Week 14 at Buffalo Bills
Chris Herndon has been targeted in the passing game more than any Jets player over the past two weeks. He has not put up great numbers, but he does have nine receptions for 88 yards. He has not scored a touchdown since Week 8.
Against the Bills in Week 10, he had three receptions for 34 yards. Buffalo is ranked third in aFPA to tight ends this season so with an unfavorable offense and an inconsistent passing game, sit Herndon even though he is definitely going to see some targets in Week 14.
Week 13 at Tennessee Titans
Chris Herndon was targeted eight times on Sunday which produced seven catches for 57 yards. It was the most targets this season for Herndon who will probably benefit from the veteran QB Josh McCown starting.
It will be a tough matchup for Week 13 as the Titans are No. 1 in aFPA to tight ends. That should put a damper on Herndon's numbers this week. Keep him on the bench as a solid TE2.
Week 12 vs. New England Patriots
Chris Herndon continues to be the starting tight end which gives him some fantasy value. He caught three passes for 34 yards his last game. Herndon hasn't had any big games this season and has not scored a touchdown his last two games.
Herndon does have a good matchup as the Patriots are 30th in aFPA to tight ends. But that is still not enough to earn him a start on your team. Keep Herndon on the bench as a solid TE2.
Week 10 vs. Buffalo Bills
Chris Herndon was held out of the end zone for the first time in three games, but he did have a season-high 62 receiving yards. He has become a nice addition to the Jets passing game and it will be interesting to see if that continues with veteran Josh McCown getting the start for Week 10.
Herndon will face a Bills defense that is ranked 13th in aFPA to tight ends. Although he has put decent numbers up over the last month, Herndon should remain on the bench as a TE2 this Sunday.
Week 9 at Miami Dolphins
Chris Herndon has become a factor as he's scored a touchdown in three straight games. Two of the three have come inside the 20 which means Herndon has become a red zone threat. However, Herndon still has only seven receptions over that three-game stretch.
He faces a Dolphins defense that is ranked 26th in aFPA to tight ends and is definitely in the conversation for fantasy tight ends. He still should stay on the bench as a solid TE2 for Week 9.
Week 8 at Chicago Bears
Chris Herdon's stock has risen the past couple weeks as he has become a red zone target for QB Sam Darnold. Herndon has two touchdowns in each of his last two games. The rest of the numbers aren't great, but touchdowns for tight ends are big in fantasy.
Herndon will face a Bears defense that is 18th in aFPA to tight ends. Although he is not a major threat in Week 8, he does carry some value. Keep him on the bench as a low-end TE2.
Fantasy Upside
Chris Herndon has the inside track to be the starting tight end for the Jets. The rookie had some success last year at Miami (40 receptions). There aren't many TE options for the Jets, so as long as he performs he should get the job.
Fantasy Downside
He has potential, but how good he will play at the next level is unknown. He could end up on the bench if the Jets feel he isn't ready.
2018 Bottom Line
There is no reason to draft Herndon because of the unknown. He is our No. 37 ranked fantasy tight end, which means he's not worth a roster spot but could be a possible early-season waiver wire addition if he starts strong.
