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Smith caught all six of his targets for 95 yards in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Jaguars.

The veteran tight end led the Falcons in catches and receiving yards on the day, while Kyle Pitts was limited to a 2-21-0 line on four targets. The 95 yards were also a new career high for Smith, and his familiarity with head coach Arthur Smith's scheme from their days together in Tennessee appears to be paying dividends. Smith the TE will look to get into the end zone for the first time this season in a Week 5 clash with the Texans.

Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to a calf injury, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.

The Saints made the announcement not long after kickoff, so it's unclear if Johnson actually saw the field. If Johnson is unable to return, the team will be down to just one healthy tight end (Jimmy Graham) on the game-day roster with Foster Moreau (ankle) inactive.

Engram caught seven of eight targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Falcons.

Engram trailed only wideout Christian Kirk for Jacksonville's team lead in catches, targets and receiving yards. The tight end has hauled in at least five passes in all four games this season, garnering eight looks in three straight weeks. However, Engram is yet to find the end zone, something he'll strive to change in the Week 5 game against the Bills in London.

Kroft (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Bills.

Kroft will watch this one from the sidelines, this time as a healthy scratch, after missing his Week 3 contest due to a back injury. Durham Smythe and Julian Hill will be the only two tight ends suiting up for Miami, while they also have Alec Ingold at fullback.

Higbee (Achilles) is listed as active Sunday in Indianapolis, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Fresh off a season-high 71 yards on five targets last Monday at Cincinnati, Higbee wasn't able to practice until Friday's limited session due to an Achilles injury. In the midst of it all, he and the Rams agreed to a three-year, $27 million extension Friday, but his status for Week 4 remained in question until Sunday morning. With his availability now confirmed, Higbee will aim to uphold the recent investment made in him against a Colts defense that has conceded the 10th-most yards per target (7.9) to opposing tight ends in the current campaign.

Moreau (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Moreau closed out the week with back-to-back limited practices, but the LSU product is still not healthy enough to take the field. His absence should open up more opportunities for Jimmy Graham and possibly Taysom Hill.

Muse (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

The 24-year-old has yet to see the field this season, with his next opportunity coming Oct. 8 against Kansas City. Muse appeared in 10 games last year, playing all of his snaps on special teams.

Njoku (arm/face) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Njoku was a late addition to the injury report Saturday after he reportedly suffered burns to his arm and face during a home accident. According to Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, Njoku was sporting a covering on the bottom of his face in pregame warmups, but wearing a helmet and uniform otherwise doesn't look to be anything that will put him in too much discomfort. The 27-year-old should be ready to handle his normal role as the Browns' top tight end, though he'll be on the receiving end of passes from rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson with regular starter Deshaun Watson (shoulder) inactive for the contest.

Njoku (arm/face) is in line to play Sunday against the Ravens,Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

Per Russini, Njoku sustained burns on his arms and face from a fire pit accident ahead of the contest, and the team was concerned about the tight end's comfort wearing a helmet. It appears as though he'll give it a go Sunday, however, an outcome that will be confirmed either way when the Browns' inactives are posted prior to the team's 1:00 kickoff.

Higbee (Achilles) is expected to play Sunday against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Higbee barely practiced this week due to the Achilles injury and is listed as questionable, but the veteran tight end looks poised to avoid the Rams' inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The 30-year-old received some long-term security Friday, in the form of a three-year deal worth a guaranteed $17 million. Higbee has yet make much of an imprint in the box score this season, catching 11 passes for 132 scoreless yards.