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James totaled 32 yards on three catches in the Steelers' 24-14 win over the Giants on Sunday.

James was targeted four times by Ben Roethlisberger, compared to a team-high 11 targets for fellow tight end Ladarius Green. In addition to losing targets to Green, James may have a difficult time of it in Week 14 against Buffalo, who have allowed opposing tight ends to score just three touchdowns all season.

Ertz caught nine of 15 targets for 79 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-14 loss to the Bengals.

Ertz managed a new season-high in receptions as the Eagles aired it out after falling behind early, scoring his second touchdown of the season on a 13-yard reception in the third quarter. He missed time due to an injury earlier this season, but Ertz seems to be reestablishing himself in the offense, as both of his scores have come in the last three games, and he is averaging 6.4 receptions over the last 5. With his fantasy value trending upward, next week he will look to exploit a Washington defense that has been susceptible to strong tight end play.

Kelce caught all eight of his targets for 140 yards in Sunday's win over the Raiders.

Kelce was the team's most consistent threat, topping 100 yards for the fourth time this season, and notably, for the third consecutive week. While he has failed to reach the end zone since Week 8, the 27-year-old has shown to be quarterback Alex Smith's most trustworthy target. He figures to continue seeing his share of looks, and will look to stay hot as the Chiefs welcome the Raiders to Arrowhead Stadium on a short week this Thursday.

Uzomah (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt with the Eagles.

Not a shocking decision to keep the reserve tight end on the sideline, as Uzomah failed to practice Thursday and Friday. In his absence, Ryan Hewitt should see additional action.

Christian has been promoted to the Bills' active roster.

If he's made active Sunday in Oakland, Christian would serve as the team's third tight end behind Charles Clay and Nick O'Leary.

Kroft (concussion) was removed from the Bengals' injury report Friday and is set to play Sunday against the Eagles.

Kroft suffered a concussion last Sunday against the Ravens but swiftly cleared protocol earlier in the week. He's set to assume his typical role as the Bengals' No. 2 tight end behind starter Tyler Eifert.

Uzomah (calf) is doubtful to play Sunday versus Philadelphia.

Uzomah didn't practice Thursday nor Friday and appears extremely unlikely to suit up. Ryan Hewitt is in store for additional playing time if Uzomah is ultimately ruled out.

Graham (knee) practiced in full Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

One day removed from his weekly respite, Graham was back in action and without restrictions Thursday. He'll now set his sights on the Panthers' defense, against whom he's accrued the most receiving yards (840), catches (64), and touchdowns (eight, or tied with the Falcons) among any opponent in his seven-year career.

Graham (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Graham typically receives one day off per week as a way to avoid undue stress on his surgically repaired right knee, so expect him to return without restrictions either Thursday or Friday. Once Sunday's game against the Panthers arrives, he'll be attempting to exploit a defense that has contained tight ends over the last five games, conceding 10.9 YPC and two receiving touchdowns.

James was targeted just once but didn't tally a catch in Thursday's win over the Colts.

James looked like a potential steal earlier in the season. He seldom put up much yardage but scored in three of Pittsburgh's first five games. In the six weeks since, he hasn't had an uptick in yardage, with just one game with over 20 yards receiving, but he hasn't scored and has been targeted in the red zone just three times. Weapons like Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell already made touches hard to come by in Pittsburgh. Now that Ladarius Green is working his way back, things seem likely to get worse before they get better for James.