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Kmet was not targeted in the Bears' 30-12 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

After recording at least 38 yards in four of his first five games, Kmet has a total of nine yards over his last two games. His recent slump coincides with Justin Fields' thumb injury, and it's possible that Kmet doesn't regain his consistency until Fields is back in action.

Njoku recorded five receptions on nine targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Colts.

Njoku wasn't targeted until late in the second quarter, when PJ Walker entered the game. He became Walker's favorite target for the rest of the game and managed a few big plays, highlighted by gains of 26 and 17 yards. Given that he recorded season-high marks in targets and yards, it was a positive performance for Njoku, though the entire Cleveland offense remains in flux due to the uncertain status of Deshaun Watson (shoulder).

McBride had three receptions on six targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to Seattle.

McBride finished as one of Arizona's top two leading receivers for the second week in a row. The 23-year-old also finished ahead of veteran starter Zach Ertz (3-19-0) in terms of production in consecutive weeks, as it appears the Cardinals are shifting to a youth movement of sorts midseason. Ertz should remain in the mix for the time being, limiting McBride's fantasy value in the short term. That said, the 2022 second-round pick could become a hot add if his role grows further against the Ravens next Sunday.

Musgrave was spotted donning a walking boot on his left foot following Sunday's 19-17 loss at Denver, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Not long after taking a massive helmet-to-helmet hit from Broncos safety Justin Simmons early in the fourth quarter, Musgrave was deemed questionable to return due to an ankle injury. Musgrave was unable to reenter the game, finishing Week 7 with four catches (on five targets) for 30 yards. His status bears watching closely to get a sense of his potential to play Sunday, Oct. 29 against the Vikings.

LaPorta tallied six receptions on seven targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Ravens.

The Lions' offense was sluggish for the entire game, though LaPorta escaped with a decent stat line. His six receptions were his second-highest mark in seven games, and he topped 50 receiving yards for the fourth time in that span. Also encouraging was LaPorta's role, as he finished third on the team in targets -- ahead of the likes of Josh Reynolds, Kalif Raymond and Jameson Williams.

Kelce secured 12 of 13 targets for 179 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 31-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Kelce led the Chiefs in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon by a wide margin, with his 142 receiving-yardage total over the first two quarters also serving as his career high for a half. The perennial All-Pro was much quieter in the second half, but he still posted season-best figures across his receiving line. Kelce has also now eclipsed the 100-yard mark in consecutive games for the first time in 2023 heading into a Week 8 road divisional clash with the Broncos.

Waller caught seven of eight targets for 98 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 14-7 win over the Commanders.

The tight end led the Giants in catches, receiving yards and targets on the day, and he scored his first TD of the season on a 15-yard grab from Tyrod Taylor in the second quarter. Waller's role in the offense is growing, and he's posted a 20-227-1 line on 26 targets over the last three games while working with two different QBs. If Daniel Jones (neck) returns to the lineup in Week 8 against the Jets, it won't have an impact on Waller's fantasy upside.

Musgrave is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Broncos due to an ankle injury.

Musgrave took a helmet-to-helmet hit before exiting the game, but it looks like the main concern is due to his ankle. The rookie tight end had four receptions on five targets for 30 yards before exiting.

Thomas caught four of six targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 14-7 loss to the Giants.

The tight end produced his second-highest yardage total of the season on a day when Sam Howell was once again facing near-constant pressure. Thomas has been able to stay mostly healthy so far in 2023, missing only one game, and as a result he's on pace for his best season since his breakout 2020 campaign.

Everett exited Sunday's contest at Kansas City due to a quadriceps injury, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Prior to his departure early in the fourth quarter, Everett hauled in three of four targets for 26 yards and one touchdown. Because Tre' McKitty was a healthy scratch Sunday, Donald Parham and Stone Smartt are the Chargers' healthy and available tight ends.