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Waller caught eight of 10 targets for 90 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Broncos.

The veteran tight end was Bryce Young's favorite option on the afternoon, leading the Panthers in catches, targets and receiving yards, and Waller was on the other end of a 15-yard TD strike from the QB in the third quarter. It was Waller's most productive game since he returned from a brief retirement last season, and through eight games in 2026 he's put together a 23-299-4 line on 35 targets. He'll look to keep rolling in Week 10 against the Saints.

LaPorta brought in four of five targets for 32 yards in the Lions' 19-9 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

LaPorta finished a distant second in receptions, receiving yards and targets on a quiet day for the Lions' passing attack. The fourth-year tight end had back-to-back 80-plus-yard efforts in Weeks 4 and 5, but he's totaled a modest 83 total receiving yards over the subsequent three contests. LaPorta will look to boost his production back up in the Week 10 matchup against the Patriots in Germany next Sunday.

Kelce brought in four of six targets for 72 yards in the Chiefs' 35-12 win over the Jets on Sunday. He also rushed once for one yard.

Kelce led the Chiefs in receiving yards and finished second in targets on the afternoon, and his tally in the former category also served as the legendary tight end's second highest of the season. Kelce got there with a big boost from a game-high 38-yard catch, and he'll take a formidable 33-482-2 line into a Week 10 road matchup against the Falcons next Sunday.

Coach Sean McVay noted Sunday that Ferguson pulled his hamstring during Friday's practice and will likely be sidelined for another couple of weeks, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Ferguson, who had previously been out with an ankle injury, was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and on the verge of a return to the Rams' lineup prior to Friday's setback. With that in mind, McVay said that the tight end was going to be a "big part" of the game plan Sunday against the Commanders. Instead, Tyler Higbee (one catch for 13 yards on five targets) and Colby Parkinson (four catches on any many targets for 13) yards) were the team's primary pass-catching options at the TE position in Week 9.

Alie-Cox is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Dallas due to a groin injury.

Alie-Cox exited in the fourth quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. The veteran tight end has been a minor part of Indianapolis' offense this season, logging four catches through eight games. Alie-Cox hadn't recorded a catch or target prior to his departure Sunday.

Ferguson sustained a knee injury during Sunday's game against the Colts, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Ferguson tended to a low-ankle sprain during Week 9 prep, but it's now one of his knees that's a concern after he took a low hit in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup. He had two catches (on two targets) for 21 yards and one touchdown at the time of his exit.

Henry (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

After opening the week with back-to-back missed practices, Henry was able to work in a limited fashion Friday before heading into the weekend with a 'questionable' designation. With his active status confirmed, in the absence of any setbacks or limitations Sunday, Henry a" who leads the Patriots with 29 catches and is second in receiving yardage (326), to go with two TDs through eight games -- will have an opportunity to remain a key target for QB Drake Maye in a New England passing offense that continues to be without top WRs A.J. Brown (knee/ankle) and Romeo Doubs (IR, shoulder).

Pitts caught three of five targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Bengals.

It was another quiet performance from Pitts, who hasn't reached 25 receiving yards in any of the last three games, and he had to watch backup tight end Charlie Woerner catch Michael Penix's only TD pass of the afternoon in the first quarter. Pitts will take a 25-220-4 line on 37 targets through nine contests into a Week 10 clash with Kansas City.

Kacmarek is dealing with a quad injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's clash against Detroit.

Kacmarek took a low hit after making a catch in the third quarter and subsequently went to the medical tent. He then returned to the sideline and tested out the injured leg, so he appears to be at least attempting to re-enter the contest. If Kacmarek can't return, however, Greg Dulcich and Seydou Traore will be Miami's two healthy active tight ends.

Njoku (fibula) wasn't activated from IR-designated to return ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Njoku returned to practice this week, but was limited all three days before being deemed doubtful for Week 9 action. The TE's next chance to play will arrive Monday Nov. 16, when the Chargers face the Ravens.