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  • Jimmy Graham TE | NO

    Saints' Jimmy Graham: Targeted once in blowout

    Graham failed to haul in his lone target during Sunday's 34-0 win against the Patriots.

    Graham recorded just his second target through five games so far this season. The 36-year-old saw extremely limited playing time over the first three games of the season, but he's seen more playing time with No. 1 tight end Juwan Johnson (calf) sidelined over the last two games. Graham lined up for 62 and 37 percent of New Orleans' offensive snaps in Weeks 4 and Week 5, respectively. His lack of offensive involvement over these two games indicates that Graham is, at best, just an emergency stopgap at the bottom of New Orleans' tight-end depth chart.

  • Foster Moreau TE | HOU

    Saints' Foster Moreau: Catches first TD with NOLA

    Moreau gathered in his only target for six yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 34-0 win against the Patriots.

    After missing the past two games with an ankle injury, Moreau stepped up into a starting role with usual No. 1 tight end Juwan Johnson (calf) sidelined Week 5. As a result, the 26-year-old was the beneficiary of a special goal-line package that resulted in the Saints' final touchdown of the game, catching a shovel pass on the move before barreling his way into the end zone for a six-yard score in the fourth quarter. This marked just the third target and reception for Moreau this season. While he's played just over 50 percent of offensive snaps across his three games this season, it seems unlikely that Moreau will see much of a role in the receiving game, especially if Johnson returns for the Week 6 contest against Houston.

  • Sean McKeon TE | IND

    Sean McKeon: Reverts to practice squad

    McKeon reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday.

    McKeon saw six snaps on offense and 17 on special teams and even managed to log a tackle following one of Dak Prescott's interceptions. If Peyton Hendershot (ankle) ends up being out again next week against the Chargers, McKeon could be in line to be to play for the third straight week.

  • Tommy Tremble TE | CAR

    Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Scores in close

    Tremble caught his only target for a one-yard touchdown in Sunday's 42-24 loss to the Lions.

    Tremble took Detroit by surprise to leak free for an easy score off play action. While that helped Carolina cut the deficit to begin the second quarter, the fact Tremble has only been targeted twice through five games evidences his rare usage in the passing game.

  • Hayden Hurst TE | LAC

    Panthers' Hayden Hurst: Makes three grabs

    Hurst caught all three of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 42-24 loss to the Lions.

    Hurst's production wasn't anything special, but it still marked improvement from consecutive one-catch showings the two weeks prior. Nonetheless, with one-yard touchdowns going to wideout Adam Thielen and reserve tight end Tommy Tremble, Hurst missed out on potential scoring boosts to his stock.

  • Dawson Knox TE | BUF

    Bills' Dawson Knox: Injures wrist in London game

    Knox suffered a wrist injury in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Coach Sean McDermott said the team will see how the week goes for both Knox and Dalton Kincaid, the latter of whom was placed in the concussion protocol Monday. If neither is able to play Sunday night against the Giants, Quintin Morris is next up on the depth chart at tight end. Knox has 11 catches for 75 yards and one touchdown on 19 targets through five games.

  • Dalton Kincaid TE | BUF

    Bills' Dalton Kincaid: Placed in concussion protocol

    Kincaid was placed in the league's concussion protocol Monday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Kincaid was evaluated for a head injury in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, but he was eventually cleared to return and finished with two catches for 19 yards on two targets. Buffalo hosts the Giants this upcoming Sunday night. With Dawson Knox also battling a wrist injury, the Bills could be down to Quintin Morris at tight end. Joel Wilson is on the practice squad.

  • Travis Kelce TE | KC

    Chiefs' Travis Kelce: Estimated as DNP on Monday

    Kelce (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on the Chiefs' estimated practice report Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    The Chiefs host the Broncos this Thursday night and were required to release an injury report. Kelce exited Sunday's Week 5 win over the Vikings late in the second quarter but was able to return after halftime with a heavy tape job on the affected ankle. With the quick turnaround this week, it could prove tough for Kelce to get back on the field three days from now. He's reportedly dealing with a low-ankle sprain. Noah Gray and Blake Bell again would handle tight end duties for Kansas City if Kelce is unable to play.

  • Durham Smythe TE | BAL

    Dolphins' Durham Smythe: Not targeted in blowout win

    Smythe was not targeted during Sunday's 31-16 win over the Giants.

    Smythe went without a target for the first time this season Week 5, a contest in which Miami's offense was able to comfortably lean on the speed of Tyreek Hill, De'Von Achane (knee) and Raheem Mostert to rack up yardage. He did play 81 percent of offensive snaps, but given that this was Smythe's third game in five appearances with less than 25 receiving yards, he can't be considered a reliable fantasy option heading into a Week 6 matchup against Carolina. He has yet to score on 15 targets (11 catches).

  • Josh Oliver TE | MIN

    Vikings' Josh Oliver: Loses key fumble in loss

    Oliver had one reception for 15 yards on two targets but lost a fumble on Minnesota's opening possession in Sunday's loss to Kansas City.

    Oliver lost the fumble on a reception which set up the Chiefs with good field position early in the first quarter, leading to a Kansas City touchdown. Oliver is a strong blocking tight end who doesn't get many targets, and losing a fumble won't help his case for more opportunities as a receiver.

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