Fantasy Upside
There is a bright spot for Austin Seferian-Jenkins in 2017, which is he might be one of the better fantasy options on the Jets. He will get opportunities because there just aren't many options in New York wearing green this season.
Fantasy Downside
The Jets offense will struggle and Seferian-Jenkins doesn't really have a track record, with his career-high in receptions for a season at 21. It's just a not a good situation for any Jets skill player in 2017.
2017 Bottom Line
Even though the Jets outlook is grim, Seferian-Jenkins could be a draft day steal. He ranks as our TE23 (PPR), but is not being drafted until the late rounds, if at all. If you can grab him as your TE2 near the end of the draft, he could pay some dividends just because someone on the Jets has to catch footballs. Why not him?
Week 17 at Carolina
Austin Seferian-Jenkins has a touchdown in back-to-back games, but that's not really reflective of his role in Tampa Bay's offense. He caught a Hail Mary pass last week after playing just 29 percent of the team's offensive snaps.
ASJ is a talented player, but he's still being slowly worked into the lineup. He's not on the field that often, and he's really only productive if he catches a touchdown.
Week 16 vs. Chicago
In every game since returning, Austin Seferian-Jenkins has caught three passes for nearly the same amount each time (31 yards, 31, 29). The only difference was he caught a touchdown last week.
It's clear Jameis Winston likes going to his tight end, but ASJ is only on the field for brief periods of time. The second-year TE played just 36 percent of Tampa Bay's offensive snaps last week. He's nothing more than a low-end TE1 play.
Week 15 at St. Louis
Austin Seferian-Jenkins is still working his way back into the lineup after suffering a serious shoulder injury. He played 45 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 14, an improvement from the 30 percent he played in Week 13.
His slightly increased playing time didn't result in an increase in production. In fact, he had the same numbers (3-31). We expect him to a play a little more this week, especially with Vincent Jackson expected to miss time. ASJ should be viewed as a borderline TE1 in a decent matchup against the Rams.
Week 14 vs. New Orleans
Austin Seferian-Jenkins finally made his return to the field last week, although it was in a limited role. He didn't see the field much, but still managed to catch three passes for 31 yards.
ASJ is a big boost to Tampa's offense, and should be a legitimate threat once he's fully healthy. He gets a favorable matchup this week and will be a low-end TE1 option.
Week 10 vs. Dallas
Is Austin Seferian-Jenkins ever going to return? It looked like he might come back last week, but he was listed as inactive when game time came around. He's been doing pretty much the same stuff this week that he did last week, so it's hard to know if he'll finally play.
When he does return, it will be a huge boost for Jameis Winston and Tampa's offense. If he comes back this week, he may struggle in a bad matchup. ASJ will be a risky option this week, if he does play. If he's inactive, there really aren't any other tight end options in Tampa to consider.
Week 9 vs. New York Giants
Austin Seferian-Jenkins might return from injury this week. He was a full participant in practice on Friday and has been practicing in some capacity all week. He'll be a great target for Jameis Winston in a great matchup. The Giants have allowed the most receptions and receiving yards to tight ends this season. ASJ becomes a low-end TE1 play, assuming he's healthy enough to start.
Week 8 vs. Atlanta
Austin Seferian-Jenkins has missed every game since Week 1, but he's been limited in practice this week and could return. If he comes back to the lineup, he'll be a huge boost for a team that will likely play without Vincent Jackson. ASJ is listed as questionable and the thought right now is he won't play. If he ends up being active, however, ASJ could be a decent play for your fantasy roster.
Week 2 vs. New Orleans
Austin Seferian-Jenkins had a surprise performance for Tampa Bay in Week 1. He finished with a team-high five receptions, a team-high 110 receiving yards and had the only two touchdowns for the Buccaneers.
For now we'll view ASJ's huge game as an anomaly, but he's a player to keep an eye on. In addition to his two touchdown receptions, he had an athletic grab near the sideline where he showed off some nifty footwork. ASJ should be viewed as a low-end TE1 play in Week 2.
Week 1 vs. Tennessee
Austin Seferian-Jenkins dealt with injuries throughout his rookie season, starting just nine games. He didn't have a large role in the Bucs offense, but that could change in 2015. ASJ is in a new offensive system with a better quarterback and has his health back. ASJ is a big target and could be a redzone threat for Tampa Bay, and he'll go against a Titans team this week who allowed 11 touchdowns to the TE position a year ago.
Right now, there are a lot of questions surrounding ASJ. He's a risky play in Week 1, but it could pay off. There is not a lot of talent at the tight end position, so ASJ becomes a low TE1 play.
