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Parham caught both his targets for four yards and two touchdowns in a 28-24 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

At this point, it's clear the 6-foot-8 tight end is one of quarterback Justin Herbert's favorite red-zone options, with four of Parham's seven targets so far in 2023 coming inside the 20-yard line, leading to three short TDs. Parham played 34 snaps compared to starter Gerald Everett's 38 on Sunday, but it would be more encouraging for his fantasy consistency if Parham were more involved in all facets of the offense.

Everett caught all six of his targets for 30 yards in the 28-24 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Everett acted as an extension of the running game, with quarterback Justin Herbert dumping the ball off a number of times to his veteran tight end. Everett (38 snaps) and Donald Parham (34 snaps) continue to split playing time relatively evenly, but it was the latter who has posed a significant threat in the red zone, catching two short touchdowns Sunday. Expect Everett to continue to be a reliable, albeit unremarkable, fantasy option in a Chargers offense that has leaned heavily on wideouts Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (knee) in the absence of running back Austin Ekeler (ankle).

Smythe secured his lone target for 15 yards during Sunday's 70-20 win over the Broncos.

Smythe caught six passes and played nearly 100 percent of offensive snaps through Miami's first two games, but he took a significant step back with just 37 percent of the snaps in Week 3. Miami faced little resistance on the ground Sunday, with De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert combining for 285 rushing yards and five rushing TDs, leaving no need to involve Smythe in the offense outside of his blocking assignments. With just a 7-82-0 line on 11 targets through three games, the tight end will be an unappealing fantasy option in Week 4 versus the Bills.

Jordan caught both of his targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-17 win over Jacksonville.

He played just 10 snaps, but Jordan provided quarterback C.J. Stroud with another weapon in the red zone. The touchdown was his first since Dec. 12, 2021. The tight end played only special teams in Week 1 but has seen 18 percent of the combined offensive snaps in Weeks 2 and 3.

Quitoriano did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Jaguars in Week 3.

Quitoriano was targeted in the first quarter, the second time quarterback C.J. Stroud has looked to the tight end, who caught his other target in Week 1 for 11 yards. He's mainly around to block and has seen the second-most playing time among the tight end group behind Dalton Schultz and ahead of Brevin Jordan. As the better blocker, Quitoriano figures to outplay Jordan most weeks, but if game situations call for a receiver, that would be Jordan, who scored a touchdown Sunday.

Schultz caught one of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Jaguars.

Schultz once again paced the Texans' tight end group in snap count (38, 68 percent share), but it was Brevin Jordan who scored a touchdown Sunday. Houston is still searching for an effective rushing attack, averaging just 3.1 yards per carry through three weeks, so Schultz (82.9 percent season share) and Teagan Quitoriano (40.6 percent) will continue to get the bulk of the snaps at TE due to their blocking skills.

Akins played 13 snaps and was not targeted in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Titans.

Akins had a couple catches the first two weeks, but his reunion with quarterback Deshaun Watson has generally made little impact on the Browns' offense. After being on the field for 23 snaps (32 percent) in season opener, Akins has played a combined 22 snaps (14 percent) in Weeks 2 and 3.

Bryant was not targeted but had two carries for four yards in Sunday's 27-3 win over Tennessee.

Cleveland's first game without running back Nick Chubb (knee) provided rushing opportunities for unlikely players, as Bryant and wide receiver Marquise Goodwin each saw carries. Bryant had 25 snaps, once again fitting in between David Njoku (52) and Jordan Akins (13) on the tight end depth chart.

Njoku caught all four of his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Titans.

Njoku once again paced Cleveland's tight ends and was targeted four times for a second straight week. He's yet to have a breakout game with just 92 receiving yards, one reception of more than 20 yards, and zero touchdowns through three games. Quarterback Deshaun Watson had his best day in a Browns' uniform Sunday, but he directed more than half of his throws to wideouts Elijah Moore (nine targets) and Amari Cooper (eight).

Freiermuth had three receptions on four targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-18 win over Las Vegas.

Freiermuth finally delivered a complete line for fantasy managers after a pair of one-catch games to start the year. The 2021 second-round pick finished tied for second on the Steelers in targets during a game in which his team had more rushing than passing attempts. Freiermuth has an opportunity to become quarterback Kenny Pickett's No. 2 option behind George Pickens with Diontae Johnson (hamstring) on IR and Allen Robinson struggling to fit into Pittsburgh's offense.