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Uzomah didn't catch his lone target in Sunday's 20-14 win over the Eagles.

Tyler Conklin has at least three catches in each of New York's last five games, while Uzomah has just five targets all season. Uzomah and Jeremy Ruckert now have four catches apiece on the year, so the veteran has a tenuous grasp on the No. 2 tight end role heading into a Week 7 bye.

Ruckert caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 20-14 win over the Eagles.

Ruckert and C.J. Uzomah have combined for only nine targets through six games, while Tyler Conklin has been targeted 27 times to easily lead the Jets' tight ends. On the bright side, Ruckert has been efficient, catching all four of his targets.

Hurst caught one of three targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Dolphins.

Hurst has now finished with only one reception in three of Carolina's last four games heading into its bye week. Meanwhile, Tommy Tremble caught two passes for 25 yards in Sunday's loss while playing 31 snaps to Hurst's 36, one week after he caught his first TD of the season. While the veteran tight end remains atop the depth chart heading into the Panthers' Week 7 bye, Hurst's position seems tenuous.

Tremble caught both of his targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Dolphins.

Tremble had a highlight play, hurdling an attempted tackle after one of his receptions. With Ian Thomas (calf) sidelined, Tremble faces less competition for snaps behind starting tight end Hayden Hurst, who he was more productive than Sunday. Nonetheless, Tremble's overall stock is lukewarm at best in an underwhelming Panthers passing attack.

Granson brought in three of four targets for 67 yards in the Colts' 37-20 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Granson checked in second in receiving yardage for the Colts on the strength of a game-long 45-yard reception. The 2021 fourth-round pick has enjoyed a modest but steady presence in coach Shane Steichen's air attack over the first six games, with Sunday's production pushing his season line to 16-170-1 across six games. Granson profiles as Indianapolis' most consistent pass-catching option at tight end heading into a Week 7 home matchup against the Browns.

Waller (groin) finished with five receptions on eight targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Bills.

Waller was able to suit up for Sunday's primetime matchup after picking up a groin injury in last week's loss to Miami. The 29-year-old did not appear limited by his injury, producing his third game with five or more receptions this season. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor nearly connected with his tight end for a touchdown in the closing moments of Sunday's loss, but the pass went off Waller's outstretched fingertips before hitting grass. The play did draw a pass interference flag, but the Giants squandered the ensuing play as time expired. Waller will attempt to score that elusive first touchdown of 2023 when the Giants host the Commanders next Sunday.

Gray reeled in both of his targets for 14 yards during Thursday's 19-8 victory against the Broncos.

While Gray is seeing a decent number of snaps consistently, it's simply the case among any targets not named Travis Kelce in the passing attack that the looks are going to be widely distributed. Gray has no more than three targets in a contest since the season opener, and there's little reason to expect any change on that front as long as Kelce is available.

LaPorta recorded four receptions on 11 targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 20-6 win over Tampa Bay.

LaPorta was questionable with a calf injury ahead of Sunday's matchup, though he managed to play through the issue. While he played a full role in the offense, he struggled to turn that into production as he turned in his lowest yardage total of his rookie year. Despite the uninspiring outcome, the positive takeaway is that LaPorta maintained a key role in the offense even with Detroit's full allotment of pass catchers available.

Mayer brought in five of his six targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Patriots.

Mayer followed up his career-high 39 receiving yards from Week 5 by nearly doubling that mark in the win over New England. Part of the rookie's increased usage came as a response to the opposition focusing on star wideout Davante Adams (2-29-0) on Sunday, which opened up room for Mayer to operate in the middle of the field. The 2023 second-round pick has garnered nine targets over his last two games after totaling two through the first four games of the season. Mayer is still on the lower end of the fantasy tight end spectrum, but that could change with another productive outing against the Bears next Sunday.

Goedert had five receptions on eight targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 20-14 loss to the Jets.

Goedert followed up his standout performance against the Rams with another productive game in Week 6. Philadelphia's starting tight end was unable to recreate his trip to the end zone, but he remained a focal part of the passing attack with eight more targets Sunday. Goedert's improved play comes right as the Eagles prepare to face the Dolphins' high-scoring offense when the Super Bowl hopefuls meet in Week 7. If the game lives up to the billing, there could be room for multiple crooked fantasy scores Sunday, making Goedert an attractive fantasy option following his improved play of late.