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Waller (groin) finished with five receptions on eight targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Bills.

Waller was able to suit up for Sunday's primetime matchup after picking up a groin injury in last week's loss to Miami. The 29-year-old did not appear limited by his injury, producing his third game with five or more receptions this season. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor nearly connected with his tight end for a touchdown in the closing moments of Sunday's loss, but the pass went off Waller's outstretched fingertips before hitting grass. The play did draw a pass interference flag, but the Giants squandered the ensuing play as time expired. Waller will attempt to score that elusive first touchdown of 2023 when the Giants host the Commanders next Sunday.

Gray reeled in both of his targets for 14 yards during Thursday's 19-8 victory against the Broncos.

While Gray is seeing a decent number of snaps consistently, it's simply the case among any targets not named Travis Kelce in the passing attack that the looks are going to be widely distributed. Gray has no more than three targets in a contest since the season opener, and there's little reason to expect any change on that front as long as Kelce is available.

LaPorta recorded four receptions on 11 targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 20-6 win over Tampa Bay.

LaPorta was questionable with a calf injury ahead of Sunday's matchup, though he managed to play through the issue. While he played a full role in the offense, he struggled to turn that into production as he turned in his lowest yardage total of his rookie year. Despite the uninspiring outcome, the positive takeaway is that LaPorta maintained a key role in the offense even with Detroit's full allotment of pass catchers available.

Mayer brought in five of his six targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Patriots.

Mayer followed up his career-high 39 receiving yards from Week 5 by nearly doubling that mark in the win over New England. Part of the rookie's increased usage came as a response to the opposition focusing on star wideout Davante Adams (2-29-0) on Sunday, which opened up room for Mayer to operate in the middle of the field. The 2023 second-round pick has garnered nine targets over his last two games after totaling two through the first four games of the season. Mayer is still on the lower end of the fantasy tight end spectrum, but that could change with another productive outing against the Bears next Sunday.

Goedert had five receptions on eight targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 20-14 loss to the Jets.

Goedert followed up his standout performance against the Rams with another productive game in Week 6. Philadelphia's starting tight end was unable to recreate his trip to the end zone, but he remained a focal part of the passing attack with eight more targets Sunday. Goedert's improved play comes right as the Eagles prepare to face the Dolphins' high-scoring offense when the Super Bowl hopefuls meet in Week 7. If the game lives up to the billing, there could be room for multiple crooked fantasy scores Sunday, making Goedert an attractive fantasy option following his improved play of late.

Conklin caught three of four targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 20-14 win over the Eagles.

Conklin wasn't a major part of the game plan as Zach Wilson threw for just 186 yards, but New York won the turnover battle 4-0 to pull off the upset win. Heading into the Jets' Week 7 bye, Conklin has caught at least three passes in all but one game, but he's still looking his first touchdown of the season.

Tonyan had an 11-yard reception in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Tonyan has recorded between 10 and 18 yards in each of his last three games as the Bears' No. 2 tight end. With Cole Kmet the team's top receiving tight end, it may be difficult for Tonyan to see more than a couple targets per week.

Higbee secured two of three targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 26-9 victory against the Cardinals.

The veteran tight end's day was defined by a big drop instead of the two catches he did make. A third-down pass from Matthew Stafford bounced just off of Higbee's fingertips, which turned what would've been a six-yard touchdown into a 25-yard field goal from Brett Maher. Through two games since Cooper Kupp's return to the lineup, Higbee has just six targets and four catches for 38 yards, and the lack of volume makes it difficult to trust him in fantasy lineups while Kupp and rookie Puka Nacua continue to dominate the attention of Stafford. A Steelers defense that has been respectable at defending against tight ends lies in wait in Week 7.

Engram brought in all seven targets for 41 yards in the Jaguars' 37-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Engram led the Jaguars in receptions by a comfortable margin as Trevor Lawrence (knee) threw for only 181 yards at 6.0 yards per attempt. The veteran tight end now has seven catches in three of the last four contests, and he's already up to 44 targets through six games, putting him on pace to surpass last season's 98. Engram next takes aim at the Saints defense in a Week 7 road matchup, although it remains to be seen if he'll be operating with Lawrence or C.J. Beathard as his quarterback in that contest.

Moreau reeled in all four targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 20-13 defeat against the Texans.

Moreau benefited from this uncharacteristically passing-centric outing for the Saints' offense, as he logged more than two receptions and 20 receiving yards for the first time this season. Fellow tight end Juwan Johnson (calf) missed his third game in a row while quarterback Derek Carr attempted a season-high 50 passes. Therefore, it's not surprising that Moreau would see an uptick in his production in this contest. The 26-year-old logged the team's fifth-most targets and sixth-most receiving yards, and he's now totaled seven receptions (on seven targets) for 59 yards and one touchdown over four games played. Expect Moreau to once again take a backseat if Johnson returns for Thursday night's Week 7 matchup against Jacksonville.