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Heyward secured both of his targets for 12 yards during the Steelers' 38-3 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Heyward wasn't targeted over the first four weeks of the season, and he totaled just six offensive snaps during that time. However, he saw a slight uptick in playing time in Week 5 since the Steelers faced a significant deficit and Pat Freiermuth (concussion) exited the game. It's possible that Heyward sees slightly increased usage if Freiermuth misses additional time, but the rookie sixth-rounder remains behind Zach Gentry on the Steelers' depth chart.

Gentry secured five of six targets for 43 yards during the Steelers' 38-3 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

The 2019 fifth-rounder saw an uptick in playing time after Pat Freiermuth (concussion) exited the game, and Gentry performed fairly well with his increased opportunities. He had totaled just two receiving yards over Pittsburgh's prior three games, but he should serve as the team's top tight end if Freiermuth is forced to miss additional time.

Parkinson wasn't targeted in Sunday's 39-32 loss to the Saints.

Parkinson has caught six passes for 115 yards and a touchdown through five games. The 23-year-old has averaged just 18.8 snaps per game, so until his usage increases, he'll have limited fantasy upside.

Dissly caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 39-32 loss to the Saints.

Dissly has yet to catch more than three passes in a game. He has registered 14 catches for 137 yards and three touchdowns through five weeks and has been been out-snapping fellow tight end Noah Fant. Dissly will be a touchdown-dependent fantasy option as long as his usage stays at this level.

Fant caught three of five targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 39-32 loss to the Saints.

Fant recorded 10 catches for 56 yards and a touchdown through the first four weeks, but he put together his best performance of the season in Week 5. He's still being out-snapped by Will Dissly, who has registered a 14-137-3 line thus far. As such, Fant will be difficult to trust in fantasy lineups, but Geno Smith's brilliance this year could provide occasional value to all his receiving options if it continues.

Mitchell logged five offensive snaps during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots.

Mitchell made his regular-season debut last week against Seattle and was active again this week in New England, but the fifth-round rookie was limited to five snaps on offense. With T.J. Hockenson cemented atop the depth chart and Brock Wright maintaining the No. 2 role well, Mitchell may need to be used as an H-back in order to do any damage in the box score going forward.

Wright logged 28 offensive snaps during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots.

Wright caught his fist pass of the season in Week 2, but he hasn't seen any work in the passing game since then. Expect the blocking specialist to continue in his usual ways when Detroit gets back from a Week 6 bye.

Hesse caught his only target for nine yards during Sunday's 21-15 defeat against the Buccaneers.

Due to his blocking prowess, Hesse continues to garner a major role for Atlanta's offense and played 38 offensive snaps against Tampa Bay, by far the most among Falcons tight ends. Even when Kyle Pitts (hamstring) was healthy, Hesse was garnering a similar role, but Hesse doesn't have the pass-catching ability that Pitts possesses. Hesse has secured one catch in four of five games this season, totaling just 41 yards.

Firkser caught his only target for 11 yards during Sunday's 21-15 defeat against Tampa Bay.

With Kyle Pitts (hamstring) sidelined, Firkser played a season-high 14 offensive snaps and caught his third pass of the season. Parker Hesse operated as the team's top tight end in Pitts' absence, securing one catch for nine yards across 38 offensive snaps. Both tight ends figure to garner similar roles against San Francisco in Week 6 if Pitts remains out.

Lewis caught his only target for a two-yard touchdown in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Giants.

The reception was the first for Lewis in 2022, and the touchdown was his first since Week 12 of the 2020 season. The veteran led Packers tight ends in snaps Week 5, but with blocking being his primary purpose on the field, his fantasy appeal remains limited.