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Akins reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday per the NFL's official transaction log.

Akins only played 17 snaps on offense, but he made them count. The five-year-pro converted four targets into three receptions for 31 yards and a touchdown. He may see another opportunity with the active roster in Week 4 against the Chargers if Brevin Jordan (ankle) is unable to play.

Ricci caught one of two targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 22-14 win over the Saints.

Ricci has now hauled in a pass in consecutive games, but his 31 yards on the campaign evidence his tepid stock as a fullback/reserve tight end.

Tremble caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 22-14 win over the Saints.

Tremble trailed Ian Thomas in snaps at tight end and again was outproduced by fullback Giovanni Ricci in the passing game. Although neither Thomas nor Ricci managed more than 15 yards, Tremble still sports merely two catches for eight yards in three appearances this season.

Thomas caught two of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 22-14 win over the Saints.

Thomas played the most snaps of Carolina's tight ends and actually tied with a few others for the team lead in receptions. Overall, though, he represents a low-upside option in the passing game, especially with quarterback Baker Mayfield yet to breakthrough as a Panther.

Schultz (knee) is inactive for Monday's game at the Giants.

Schultz sustained a PCL injury in his right knee near the end of the Cowboys' Week 2 win against the Bengals, which capped him to one limited session (Saturday) during Week 3 prep. While Schultz initially was expected to be a game-time decision, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported Monday afternoon that the tight end was trending toward an absence. Indeed, Schultz will be sidelined, leaving TE reps to rookie Jake Ferguson, Peyton Hendershot and practice squad call-up Sean McKeon.

Smythe secured all three of his targets for 23 yards during Sunday's 21-19 win over the Bills.

Smythe was more involved as a receiver than Mike Gesicki, who secured his lone target for six yards, but neither tight end was a focal point of Miami's offense in Week 3. Though Gesicki still has big-play upside as he demonstrated Week 2 versus Baltimore, Smythe is best left on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues, except those that have multiple starting spots for tight ends.

Gesicki secured his only target for six yards during Sunday's 21-19 win over the Bills.

Gesicki logged a solid Week 2, with four catches for 41 yards and a score versus Baltimore, but in Miami's other two games this season he's combined for just two catches for seven yards. This is an offense that clearly runs through Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle (groin), which leaves Gesicki -- and most of the Dolphins' other offensive playmakers, for that matter -- as risky, boom-or-bust options for fantasy purposes.

Hurst (groin) was limited on Monday's practice estimate.

Hurst tended to a groin injury during Week 3 prep and entered this past weekend as questionable. He was able to suit up Sunday at the Jets, playing the second-most offensive snaps (26 of 68) among Bengals tight ends behind Mitchell Wilcox (39) and ahead of Devin Asiasi (24). Hurst ended up hauling in one of two targets for seven yards, but his health concern continues to bother him as the team prepares for Thursday's showdown with the Dolphins.

Schultz (knee) is not expected to play Monday night against the Giants, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Per Fowler, Schultz has been pushing to test the injury out pregame, but it remains unlikely he'll be cleared to play. The tight end suffered a PCL strain last week against the Bengals, so missing a week or two should be expected. If Schultz is indeed sidelined, Jake Ferguson would likely be the Cowboys' top option at TE, while Sean McKeon could also be promoted from the practice squad for added depth.

Mundt had two receptions for 23 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Detroit.

Mundt wasn't on the field as a starter like the previous two games and played fewer snaps than Irv Smith, Jr. (37 to 28). Mundt will remain part of the offense but won't get more than a few targets per game.