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Ruckert caught one of two targets for three yards in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks.

Ruckert saw a 25 percent snap share while starter Tyler Conklin had four catches and played 82 percent of snaps on offense. With 17 yards or fewer in every game this season, Ruckert remains firmly off the fantasy radar ahead of a Week 14 road game against the Dolphins.

Conklin caught four of five targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks.

Conklin's production in this game doesn't jump off the page, but it's still a clear improvement after he had just three catches for 12 yards over the previous three games combined. He has unsurprisingly struggled to find consistency as a secondary option in the underwhelming Jets passing offense. Heading into a Week 14 clash with the Dolphins, Conklin has caught 33 of 49 targets for 284 yards and two touchdowns.

The Eagles are optimistic that Goedert avoided a significant knee injury in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Ravens based on his initial evaluation, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Goedert played 40 of the Eagles' 56 offensive snaps and recorded three receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown on four targets before exiting in the fourth quarter. Though he appears to have avoided any structural damage to his knee, Goedert presumably will head in for an MRI on Monday as the Eagles determine the extent of the injury. Even if Goedert is diagnosed with a minor knee sprain, his availability for next Sunday's game against the Panthers could be in jeopardy.

Smith was not targeted over 17 snaps in Sunday's 23-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 13.

Smith was elevated from the practice squad to take over for the injured Teagan Quitoriano (knee) as the third tight end. Smith experienced a modest level of success in three seasons with the Vikings and one with the Bengals, but he'll remain firmly entrenched behind Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover.

Stover caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars in Week 13.

Stover (37 snaps) was on the field nearly as much as Dalton Schultz (43), but the starter continued to dominate targets among Houston's tight ends. Injuries to Brevin Jordan (knee), Dalton Keene (knee) and Teagan Quitoriano (knee) have presented an opportunity for Stover, which should set the rookie up nicely for 2025, but Schultz is also signed for another two seasons.

Gesicki recorded five receptions on five targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 44-38 loss to the Steelers.

Gesicki's production had been tied to Tee Higgins' availability, though both managed to get involved Sunday. Gesicki finished third on the team in targets and tallied long receptions of 20 and 18 yards. Nevertheless, it will be difficult to trust him moving forward as he has managed to top 30 receiving yards in only three of seven games with Higgins on the field.

Otton recorded four receptions on seven targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers.

Otton saw his role bounce back after earning only three targets in Week 12, as his seven targets Sunday were tied for second on the team. However, the good news ends there, as he did little with the opportunity. Otton's longest reception went for just seven yards, and he's now been held to 35 yards or fewer in three straight contests.

Kittle had one reception (on two targets) for seven yards in Sunday's 35-10 loss to Buffalo.

The 49ers threw for just 94 yards on the road in a snowstorm in Buffalo, resulting in paltry stat lines for Kittle and most of the team's other pass catchers in the blowout loss. The star tight end had been on an absolute tear this season, so fantasy managers should write Sunday's poor showing off as an anomaly. The 49ers return home to California for next Sunday's matchup against the Bears, which should ease any concerns Kittle's shareholders heading into Week 14.

Tremble caught five of his eight targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.

Before Tremble's impressive performance Sunday, his season highs in catches and yards were three and 29, respectively. The 24-year-old has now appeared in seven games in 2024, catching 15 of his 22 targets for 154 yards. He saw increased opportunities as a pass catcher in the absence of rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck), who leads the Panthers' tight end corps in catches (29) and yards (302) this season. Sanders has a strong chance of remaining sidelined for the Panthers' Week 14 matchup against the Eagles. If so, Tremble will continue to serve as Carolina's No. 1 tight end.

Knox caught both of his targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the 49ers.

Knox was the only Bills player to exceed 30 receiving yards as Buffalo relied primarily on the run in this snowy victory. Dalton Kincaid (knee) hasn't suited up since Week 10, and Knox has racked up 94 receiving yards in the two games Kincaid has missed, sandwiched around Buffalo's Week 12 bye. If Kincaid remains unavailable in Week 14 against the Rams, Knox would be in line for elevated usage in the passing game again.