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Engram caught three of four targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chiefs.

Engram had a four-yard touchdown catch nullified by a penalty during the third quarter but otherwise played a minor role in the passing game. The 28-year-old didn't appear significantly bothered by the back injury he suffered last week and played 88 percent of the offensive snaps. He has only four catches for 22 yards over the past two games and will enter the Jaguars' Week 11 bye with 36 receptions for 352 yards and one touchdown on the season.

Freiermuth secured four of seven targets for 36 yards during the Steelers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Freiermuth has drawn at least seven targets in each of his three appearances since returning to action from a concussion, but he managed only four receptions Sunday and was held under 40 yards for the third time this season. The 2021 second-rounder has nearly matched his yardage total from a year ago, as he's secured 36 of 55 targets for 403 yards and a touchdown over his first eight appearances in 2022.

Quitoriano was not targeted over 27 snaps in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants.

After scoring a touchdown in his season debut Week 9, Quitoriano was given more snaps -- up from 18 -- but they didn't translate into targets. Brevin Jordan was made a healthy inactive Sunday, however, suggesting Quitoriano has taken over one of the three active tight end spots on the roster.

Akins caught three of three targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants.

With Brevin Jordan a healthy inactive, Akins ramped up his production after a couple of quiet games. He accounted for Houston's longest play of the game, a 46-yard catch-and-run which set up one of five red-zone opportunities that failed to lead to a touchdown. It's unknown how the Texans plan to use Jordan going forward, but it is a boost to Akins' value if his benching becomes long term.

Brown caught two of five targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 39-17 loss to the Dolphins.

Brown moved up to the second on the tight end depth chart for a second consecutive game due to David Njoku's ankle injury. When Njoku is healthy, Brown's role is typically limited to being an additional blocker to help the offensive line.

Bryant caught three of three targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 39-17 loss to Miami.

Bryant scored his first touchdown since Week 17 of 2021. The emergence of David Njoku (ankle) as a reliable threat in 2022 has diminished Bryant's opportunities, but he benefited from Njoku being inactive for a second straight game Sunday.

Kittle caught one of two targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Chargers.

Kittle was used sparsely despite seeing the field for nearly every offensive snap. However, it's tough to put blame on the player when the coaching staff prefers to use one of the best receiving tight ends in the league as a run blocker. Fantasy managers just have to brush this off and hope for more than two targets for Kittle in next Monday's tilt against the Cardinals in Mexico City.

Hill compiled three rushes for one yard and zero targets during Sunday's 20-10 loss against the Steelers. He also failed to complete his lone passing attempt.

Hill was a nonfactor for the second week in a row as New Orleans' offense continued to sputter against the Steelers. After logging a season-high 10 rushes and two targets in Week 9, the 32-year-old has accumulated seven yards on four touches over the past two games. The Saints also totaled just 29 team rushing yards with three of five starting offensive lineman injured either before or during Sunday's game. While it's hard to separate Hill's lack of production from these broader offensive struggles, this stretch of sparse usage is a discouraging sign for his value heading into next Sunday's game against the Rams.

Higbee caught all eight of his targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals.

With John Wolford getting the start in place of Matthew Stafford (concussion), Higbee produced his best numbers since he racked up 10 catches in Week 4 and led the Rams in receptions and receiving yards. An Arizona defense that's been vulnerable to tight ends all season was likely a large factor in Higbee's performance, but if Cooper Kupp (ankle) winds up missing more time after exiting Sunday's game in the fourth quarter, he could see a bigger role in the passing game again in Week 11 against the Saints.

Cager hauled in both of his targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 10 win over the Texans.

Prior to Sunday, Cager had seen action in only two games this season and hadn't caught a pass since his rookie 2020 campaign. As such, it's reasonable to assume that few people had the 25-year-old tabbed as scoring the game's first touchdown, but that's just what he did when he hauled in a nine-yard score midway through the first quarter. Cager has been activated from the practice squad for each of New York's past two games, but it's uncertain if he'll have a role if Daniel Bellinger (eye) returns to action in Week 11.