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Musgrave was targeted once and caught one pass for six yards in Sunday's 16-10 victory over the Colts.

Musgrave and fellow tight end Tucker Kraft both were credited with a start for the second time in as many weeks, and Musgrave closed the gap on his counterpart in the snap department after a wide disparity Week 1. However, Musgrave was on the field for 31 of the 70 plays Green Bay ran Week 2 while Kraft was out there for 56. Kraft already has a leg up and is receiving ample praise for his blocking abilities, so expect Musgrave to remain the complementary option among the two.

Saubert finished with two receptions on as many targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to Minnesota.

Saubert failed to bring in his lone target against the Jets in Week 1, officially recording his first reception with San Francisco after signing with the club this past offseason. The veteran backup saw 26 snaps on offense in the loss compared to starter George Kittle's 51. Saubert won't generate much fantasy buzz in games that Kittle is active for this season.

Parkinson secured one of two targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals.

Parkinson's stats took a step back from a solid Week 1 performance, but the entire Rams offense struggled with just 269 yards of total offense in the blowout. Cooper Kupp (ankle) almost certainly is going to miss time after being seen in a walking boot after the contest, which leaves Parkinson, Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson as the team's leading receiving options until Kupp, Puka Nacua (knee) or Tyler Higbee (knee) return from injury.

Farrell caught both his targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 18-13 loss to Cleveland.

The 26-year-old had an increased role since starting tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) was a late scratch Sunday, but it was Brenton Strange who operated as Jacksonville's primary tight end with three catches for 65 yards and a 68 percent snap share. Farrell played 28 of 60 offensive snaps and is unlikely to be significantly involved in the passing game even if Engram misses more time.

Granson had one reception for nine yards on two targets in Sunday's 16-10 loss at Green Bay.

Granson played the most snaps of Indy's three tight ends (Mo Alie-Cox had 18 snaps and Drew Ogletree had 14 snaps), but the trio amassed just three receptions and four targets for 43 yards after no tight end had a reception Week 1. With the Colts using a more vertical passing attack than last season, none of the team's tight ends may get significant targets.

Strange caught three of six targets for 65 yards during Sunday's 18-13 loss to the Browns.

Starting tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) was a late scratch for Sunday's contest, and Strange took advantage of the opportunity as he nearly doubled his career total for receiving yards. The 2023 second-round pick played 41 of 60 offensive snaps and finished second on the team in targets. Engram's availability for Week 3 remains up in the air, so there's a chance Strange works as Jacksonville's No. 1 tight end for a second straight week next Monday in Buffalo. The latter appears to have the edge for playing time over Luke Farrell, who caught both his targets for 13 yards while playing 28 offensive snaps Sunday.

Ogletree had one reception for 12 yards on two targets in Sunday's 16-10 loss at Green Bay.

Indy's tight ends have a combined three receptions in the first two games, with no tight end having more than one reception. Ogletree started in Week 2 but played fewer snaps (14) than Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson, as the Colts have been rotating tight ends in all roles this season. After two weeks, no Indy tight end looks set to produce viable fantasy value.

The Eagles elevated Jenkins to their active roster from their practice squad Monday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

Jenkins was with the Eagles' active roster in Week 1 as well, playing 10 total snaps (three offensive and seven on special teams) and failing to record a stat in his regular-season debut. The Georgia Tech product is expected to serve as a depth piece in Philadelphia's tight-end room now that he's back with the active roster.

The Ravens signed Mitchell-Paden (undisclosed) to their practice squad Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

The Maryland native was waived by the Browns with an injury designation in late August, but following his addition to Baltimore's practice squad, it appears he's moved past his undisclosed issue. Mitchell-Paden has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game after going undrafted out of Florida Atlantic in 2022.

Hooper played 37 of the Patriots' 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Seahawks and caught his only target for five yards in the contest.

The Patriots ran a fair amount of two-tight end sets Sunday, but Hunter Henry (57 snaps, eight catches) was quarterback Jacoby Brissett's featured target Week 2. As long as Henry remains available, Hooper's fantasy upside will remain modest.