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  • Brock Bowers TE | LV

    Raiders' Brock Bowers: Viewed as week-to-week

    Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Bowers (knee) is considered week-to-week, Paul H. Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site reports.

    Bowers was unable to play through the PCL injury in Week 5 against the Colts, and it seems the Raiders are finally considering letting their star tight end recover and get close to 100 percent after he played through the injury the first four weeks of the season. Bowers is genuinely looking questionable for Sunday's Week 6 bout with the Titans. If Bowers is unable to play, Michael Mayer (concussion) would likely handle starter-level snaps, as long as Mayer is able to clear the concussion protocol after missing the past two games.

  • Dawson Knox TE | BUF

    Bills' Dawson Knox: Catches two passes vs. Patriots

    Knox caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Patriots.

    Prior to Sunday night's loss, Knox hadn't caught a pass since the Bills' Week 2 win over the Jets. The veteran tight end from Ole Miss has primarily served as a blocker this season, catching six of 10 targets for 54 yards across Buffalo's first five games. He's expected to continue operating behind Dalton Kincaid in the Bills' Week 6 matchup against the Falcons.

  • Adam Trautman TE | DEN

    Broncos' Adam Trautman: One grab in Week 5

    Trautman reeled in his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Eagles.

    Trautman had another quiet day Sunday despite playing the most snaps of all Denver tight ends against the Eagles. The veteran played 31 of the Broncos' 74 offensive snaps, slightly ahead of both Evan Engram (30) and Nate Adkins (27). It was Engram, however, that took a step forward in the offense, securing four of six targets for 33 yards and a touchdown. Mainly a blocking specialist, Trautman offers little in the way of fantasy-relevant production on a weekly basis. The 28-year-old should be ignored for fantasy purposes when the Broncos face the Jets in London in Week 6.

  • Zach Ertz TE | WAS

    Commanders' Zach Ertz: Blanked in Week 5

    Ertz failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Chargers.

    Despite Jayden Daniels returning from a knee injury in Week 5, Ertz had his worst game of the season. He was targeted just once and didn't appear to be a part of the Commanders' offensive game plan. Ertz still logged 30 offensive snaps and operated as Washington's No. 1 tight end, playing ahead of John Bates (28 snaps) and Ben Sinnott (17 snaps). With both Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin/knee) sidelined Sunday, Ertz was expected to serve as one of the Commanders' primary receiving threats but failed to capitalize. He's likely to operate as Washington's top tight end again in the Week 6 matchup against the Bears.

  • Jeremy Ruckert TE | NYJ

    Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Impresses in Week 5

    Ruckert caught all four of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 37-22 loss to the Cowboys.

    Ruckert doubled his reception total through the Jets' first four games, and he's now caught eight passes for 72 yards and a touchdown on the season. The Ohio State product was productive despite playing behind Mason Taylor, who posted a receiving line of 9-67-0 on 12 targets. Ruckert likely benefitted from a pass-heavy game script with the Jets trailing by as many as 27 points during Sunday's loss. However, a similar situation could play out in Week 6, as the Jets face a talented Broncos squad in London.

  • Tommy Tremble TE | CAR

    Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Disappoints in Week 5

    Tremble caught one of two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Dolphins.

    The 25-year-old drew his second consecutive start in Week 5 while Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) remained sidelined, but he wasn't a major part of the Panthers' offensive game plan. Tremble was targeted just twice despite playing 49 offensive snaps, while reserve tight end Mitchell Evans found the end zone for the second game in a row. With Xavier Legette returning from injury and Jimmy Horn making his NFL debut, Tremble likely wasn't needed as much in the passing game. He may draw another start in the Week 6 matchup against the Cowboys if Sanders is unable to play.

  • Brenden Bates TE | HOU

    Texans' Brenden Bates: Two grabs in win

    Bates caught both of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over Baltimore in Week 5.

    Bates served as the third tight end for the second consecutive week, playing 13 snaps behind Dalton Schultz and Harrison Bryant. Bates' two catches came on the final drive of the game.

  • Brock Wright TE | DET

    Lions' Brock Wright: Two catches in win

    Wright caught two of three targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-24 win over Cincinnati.

    Wright was able to find the end zone for the second time this season, reeling in a three-yard score on a pass from running back David Montgomery in the second quarter. The tight end remained a distant No. 2 option at his position behind Sam LaPorta, who secured five receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown in the game. Wright had gone two consecutive games without a catch prior to Sunday, and he's now caught five of six targets for 37 yards and two touchdowns over five games this season.

  • Dalton Kincaid TE | BUF

    Bills' Dalton Kincaid: Career-best performance

    Kincaid recorded six receptions on six targets for 108 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Patriots.

    Buffalo's offense looked out of sync for much of the game, but Kincaid was a bright spot. He recorded the first 100-yard receiving performance of his career in both regular-season and postseason contests, powered by a very efficient effort on six targets. Kincaid caught three passes of at least 20 yards, matching his total from the first four games of the season. Kincaid has also earned exactly six targets in three of his last four games, making him reliably involved in one of the most efficient offenses in the league.

  • Hunter Henry TE | NE

    Patriots' Hunter Henry: Gains 46 yards Sunday

    Henry had two receptions on four targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills.

    Henry ripped off a pair of 20-plus yard receptions in order to check in as the Patriots' second-leading receiver despite finishing with just the two receptions Sunday. The veteran starter failed to extend his modest scoring streak to three games on a night when the passing offense accounted for zero touchdowns. Henry has been a pleasant surprise in fantasy crossing the quarter point of the regular season, producing a 17-250-3 receiving line heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Saints next Sunday.

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