CHRIS HERNDON NEWS

Two catches in Week 5 Herndon caught two of three targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 30-10 loss to Arizona.

Impact Herndon finished second on the team in receiving yards, though that's more an indictment of the rest of the Jets' offense aside from Jamison Crowder (116 yards and a touchdown) than a compliment to Herndon. The 2018 fourth-rounder was viewed as a popular third-year sleeper coming off an injury-riddled sophomore season, but like most of New York's offense, Herndon's showing no signs of waking up. He has 13 catches for 98 yards heading into a Week 6 clash with the Chargers, and six of those grabs came in the season opener.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles continue Week 4 Herndon brought in one of three targets for 11 yards in the Jets' 37-28 loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

Impact The athletic tight end once again came up considerably short for fantasy managers, extending what has been a disappointing start to the season to a fourth game. Herndon did have six receptions in Week 1 against the Bills, but they went for just 37 yards, and he's now recorded a 5-37 line over the subsequent three games. For a player that averaged 12.9 yards per grab and four touchdowns on 39 catches during his rookie 2018 campaign before missing all but one game last year, the current numbers represent a clear and disappointing drop in downfield usage. Herndon will look to bounce back in a Week 5 home matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 11.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' ugly 0-3 start has Gase, Darnold searching for answers

The New York Jets are banged up and begging for answers to try to turn around a season that is already spiraling after just three games

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Quiet in latest blowout loss Herndon caught three of five targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Colts.

Impact Herndon isn't doing any damage downfield with just 63 yards on his 10 catches through three weeks. At least one aspect of the Jets has looked absolutely horrid every week, and it was the passing game's turn in this one as quarterback Sam Darnold threw for just 168 yards and tossed three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. While game script should be playing in Herndon's favor with the Jets getting blown out every week, his lack of downfield involvement limits the tight end's upside. He'll look to start building some momentum when the Broncos come to town Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gase: Struggling Jets need to go on 'hyperdrive' to improve

Adam Gase knows exactly where it all went wrong for the New York Jets

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Posts dud in Week 2 Herndon caught one of four targets for five yards in Sunday's 31-13 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Among the multitude of questions about coach Adam Gase's dubious game plan Sunday was Herndon's lack of involvement, especially with the Jets now down their top four wide receivers after Breshad Perriman (ankle) and Chris Hogan (ribs) were forced to join Jamison Crowder (hamstring) and Denzel Mims (hamstring) on the sidelines. The 24-year-old tight end should play a larger role in Week 3 against the Colts given the lack of healthy pass catchers left in the Jets offense.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

At 0-2, 'embarrassed' Jets need to change things in a hurry

The New York Jets talked all week about flushing away their season-opening loss and showing signs of progress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Trent Murphy shows his worth in Bills season-opening win

Buffalo Bills defensive end Trent Murphy wasn't too bothered by the speculation he might be cut before the start of the season because his production didn't match his high-priced c...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Six catches, fumble in Week 1 loss Herndon caught six of seven targets for 37 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 27-17 loss to Buffalo.

Impact Herndon caught a bad break on his fumble, as the play appeared to be an incomplete pass but stood as a fumble after a lengthy review. The tight end mostly operated underneath with quarterback Sam Darnold struggling to push the ball downfield effectively, and Herndon finished second on the team behind Jamison Crowder in targets, catches and receiving yards. He'll look to stay involved when the 49ers come to town in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Allen tops 300 yards passing in Bills' 27-17 win over Jets

Josh Allen led three consecutive first-half touchdown drives and the Buffalo Bills overcame their own sloppiness and injuries to two starting linebackers in a 27-17 season-opening...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Gase expects big turnaround for Jets' 'atrocious' offense

The New York Jets' offense struggled mightily last season under coach Adam Gase and offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Back in practice Herndon (chest) returned to team drills Thursday morning, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Herndon was removed from Tuesday's practice with chest tightness and limited to individual drills Wednesday. The quick return to practice suggests he should be fine for Week 1 at Buffalo, likely serving as one of Sam Darnold's top receiving options.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Mims says he'll 'most definitely' be ready for Week 1

The New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims left no doubt as to whether he’ll be healthy enough to play in the season opener

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Limited in practice Herndon (chest) took the field for Wednesday's practice but didn't participate in team drills, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Even if he isn't a full participant, Herndon's on the field presence suggests the chest tightness he dealt with Tuesday isn't serious. Given the Jets' issues at wide receiver, Herndon could be busy in the passing game Week 1 at Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Poole practicing again after 'scary' dehydration issue

New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole participated in team drills for the first time since experiencing severe dehydration issues on the first day of training camp

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Dealing with chest tightness Herndon was removed from Tuesday's practice due to tightness in a chest muscle, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact Herndon initially played through the issue but eventually left for the locker room with a member of the training staff. The Jets are running low on healthy bodies to catch passes, with wide receivers Jamison Crowder, Chris Hogan and Braxton Berrios also bothered by muscle tightness after Tuesday's practice. The team already has Vyncint Smith (core muscle) facing a prolonged absence, while both Denzel Mims (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee) have been absent from practice for at least a week. In any case, Ryan Griffin is the No. 2 tight end behind Herndon.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury Herndon left Tuesday's practice early, walking off the field with a trainer, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact Herndon initially continued to participate after he was banged up at the beginning of Tuesday's practice, but he later came off the field and left for the locker room. He's expected to have a big role in the passing game Week 1 against Buffalo, as the Jets have struggled to keep any of their wide receivers besides Jamison Crowder healthy. Any absence for Herndon would leave Ryan Griffin as the top tight end.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pressure's on Darnold, Gase to take next step for Jets

Sam Darnold is entering his third NFL season and second running Adam Gase’s offense

AUGUST 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Focus on Gase, Darnold as Jets try to end playoff drought

The New York Jets enter this season with a lot of the focus on coach Adam Gase and quarterback Sam Darnold

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

LB Williamson, TEs Griffin and Brown practice again for Jets

The banged-up New York Jets received a boost on the practice field with the returns of linebacker Avery Williamson and tight ends Ryan Griffin and Daniel Brown to team drills

AUGUST 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Jets dealing with injuries, inexperience at 'thin' WR group

The New York Jets are dealing with injuries and inexperience at the wide receiver position

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Jets' Herndon focused on bouncing back from lost season

Chris Herndon was all set for a big breakout season a year ago with the New York Jets

AUGUST 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Likely regaining starting job Herndon is projected to serve as the Jets' starting tight end, Sheil Kapadia of The Athletic reports.

Impact Injuries and a suspension limited Herndon to one game and 18 snaps last year, while Ryan Griffin put up a 34-320-5 receiving line and signed a three-year extension before suffering a season-ending ankle injury. The two players may end up battling for playing time, but Herndon's youth and athleticism should give him the advantage if he doesn't fall flat on his face during training camp. The 24-year-old put up 502 yards as a rookie in 2018, despite averaging only 39.1 snaps per game. A three-down role in 2020 could lead to a breakout.

JULY 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE