TE - New York Jets Questionable
- 6' 3"
- 241 lbs
- Age 21
- Oregon
68°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- TE #13
- Proj.
- 6.1 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Kenyon Sadiq had a breakout week last week and could keep the good times rolling this week. The Bears have surrendered the tenth-most yards per target to tight ends while only facing Darren Waller in a part-time role in Week 1, an underutilized TJ Hockenson, and a part-time Zach Ertz in Week 3. Last week, Sadiq had a 56.8% route share, a 21.6% target share, 105 receiving yards (4.20 YPRR), zero red zone targets, two deep targets, and a 19.2% first-read share. Sadiq was the TE4 for the week. With Mason Taylor likely out again this week, along with Adonai Mitchell, Sadiq should operate as the number two option in the passing attack with TE1 upside.
First-round rookie Kenyon Sadiq turned in an eye-opening performance in Week 3, with 7-105-1 against the Lions on eight targets.
Sadiq's 24-yard touchdown was a thing of beauty — a diving catch with a high degree of difficulty. Sadiq also had a 43-yard reception on Sunday and was prominently involved in the Jets' passing game.
The Lions have been getting torched through the air, and Sadiq's Week 3 performance was no doubt aided by the absence of Lions safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. It's also worth noting that the Jets were without WR Adonai Mitchell, who was scratched due to a finger injury. That enhanced the target environment for Sadiq.
Still, Sadiq could have staying power for fantasy. The 16th overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, Sadiq is a freak athlete with 4.39 speed and a 43 1/2-inch vertical jump. His college production at Oregon wasn't dazzling, but Sadiq's potential was evident, and his early emergence for the Jets is a pleasant surprise.
Sadiq looks like a gem. Ups and downs are inevitable for every tight end not named Trey McBride, but Sadiq offers appealing upside that TE-hungry fantasy managers might want to consider chasing.
