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Kincaid (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

After being deemed a 'DNP' on Wednesday, Kincaid, who last saw game action in Week 10, practiced in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday before being listed as questionable to face Pittsburgh. In his continued absence, Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes will handle the Bills' Week 13 tight-end duties, a context that resulted in Knox catching three of his four targets for 17 yards and Hawes hauling in both of his targets in the team's 23-19 loss to the Texans on Nov. 20.

Franks (calf) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Jets, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

The tight end did not record a catch before exiting. Franks has played primarily on special teams this season.

Okonkwo (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Okonkwo has been on the injury report with a foot issue for the past month, but he's rarely entered the weekend with an injury designation. While he was listed as questionable to suit up, Okonkwo is in line to play against Jacksonville. While Gunnar Helm has started to earn more targets, Okonkwo has still been on the field for at least 60 percent of offensive snaps in five consecutive contests.

Waller (pectoral) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Waller, who last saw game action in Week 7, had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday and then logged three straight limited practices before being listed as questionable for Sunday's contest. The tight end was subsequently activated from IR on Saturday, setting the stage for his return to action versus New Orleans. Prior to being sidelined, Waller caught 10 passes (on 12 targets) for 117 yards and four touchdowns in four games, and now that he's back in the mix, he'll join WRs Jaylen Waddle and Malik Washington along with RB De'Von Achane as one of the Dolphins' top options in the passing game, a context that makes him worthy of roster/lineup consideration for those in need of TE help in Week 13 and beyond.

Warren (illness) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Warren wasn't on the Colts' injury report as of Friday, but the tight end was added to it Saturday and deemed questionable for Sunday's contest due to an illness that Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports was a stomach virus. With his active status versus Houston confirmed, Warren should continue to maintain his prominent role in the Colts' passing offense in Week 13. Through 11 games, the 2025 first-rounder has put up a fantasy-friendly 55/662/3 receiving line on 74 targets.

Warren (illness) is in line to play Sunday against the Texans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Pelissero previously noted that Warren was trending toward being available, with the tight end's Week 13 status set to be officially confirmed when the Colts' inactives are posted ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET contest.

Warren (illness) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, but the Colts have "cautious optimism" that the tight end will play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Warren didn't miss any practice time during Week 13 prep before he was surprisingly added to the injury report Saturday due to the illness, which Pelissero relays is a stomach issue. The standout rookie was re-evaluated earlier Sunday, and while the Colts haven't provided an update on his status, he appears to have made enough progress overnight to put himself on a path to play. Official word on Warren's availability will be made when the Colts release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Okonkwo (foot), who is officially questionable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Okonkwo has been dealing with a foot issue since late October, but it hasn't yet caused him to miss any games. He appears likely to suit up again in Week 13, despite sitting out Thursday's practice and being limited in two others. Okonkwo and fellow tight end Gunnar Helm have logged near-identical offensive snap counts each of the past two weeks, so it wouldn't be surprising for that trend to continue Sunday.

Fant had one catch for three yards on two targets in Thursday night's win over the Ravens.

Fant at least played more snaps, 33 compared to 18 the week before, but wasn't a big part of the passing game. With Mike Gesicki healthy again, Fant's already modest level of production is incredibly unstable.

Gesicki had two catches for 19 yards on four targets in Thursday night's win over the Ravens. He played only 23 offensive snaps (29 percent), down from 28 the week before against New England.

While the game flow was considerably different than against the Pats in Week 12, there was still plenty of passing volume to go around, with Joe Burrow throwing 46 passes. Gesicki has yet to score in the eight games in which he's played this year.