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Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Daniels (knee) is still day-to-day, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Quinn said he'd have an update on Daniels' health Wednesday, per Tashan Reed of The Washington Post, but for now the second-year quarterback's status remains up in the air for Sunday's road matchup against the Falcons. Backup Marcus Mariota piloted Washington's offense well in Week 3's win over the Raiders, providing the Commanders confidence that things will remains steady if Daniels requires further time on the sideline to get right.

Price averaged 25.0 yards on two kickoff returns and 13.6 yards on five punt returns in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Price rebounded after a disappointing Week 2 performance where he lost a fumble. Against the Bengals, he looked more like the above-average returner he proved to be in Week 1.

Thielen did not have a reception on two targets in Sunday's win over the Bengals. He had one dropped pass.

Thielen again got a start in a three-receiver set and played on 45 of the offense's 60 snaps, but he wasn't a factor in the passing game. He's had a drop and another botched catch (he let a defender knock away an easily caught ball) among his five targets in three games. He'll also likely move to a reserve role next week with Jordan Addison set to return from a suspension, making him a less enticing fantasy option.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Waller (hip) remains on track to make his team debut Week 4 against the Jets but will be on a snap count, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.

McDaniel said Waller's reps will be limited to "a situational snap count or a package-type thing" versus New York on Monday Night Football on Sept. 29. Waller's presence figures to provide a much-needed boost for Miami's stagnant offense, especially in the red zone, though fantasy managers will likely want to get a chance to monitor how the veteran tight end looks in his first NFL action since 2023 before trusting him in weekly lineups.

Felton had one reception for nine yards on his only target in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Felton has been used almost exclusively on special teams and only got 12 snaps on offense late in the game in a blowout win. He has less upside for playing time on offense with the return of Jordan Addison from a suspension next week. Still, he showed promise in training camp and could be a factor if injuries strike the receiving corps.

Oliver had one reception on his only target for a 12-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Oliver has just two receptions and two targets in three games this season. He's almost exclusively a blocking tight end but can get the occasional touchdown (seven total in his prior three seasons).

Akers had five carries for 19 yards a did not have a reception on his only target in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Akers was elevated to the active roster just five days after he was signed as a free agent. Zavier Scott got more work as Jordan Mason's backup with Aaron Jones (hamstring) sidelined, and Akers only got his action (seven snaps on offense) late in the fourth quarter. However, Akers getting snaps, even in a blowout, so quickly after he was signed shows he could be in the mix to be the primary backup as early as Week 4 against Pittsburgh.

Parkinson played 21 snaps on offense during Sunday's 33-26 loss to the Eagles.

After missing one game due to a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Parkinson returned to his role as a backup to starter Tyler Higbee. Only Davis Allen managed to secure a catch among the trio of tight ends, while Parkinson still sits with the dubious honor of having a negative yardage total through his two healthy games. The Colts are up next on the docket in Week 4.

Gadsden caught five of his seven targets for 46 yards in the 23-20 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

The rookie was a healthy inactive the first two weeks, but with Will Dissly (knee) sidelined, Gadsden made the most of his immediate usage. While Tucker Fisk (29) and Tyler Conklin (22) played more or the same amount of snaps as Gadsden (22), it was clear the 2025 third-round pick was the only tight end that was utilized as a legitimate pass-catching threat. While most of the targets were underneath checkdowns, Gadsden showed burst after the catch and routinely found space in Denver's vaunted zone defense. Los Angeles is suddenly overflowing with offensive targets, but if Greg Roman's scheme is forced to rely on the TE position, Gadsden could see more opportunities in the future.

Lamb is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks due to the high-ankle sprain he suffered during Sunday's loss to the Bears, though the Cowboys haven't yet officially ruled him out for Week 4 against the Packers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Dallas executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday that the Cowboys would "would love to have [Lamb] back for Green Bay," per Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News, though Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the star wide receiver is considered unlikely for Week 4 and will instead be evaluated within the next 10-to-14 days. While a 3-to-4 week absence seems realistic given the severity of Lamb's injury, it appears the team may hold out hope he's able to manage an earlier return and thus not place him on IR. In any case, George Pickens and TE Jake Ferguson will figure to step up as the leader of Dallas' passing attack until Lamb is ready to retake the field, with wideouts Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin also likely for bumps in volume.