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  • Packers' John FitzPatrick: Makes another start

    FitzPatrick was targeted once and caught one pass for 11 yards in Sunday's 23-6 victory over the Vikings.

    FitzPatrick was credited with a start for the second time in as many weeks, and he led Packers tight ends in snaps just like he did in Week 11. He's spending far more time on the field than he did before fellow tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) went down, but with two catches for 16 yards over the last two contests it has not been indicated in the box score.

  • Packers' Luke Musgrave: Remains in limited role

    Musgrave was targeted twice and caught one pass for seven yards in Sunday's 23-6 victory over the Vikings.

    The Packers used their tight ends in almost the exact same fashion as they did in Week 11, with John FitzPatrick playing the most snaps and Josh Whyle and Musgrave sharing the work behind him. As also was the case in Week 11, none of them -- including Musgrave -- made a noticeable fantasy impact.

  • Noah Fant TE | CIN

    Bengals' Noah Fant: Volume declines with Gesicki back

    Fant secured his only target for nine yards during Cincinnati's 26-20 loss to the Patriots in Week 12.

    Fant saw his offensive snap share drop to just 27 percent versus New England, a decline in usage that coincides with the return of Mike Gesicki (four catches for 35 yards on six targets) from IR. Now back in a familiar role as the No. 2 tight end in Cincinnati, Fant can safely be dropped in the majority of fantasy formats, even if quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) manages to be back in the starting lineup Thursday night versus the Ravens.

  • Brock Wright TE | DET

    Lions' Brock Wright: Misses walkthrough Monday

    Wright (neck) listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.

    Wright played 88 percent of offensive snaps during Detroit's overtime win over the Giants in Week 12, securing three of four targets for 29 yards, but his status for Thursday's matchup against the Packers now appears uncertain due to a neck injury. It's possible the Lions are simply being cautious with Wright's health on a short week, given his position as the team's de facto starting tight end with Sam LaPorta (back) looking unlikely to return this season. Wright will have two more chances to get on the practice field ahead of a Thanksgiving divisional matchup.

  • Isaiah Likely TE | BAL

    Ravens' Isaiah Likely: One catch vs Jets

    Likely caught one pass for 10 yards on three targets Sunday against the Jets.

    A calf issue limited Likely in practice during the week, but he was able to suit up and play a healthy 57 percent of the snaps. Likely's production has waned this year; he's averaging 6.7 yards per target and is drawing a target on just 15.4 percent of his routes, which marks a 5.3 percent drop from last year. He has a mere 63.2 percent catch rate and a 5.3 percent drop rate. Baltimore draws a favorable matchup Thursday against Cincinnati, which could reverse Likely's fortunes a bit, however.

  • Giants' Daniel Bellinger: Catchless again Week 12

    Bellinger did not catch either of his two targets in Sunday's loss to the Lions.

    Bellinger saw a relatively large 62 percent offensive snap share, but he finished without a reception for the second straight week. Meanwhile, top TE Theo Johnson finished second on the team with 77 receiving yards on three catches and has now reached the 75-yard mark in two of his past three games. With Johnson building momentum, it seems likely that Bellinger will continue to have a minimal role in the passing attack moving forward.

  • Cowboys' Brevyn Spann-Ford: Catches first career TD

    Spann-Ford caught his only target for a four-yard touchdown in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Eagles.

    The second-year tight end barely kept his balance after colliding with Andrew Mukuba to haul in his first career NFL touchdown on a designed rollout by Dak Prescott in the third quarter. Spann-Ford's role on offense remains limited -- he has yet to see more than one target in any game this season en route to a 5-22-1 line on six targets through 11 games -- and even if something were to happen to starter Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker (8-63-0 on 16 targets this season) might remain ahead of him on the depth chart.

  • Rams' Terrance Ferguson: Usage regression continues

    Ferguson failed to secure his only target during Sunday's 34-7 victory against the Buccaneers.

    Despite Tyler Higbee (ankle) going on injured reserve, Ferguson's reduced role didn't expand, as he took the field for just 15 snaps on offense. Colby Parkinson secured all four of his targets for 41 yards and a touchdown, and Davis Allen tacked on three catches and 29 yards with his four targets. Until Ferguson earns more playing time, his opportunity for the explosive plays he's showcased in limited usage this season (27.6 YPC on five catches) will be scant, making him difficult to trust in fantasy lineups.

  • Davis Allen TE | LAR

    Rams' Davis Allen: Bounces back from zero-catch outing

    Allen secured three of four targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 34-7 victory against the Buccaneers.

    A week removed from being blanked against the Seahawks, Allen helped fill the void left by Tyler Higbee (ankle) going on injured reserve. Colby Parkinson extended his touchdown streak to three games with a second-quarter touchdown grab, but Allen has also shown a nose for the end zone in 2025, notching three touchdowns of his own. Allen hasn't produced more than 37 yards in any contest this season, however, making him a touchdown-dependent fantasy option as the Rams travel to take on the Panthers in Week 13.

  • Pat Freiermuth TE | PIT

    Steelers' Pat Freiermuth: Reaches end zone against Bears

    Freiermuth secured all three of his targets for 19 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-28 loss to Chicago.

    Although Freiermuth continued to split work at tight end Week 12, he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter to bring the Steelers within three points. The touchdown was his fourth of the season, but he's now been held under 20 receiving yards in back-to-back weeks. Freiermuth's fantasy potential this season has been dependent on his ability to reach the end zone, and he's secured 26 of 32 targets for 298 yards and four scores over his first 11 appearances in 2025.

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