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Knox secured three of six targets for 40 yards in the Bills' 23-20 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Knox recorded a season-long 20-yard grab for half his receiving yardage tally, putting together a serviceable effort despite battling back and hip issues coming in. The fourth-year tight end's involvement in the offense to date has been adequate -- he's produced a 12-111 line on 17 targets -- but more had been expected in terms of big plays from the athletic tight end this season. Knox's next opportunity to start delivering on some of those expectations comes against a team that's had trouble defending tight ends this season in the Steelers, whom the Bills will face at home in Week 5.

Hockenson secured eight of 12 targets for 179 yards and two touchdowns while also recording a two-point conversion pass in the Lions' 48-45 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

With the Lions down valued short-to-mid-range assets D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), along with DJ Chark (ankle), Hockenson unsurprisingly logged a season high in targets. However, it's what he managed to do with them that stood out, especially considering the talented tight end hadn't topped four receptions or 38 yards in any of the first three games of the season. Hockenson got loose for a 32-yard score in the first quarter, then added the two-point conversion grab early in the fourth following a Josh Reynolds TD and made his final trip to the end zone on a four-yard touchdown catch with 5:26 remaining. The 2019 first-round pick also had a game-long 81-yard catch and run in the second half, making it a career-best day overall. Hockenson will aim to carry over some of the massive Week 4 momentum into a Week 5 road battle against the Patriots, although if even just St. Brown returns, the former's target volume could certainly take a hit.

Hill rushed the ball five times for 21 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Vikings.

Hill was designated as the backup quarterback with Jameis Winston (hip/back/ankle) sidelined, but he got involved in the game as a rusher with Alvin Kamara (ribs) also sidelined. He did the majority of his damage on a pair of drives, with his primary damage coming on a drive early in the fourth quarter, when he tallied a rush of 13 yards and also plunged into the end zone for a two-yard score. Hill should continue to get work as a gadget player, particularly if the Saints remain without Kamara, Winston and Michael Thomas (foot).

Freiermuth secured seven of nine targets for 85 yards during the Steelers' 24-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Freiermuth led the Steelers in targets and receptions during Sunday's matchup, and he remained productive in spite of the team's quarterback change at halftime. The 2021 second-rounder has been somewhat inconsistent over the first few weeks of the year, but he's now had at least seven targets in three of the first four games. Regardless of whether Mitch Trubisky or Kenny Pickett starts under center for the Steelers going forward, Freiermuth will likely continue to see plenty of looks in the passing game.

Parham (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Texans, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Parham was able to log a full practice Friday, but considering the time he has missed, the Chargers will make him wait at least one more week to return. In his absence, Gerald Everett will continue to operate as team's No. 1 tight end, while Tre' McKitty and Richard Rodgers provide depth.

Brown (hip/shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Chargers.

With Brown unavailable Sunday, Jordan Akins and O.J. Howard are in line to head Houston's Week 4 tight end corps, with Mason Schreck in reserve. While neither Akins or Howard are high-percentage fantasy plays, Akins managed to haul in three of his four targets for 31 yards and a TD last weekend against the Bears, so he profiles as an option for those scrambling for short-term TE help.

Schultz (knee) is listed as active Sunday against the Commanders, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Making his first appearance since Week 2 due to a sprained PCL in his right knee, Schultz will be a part of a Cowboys receiving corps that will have Michael Gallup (knee) available for the first time this season. That reality could result in fewer looks than normal for Schultz, not to mention the fact that rookie tight ends Jake Ferguson and Peyton Hendershot may also snipe reps at the position. Nonetheless, Schultz is the unquestioned No. 1 TE in Dallas and should get most of the snaps among that trio.

Knox (back/hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

After logging limited practices this week, Knox approached the contest listed as questionable, but he'll give it a go Sunday and -- barring any setbacks -- will continue to lead the Bills tight end corps versus the Ravens. Three games into the season, Knox has logged a modest 9/71 stat line (on 11 targets) and has yet to score a TD after reaching the end zone nine times during the 2021 campaign. However, working in his favor in Week 4 is that Knox will be facing a Baltimore defense that has allowed a league-high average of 353.3 passing yards and seven TDs through the air (including two to TEs) in three games to date.

Houston elevated Schreck to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Schreck will get a chance to make his season debut during Sunday's game against the Chargers. The Texans also elevated Jordan Akins for Week 4, with the context of Brevin Jordan (ankle) already being ruled out and Pharaoh Brown (hip) still listed as questionable.

Knox (back), officially listed as questionable, is likely to play Sunday against the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Knox logged limited practices throughout the week but was listed on the injury report with both hip and back issues. Even if he plays, Knox has had a disappointing start to the 2022 season, in part due to his usage. He has run 28.3 routes per game early on this season, which is down from his mark of 32.4 in 2021. Knox has seen some of the effects of that decline, as he's collected only nine receptions for 71 yards across three matchups to begin the campaign.