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Oliver caught his lone target for 24 yards during the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Oliver was listed as the co-starter at tight end with T.J. Hockenson, with the duo each playing 31 of 52 offensive snaps. Oliver's only target from Carson Wentz came late in the third quarter, when the duo connected for a 24-yard pass during a drive that ultimately ended in a punt four plays later. Oliver is up to a 3-46-0 line on five targets through two games, and his offensive upside will be limited while playing alongside Hockenson. However, the Vikings pass catchers as a whole should have an elevated scoring floor in Week 3 against the Buccaneers due to the expected return of Kyler Murray (concussion).

Smith played 13 of the Packers' 59 snaps during Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Jets.

Smith was targeted three times in Green Bay's loss in Week 1, but he saw fewer snaps (13) at tight end in Week 2 than recent trade acquisition Mark Redman (20). Smith is still probably more likely to draw a target on any given snap than the in-line specialist Redman, but the former's snap share will be worth watching in Week 3 versus the Falcons.

Arroyo caught his only target for 17 yards during Sunday's 31-7 win over Arizona.

Arroyo was on the field for just 15 of the team's 70 offensive snaps, but he was at least able to secure his first catch of the year in the victory. The tight end logged 13 snaps with the special-teams unit, and at this point, he doesn't have any fantasy appeal unless something happens to AJ Barner.

Higbee played 16 offensive snaps and 11 special-teams snaps in Monday night's 28-6 win over the Giants.

Higbee played significantly fewer offensive snaps than Colby Parkinson (44), Terrance Ferguson (36) and Davis Allen (32) in the contest. Higbee naturally has extensive rapport with Matthew Stafford and is very well-versed in Sean McVay's offense, but he has an uphill battle for targets in a deep tight-end room.

Johnson played 16 of the Giants' 58 offensive snaps but did not haul in any of his four targets during Monday's 28-6 loss to the Rams.

All four of Johnson's targets came in the first half, three of which were in the opening quarter. The third-year tight end failed to record a catch, but he did log a tackle on Trent McDuffie after the latter intercepted Jameis Winston midway through the second quarter. Johnson is firmly behind Isaiah Likely on the depth chart, though all of the Giants pass catchers figure to see their production dip with Winston under center instead of Jaxson Dart, the latter of whom could miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

The Jets signed Hardy to the practice squad Tuesday.

Hardy failed to make the Saints' active roster after training camp, but he'll get a new opportunity with the Jets on the practice squad. Mason Taylor (thumb) is considered doubtful for Week 3 against the Lions, so Hardy is a candidate to be elevated to the active roster for that contest to provide depth at tight end.

Allen caught his only target for seven yards in Monday night's win over the Giants.

The tight end played 52 percent of the offensive snaps, trailing both Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson at the position on a night the Rams again used a heavy dose of tight ends with Puka Nacua (hip) inactive. Allen would need an injury ahead of him to enter the conversation for fantasy.

Parkinson secured both of his targets for 15 yards in Monday night's 28-6 win over the Giants.

Parkinson led all Los Angeles tight ends with a 71 percent snap share, but he played mainly a blocking role while Terrance Ferguson got most of the glory as a pass catcher. Parkinson has just three grabs for 21 yards on four targets across two games to begin the season.

The Patriots signed Conner to the practice squad Tuesday.

The addition of Conner gives the Patriots depth at tight end, and he would be a candidate for elevation to the active roster for the Patriots' Week 3 game against the Jaguars if rookie third-rounder Eli Raridon (thigh) cannot play. Tanner appeared in nine regular-season games for the Dolphins in 2025, logging nine catches (on 15 targets) for 91 yards while also contributing on special teams.

The Jaguars signed Bates to the practice squad Tuesday.

Bates joins the Jaguars after reaching an injury settlement with the Browns in late August and receiving medical clearance Monday. Bates played in nine 2025 regular-season games between Cleveland and the Texans, logging four receptions (on five targets) for 48 yards.