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Njoku caught one of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 45-7 loss to the Patriots.

Njoku nearly had a touchdown on the Browns' first series, but he failed to hold onto a pass in the back of the end zone, allowing the ball to be knocked from his hands. It was a tough day for the Cleveland offense, which did nothing after its scripted first drive which resulted in a touchdown. Quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee/shoulder) was off all day, even during the scoring drive when he completed only three of six attempts. The quarterback's lone pick came on a pass to Njoku, who may have been expected to come back for the ball but didn't. The silver lining is that Cleveland's tight ends have received nearly as many targets as the team's wideouts since Odell Beckham was cut loose. The downside is that all three tight ends are used significantly and it's hard to predict which one will be a fantasy producer in any given week.

Knox, who returned from a two-game absence due to a fracture in his hand, caught his only target for 17 yards in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Jets.

The output is disappointing in a game during which Josh Allen threw for 366 yards, but at least Knox didn't have any setbacks and he did look like his rumbling self on the 17-yard pickup. He should see more looks in the offense as he moves past the injury and as the Bills' schedule starts to get tougher, beginning next week with a home game against the Colts.

Waller had four receptions (seven targets) for 24 yards in Sunday's 41-14 loss to Kansas City.

This was Waller's worst fantasy performance through eight starts this season. The Chiefs were clearly shading extra coverage the tight end's way, especially once the game script forced the Raiders to become one-dimensional. The recent addition of vertical threat DeSean Jackson (one catch for 38 yards) could help take the pressure off of Waller as the veteran gets more integrated into the offensive gameplan. Next Sunday's opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals, currently allow the 10th-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends.

Swaim recorded four receptions on five targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Saints.

Swaim continued to serve as the team's top pass-catching tight end and recorded at least four catches for the third consecutive game. He worked primarily in the short areas of the field, but he did manage one catch that went for a 16-yard gain. While Swaim's two-game touchdown streak ended with this performance, he has earned a consistent role in the Titans' passing attack.

Freiermuth hauled in five of nine targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 16-16 tie against the Lions.

Freiermuth had scored three touchdowns across the last two games, but he failed to reach the end zone in Sunday's matchup. The rookie also committed a fumble late in overtime as the Steelers approached field-goal range. In spite of his late blunder, Freiermuth's nine targets represented his highest total of the season, even though fellow tight end Eric Ebron was active.

Kelce had eight receptions (10 targets) for 119 yards in Sunday's 41-14 win over Las Vegas.

Kelce was a key cog in Kansas City's offensive onslaught, as he helped block Raiders top pass rusher Maxx Crosby while also gaining consistent chunks of yardage. Most of the star tight end's damage came on shorter chip-and-release routes before letting his YAC skills take over. Kelce has been the Chiefs' most consistent offensive player so far this year with 62 receptions for 747 yards and five touchdowns through 10 contests. The 31-year-old will look to keep things rolling in a Week 11 matchup with the Cowboys.

Okwuegbunam caught all three of his targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Eagles.

The tight end did most of his damage on a 64-yard grab in the second quarter that set up a Broncos field goal, but that was enough to allow Okwuegbunam to lead the team in receiving yards while also setting a new career single-game high for the second-year player. With Noah Fant (5-59 on six targets Sunday) atop the depth chart at his position, however, Okwuegbunam's production will likely remain volatile on the other side of Denver's Week 11 bye.

Johnson caught two of three targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 23-21 loss to Tennessee.

Johnson's season seemed to hit a low point when he was a healthy scratch in Week 9 following three straight games in which he saw only one target. However, the converted wideout was back on the game-day roster and produced one of the longest gains of the day for the Saints' sputtering offense. The 25-year-old will look to stay involved in Week 11 against the Eagles, who have been among the weakest units at defending tight ends in 2021.

Trautman caught five of six targets for 32 yards during Sunday's 23-21 loss to Tennessee.

While the final results weren't great, the heightened usage continues for Trautman with Trevor Siemian under center. After totaling 13 targets in seven games with Jameis Winston, Trautman has now seen 19 in three games with Siemian. While this increased attention has yet to translate to significant fantasy production, few other tight ends around the league have seen more opportunities over the past few weeks. With the Eagles' leaky defense on deck in Week 11, Trautman could be worth a roll of the dice for TE-needy fantasy managers.

Hill completed two of two passes for 11 yards while rushing three times for 23 yards during Sunday's 23-21 loss to Tennessee.

Hill had to check into the medical tent at one point, but he's not believed to be dealing with any significant injury. Of bigger concern is the fact that the Saints have given the vast majority of work under center to Trevor Siemian in the wake of Jameis Winston's (knee) season-ending injury. Barring a change in roles, Hill's fantasy value will remain muted headed into a Week 11 matchup with Philadelphia.