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Hooper caught one ball for five yards in Sunday's win over the Rams.

Hooper has failed to record more than 10 receiving yards in each of the last four games. He's clearly more valuable as a blocking option than he is as a target in the passing game.

Henry caught two of his five targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Panthers.

Henry is a touchdown-dependent fantasy play at this point, as the rookie tight end has seen Antonio Gates eclipse him in terms of targets and yardage in recent weeks. Still, Henry has a knack for finding his way into the end zone, as he's picked up a touchdown in three of the last four weeks. It may be too risky for fantasy owners to insert Henry into the lineup at this point in the season, but with a solid matchup against the Raiders on tap next week, Henry could be in line for a relatively productive day.

Bell took his only reception for 30 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jets.

The reception was just Bell's third of the season after catching 15 in his rookie campaign last year. The emergence of Vance McDonald has curtailed the potential development of the 49ers' 2015 fourth-round pick. The former did leave Sunday's game with a shoulder injury, so there is potential for Bell to receive extended playing time next week if McDonald is unable to suit up. Either way, he is nothing more than a player to keep an eye on in the event he gets extended run down the stretch for a now 1-12 49ers team.

James caught one pass for five yards in Pittsburgh's 27-20 win over Buffalo on Sunday.

James was targeted three times, matching his average over his past seven games. He'll face the Bengals in Week 15, against whom he caught three passes for 29 yards and a touchdown earlier this season, before his role took a hit due to game circumstances and the return of Ladarius Green.

Johnson caught his lone target for 15 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over Buffalo.

The reception was Johnson's first in four games, and just his sixth on the season. Although Cincinnati yields the most fantasy points (PPR format) in the league to opposing tight ends, both Ladarius Green and Jesse James would have to be inactive in Week 15 for Johnson to warrant any fantasy consideration. Even then, there must be better options.

Allen was targeted twice, but failed to record a catch in Sunday's loss to the Texans.

Well that was quite the come down from his three touchdown performance in Monday's victory over the Jets. Andrew Luck had a slightly better rapport with fellow tight end Jack Doyle Sunday, targeting him six times compared to Allen's two. As a whole though, the Colts were never really able to get anything going in the loss. Allen will look to get back on track next week against the Vikings.

Ertz caught 10 passes for 112 yards Sunday against Washington.

Ertz led the Eagles with 13 targets in a game in which the team use their short-passing attack to consistently move the chains, albeit in a losing effort. Although he's been inconsistent, he's recorded at least 79 yards in four of his last seven games, and he'll continue to be a volatile fantasy option, though he has a higher ceiling than all but the elite tight ends.

Derby hauled in all five targets that came his way in Sunday's loss to Tennessee, totaling 57 yards. He lost a fumble during the contest.

The Broncos final drive, though one of heartache, illustrated what Derby has become in this offense. With just a minute left and the team in need of a field goal, Trevor Siemian looked over the middle to Derby - who didn't even have a regular-season reception a month ago. Of course, Derby was stripped and the Broncos fell, but look for Derby to continue to emerge as a viable weapon on a team with little depth behind Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. He'll have plenty of motivation to improve upon Sunday's career highs next week against his former Patriots teammates.

Amaro (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean reports.

Amaro was active for the Titans' previous game against the Bears in Week 12, but failed to see any involvement in the passing game. He'll sit this week in favor of Phillip Supernaw, who will serve as the Titans' third tight end.

Donnell (illness) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday night's game against the Cowboys after fully practicing Friday.

Donnell was sidelined by illness Thursday, but he returned in a full capacity Friday to remove any concern over his Week 14 status.