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Smith caught two of four targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 12-9 overtime win at Cleveland.

Smith wasn't a major contributor here, but he could be in for an expanded role in the coming weeks. Top tight end Delanie Walker exited this one with a sprained ankle, and Smith would inherit a lot of extra snaps should Walker sit. Tennessee's on bye next week, but Smith would be a solid streamer afterwards if Walker still isn't healthy.

Kroft secured all four of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 29-14 loss to the Steelers.

Operating as the starter in place of the injured Tyler Eifert (back), Kroft wasn't targeted often down the field. However, he was a reliable short-range outlet, which proved handy on a day quarterback Andy Dalton often had little time to throw. The 2015 third-rounder has now seen at least four targets per week in his new role while averaging 4.3 receptions and 39.3 yards in those games. Together with the fact he's scored three times in that same span, Kroft is looking to be a relatively high-floor fantasy option, albeit one without a ton of upside.

Henry caught four of five targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 21-0 win over the Broncos.

Henry finished second on the team in targets and led the way in yardage by a considerable amount. He's gained 163 yards on nine catches over the last two weeks, giving him three games with at least 70 receiving yards this season. Henry seems to be growing into his role as the team's new top tight end and will enjoy a favorable matchup against the Patriots in Week 8.

Hollister (chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Hollister was a late addition to the injury report due to a chest injury but will suit up against Atlanta. He is mostly a blocking tight end, with only two catches for 24 yards to his name so far in 2017.

Njoku caught two passes (five targets) for a team-high 58 yards during Sunday's 12-9 overtime loss to the Titans.

DeShone Kizer was unable to hook up with Njoku before being benched, but luckily for the rookie tight end, Cody Kessler made a habit of looking his way. The two connected for gains of 27 and 31 yards, with the latter setting up a game-tying field goal in the third quarter. Njoku has hauled in at least two passes in every game this season, and he has 10 targets over the past two weeks after seeing a total of 15 during games one through five.

Daniels (knee) is active for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Jaguars.

The undrafted rookie rarely logs a significant amount of offensive snaps, and he's been targeted just seven times this season, hauling in two receptions for 19 yards. Unless there's injuries, Daniels should stay off fantasy owners' rosters.

Hollister is dealing with a chest injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Hollister was a late addition to the injury report this week and was a limited practice participant Friday. The 23-year-old mostly serves as a depth tight end and has minimal fantasy value with Rob Gronkowski and Dwayne Allen currently healthy.

Daniels has a knee injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Daniels was a full participant Friday after sitting out Thursday's session, so it would seem he is on track to play. The 22-year-old played only six offensive snaps with the return of starting tight end Jack Doyle in Week 6, and he will likely continue in a limited role if he is able to play Sunday.

Lewis (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts after practicing fully Friday.

Lewis has failed to catch a pass in two of his last three outings, with his three-touchdown outburst in Week 3 an obvious outlier. Overall, Jacksonville's starting tight end has recorded just five catches (on 17 targets) for 76 yards through six games to date.

Hewitt (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Even when Hewitt was healthy, his main duties came on special teams. In Hewitt's absence, Cethan Carter may be active, but he too won't be in store for much of a role on offense.