NFL Player News
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Johnny Mundt TE | PHI
Vikings' Johnny Mundt: Two receptions in win
Mundt had two receptions for 15 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
Mundt's window for viable fantasy value may be closing with the return of Jordan Addison from an ankle injury and with T.J. Hockenson (knee) potentially returning to practice this week or next from the PUP list.
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Nick Vannett TE | LAR
Titans' Nick Vannett: No targets
Vannett was not targeted in Monday's 31-12 win over the Dolphins.
Vannett played a season-high 50 percent of offensive snaps in Week 4 against the Dolphins. However, he was used as a blocking tight end and now has zero targets in half of his four games.
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Noah Fant TE | NO
Seahawks' Noah Fant: Two catches in loss
Fant secured both of his targets for 26 yards in Monday's 42-29 loss to the Lions.
Fant continued his underwhelming start to the 2024 season, as the veteran has recorded just 11 catches for 111 yards through four weeks. Operating as the Seahawks' No. 1 tight end, the 26-year-old has not been a huge part of the offense, instead sharing tight end duties with Pharaoh Brown and AJ Barner, while Seattle's wide receivers and running backs soak up most of the targets from quarterback Geno Smith. Like most other tight ends in fantasy, Fant remains difficult to trust heading into a Week 5 matchup with the Giants.
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Josh Whyle TE | GB
Titans' Josh Whyle: Posts season-high snap share
Whyle recorded one catch on one target for five yards in Monday's 31-12 win over the Dolphins.
Whyle earned a season-high 55 percent snap share, which was the highest rate of any tight end on the team. That didn't lead to much production as the Titans used a run-heavy game script while holding a lead for the entire game. Whyle could see more receiving opportunity coming out of Tennessee's bye in a Week 6 matchup against the Colts.
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Chigoziem Okonkwo TE | WAS
Titans' Chigoziem Okonkwo: One catch in win
Okonkwo recorded one catch on three targets for five yards in Monday's 31-12 win over the Dolphins.
It was another quiet performance for Okonkwo, although he did match his season high in targets. While he out-targeted Josh Whyle 3-1, Okonkwo is still an afterthought for fantasy purposes.
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Pharaoh Brown TE | ARI
Seahawks' Pharaoh Brown: Minimal production against Lions
Brown caught one of two targets for three yards in Monday's 42-29 loss to the Lions.
Brown finished with just one catch on two targets for the second-straight contest. The veteran tight end's 31 percent snap share was down from Week 3, as teammates Noah Fant and AJ Barner both played ahead of him. Brown remains in a depth role with limited opportunities in Seattle's offense, keeping him off the fantasy radar heading into Week 5 matchup with the Giants.
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AJ Barner TE | SEA
Seahawks' AJ Barner: Finds end zone in loss
Barner caught both of his targets for 27 yards and one touchdown in Monday's 42-29 loss to the Lions.
Barner's trip to the end zone was the first of his career, albeit it in a losing effort. The rookie handled the second-most offensive snaps (35) at tight end, behind Noah Fant (51) and ahead of both Pharaoh Brown (28) and Brady Russell (3). It's possible Barner's efficiency earns him some extra playing time in Seattle's offense, but he's likely more of depth option behind Fant for the time being. Barner does not carry much fantasy value heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Giants.
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Mo Alie-Cox TE | IND
Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Not involved in Week 4
Alie-Cox did not record a single target in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Alie-Cox played 31 of the Colts' 66 offensive snaps Sunday, ahead of fellow tight ends Drew Ogletree (24) and Kylen Granson (20). Despite playing the most snaps, Alie-Cox continued to operate primarily as a blocker and failed to record a catch for the third time through four games. The 31-year-old veteran should not be trusted for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Jaguars.
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Kylen Granson TE | TEN
Colts' Kylen Granson: Not targeted in win
Granson failed to record a single target in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Granson remains part of crowded tight end rotation, splitting snaps with teammates Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree. The 26-year-old Granson played 20 of the Colts' 66 offensive snaps, while Alie-Cox and Ogletree played 31 and 24 snaps, respectively. Through four weeks, the 6-foot-3, 242-pounder has just two catches for 49 yards. Granson will remain far off the fantasy radar when the Colts visit the Jaguars in Week 5.
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Jonnu Smith TE | PIT
Dolphins' Jonnu Smith: Invisible in loss to former team
Smith failed to secure his only target during Miami's 31-12 loss to the Titans on Monday night.
Smith played a solid 43 percent of the offensive snaps, but he saw little usage as a pass-catcher with Tyler Huntley throwing for less than 100 yards. The Dolphins' offense will need to get back on track in Week 5 versus the Patriots in order for Smith to have any chance at a productive outing. The veteran tight end can safely be left off fantasy rosters in all but the deepest of formats until he shows some signs of consistency.