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All saw 20 offensive snaps but didn't get a target during Sunday's 33-27 win over the Buccaneers.

The 2024 fourth-round pick operated as the third tight end behind Drew Sample (41 snaps) and Mike Gesicki (21 snaps). All made 20 catches as a rookie two years ago before missing the 2025 campaign with a right knee injury. He doesn't seem like much of a factor in the passing game for the time being.

Sample caught all three of his targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 33-27 win versus the Buccaneers.

Sample was on the field for 42 of Cincinnati's 64 offensive snaps in Week 1, easily pacing Bengals tight ends in playing time. He has never been a truly explosive pass-catching threat, but a sustained high catch rate and regular playing time should keep him in the mix in a crowded passing attack.

Evans caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 59-37 loss to the Bears.

Evans was on the field for 27 of the team's 68 offensive snaps while operating as the team's primary reserve option at tight end behind Tommy Tremble. Evans also logged 17 snaps with the special-teams unit, and he will continue to have limited offensive upside in Week 2 against the Falcons.

Tremble caught three of his five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 59-37 loss to the Bears.

Tremble played 34 offensive snaps, which equated to just under 56 percent of the Panthers' total offensive plays. The tight end also contributed 11 special-teams snaps in the losing effort, showing some versatility in what was a productive offensive day for the Panthers overall.

Dulcich caught both of his targets for 18 yards Sunday in a loss to the Raiders.

Dulcich wasn't particularly productive, but he was the only Miami tight end to catch a pass in the season opener. The 26-year-old was on the field often, logging 43 of the Dolphins' 56 offensive snaps as well as four special-teams snaps. Dulcich is getting the opportunity to work as Miami's No. 1 tight end, and he could gain some fantasy traction as Malik Willis' primary safety valve as the season progresses.

Allen (head) was able to finish the Week 1 loss to the 49ers after being evaluated for a concussion, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Allen exited early in the contest with a potential concussion, but the fact he returned to the contest indicates he was cleared by an independent neurologist. Allen should be ready to practice throughout Week 2 prep and suit up for next Monday night's game against the Giants.

Gadsden caught both of his targets for 32 yards during the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Gadsden's 10 snaps on offense were a distant third among Chargers tight ends behind Charlie Kolar and David Njoku (30 each), with Gadsden also seeing the field for eight snaps on special teams. The second-year tight end did connect with Justin Herbert on a 26-yard pass in the second quarter, and Gadsden could see his role in the passing game expand Week 2 against the Raiders if wide receiver Ladd McConkey (ribs) were to be sidelined.

Njoku caught five passes on as many targets for 58 yards during the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Njoku's 30 snaps on offense were tied with Charlie Kolar for most among Chargers tight ends, yet it was the former that was more heavily involved in the passing game, co-leading the team in catches while finishing second in both targets and yards behind wideout Ladd McConkey (ribs). Four of Njoku's five catches went for 10-plus yards, with three of those receptions resulting in first downs. Njoku's role in the Chargers' passing attack could expand for Week 2 against the Raiders this Sunday if McConkey isn't cleared to play.

Kolar played 43 snaps (30 on offense, 13 on special teams) without showing up in the box score otherwise during the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Kolar and David Njoku tied for the most offensive snaps among Chargers tight ends Sunday with Oronde Gadsden (10 snaps) a distant third. Kolar did not see a target from Justin Herbert during Sunday's loss, though that's not entirely surprising considering he posted a 10-142-2 line (on 15 targets) across 17 regular-season games with the Ravens last year. Gadsden and Njoku figure to operate as the Chargers' pass-catching tight ends this season, with Kolar more heavily involved as a blocker and in goal-line packages as an occasional red-zone threat.

Taylor caught two of three targets for minus-2 yards in the Jets' 23-10 win over the Titans on Sunday.

Taylor got the start at tight end and played 44 of 67 offensive snaps. He ran 16 routes on Geno Smith's 26 dropbacks but had a laughable zero-yard average depth of target, giving him no chance to produce much in the box score. Taylor has next to no fantasy value in the Jets' low-volume passing offense that will feature Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall first and foremost.