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Ertz caught two of four targets for 10 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Bengals.

The yardage total was the lowest of Arizona's three tight ends -- Geoff Swaim caught two passes for 22 yards and Trey McBride caught two for 17 -- but Ertz was the only one of the trio to get into the end zone, snatching a four-yard TD pass from Joshua Dobbs in the second quarter. It's the veteran's first touchdown of the season, and while the split in targets among the position group isn't encouraging for the fantasy value of any of them, there could be opportunities for more than one Cardinals TE to make a splash in Week 6 against a Rams defense that just gave up an 8-117-1 line to the Eagles' Dallas Goedert.

Andrews recorded six receptions on 10 targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Steelers.

The Ravens ran a pass-heavy gameplan against the Steelers, and Andrews benefitted with a season-best 10 targets. His performance still left something to be desired, as he wasn't particularly efficient with the opportunity and was held without a catch of more than 20 yards for the first time this season. Even so, Andrews has had a strong start to his campaign, recording either a touchdown or more than 50 receiving yards in three of his four contests.

Kelce sustained a low right-ankle sprain during Sunday's 27-20 win at Minnesota, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The tight end finished the game having caught 10 of 11 targets for 67 yards and one touchdown.

After suffering a scary non-contact injury late in the first half, Kelce was checked out at halftime and wasn't allowed off the sideline until well into the third quarter, although not for lack of trying. He was finally able to rejoin his teammates with his right ankle heavily taped and didn't look worse for wear, snagging a four-yard touchdown grab at the 2:45 mark in the third for Kansas City's final points. With an injury in tow and a short week to prepare for Thursday's game against the Broncos, Kelce is a candidate to have practice limitations from Monday through Wednesday, but the fact that he seems to have avoided a high-ankle sprain or another more serious injury gives him a real chance at playing in Week 6.

Schultz brought in seven of 10 targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 21-19 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Schultz led the Texans across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets for the afternoon with figures that ranked as his best of the season. The veteran tight end also found the end zone for the second straight contest when he recorded an 18-yard touchdown grab with 1:49 remaining that momentarily put Houston ahead. Schultz will look to extend his scoring streak to three games in a Week 6 home clash with the Saints.

Pitts brought in seven of 11 targets for 87 yards in the Falcons' 21-19 win over the Texans on Sunday.

Pitts was finally deployed in a manner befitting his talent, leading to team-high figures in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The third-year tight end's stat sheet was his best across the board this season as well, but his week-to-week production is likely to continue to fluctuate in head coach Arthur Smith's run-centric offense.

Kelce (ankle) has returned to Sunday's matchup with the Vikings, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Kelce exited Sunday's contest late in the first half after suffering a non-contact right ankle injury, but he is back in the game. The tight end has caught six passes for 36 yards to this point. More information on his injury will likely come following the game.

Kelce officially is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Minnesota due to a right ankle injury.

Kelce sustained a non-contact injury to his right ankle late in the second quarter and was seen limping badly on the sideline and to the locker room before halftime. He made his way back to the sideline to begin the third quarter with his right ankle heavily taped, but it remains to be seen if he'll reenter the contest. If Kelce is unable to do so, Noah Gray and Blake Bell will handle TE duties for the Chiefs.

Kelce headed to the locker before the end of the first half of Sunday's game against the Vikings after sustaining a possible foot or ankle injury, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Look for the Chiefs to specify the tight end's issue at some point soon. Before sustaining his non-contact injury, Kelce caught five of his six targets for 22 yards. Next up for the team's TE reps in his absence are Noah Gray and Blake Bell.

Waller brought in eight of 11 targets for 86 yards in the Giants' 31-16 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

The veteran tight end put together his best across-the-board performance of the season, but unfortunately for the Giants, it came in yet another loss. Waller led the team in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon, and all three figures were also season highs. Despite Waller's positive individual numbers, the Giants' outlook appears increasingly bleak, and he now faces the prospect of going into a tough road matchup against the Bills in Week 6 with quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) potentially sidelined.

LaPorta caught three of four targets for 47 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 42-24 win over the Panthers.

LaPorta hauled in a four-yard touchdown prior to running free off a trick play for a 31-yard score during the second quarter. Just five games into his career, the second-round pick has already emerged as one of the league's most productive tight ends. While top receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) could return for Week 6's game in Tampa Bay, LaPorta should remain a featured option, boasting four straight games with a catch of 20-plus yards and three touchdowns in Detroit's last three outings.