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Fannin secured five of six targets for 54 yards in the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

The second-year tight end bounced back from a quiet Week 1 to post a productive stat line Sunday akin to many he'd generated during an impressive 2025 rookie campaign. Fannin tied for second on the day in receptions and targets for Cleveland while also checking in as the runner-up in receiving yards, serving as a frequent security blanket for Deshaun Watson. Fannin should continue seeing plenty of opportunity as his chemistry with Watson grows, and he'll next take aim at the Panthers' defense in Week 3 home matchup.

Loveland caught one of three targets for three yards in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Vikings.

After failing to catch a pass at all in the Bears' opener, Loveland wasn't much better in Week 2, although wet and windy conditions at Soldier Field put a damper on any aerial offense. The second-year tight end has been one of the league's biggest busts in the early going given his preseason hype, and his chances of turning things around quickly likely won't improve if the hamstring injury that knocked Caleb Williams out of Sunday's contest proves to be serious. Loveland could be catching passes from Tyson Bagent instead in a Week 3 home tilt against the Eagles.

Kraft caught two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Jets.

Kraft was one of five Packers to put the ball on the ground in slick conditions Sunday, but four of those fumbles were recovered by Green Bay, including Kraft's miscue. The star tight end has just five catches for 80 yards through two games in his return from a torn ACL suffered in Week 9 of last season. Prior to the injury, Kraft averaged over 60 yards per game and scored six times in eight games during the 2025 regular season. He may still be working his way back to 100 percent heading into Thursday's Week 3 home game against the struggling Falcons.

Kolar (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Kolar went to the locker room during the second half of Sunday's game after sustaining a forearm injury, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. With David Njoku (knee) ruled out for the rest of the game, Oronde Gadsden is the only healthy tight end left on the Chargers' game day roster.

Pitts brought in one of three targets for 15 yards in the Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Pitts was able to make his mark in the catch column for the first time in the new season, but that one reception turned out to be his only contribution on the afternoon. However, given Cooper Rush and Jack Strand combined to throw for only 145 yards and three interceptions, Pitts' sparse production is largely explained away. The talented tight end figures to see his outlook brighten whenever Michael Penix (knee) or Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) are able to suit up, with a Week 3 Thursday night road matchup against the Packers their next opportunity to do so.

Njoku (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Njoku was carted off the field in the second quarter due to a knee injury, which initially left him questionable to reenter this Week 2 contest. Now that he's ruled out, he'll end it with one catch (on three targets) for nine yards. Charlie Kolar and Oronde Gadsden will man tight end for the rest of Sunday's outing.

Schultz brought in 12 of 14 targets for 140 yards in the Texans' 20-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Schultz eye-popping stat line came on an afternoon where C.J. Stroud threw for 353 yards despite the Texans accruing a sparse six points, and in which Nico Collins (hamstring) was sidelined. Stroud and Schultz were able to repeatedly exploit the one prominent weakness of a seemingly improved Bengals defense, and the veteran tight end's yardage total was a career-high figure. Despite the unexpected breakout performance, Schultz's role will narrow whenever Collins is able to return to action.

Njoku (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Njoku had to be carted off the field after sustaining a knee injury early in the second quarter, and the veteran tight end is in the locker room undergoing further tests to determine the severity of the injury. Second-year pro Oronde Gadsden should see an uptick in offensive snaps for as long as Njoku is out of the game.

Taylor (thumb) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Taylor appeared to have picked up the thumb injury during the second half or overtime and is questionable to return. Rookie first-rounder Kenyon Sadiq will serve as the Jets' TE1 for as long as Taylor is out of the game, with Jeremy Ruckert and Andrew Beck providing depth at the position.

Raridon (thigh) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Raridon exited the game after hauling in a 30-yard pass from Drake Maye. The catch that caused the tight end to enter the medical tent was his only target in the contest.