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Quitoriano was not targeted in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Steelers in Week 4.

Quitoriano went untargeted for the second time in four weeks but remains the No. 2 tight end ahead of Brevin Jordan, who is considered a better receiving threat.

Bryant caught his lone target for two yards and had one rushing attempt for two yards in Sunday's 28-3 loss to Baltimore.

Bryant played a season-low 12 snaps, fewer than third-string tight end Jordan Akins, but usage patterns were skewed due to the blowout nature of the game and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson being under center instead of Deshaun Watson (shoulder). Bryant should still be viewed as the top backup to starter David Njoku. Interestingly, the Browns dialed up a run for Bryant, the second straight week the tight end has been used a runner since Nick Chubb was lost to a season-ending knee injury. The Browns are off in Week 5.

Akins caught one of two targets for six yards in Sunday's 28-3 loss to Baltimore.

Akins has not seen much playing time through the first four weeks as the No. 3 tight end. Sunday's effort was the first time he's seen multiple targets, but the Browns were forced out of their usual offense in the blowout loss. Cleveland was also missing starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, which resulted in usage patterns being skewed and reduced production across the board. The Browns are off in Week 5.

Smythe brought in all four of his targets for 41 yards during Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Bills.

Smythe once again operated as the Dolphins' top tight end, handling 84 percent of offensive snaps. Still, Smythe has topped 40 yards just twice this season and has yet to find the end zone, so it's not as though his every-down role has come with a significant fantasy ceiling. He remains on the radar as a floor play heading into Miami's matchup against the Giants in Week 5.

Conklin caught four of his six targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to Kansas City.

The veteran tight end's six targets finished behind only top wideout Garrett Wilson's 14 on Sunday, and his night would have been even bigger has C.J. Uzomah not vultured a one-yard TD in the second quarter. Conklin has alternated modest and poor receiving totals through four games, resulting in him being a low-end option for fantasy purposes. He also has yet to be targeted in the red zone, a trend that hurts his potential heading into next Sunday's matchup against Denver.

Ertz finished with six receptions on 10 targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 35-16 loss to San Francisco.

Ertz returned to form after last week's two-catch dud, recording six catches for the third time through four games to start the season. The usually sure-handed tight end could have scored his first touchdown of 2023 had he not let a well-placed pass from quarterback Joshua Dobbs slip through his hands in the end zone Sunday. Ertz will look to correct his mistake and hit pay dirt when the Cardinals face the Bengals next Sunday.

Kittle caught his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's 35-16 win over the Cardinals.

Kittle was unable to build off of his strong Week 3 performance (7-90-0), instead receiving just one target in a game dominated by Christian McCaffrey and the ground game. Kittle selflessly acted as a sixth offensive lineman to help his team to victory, but it resulted in another down fantasy game. The charismatic tight end got off to a similarly slow start last year before rattling off 11 touchdowns over his remaining 11 games. Kittle's fantasy managers are hoping for that kind of turnaround when the 49ers and Cowboys are featured on Sunday Night Football in Week 5.

Kelce finished with six receptions on nine targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jets.

The buzz surrounding Kelce and new acquaintance Taylor Swift carried over to Week 5 with the pop star in attendance for Sunday's matchup. Unfortunately for Kelce's fantasy managers, he was unable to recreate last week's touchdown grab. Patrick Mahomes was not in sync with his top receiving option on a couple of miscues, one of which resulted in an interception. Kelce still produced a respectable receiving line while finishing as Mahomes' most-targeted receiver. Kansas City's superstar duo will look to get back on track in a favorable matchup against Minnesota next Sunday.

Kincaid brought in four of five targets for 27 yards in the Bills' 48-20 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

The rookie finished second in receptions and targets to Stefon Diggs on the afternoon for the Bills, and he outpaced position mate Dawson Knox by three catches and targets apiece. Kincaid has seemingly already developed into Josh Allen's preferred pass-catching option at tight end, as he now has 15 receptions for 99 yards on 17 targets, while teammate Dawson Knox has a more modest eight catches for 58 yards and one touchdown on 13 targets. Kincaid's next opportunity to build on an encouraging start to his career comes in a Week 5 matchup versus the Jaguars in London.

Otton brought in three of four targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 26-9 win over the Saints on Sunday.

The second-year tight end worked himself free for his first touchdown of the season, a four-yard grab in traffic just past the midway point of the second quarter. Otton has mostly been a complementary option in the air attack as expected -- he's recorded three receptions or fewer in three of four games -- but he could enjoy a larger role in a Week 6 matchup against the Lions following a Week 5 bye if No. 1 wideout Mike Evans is unable to suit up due to the hamstring injury that caused his early exit Sunday.