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Engram recorded eight receptions on 10 targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 40-34 win over the Cowboys.

Engram's sudden jump in involvement in the Jacksonville offense continued, as he tallied double-digit targets for the second consecutive week. That helped him lead the team in receptions, though he managed an inefficient 6.2 yards per target. Despite having long stretches with little production this season, Engram has seemingly emerged as a trustworthy option at tight end in the closing weeks of the season.

Bellinger (ribs) is listed as active Sunday in Washington, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Last Sunday against the Eagles, Bellinger attempted to play through a rib injury but eventually departed for good in the fourth quarter. Coach Brian Daboll described Bellinger's issue as "pretty sore" Monday, capping him to limited sessions during Week 15 prep. It won't stop Bellinger from being available to the Giants offense Sunday, and assuming he avoids any in-game setbacks, he'll be set for a majority share of the team's TE reps. In nine appearances as a fourth-round rookie, he's hauled in 24 of 26 targets for 195 yards and two touchdowns.

Hill logged seven rushes for 30 yards and tallied zero targets during Sunday's 21-18 victory over the Falcons. He also completed both of his passing attempts for 80 yards and a touchdown.

Hill launched a 33-yard pass down the middle of the field to wideout Rashid Shaheed, resulting in a 68-yard touchdown in the first quarter. That marked the Saints' longest play from scrimmage in 2022 as well as Hill's biggest impact as a passer dating back to last year's regular-season finale. The hybrid offensive player made up for his lack of involvement as a receiver, as he continued to serve as a rushing threat while lined up at quarterback. Hill did put the ball on the turf during a fourth-down attempt that would have iced the game with just 12 seconds remaining, but he managed to jump on this fumble for a turnover on downs rather than giving up a potential scoop and score. Hill's fantasy upside could continue to climb if he remains involved as a passer against Cleveland in Week 16.

Conklin caught one of two targets for seven yards and added a two-yard run in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.

In addition to contributing as a traditional tight end, Conklin also lined up under center to sneak it for a first down in the third quarter. He watched fellow tight end C.J. Uzomah score his first two touchdowns of the season, pulling within one of Conklin's season total. Conklin continues to see the most volume among Jets tight ends heading into Thursday's home game against the Jaguars.

Uzomah caught both of his targets for 41 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.

Uzomah's first touchdown in a Jets uniform was also his longest play since joining Gang Green, as the tight end scored on a 40-yard deep ball to tie the score at seven in the second quarter. He added a go-ahead, one-yard touchdown with 4:41 remaining in the fourth, but New York failed to hold that lead. Uzomah's limited volume will make repeating this performance difficult in Week 16 against the Jaguars.

Akins brought in three of six targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Akins recorded a 12-yard scoring grab late in the third quarter that gave the Texans a brief lead. The veteran tight end's touchdown was his third of the season, and he's now posted at least three receptions in three of the last four contests. Akins should continue to profile as an occasional red-zone threat during a Week 16 road matchup versus the Titans on Saturday afternoon.

Kmet caught four of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles.

Kmet led the team in targets and catches, but the tight end failed to break free for a gain longer than seven yards. A five-touchdown surge over a three-game span from Weeks 8-10 accounts for all of Kmet's scores in 31 appearances since the start of last season. Kmet and the Bears will host the Bills in Week 16.

Wright caught one of two targets for 51 yards with one touchdown during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jets.

Wright wasn't involved in the passing game until the fourth quarter, when he dropped a wide-open pass on the final offensive drive before galloping half the field for the go-ahead touchdown on fourth down. It will be interesting to see if this demonstration of his receiving upside will allow Wright to see increased opportunities down the stretch.

Kelce secured all 10 targets for 105 yards in the Chiefs' 30-24 overtime win over the Texans on Sunday.

While he didn't visit the end zone, Kelce still turned in a rewarding performance for fantasy managers by co-leading the Chiefs in receptions and setting the pace in receiving yardage. The All-Pro tight end's game-long reception was for a relatively modest 18 yards, so he certainly worked hard for everything he put on the stat sheet. Kelce recorded half his receptions in the second half, and he now has five 100-yard tallies on the season going into a Week 16 home showdown against the Seahawks on Saturday afternoon.

Freiermuth was not targeted in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Panthers.

Freiermuth's previous season low for targets was four, so Sunday's lack of involvement from quarterback Mitch Trubisky certainly came as a surprise. Following an uncharacteristic goose egg, Freiermuth will now wait to see whether rookie Kenny Pickett (concussion) can return for Week 16's game versus the Raiders.