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Kmet caught three passes for 13 yards in the Bears' 20-12 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Kmet tied for second on the Bears in targets with three, as Justin Fields threw 22 passes, which was Fields' highest total of the season. With five catches for 33 yards over four games, Kmet has been a disappointment for those who drafted him as a top-10 tight end.

Tremble caught three of five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the Cardinals.

After managing only two catches through the first three games of the year, Tremble got more involved in the passing game Sunday, although his numbers were still modest. The 2021 third-round pick has some upside due to his athleticism, but he'll have a hard time reaching it unless the Carolina offense as a whole takes a big step forward. Tremble faces a tough matchup in Week 5 against the stingy 49ers.

Njoku (knee) had five receptions (seven targets) for 73 yards while rushing once for a loss of six yards and losing a fumble in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Falcons.

Njoku saw another high-usage week following last Thursday's career game (nine receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown). The veteran tight end had a couple of negative plays in the form of a fumble on his first reception of the game in addition to a negative play on a peculiar rushing attempt. After a slow start -- and a brief knee injury scare during practice this week -- Njoku is looking like an appealing option heading into a favorable matchup against the Chargers next Sunday.

Ertz caught all six of his targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-16 win over the Panthers.

The tight end didn't see the double-digit target volume he'd received the last two games, but Ertz was productive with the looks he did get, with his two-yard TD grab in the third quarter kicking off a second-half comeback for the Cardinals and giving him his second touchdown of the season. He could be poised for a revenge game in Week 5 as Arizona attempts to hand his former Philadelphia club its first loss of the year.

Conklin caught three of five targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Steelers.

Conklin remained involved in Zach Wilson's (knee) season debut under center, as the tight end posted his second-highest yardage total of the season. Heading into Week 5 against the Dolphins, Conkin has totaled 21 catches for 192 yards and a touchdown.

Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Packers, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

Smith wasn't targeted before he departed Sunday's matchup, and he'll be unavailable down the stretch due to his ankle issue. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return next week against the Lions, but Hunter Henry should see an increased role for New England in Smith's absence.

Dissly brought in all four targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in the Seahawks' 48-45 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Dissly got open down the seam for a 17-yard scoring grab in the first quarter to ignite the scoring on a prolific afternoon both teams' offenses. Dissly has shown some chemistry early with Geno Smith, now having recorded at least three catches and a touchdown grab in three of the first four games of the season. The fifth-year veteran could have another solid role in a Week 5 road battle against a Saints team that typically features strong cornerback play, which tends to sometimes funnel action toward tight ends.

Goedert caught five of six targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 29-21 win over Jacksonville.

Goedert was Jalen Hurts' second-favorite option Sunday, finishing just one target behind A.J. Brown. The 27-year-old is off to a promising start in 2022, racking up 240 yards and a touchdown on an 80 percent catch rate through four contests. Goedert remains a strong play at a shallow fantasy position against the Cardinals next Sunday.

Andrews brought in just two of five targets for 15 yards in the Ravens' 23-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

The star tight end fell victim to the overall malaise that afflicted the Ravens' passing game as a whole versus the tough Bills defense. Andrews' meager production represented a significant downturn after a successful three-game season-opening run that had seen him enter the contest with a 22-245-3 line. The veteran's first opportunity to atone from his most modest performance of the season comes in a key AFC North home clash against the Bengals next Sunday night.

Smith (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday against the Packers.

Smith's exit leaves Hunter Henry as the only healthy tight end for the Patriots. If the former is unable to return, he'll turn his efforts toward being available for Week 5 against the Lions.