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Goedert caught five of seven targets for 41 yards in Monday's 25-11 win over the Buccaneers.

Goedert has notched seven targets in consecutive games after being targeted only once in the opener, but the tight end is being used as a security valve rather than a downfield threat. He has just 63 yards through three games after averaging 56.7 yards per game played over the previous two seasons, and Goedert has yet to find the end zone in 2023. Goedert will look to pick up the pace Week 4 against the Commanders. Washington held him to just 49 yards in two meetings last season, but Goedert found the end zone in both games.

Hurst caught one of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.

Hurst played over 60 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps but again saw his production decrease. Although backup Andy Dalton was under center, he still passed 58 times for 361 yards, with Hurst only making a small contribution. The tight end's stock has taken a dip since recording five catches for 41 yards and a touchdown Week 1.

Taylor (undisclosed) was reinstated from the reserve/suspended list and subsequently reverted to IR on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Taylor was handed a two-game suspension by the league for undisclosed reasons Sept. 13, and he's now served out that time. However, the tight end immediately moved back to injured reserve, where he was placed in mid-July. Consequently, Taylor won't play in 2023.

Smith (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Rams.

Smith was listed as doubtful for the game after logging limited practices Friday and Saturday, and he'll sit this one out, which should result in Drew Sample leading the Bengals' Week 3 TE corps, with Mitchell Wilcox and Tanner Hudson also on hand. Smith will target a potential return to action Sunday against the Titans.

Bates caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 37-3 loss to Buffalo.

Bates took 57 percent of snaps on offense, the same as Cole Turner, who finished with a 3-35-0 receiving line on a team-high seven targets. There's not much fantasy appeal with Bates for Week 4 at Philadelphia, as he'll be the blocking-focused TE in a timeshare even if Logan Thomas (concussion) misses another game.

Turner caught four of seven targets for 35 yards in a 37-3 loss to Buffalo on Sunday.

Turner rekindled his preseason connection with Sam Howell, who had an all-time-bad stat line that included four interceptions and nine sacks. Turner and John Bates played 57 percent of snaps apiece with Logan Thomas (concussion) inactive for the first time this year. It'll be hard to count on any of them Week 4 at Philadelphia, regardless of Thomas' progression through the concussion protocol.

Fant recorded four catches (on five targets) for 41 yards in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Panthers.

Fant handled a 65 percent snap share because Will Dissly (shoulder) was inactive. In turn, Fant had four catches for the second week in a row while finishing third on the team in targets behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. It's unclear if Dissly will play Week 4 against the Giants. Fant's fantasy value is limited to deeper leagues, regardless.

Oliver had two receptions for four yards, including a four-yard touchdown, in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.

Oliver is mostly a blocking tight end, as he went out on a route on just eight of 27 snaps on offense. He could be an occasional option in the red zone, but it was just his third touchdown reception in 38 career games.

The Bengals elevated Hudson from their practice squad to their active roster ahead of Monday's game versus the Rams.

With Irv Smith (hamstring) doubtful for Week 3, Cincinnati saw fit to bring up another option at tight end. He's behind Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox on the depth chart, but those players are better blockers than pass catchers, so Hudson could be further up in line for targets than meets the eye.

Likely had one reception for 20 yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to Indianapolis.

Likely continues to struggle to make an impact, and there are concerning trends in regards to his role. While his two targets marked a season high, his snap count fell under 20 and has decreased each week since the season began. Likely also had a costly drop late in the game that could have extended a Ravens drive. The team's new offense has not been as inclined to use two-TE sets as it was in the past, and with Mark Andrews now healthy, the room for Likely to produce is shrinking. Baltimore travels to Cleveland to face the Browns in Week 4.