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Chig Okonkwo

Pos: TE1 Team: TEN YoE: 4
Draft: RD 4, PICK 143
Injury Status: H



I. Player News & Analysis


ESPN

RotoWire

Trends


"Taylor is returning for his 15th NFL season, including his second straight as the primary backup for the Jets. Of course, after backing up Aaron Rodgers last season, Taylor will serve the same role behind newcomer Justin Fields in 2025. Taylor only attempted 22 passes last season and has averaged 68.7 attempts per season since 2018, maxing out with 180 in 2023. Taylor still adds a little bit of value with his legs and that helped him to three 17-plus fantasy point showings in four full games back in 2023. The 36-year-old is not worth your attention on draft day and, if called on to start, will be no more than a back-end QB2."


"Taylor was deemed a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a lingering knee issue. He downgraded to a non-participant Friday, but the Jets labeled the reason as "personal," and Taylor has been cleared to suit up against the Patriots. For the second straight week, he'll work as the backup QB behind rookie Brady Cook."

Tyrod Taylor's passing yards have increased by 194.55% over the past 6 weeks.

Tyrod Taylor's rushing yards have increased by 129.41% over the past 6 weeks.

Tyrod Taylor's passing yards per attempt has increased by 107.28% over the past 18 weeks.

Tyrod Taylor's sacks have increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.

Tyrod Taylor's rushing yards per attempt has increased by 147.24% over the past 18 weeks.

Chig Okonkwo

Pos: TE1 Team: TEN YoE: 4
Draft: RD 4, PICK 143
Injury Status: H



I. Player News & Analysis


ESPN

RotoWire

Trends


"Okonkwo has settled in as a consistent contributor in Tennessee, having finished each of his three seasons in the range of 450 to 528 yards and 5.7 to 6.7 fantasy PPG. The 2022 fourth-round pick has yet to finish a season better than 15th in targets, catches, yards or TDs. Scoring has been a clear issue, as Okonkwo has 10 end zone targets and six TDs in 51 career games. On the plus side, he saw a huge spike in work late last season, producing 199 yards on 23 touches during Weeks 15-17 (his 28 targets ranked first and 43.9 fantasy points second among TEs during the span). There aren't many mouths to feed in Tennessee, so it's possible the 25-year-old can carry that momentum into 2025, but he'll need decent play from rookie QB Cam Ward. Okonkwo is best viewed as a back-end TE2."


"Okonkwo had emerged as a favorite target of Cam Ward (shoulder) in recent weeks, logging at least six targets in each of the last three games while also scoring two touchdowns in that span. However, the entire offense suffered once Brandon Allen was forced into action, leaving Okonkwo with a disappointing line to end the regular season. Okonkwo still managed to log career highs in receptions (56), yards (560) and targets (79) across 17 regular-season games. He's set to hit free agency this offseason and is likely to join a new offense after Gunnar Helm established himself as an effective pass catcher at tight end in his rookie year."

Chig Okonkwo's target share has increased by 124.16% over the past 6 weeks.

Chig Okonkwo's targets have increased by 90.91% over the past 6 weeks.

Chig Okonkwo's receiving yards have increased by 48.31% over the past 6 weeks.

Chig Okonkwo's receptions have increased by 44.44% over the past 6 weeks.

Chig Okonkwo's receiving touchdowns have increased by 100% over the past 6 weeks.


II. Historical Performance



Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

PASS%

RUSH%

FPTS

2025

14

MIA

34 - 10

NYJ

0.667

0.333

-1.76

2025

13

ATL

24 - 27

NYJ

0.541

0.459

20.76

2025

12

NYJ

10 - 23

BAL

0.519

0.481

12.06

2025

7

CAR

13 - 6

NYJ

0.63

0.37

1.66

2025

3

NYJ

27 - 29

TB

0.61

0.39

15.52

2025

2

BUF

30 - 10

NYJ

0.512

0.488

7.94

2024

17

NYJ

14 - 40

BUF

0.604

0.396

11.92

2024

1

NYJ

19 - 32

SF

0.604

0.396

6.14

2023

18

PHI

10 - 27

NYG

0.531

0.469

19.48

2023

17

LAR

26 - 25

NYG

0.672

0.328

19.36

2023

16

NYG

25 - 33

PHI

0.552

0.448

11.42

2023

15

NYG

6 - 24

NO

0.704

0.296

0.52

2023

8

NYJ

13 - 10

NYG

0.212

0.788

3.34

2023

7

WSH

7 - 14

NYG

0.475

0.525

20.5

2023

6

NYG

9 - 14

BUF

0.514

0.486

9.8

2023

5

NYG

16 - 31

MIA

0.525

0.475

4.72

2023

4

SEA

24 - 3

NYG

0.54

0.46

0.0

2023

3

NYG

12 - 30

SF

0.75

0.25

0.2

2023

1

DAL

40 - 0

NYG

0.517

0.483

0.24

2022

17

IND

10 - 38

NYG

0.393

0.607

0.0

2022

14

PHI

48 - 22

NYG

0.571

0.429

7.16

2022

4

CHI

12 - 20

NYG

0.267

0.733

3.44

2021

13

IND

31 - 0

HOU

0.587

0.413

0.34

2021

12

NYJ

21 - 14

HOU

0.52

0.48

15.24

2021

11

HOU

22 - 13

TEN

0.387

0.613

19.08

2021

9

HOU

9 - 17

MIA

0.71

0.29

4.26

2021

2

HOU

21 - 31

CLE

0.509

0.491

16.5

2021

1

JAX

21 - 37

HOU

0.446

0.554

23.56