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Gesicki secured two of three targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 39-17 win over the Browns.

Gesicki has surpassed 50 receiving yards in only one of his 10 appearances this season, and Sunday's win was a reminder to fantasy managers that the athletic tight end's floor is worrying due to a passing offense that runs through wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. It was Trent Sherfield (5-63-1) who capitalized on complementary target opportunities Week 10, and while Gesicki will remain involved when the Dolphins return from their Week 11 bye, the tight end's fantasy results may not be desirable in contests where he doesn't score.

Trautman hauled in two of three targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.

Trautman tied his season high in targets despite playing fewer than 20 offensive snaps for the second game in a row. The 25-year-old has also caught a pass in each of his last six games, hauling in all but two of his 12 targets over this span. While Trautman has been a consistent short-yardage receiver in the Saints' limited passing offense, his overall production will remain capped while playing behind top tight end Juwan Johnson.

Engram caught three of four targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chiefs.

Engram had a four-yard touchdown catch nullified by a penalty during the third quarter but otherwise played a minor role in the passing game. The 28-year-old didn't appear significantly bothered by the back injury he suffered last week and played 88 percent of the offensive snaps. He has only four catches for 22 yards over the past two games and will enter the Jaguars' Week 11 bye with 36 receptions for 352 yards and one touchdown on the season.

Freiermuth secured four of seven targets for 36 yards during the Steelers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Freiermuth has drawn at least seven targets in each of his three appearances since returning to action from a concussion, but he managed only four receptions Sunday and was held under 40 yards for the third time this season. The 2021 second-rounder has nearly matched his yardage total from a year ago, as he's secured 36 of 55 targets for 403 yards and a touchdown over his first eight appearances in 2022.

Quitoriano was not targeted over 27 snaps in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants.

After scoring a touchdown in his season debut Week 9, Quitoriano was given more snaps -- up from 18 -- but they didn't translate into targets. Brevin Jordan was made a healthy inactive Sunday, however, suggesting Quitoriano has taken over one of the three active tight end spots on the roster.

Akins caught three of three targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants.

With Brevin Jordan a healthy inactive, Akins ramped up his production after a couple of quiet games. He accounted for Houston's longest play of the game, a 46-yard catch-and-run which set up one of five red-zone opportunities that failed to lead to a touchdown. It's unknown how the Texans plan to use Jordan going forward, but it is a boost to Akins' value if his benching becomes long term.

Brown caught two of five targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 39-17 loss to the Dolphins.

Brown moved up to the second on the tight end depth chart for a second consecutive game due to David Njoku's ankle injury. When Njoku is healthy, Brown's role is typically limited to being an additional blocker to help the offensive line.

Bryant caught three of three targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 39-17 loss to Miami.

Bryant scored his first touchdown since Week 17 of 2021. The emergence of David Njoku (ankle) as a reliable threat in 2022 has diminished Bryant's opportunities, but he benefited from Njoku being inactive for a second straight game Sunday.

Kittle caught one of two targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Chargers.

Kittle was used sparsely despite seeing the field for nearly every offensive snap. However, it's tough to put blame on the player when the coaching staff prefers to use one of the best receiving tight ends in the league as a run blocker. Fantasy managers just have to brush this off and hope for more than two targets for Kittle in next Monday's tilt against the Cardinals in Mexico City.

Hill compiled three rushes for one yard and zero targets during Sunday's 20-10 loss against the Steelers. He also failed to complete his lone passing attempt.

Hill was a nonfactor for the second week in a row as New Orleans' offense continued to sputter against the Steelers. After logging a season-high 10 rushes and two targets in Week 9, the 32-year-old has accumulated seven yards on four touches over the past two games. The Saints also totaled just 29 team rushing yards with three of five starting offensive lineman injured either before or during Sunday's game. While it's hard to separate Hill's lack of production from these broader offensive struggles, this stretch of sparse usage is a discouraging sign for his value heading into next Sunday's game against the Rams.