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Ertz caught eight passes for 75 yards on 11 targets in an overtime win against Las Vegas on Sunday.

Ertz was a steadying presence for the struggling Arizona passing game, pacing the Cardinals in catches and receiving yardage while tying for the team lead in targets. Ertz may well be Kyler Murray's most reliable target while DeAndre Hopkins is suspended, especially if Marquise Brown (six catches for 68 yards on 11 targets) continues to flop in the WR1 role. The Cardinals face Tennessee in Week 3.

Waller caught six passes for 50 yards and one touchdown on eight targets against Arizona on Sunday.

Quarterback Derek Carr struggled somewhat in this game, keeping Waller's production contained despite the sizable target volume. The veteran tight end should nevertheless have a chance to be heavily involved again when the Raiders face Tennessee in Week 3.

Per coach Lovie Smith, Jordan injured his ankle in Sunday's 16-9 loss to Denver, Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports.

Jordan was questionable coming into the game due to an ankle injury, but it's unclear whether this ankle injury is an aggravation of the previous one. The second-year tight end caught two of four targets for three yards while he was in the game. More updates on Jordan's status should surface before the Texans take on the Bears in Week 3.

Kroft has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a knee injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Kroft wasn't targeted to begin Sunday's matchup but sustained a knee injury that will keep him out for the rest of the game. His absence leaves the 49ers particularly shorthanded at tight end since George Kittle (groin) was unavailable for a second consecutive week. Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner could see increased looks to close out the game against Seattle.

Gesicki secured all four targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 42-38 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

After a concerning Week 1 performance during which Gesicki was targeted just once, questions arose about whether a significantly reduced role would be par for the course in head coach Mike McDaniel's offense. However, those fears were allayed for at least a week, as Gesicki checked in third in receptions and receiving yards to the superhuman wideout duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. The Penn State product also made a memorable catch that was an early part of Miami's memorable comeback, making an impressive 14-yard leaping grab in the back of the end zone midway through the third quarter. Gesicki will aim to mount a successful encore in a Week 3 home showdown against the Bills next Sunday.

Sample has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to a right knee injury.

Sample hauled in his lone target for minus-4 yards to begin Sunday's matchup, but he sustained a knee injury in the second quarter and was unable to return. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the Bengals' Week 3 matchup against the Jets next Sunday.

Andrews secured nine of 11 targets for 104 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 42-38 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

The trusted tight end exploded for a trademark effort, leading the Ravens in receptions while checking in just behind Rashod Bateman in receiving yards. Andrews recorded his touchdown on a one-yard grab in the second quarter, one play after what appeared to be a 26-yard scoring grab was overturned on replay when he was ruled down on the one-yard line. Andrews has a 14-156-1 line through two games, and he should be heavily involved once again during a Week 3 road matchup versus the Patriots next Sunday.

Freiermuth hauled in four of seven targets for 22 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Patriots.

Freiermuth was much less efficient against the Patriots after catching five passes for 75 yards during last week's season-opening win over Cincinnati, but he was the only Pittsburgh pass catcher to reach the end zone during Sunday's low-scoring loss in Week 2. The 23-year-old had a late-season surge as a rookie in 2021, and he's gotten off to a hot start to begin the 2022 campaign even though the Steelers' offense has failed to top 200 yards in either of the first two games.

Bryant (head) returned to Sunday's game against the Jets, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Bryant ultimately was able to make his way back onto the field after he previously exited to be evaluated for a concussion against the Jets. As a result, the 24-year-old should slot back in as the Brown's second option at tight end behind David Njoku.

Bryant is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Jets, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Bryant likely is questionable to return after he suffered a potential concussion at some point during Sunday's contest. With the No. 2 tight end sidelined for the time being, Jesse James could see a bigger role in Cleveland's offense versus Carolina.