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Allen (sprained ankle) is considered week-to-week, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.

The wording suggests Allen will likely miss at least one game, likely leaving Jack Doyle as the team's top option at tight end temporarily. Considering that Allen and Doyle have cut into each other's targets all season, it's possible the latter could actually get more work than what's come to be expected of the man he's replacing. Allen's practice availability will still be worth monitoring later this week, as the Colts still haven't commented on his injury.

Supernaw caught both of his targets Sunday against the Browns.

Supernaw has now tied his career high in receptions and yards with three and 32, respectively, this season. He serves mostly in a blocking role, and that hasn't changed even when starter Delanie Walker has sat.

Vannett was on the field for just three of the Seahawks' 66 offensive snaps Sunday against the Falcons.

The third-round rookie out of Ohio State spent the first five weeks of the season tending to a sprained ankle, but has finally made his professional debut. As expected, he wasn't subject to much game action after being listed as the No. 4 tight end on the team's depth chart. However, behind Jimmy Graham, only the injured Luke Willson (knee) -- who could be looking at an extended absence -- and Brandon Williams serve as impediments to an increased role in the offense.

Lewis was not targeted in Sunday's Week 6 win over the Bears.

The veteran picked up a touchdown in Week 2 against the Chargers but has otherwise been a near non-factor in the Jacksonville offense. He has only eight catches for 97 yards on the season and hasn't been targeted more than three times in any of the Jaguars' five games. Julius Thomas is firmly the tight end to own in Jacksonville, though even he has been disappointing as a fantasy commodity this season, and that trend continued Sunday (two catches, 28 yards).

Ertz caught one of his three targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Redskins.

Ertz was one of several Eagles skill players impacted by Carson Wentz's struggles, as the rookie managed just 179 passing yards on the day. In two games since returning from a rib injury, Ertz has managed just 59 yards and garnered a total of six targets. He's yet to reestablish himself as a go-to option on offense and will be a risky fantasy play next week against the vaunted Vikings defensive unit.

Graham caught six of nine targets for a team-leading 89 yards in Sunday's win over the Falcons.

No other Seahawks receiver topped 38 yards, so Graham was by far the team's most productive player in the passing game. The tight end has flipped a switch over the last three weeks, with 18 catches for 302 yards and a touchdown over that span. He finally looks to be approaching his elite Saints form after starting off slow in Seattle.

James caught two passes on three targets for 13 yards in the Steelers' 30-15 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Through six games this season James has been somewhat inconsistent, and has failed to exceed 40 receiving yards in all but one contest. His three touchdowns have salvaged otherwise lackluster outings, making him difficult to start. With Ladarius Green (ankle) returning to practice, and Ben Roethlisberger (knee) facing surgery, James' fantasy value could be further lessened over the next few weeks.

Allen left Sunday's game against the Texans with an ankle injury, and he was ruled out for the rest of the night shortly thereafter, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

Allen accounted for the Colts' first two targets of the game, but he couldn't make it through the first quarter, and it didn't take long for the team to rule him out. Jack Doyle already plays a lot and is now left as the top tight end, with Erik Swoope serving as the backup. Should Allen miss any further time, Doyle might find himself in an every-down role, potentially absorbing a good chunk of his teammate's targets (five per game). Neither tight end has individually topped six targets in a game this season, but they did combine for at least nine in four out of five games entering Sunday.

Gray (calf) will play Sunday against the Steelers.

Gray suffered the calf injury last week, but it doesn't appear to be too severe, thereby allowing the tight end to play on Sunday. As a No. 3 tight end, don't expect Gray to see too many targets, although he could play an important role on special teams.

Amaro (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Browns.

Amaro was able to escape this week's injury report, so it looks like he'll be a healthy scratch for the home matchup against Cleveland. Delanie Walker and Anthony Fasano will serve as the primary tight ends for the 2-3 Titans in the afternoon contest.