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Kieft went without a target while playing 17 of 74 snaps on offense in Tampa Bay's 30-12 win over Jacksonville.

A week after cashing in on his first reception of the season for a two-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 34-20 win over the Packers, Kieft's involvement as a pass catcher predictably dropped off. Kieft has been active for all 15 of Tampa Bay's games this season, but he's logged just five total targets while functioning mainly as a blocker during his time on the field.

Sullivan caught three of five targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Packers.

Sullivan operated as the Panthers' No. 2 tight end behind Tommy Tremble, playing just 14 of Carolina's 66 offensive snaps. In nine appearances, the 27-year-old tight end has recorded just 12 catches for 125 yards this season. Sullivan should remain far off the fantasy radar in a Week 17 matchup with the Jaguars.

Tremble reeled in four of six targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Packers.

The 59 yards were a season-high total for the third-year tight end. The 23-year-old paced the position group with a 73 percent offensive snap share, while Stephen Sullivan (21 percent) and Ian Thomas (18 percent) ranked a distant second and third in the pecking order, respectively. Tremble is the clear No. 1 tight end in Carolina with Hayden Hurst (concussion) on injured reserve, but even after a solid showing in Week 16, the Notre Dame product doesn't profile as much more than a low-end fantasy option at the position while he's tied to a poor Panthers offense.

Parkinson caught three of four targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Titans.

Parkinson's touchdown was his second of the season, as the veteran tight end has now recorded 20 receptions for 201 yards and two scores in 15 games this season. Despite playing less than half of No. 1 tight end Noah Fant's offensive snaps in the contest, Parkinson was far more involved in the Seahawks' passing attack. The 24-year-old Parkinson's four targets were his most since Week 6, while Fant failed to record a single target against the Titans. Despite his increased opportunities, Parkinson's fantasy utility is extremely limited heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Steelers.

Fant failed to draw a single target in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Titans.

Fant dominated the offensive snap share at tight end, playing 76 percent of the Seahawks' snaps Sunday. Meanwhile, fellow tight ends Colby Parkinson and Will Dissly saw snap shares of 37 and 26 percent, respectively. Despite seeing the second-most playing time among the position group, Parkinson was the most involved in the passing attack, catching three of four targets for 17 yards and a touchdown.

Hudson caught one of his two targets for five yards in Saturday's 34-11 loss to the Steelers.

Hudson handled his highest snap share of the season Saturday, playing 50 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps. Despite the increased playing time, the veteran played fewer snaps (32) than fellow tight end Drew Sample (35). Additionally, the latter was more involved in the passing game with three catches on three targets for 38 yards. With limited usage while splitting time between not only Sample but also Irv Smith and Mitchell Wilcox, Hudson's fantasy utility could remain limited as the Bengals visit the Chiefs in Week 17.

Sample caught all three of his targets for 38 yards in Saturday's 34-11 loss to the Steelers.

Sample's three receptions tied a season-high for the veteran, while his 38 yards were the most he's gained in a single contest in 2023. The 27-year-old played 55 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps, ahead of both Tanner Hudson (50) and Mitchell Wilcox (23). Despite his increased involvement against the Steelers, Sample should remain far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Chiefs.

Trautman failed to reel in his lone target in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Patriots.

Trautman was held catchless in a contest for the fifth time this season, despite his standing as the Broncos' No. 1 tight end. The veteran continues to play a minimal role in Denver's passing attack and less involvement than backup Lucas Krull, who totaled four catches on five targets for 28 yards and a touchdown.

Krull secured four of five targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Patriots.

Krull's touchdown was his first of the season, while his four receptions were also his most over five appearances in 2023. The 25-year-old played 32 percent of Denver's offensive snaps, trailing fellow tight ends Adam Trautman (49) and Chris Manhertz (35). Despite the limited playing time, Krull's five targets were tied for a team-high in the contest. Even with his increased usage Sunday, Krull should remain far off the fantasy radar when the Broncos host the Chargers in Week 17.

The Raiders reverted Fotheringham to their practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

With primary tight end Michael Mayer (toe) unable to play Monday against Kansas City, Las Vegas elevated Fotheringham from the practice squad for the first time in his career. In his initial taste of NFL regular-season action, the Utah product played 19 offensive snaps and eight special-teams snaps, catching his only target for a six-yard gain. Whether Fotheringham gets elevated again this week likely depends on Mayer's ability (or inability) to suit up.