What It Means:

Reed has missed the past two weeks after suffering another concussion and sustaining injuries to his knees and ankles. He had a helmet with him during practice, so it looks like Reed should be nearing a Week 7 return.

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson is expected to miss another week, so Reed could return to his role as a target hog within the offense. He had seen 11, 6, 9, and 8 targets over the first four weeks. Reed is 12th in Reception Net Expected Points (NEP) per target out of 27 tight ends with at least 20 targets. In facing a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that ranks 27th in Adjusted Defensive Passing NEP per play, Reed would be in a positive spot if he were to play.