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Allen had two receptions for 20 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.

Allen played more snaps (62) than Jack Doyle (40), but wasn't prominently featured in the passing game once the team fell behind. He also had a bad drop. Allen looks like a boom-or-bust option that's mostly dependent on red zone production at this point as he's not getting enough targets each week for viable fantasy value in most formats.

Hooper caught his first career touchdown pass in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

On a day in which Matt Ryan threw for a career-high 503 yards, Hooper only saw one target, but he made it count, hauling in a 42-yard touchdown pass. He's only caught five passes in four games, but he's averaging 28 yards per reception, so if his roles grows he could prove useful.

Kelce caught five passes for 23 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in Sunday's 43-14 loss to the Chiefs.

Kelce salvaged his stat line with some short receptions in garbage time, including a three-yard touchdown with just four seconds remaining. He leads the team in receptions (22) and ranks second in targets (29), serving as the clear second option behind wideout Jeremy Maclin. The 26-year-old tight end has a Week 5 bye, followed by a favorable matchup with Oakland.

Hertz (rib) was cleared by doctors Monday and is 100 percent healthy in advance of Week 5, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Ertz suffered a displaced rib during Week 1 and has been sidelined ever since, but in returning from Philadelphia's bye week, he was cleared by doctors to start work again Monday. As the Eagles begin their preparations for Sunday's game against the Lions, Ertz figures to slide Brent Celek and Trey Burton down the depth chart at tight end, giving quarterback Carson Wentz another big-bodied target to incorporate in the team's passing game.

Higbee went without a catch and received just one target during Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Higbee wasn't targeted in either of the past two games, so his look in the passing game Sunday was a slight sign of encouragement that he hasn't been completely forgotten in the offense. With just a single reception for two yards through the first four games, the rookie isn't moving the fantasy needle, though.

Henry caught four of seven targets for 61 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 35-34 loss to the Saints.

Henry started again with Antonio Gates (hamstring) on the sidelines, and he was able to get his team on the board with a 20-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. Henry was a useful outlet for Philip Rivers for the second straight game, as he now has 133 receiving yards combined over the two weeks. Gates could return next week, but given the second-round pick the Chargers spent on Henry and the rash of injuries that have hit the offense, the rookie could maintain a steady role in the passing game versus the Raiders.

Paulsen caught two of his three pass targets for 10 yards Sunday against the Lions.

Paulsen saw the same amount of targets as Zach Miller, though he was used simply on short passing routes. He could have value as a backup tight end for fantasy teams should Miller lose time due to injury.

Graham (knee/back) led the Seahawks with eight targets, six catches and 133 receiving yards in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jets.

Graham was questionable heading into Sunday after having his practice scheduled reined in this week, but he was able to play to great effect, reaching the 100-yard mark for the second consecutive game. After catching as many as six passes just four times and reaching 100 yards just once last season, Graham appears to be more involved in the offense in the early going this year, and his prospects should improve as Russell Wilson (knee/ankle) recovers from a couple of injuries of his own. Seattle will now enjoy a bye before hosting the Falcons in Week 6.

Vannett (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Jets, Sheil Kapadia of ESPN.com reports.

Vannett returned to the practice field in a limited role this week, but the tight end will ultimately have to wait at least another week before he makes his NFL debut. Luke Willson and Brandon Williams will continue to serve as the only reserve tight ends behind starter Jimmy Graham.

Derby is active for Sunday's game against the Bills, CSN New England reports.

Derby is in line to serve as a depth tight end for the Patriots on Sunday, and given that he played quarterback before making the transition to tight end, he could potentially be another emergency option at the position (along with receiver Julian Edelman) on Sunday behind Jacoby Brissett, with Jimmy Garoppolo inactive.