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Bellinger caught both of his targets for 15 yards Monday in a 24-22 win over the Packers.

Bellinger saw modest opportunity in the contest, but he still finished third on the Giants in receiving yards. The second-year tight end continues to fill in for the injured Darren Waller (hamstring, IR), though Bellinger hasn't come close to matching Waller's pass-catching prowess, as he hasn't surpassed three receptions in any game so far this season. Waller ran routes on the field earlier this week, and if he is able to return to the action before the end of the campaign, Bellinger's opportunities as a receiver would logically shrink.

Kraft brought in all four targets for 64 yards in the Packers' 24-22 loss to the Giants on Monday night.

The rookie came up with the longest reception of the night for either team, recording a 43-yard catch with just under nine minutes remaining in the game to jump start a drive that culminated in a Packers field goal. Kraft's reception and receiving yardage totals were both new career bests, and he'll therefore head into a Week 15 home matchup against the Buccaneers as an emerging fantasy option at a challenging position.

Okonkwo recorded five receptions (on six targets) for 46 yards in Monday's 28-27 win over Miami.

Okonkwo continued to see significant involvement in the Tennessee offense, as he now has at least five targets in five of seven games since Will Levis took over as the team's quarterback. Both his longest and most impactful reception came just prior to the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter, when he gained 16 yards to set up Derrick Henry for the game-winning score. Okonkwo now has topped 40 receiving yards in three consecutive games after failing to do so in any of Tennessee's first 10 matchups of the year.

Kieft failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 29-25 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

The fact the blocking tight end saw even one target was news in itself, considering it's the first time a pass has gone his way since Week 1. Kieft actually logged a 7-80-1 line on 10 targets as a rookie a year ago, but he's been a complete non-factor in this season's Baker Mayfield-helmed air attack.

Anderson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday.

Anderson was called up to the active roster for the second straight game. He played 20 snaps -- 18 on special teams, two on offense -- without recording a stat. Anderson can be elevated by the Chargers once more this season before the team would have to sign him to the active roster.

The Jaguars reverted Pederson to the practice squad Monday.

Pederson played six snaps on special teams and seven snaps on offense in what was his second elevation of the season, but he did not record a stat in the loss to the Bengals. Pederson can be elevated once more by the Colts this season.

Fant reverted to Dallas' practice squad Monday.

Fant will return to the practice squad after playing 15 special-teams snaps in Sunday's win versus the Eagles. However, the 24-year-old failed to record any stats, something that's held true in both of his appearances this season.

The Broncos reverted Krull to the practice squad Monday.

Krull was elevated to the active roster for the third time this season in Sunday's win over the Chargers. He played 19 snaps -- 17 on offense, two on special teams -- and caught his only target for 35 yards. If the Broncos want to utilize Krull again they'll have to sign him to the active roster, as he's reached the maximum amount of elevations from the practice squad.

Alie-Cox had one reception for a two-yard touchdown on his lone target in Sunday's loss at Cincinnati.

It as Alie-Cox's second touchdown of the season. He's rarely a factor in the passing game, however, with just seven receptions in 13 games. He's mostly a blocking tight end these days.

Granson started at tight end (along with Mo Alie-Cox in a two-TE formation) and had two receptions for 17 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss at Cincinnati.

Granson started and played the most snaps among tight ends, but Will Mallory had bigger numbers in the passing game (five receptions for 46 yards). The Colts spread out playing time fairly evenly among tight ends, as Mallory played on 20 of the offense's 62 snaps, while starter Granson played on 24 snaps, Drew Ogletree played on 17 snaps, and Mo Alie-Cox played on 19 snaps (and caught a TD). While Granson is the starter and has five catches his last two games, he's also had two or fewer receptions in seven of 11 games this season.