Conklin caught two of his three targets for 30 yards in the 27-10 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.
Conklin played dramatically fewer snaps (20) than rookie Oronde Gadsden (34), but Conklin at least capitalized on the few looks which went his way. The Chargers are dealing with numerous injuries to the offensive line, which is forcing the tight ends to block more than they typically do. The issue, which won't be resolved in the near future, is impacting the fantasy value of the entire position group.
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Chargers' Tyler Conklin: Falling out of favor
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Conklin caught his only target for three yards in the 21-18 loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Despite Los Angeles losing another offensive lineman in Joe Alt (ankle) early, Conklin only played 12 offensive snaps, one fewer than Tucker Fisk, and significantly less than Oronde Gadsden (30). It appears that the rookie seems to have overtaken both veterans as the team's preferred move tight end, but that has come in the absence of Will Dissly, who has missed the past two games with a knee injury.
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Chargers' Tyler Conklin: Plays 22 offensive snaps in Week 3
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Conklin failed to haul in either of his two targets during the Chargers' 23-20 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
Conklin was expected to see an uptick in playing time due to the absence of Will Dissly (knee). It was Tucker Fisk who led the tight end room with 29 snaps on offense compared to Conklin and Oronde Gadsden (22 each). However, it was Gadsden who finished with five catches (on seven targets) for 46 yards while Conklin and Fisk went catchless. Conklin's role on the offense appears to be limited to blocking duties, with his two catches for 50 yards all coming in the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Chiefs. Up next for Conklin and the Chargers is a Week 4 road clash against the Giants.
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Chargers' Tyler Conklin: Shut out in win
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Conklin did not record a target in the 20-9 win over the Raiders on Monday.
Conklin once again played more than Will Dissly (29 snaps compared to 23), but neither tight end was featured much in the passing game. So long as Justin Herbert stay healthy, the Chargers will likely feature their top trio of wide receivers -- Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston -- whenever possible, leaving little volume for other targets.
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Chargers' Tyler Conklin: Productive on two targets
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Conklin secured both of his targets for 50 yards during the Chargers' 27-21 win over the Chiefs on Friday night. He also rushed once for two yards.
Conklin made the most of his limited opportunities in the receiving game Friday, while top wideouts Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston combined for a total of 26 of 34 possible targets. Conklin also played just 43 percent of offensive snaps, while fellow tight end Will Dissly (targeted once for an 18-yard gain) played 57 percent of snaps. Even in what preliminarily looks like a more pass-friendly offense led by Justin Herbert, Conklin and Dissly likely won't be major factors in the receiving game given Los Angeles' depth at wide receiver. They project to again split reps at tight end versus the Raiders on Monday night in Week 2.
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Chargers' Tyler Conklin: Sees one target while starter rests
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Conklin failed to haul in his only target in Sunday's 27-13 preseason win over New Orleans.
Conklin was the first tight end to see action with starter Will Dissly sitting out the Chargers' second exhibition. The seven-year pro figures to assume the No. 2 role come Week 1, with Sunday's playing time distribution all but confirming that. Conklin doesn't offer much fantasy upside at this point of his career, especially in a backup role for his new squad.
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Chargers' Tyler Conklin: Lands with Bolts
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Conklin agreed to terms Friday on a one-year contract with the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Conklin joins Will Dissly atop Los Angeles' tight-end depth chart, after both players logged similarly productive 2024 campaigns. Dissly (50-481-2) suited up for 15 regular-season games with the Chargers last year, while Conklin (51-449-4) played all 17 regular-season contests with the Jets. Both tight ends boast enough versatility to contribute as solid blockers and pass catchers. That overlap could cause their individual production to decline from a fantasy perspective, but it's a plus for Justin Herbert and offensive coordinator Greg Roman.
Conklin caught two of three targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-20 win over the Dolphins. He finishes the season with 51 catches for 449 yards and four touchdowns on 72 targets.
The highlight of Conklin's season came in the finale, as he was the recipient of Aaron Rodgers' 500th career regular-season touchdown pass on a five-yard score in the second quarter. That was Conklin's fourth receiving touchdown of the season, establishing a new career high for the 29-year-old tight end. He will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after four years in Minnesota and three with the Jets.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Active in Week 18
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Conklin (calf) is active for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Dolphins.
The veteran tight end got in only a limited Friday practice this past week, but he'll be available in his usual No. 1 tight-end role versus the Dolphins as the Jets aim to play spoiler for Miami's thin playoff hopes. Conklin needs only one reception to hit the 50-catch mark for the fourth straight season, including a third consecutive in as many Jets seasons.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Questionable after limited practice
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Conklin (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Conklin mustered a limited practice Friday after being a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday to give himself a shot at suiting up. If he's unable to play Sunday, Conklin would finish the season with 49 catches for 433 yards and three touchdowns on 69 targets. Jeremy Ruckert would be the top candidate for increased playing time in that scenario.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Not seen at Thursday's practice
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Conklin (calf) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Conklin also was deemed a non-participant Wednesday, which gives him one more opportunity to practice ahead of Sunday's season finale against the Dolphins. If Conklin is limited or out this weekend, Jeremy Ruckert and Kenny Yeboah would be candidates to see added Week 18 tight end snaps and targets for the Jets.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Misses practice with calf issue
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Conklin didn't practice Wednesday due to a calf injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Conklin is coming off arguably his best game of the season, as he caught all eight targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Jets' Week 17 loss to the Bills. The veteran tight end appears to have picked up a calf injury, however, and he'll likely need to return to practice by the end of the week in order to be able to suit up in the Jets' season finale Sunday versus Miami. If Conklin's calf injury ultimately prevents him from playing, Jeremy Ruckert and Kenny Yeboah would both be likely to get more offensive snaps against the Dolphins.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Five catches in Week 16
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Conklin caught five of seven targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Rams.
Conklin finished nine receiving yards shy of Davante Adams' team-high total while tying Garrett Wilson for second on the team in targets, six back of Adams. This was Conklin's second-highest yardage total of the season, trailing only the 93 yards he compiled back in Week 3 against the Patriots. Conklin will play his penultimate game of the season in Week 17 against the Bills.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Good to go moving forward
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Conklin (personal) hasn't been listed on the Jets' injury reports during Week 16 prep.
Conklin sat out this past Sunday's win at Jacksonville due to the birth of his child, but he has since joined his teammates in the meantime and will retain his standing as the team's top tight end. Through 13 games this season, he's posted a 36-317-2 line on 54 targets.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Won't play Sunday
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The Jets have downgraded Conklin (personal) from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Conklin hadn't been included on the Jets' Week 15 injury report until the team announced Saturday that he was questionable due to the personal matter. Though Conklin didn't travel with the team to Jacksonville, the Jets were leaving the door open for the tight end to make his own trip to Florida in advance of Sunday's game. Ultimately, Conklin didn't join the Jets for the Week 15 contest and will be held out for the first time this season, paving the way for Jeremy Ruckert to step in as the team's top tight end.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Officially questionable for Sunday
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Conklin (personal) has been deemed questionable to suit up in Sunday's Week 15 matchup versus Jacksonville.
Updating a previous report. Conklin has in fact been given a tag of questionable for Sunday as he deals with a personal matter. The tight end didn't travel with the Jets on Saturday, though it remains possible that he'll join the team in Jacksonville and suit up Sunday. New York elevated tight end Zack Kuntz from the practice squad Saturday to provide depth in the event Conklin can't play, and both Jeremy Ruckert and Kenny Yeboah would like be in line for more work if that's the case.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Three catches in Week 14
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Conklin caught three of five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Dolphins.
Conklin notched his second-highest yardage total since Week 5, topping the output from his previous game by one yard. He has been far outside the fantasy starter range in the majority of formats, though there's an inkling of upside here heading into a favorable Week 15 matchup against the Jaguars after Aaron Rodgers threw for a season-high 339 yards in the loss to Miami.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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The Dolphins have been awful against opposing tight ends lately with five scoring 8.4 PPR points in their past four games. Conklin just had four catches for 32 yards on five targets in Week 13 against Seattle, and he could be an option for Fantasy managers in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Signs of life in loss
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Conklin caught four of five targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks.
Conklin's production in this game doesn't jump off the page, but it's still a clear improvement after he had just three catches for 12 yards over the previous three games combined. He has unsurprisingly struggled to find consistency as a secondary option in the underwhelming Jets passing offense. Heading into a Week 14 clash with the Dolphins, Conklin has caught 33 of 49 targets for 284 yards and two touchdowns.
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Jets' Tyler Conklin: Listed as active Sunday
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Conklin (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Though Conklin was deemed a full practice participant by the Jets on Friday, he was listed as questionable for Sunday's contest. With his Week 10 active status confirmed, Conklin should continue to lead a tight-end corps that also includes Jeremy Ruckert and Kenny Yeboah. In that capacity, Conklin -- who caught one of his two targets for minus-3 yards in a Week 9 win over the Texans -- has compiled a 27/237/2 receiving line on 40 targets through nine contests to date, a rate of production that keeps him on the radar at his position in deeper fantasy formats
