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McBride recorded two catches on three targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Bengals.

With Zach Ertz back from last year's torn ACL, McBride has split the backup workload with Geoff Swaim through the first five games of the season. Overall, McBride has logged 114 offensive snaps to Swaim's 110 (out of a possible 299), and McBride has managed to haul in eight of 10 targets for 79 yards versus Swaim's two receptions on three targets for 22 yards. Considering the lack of output for both players, McBride likely will need some sort of absence from Ertz to make a fantasy impact.

Wright secured three of three targets for 16 yards during Sunday's win over Carolina.

The blocking-proficient Wright has easily seen his highest snap counts of the season over the past two games with Detroit leaning heavily on the run. However, these were the first targets he has seen since Week 1, and Wright won't be needed for much more in the receiving department as long as Sam LaPorta is available to play.

Gray gathered in both of his targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 27-20 victory versus the Vikings.

Gray saw an uptick in his playing time this week due to Travis Kelce missing some action during the contest after Kelce suffered an ankle injury midgame. Pending the status of Kelce for Thursday's contest against the Broncos, Gray could be in line for a slightly healthier workload, though that doesn't guarantee a sizable fantasy output.

Coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that Kelce (ankle) is in line to practice Tuesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

In the wake of Sunday's win at Minnesota, it was revealed that the injury that knocked Kelce out for a spell was a low-ankle sprain. He was able to play through it with his right foot heavily taped and even recorded a touchdown among his 10-catch, 67-yard performance on 11 targets. With a short week to prepare for Thursday's matchup with the Broncos, the Chiefs didn't hold practice Monday but were required to post an injury report, which estimated Kelce as a non-participant. It appears the tight end will be at least limited on Tuesday's version following Reid's comments.

Trautman caught three of his four targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Jets.

Trautman's touchdown Sunday was his first of the season, and his four receptions were his first since Week 1 as he'd failed to record a catch over Denver's prior three games. The veteran has been operating as the Broncos' No. 1 tight end with teammate Greg Dulcich (hamstring) on injured reserve, but Dulcich is eligible to return in Week 6. Trautman's lack of involvement as a pass catcher could open up a path for the younger TE to be integrated more consistently into Denver's passing attack when he is fully healthy. With that said, Trautman will look to build upon Sunday's solid performance when the Broncos visit Kansas City in Week 6.

Hooper caught both of his targets for 11 yards in Monday's 17-13 win over the Packers.

Hooper (36) played nearly as many offensive snaps as Michael Mayer (42), but the rookie posted a season-high 39 yards on his own two receptions. Mayer could earn more opportunities as the season wears on, but for now the timeshare at tight end remains fairly evenly split ahead of the Raiders' Week 6 tilt against the Patriots.

Deguara caught his only target for 19 yards in Monday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.

The fourth-year tight end played over 60 percent of the snaps in Week 4 after Luke Musgrave exited the contest due to a concussion, but Deguara was back into a part-time role Monday. Expect him to remain in that spot when the Packers return to action in Week 7 after their bye.

Sims was targeted once and caught one pass for 12 yards in Monday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.

The reception was the first for the rookie, who was claimed off waivers in late August. He has seen action in all five games Green Bay has played to date, but he is also a clear fourth in snaps played among Packers tight ends.

Mayer had two receptions (on three targets) for 39 yards in Monday's 17-13 win over the Packers.

Mayer entered Monday's contest with just one catch for two yards on two targets across four games, so this was actually a significant step forward for the rookie as he adjusts to the pro level. Teammate Austin Hooper also had two catches in the win but generated just 11 yards with his limited opportunities. Las Vegas' timeshare has nullified any marginal value either tight end would have created as traditional starters. Mayer will look to build off his two-catch game as the Raiders stay put to host the Patriots in Week 6.

Musgrave secured six of seven targets for 34 yards in the Packers' 17-13 loss to the Raiders on Monday night.

Musgrave finished with a team-high number of receptions and a distant second in receiving yards to Christian Watson. The rookie tight end's catch total also matched the career high he'd established Week 3, and he appears likely to continue serving as a security blanket for a quarterback in Jordan Love who's frequently struggled to complete more than half his pass attempts. Musgrave returns to action in a favorable road matchup against the Broncos in Week 7 following a Week 6 bye.