If Chris Herndon stays healthy, the Jets will be set at tight end according to Connor Hughes of The Athletic. "It’s fun watching how Gase uses Herndon, too," wrote Hughes. "While he has traditional tight end abilities (he’s a very good blocker), the Jets line him up all over the field. While I don’t think Herndon will ever be in the same class as Zach Ertz or Travis Kelce, he creates so many matchup problems for defenses."

Hughes addressed the issues at wide receiver in the same article, which also bodes well for Herndon. QB Sam Darnold turned lemons into lemonade with Ryan Griffen in 2019, so the uber-talented Herndon should dwarf his numbers as long as he remains on the field. Herndon has the opportunity to be a top 10 tight end in 2020.

If Ryan Griffin is ready to roll for the upcoming season, that would be a big boost to the Jets offense. His presence would give the Jets two solid receiving threats with Chris Herndon as the top target.

Herndon has the most potential of the group and has shown great rapport with Sam Darnold through the early portions of training camp, the story said. But Herndon is coming off an injury and didn't see much time last season. Griffin is the veteran of the group and about to start his eighth season in the league. Griffin also seems to be the better blocker which could earn him more time on the field. Herndon is ranked 22nd on our list, so in the end Griffin likely takes away some fantasy points leaving Herndon as a low-end TE2 option.

Jets head coach Adam Gase was singing the praises of Chris Herndon after Sunday’s practice.

“He’s our starting tight end,” Gase flatly said.

Related players: Ryan Griffin

Herndon had 39 catches for 502 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie in 2018 and was a popular pickup, but missed essentially all of last season with various injuries, all but 18 snaps worth. Herndon is just 22nd on our TE list coming into this season. Griffin is also expected to be a factor for the Jets and could steal some snaps from Herndon.

Jets tight end Ryan Griffin celebrated his contract extension with another touchdown catch Sunday.

The Jets and Griffin agreed to a three-year contract worth up to $10.8 million on Saturday. He reached the end zone for a team-best fifth touchdown a day later in the Jets’ 34-3 win over the Raiders.

Related players: Chris Herndon

Griffin has been a huge factor for the Jets. The 29-year-old signed in July and was expected to hold the fort until Chris Herndon returned from his four-game suspension. Instead, injuries derailed Herndon and Griffin has been the Jets’ most consistent offensive player, the story said, especially as of late. For those looking for help at TE, this week may be the last chance to grab Griffin off the wire if he's still there.

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon made his 2019 debut on Sunday against the New York Giants, but it will be the only game he will play in this season. On Tuesday, the team made the decision to place their tight end on injured reserve after he fractured a rib during the Jets' 34-27 win over the cross-town rival Giants in Week 10.

Related players: Ryan Griffin

This doesn't come as a surprise after yesterday's report that Herndon was going to miss significant time because of a rib injury. It's obviously a disappointing ending to his 2019 season. Griffin takes over at the position and has at least played well as of late.

Chris Herndon is out an extended amount of time with a fractured rib, per Adam Gase.

Related players: Ryan Griffin

So many high expectations for Herndon as a TE stash, and now he just seems like a wasted roster spot. Herndon had just one catch this year for seven yards, and with no real timetable, he can probably safely be dropped. Griffin takes back over at the position and heading into Week 10 had 10 catches for 116 yards the previous two weeks, and that included two touchdowns as well.

Jets TE Chris Herndon (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday and Thursday, but the belief is he will make his season debut Sunday against the Giants.

Herndon was on the active roster, but did not play, in Week 9. That was still a positive sign after he was thought to be out against the Dolphins. Herndon was also limited last week in practice but had been improving in his recovery. At this point, any help is good help for what has been an awful Jets offense. And with six teams on a bye, Herndon may be worth a look as a streaming option because somebody has to catch the ball for the Jets, even with the poor performances from Sam Darnold.