2024 RTSports Outlook

Conklin had another good season as the starting tight end for the Jets. He tied a career high with 61 receptions and set a career best with 621 yards. Conklin was 18th overall in fantasy tight end scoring. He failed to score a touchdown, hurting his overall fantasy numbers. Conklin had four games with double-digit fantasy points. He should remain the starting tight end for a Jets offense that should be better with Aaron Rodgers back at quarterback. Conklin has 58 or more receptions three straight seasons. Conklin is a reliable target in the passing game. He is a decent blocker and athlete. He catches the ball well, especially in traffic. He lacks some top speed, though, which can limit his big-play ability.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Conklin will get some weekly targets but is more of a platoon player for fantasy teams. He is more of a matchup play. Conklin could get around 60 catches for 600 yards and three touchdowns. The return of Rodgers is a positive for Conklin, but he also has more to compete with for targets this year.

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Conklin had the misfortune of watching quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffer a season-ending injury on the opening series of the season. Then he had the terrible trio of Zach Wilson, Trevor Siemian, and Tim Boyle as his quarterbacks the rest of the way. Yet Conklin was still able to catch 61 passes for a career-high 621 yards in 2023. He ranked second on the Jets behind top target Garrett Wilson in receiving and posted better numbers than fantasy managers could have hoped. Although Conklin has never been more than a TE2 for fantasy because he needs help locating the end zone (seven TD in six seasons), 2024 could be his career year. He will hopefully have a healthy Rodgers throwing to him, and that upgrade alone should mean 100 more yards and a few more touchdowns. The better news is the Jets released C.J. Uzomah and did not draft Brock Bowers, so Conklin is the team's clear No. 1 TE. Because he is not as physically gifted as top-10 tight ends in the NFL, Conklin's fantasy ceiling is low. But thanks to Rodgers and the lack of depth behind him, Conklin should be able to muster 700 yards and three-to-four touchdowns as New York's top tight end. Make him the TE2 on your fantasy squad and you might use him in your lineup more than thought.

Conklin had the misfortune of watching quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffer a season-ending injury on the opening series of the season. Then he had the terrible trio of Zach Wilson, Trevor Siemian, and Tim Boyle as his quarterbacks the rest of the way. Yet Conklin was still able to catch 61 passes for a career-high 621 yards in 2023. He ranked second on the Jets behind top target Garrett Wilson in receiving and posted better numbers than fantasy managers could have hoped. Although Conklin has never been more than a TE2 for fantasy because he needs help locating the end zone (seven TD in six seasons), 2024 could be his career year. He will hopefully have a healthy Rodgers throwing to him, and that upgrade alone should mean 100 more yards and a few more touchdowns. The better news is the Jets released C.J. Uzomah and did not draft Brock Bowers, so Conklin is the team's clear No. 1 TE. Because he is not as physically gifted as top-10 tight ends in the NFL, Conklin's fantasy ceiling is low. But thanks to Rodgers and the lack of depth behind him, Conklin should be able to muster 700 yards and three-to-four touchdowns as New York's top tight end. Make him the TE2 on your fantasy squad and you might use him in your lineup more than thought.