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Pitts secured four of six targets for 39 yards in the Falcons' 30-0 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Even on a washout of a day for the Falcons' offense as a whole, Pitts was able to maintain some of his early-season momentum while tying for second on the team in receptions and for third in targets. The talented tight end has enjoyed a steady presence in the air attack through three games, leading to a 15-135-0 receiving line on 19 targets. Pitts' efficiency and chemistry with Michael Penix position him well to continue serving as a key complementary target in a Week 4 home matchup against the Commanders.

McBride had five receptions on eight targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-15 loss to San Francisco.

McBride led all Cardinals in targets and receptions while hauling in Kyler Murray's only touchdown pass in Sunday's narrow loss. The 25-year-old McBride didn't waste much time cracking the end zone this season after needing 15 starts to catch his first touchdown in 2024. McBride is proving to be a consistent fantasy producer at the tight end position, carrying a 17-182-1 receiving line into a Week 4 matchup against the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football.

Taylor caught four of six targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Buccaneers.

With Tyrod Taylor under center in place of Justin Fields (concussion), Taylor the tight end set new career highs in catches and targets in his third career NFL game, The rookie's longest gain went for only 10 yards, but it was still an encouraging increase in usage for the 2025 second-round pick. Fields could return in Week 4, but Taylor will look to build on the this performance regardless of who he's catching passes from in an AFC East battle against the Dolphins.

Ertz caught all three of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders.

The veteran tight end tied Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Luke McCaffrey for the team lead in receptions, as the Commanders did most of their damage on the ground with Marcus Mariota at quarterback instead of Jayden Daniels (knee). Ertz also saw his two-game TD streak end, and he sports a 12-128-2 line on 16 targets to begin the season. If Daniels is able to return in Week 4 against the Falcons, Ertz seems likely to have his target volume perk back up.

Kraft (knee) secured three of four targets for 29 yards in the Packers' 13-10 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

The knee injury Kraft suffered in Thursday's practice didn't prevent the talented tight end from suiting up, but the Packers' passing game as a whole was frequently overwhelmed by a ferocious Browns defense that brought Jordan Love down five times and picked him off once. Kraft's totals were in stark contrast to his breakout 6-124-1 line against the Commanders in Week 2, but he'll likely be healthier when the Packers pay a visit to the Cowboys for a Week 4 showdown next Sunday night.

Loveland suffered a hip injury during Sunday's game against the Cowboys..

Loveland spent a lengthy spell in the sideline medical tent in the second quarter before going to the locker room. Prior to his exit, he had one catch (on three targets) for 31 yards. Cole Kmet will take on greater significance in the Bears offense for as long as Loveland is sidelined.

Bowers caught four of five targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Commanders.

The second-year tight end had a second straight quiet performance after picking up a minor knee injury in Week 1. Despite lacking the explosiveness that led to a record-setting rookie season, Bowers has still remained a big part of the Raiders' passing game and has at least four catches in three straight contests, leading to a 14-179-0 line on 21 targets. With the knee issue further behind him, Bowers could roar back to life in Week 4 against a Bears defense that has been one of the worst units in the NFL to begin the year.

Henry caught eight of 11 targets for 90 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Steelers.

The veteran tight end's connection with QB Drake Maye was just about the only thing working for the Patriots on the afternoon. No other New England player caught more than four passes (Mack Hollins) or had more than 38 receiving yards (Rhamondre Stevenson), and the backfield combined to lose an incredible four fumbles -- two by Stevenson, and one each by Maye and Antonio Gibson. Henry will take 13-165-2 line on 22 targets through three games into a Week 4 meeting with a Panthers defense that has looked vulnerable to TEs so far.

Fant (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Fant ends his Sunday with five catches (on five targets) for 26 yards and a lost fumble, and he will now look to gain medical clearance ahead of the Bengals' Sept. 29 game against the Broncos. For the remainder of Week 3's contest, Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy are the team's available TEs.

Fant left Sunday's game against the Vikings with a possible concussion.

Prior to that, Fant caught all five of his targets for 26 yards. With Fant sidelined, Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy are available to handle the Bengals' TE duties versus Minnesota.