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Pitts recorded nine receptions on 10 targets for 119 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's win over the Jets.

Pitts saw big volume for the second consecutive game, though this time he managed to also deliver plenty of production. He torched the Jets' secondary for big gains of 39, 22, 18 and 16 yards to account for the majority of his production. Pitts also managed the first touchdown of his career, which came from two yards away late in the opening quarter. It was by far Pitts' best performance of his rookie campaign and it came in the absence of Calvin Ridley (personal), but the duo should have plenty of pass volume to both produce moving forward. The Falcons head into a Week 6 bye but will return for a Week 7 matchup against the Dolphins.

Jordan (illness) has been listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Jordan couldn't practice Friday due to illness, and that is likely the cause of his inactive status Sunday. The 21-year-old hasn't yet made his professional debut, and his next chance to step on an NFL field for the first time will be next Sunday at Indianapolis.

Hockenson (knee) is active for Sunday's game at Minnesota.

After missing practice to begin Week 5 prep, Hockenson managed to put in limited sessions Thursday and Friday and set himself up to be a game-time decision. He's made the necessary progress to play Sunday, but it bears watching whether he'll be able to handle his typical 80-plus percent of the offensive snaps. After relatively quiet Weeks 3 and 4 -- during which he registered a combined six catches for 52 yards and no TDs on 10 targets -- Hockenson will look to get back on track against a Vikings defense that has conceded the third highest YPT (10.5 yards) to tight ends this season.

Hockenson (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Minnesota, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hockenson was held out of Wednesday's practice before logging limited sessions Thursday and Friday. He was thought to be more of a true game-time call as of Friday, but Schefter's report suggests Hockenson's status is less of a question mark. Still, fantasy managers will want to watch make sure Hockenson avoids the Lions' inactive list, which will be released approximately 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Hesse was waived by the Falcons on Saturday.

The tight end was let go after appearing in two games this season, failing to record a reception. He was buried on the depth chart behind Kyle Pitts and Hayden Hurst, ultimately being the odd man out when the team activated cornerback Kendall Sheffield from injured reserve Saturday.

Okwuegbunam (hamstring) has been placed on IR by the Broncos.

With Okwuegbunam slated to miss as least three games, Eric Saubert and Andrew Beck are candidates in the meantime to see increased roles behind Denver's top tight end Noah Fant.

Hudson was elevated from the 49ers' practice squad Saturday.

Hudson was unable to land a spot on the Buccaneers' 53-man roster to begin the regular season, but he'll serve as depth at tight end Sunday after George Kittle (calf) was placed on injured reserve. The 26-year-old Hudson appeared in 11 games for Tampa Bay last year and brought in three of his seven targets for 41 yards.

With George Kittle (calf) having landed on IR, Dwelley is in line to head the 49ers' tight end corps for the team's next three games.

Kittle is reportedly likely to return from IR when he's eligible, but for the 49ers' next three games, Dwelley is in line to see added snaps and targets, with Charlie Woerner and Tanner Hudson in the mix on that front as well. Though Dwelley can't be expected to approach Kittle's level of production, he's nonetheless an option for those scrambling for fantasy tight end depth for the next few weeks.

Kittle (calf) has been officially placed on IR by the 49ers.

As a result, Kittle will miss the 49ers' next three games, with Adam Schefter of ESPN noting that the team believes the tight end will be able to return to action when he's eligible to do so. That would put Kittle on track to rejoin the lineup Nov. 7 against the Cardinals. Until then, Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner are slated to head the 49ers' tight ends corps, with Tanner Hudson in the depth mix.

The 49ers plan to place Kittle (calf) on IR, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Once the move is made official, Kittle, who had been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, will be destined for a three-game absence, which would keep him sidelined through Week 8 since the 49ers have a bye during that time. In the meantime, Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner are slated to head the 49ers' tight end corps.