season, but with Kansas City on its bye next week, expect Kelce to be well-rested and ready to rebound in Week 11 for a Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles.
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Jimmy Graham TE | NO
Saints' Jimmy Graham: Sitting out Sunday
Graham (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Bears, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Graham missed Week 8 against the Colts due to an illness, but he'll now miss a second consecutive game, despite no longer being on the team's injury report.
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Pharaoh Brown TE | ARI
Patriots' Pharaoh Brown: Active for Sunday's game
Brown (back) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
After missing practice Wednesday, Brown returned to limited sessions Thursday and Friday prior to being listed as questionable for Week 9 action. The tight end will be out there Sunday, but given that he continues to work in a time-share with Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki, Brown's weekly fantasy upside is limited.