Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo can be safely avoided by fantasy managers this Sunday when he squares off against the visiting Minnesota Vikings. The 25-year-old is Tennessee's clear TE1, though it has yet to amount to much in the fantasy department. Okonkwo is averaging an abysmal 2.3 receptions and 19.2 receiving yards per contest through nine games. Additionally, he'll face a tough test this weekend in a Vikings defense that has been stout against opposing passing attacks this season, letting up the seventh-fewest yards per pass attempt (5.7). Minnesota has been solid against tight ends, too, with 5.3 fantasy points allowed per game to the position. The Maryland product is RotoBaller's PPR TE29 for this weekend's slate.
Nov 16, 2024 10:04 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo faces the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. The goods for Okonkwo is that he posted his second-highest yardage total of the season last week vs. New England, but the bad news is that it only amounted to 38 yards. Both of his most productive games have been without Will Levis quarterbacking the team, who has been announced as the Week 10 starter. Okonkwo is not worthy of a roster spot in most leagues at the moment and remains off the fantasy radar in Week 10 against a great defense.
Nov 8, 2024 6:16 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo projects to be a risky option heading into Week 9 when he faces the New England Patriots. The 25-year-old has yet to eclipse double-digit PPR points this season and has averaged a mere 5.0 PPR points per game. However, he did a season-high five targets last weekend but could only bring in two of them. However, with wide receiver Tyler Boyd (shoulder) listed as questionable, Okonkwo could emerge as the No.3 option in the passing attack behind Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. Even though he could see a modest workload, he is best off leaving out of your lineup given his inconsistencies this season.
Nov 2, 2024 2:54 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo faces the Lions in a cross-conference matchup this Sunday in Detroit. Okonkwo had his highest yardage total of the season last week with 50, almost tripling his next highest output (16). It's been that kind of year for the young tight end and this Titans' offense as a whole. DeAndre Hopkins being moved to Kansas City opens up some extra targets that could go Okonkwo's way, but he is about to face a defense that has allowed the second-fewest yards to tight ends on the year. Mason Rudolph drawing the start would give Okonkwo the slightest viability in deeper-leagues, but his upside is still limited.
Oct 25, 2024 6:48 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo hauled in four passes for 50 yards on four targets in a 34-10 loss at Buffalo in Week 7. This marked the young tight end's best game of the season, having failed to top 16 receiving yards up to this point. His 26-yard reception in the first quarter set up Tennessee's only touchdown drive of the game, and he displayed solid chemistry with new starting quarterback Mason Rudolph on the afternoon. With how unreliable this Titans passing attack continues to be, Okonkwo is still not a great option moving forward, but there may be ample opportunity next week in Detroit with the Titans likely playing catch-up.
Oct 20, 2024 9:58 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo faces the Buffalo Bills in a Week 7 AFC clash. In a down year for tight ends, the third-year pro out of Maryland sits at TE35 through five weeks, averaging 3.4 half-PPR points per game. Okonkwo tied a season high in receptions last week with three, but somehow was only able to produce a total of six yards. Buffalo ranks ninth-best in fantasy points allowed to tight ends on the season. There is absolutely nothing that points to Okonkwo being a viable play this week other than maybe game script, but even with that potentially favoring the tight end, there are much better options out there.
Oct 18, 2024 6:30 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo recorded one catch for five yards in the team's win over the Dolphins on Monday night. With Will Levis (shoulder) exiting early, Okonkwo was not a factor, seeing just three targets in the game as the Titans relied heavily on the running game. The three targets were actually a season-high for the tight end, who has not become a big part of the Titans' offense yet. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere for options at the position and Okonkwo can be left on the waiver wire.
Oct 1, 2024 10:08 AM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo will play the New York Jets this Sunday in Week 2. The third-year player started off his 2024 campaign with a bang, snagging a picturesque 17-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Will Levis against Chicago. However his only other reception in the game went for -2 yards, as the Titans passing attack was shut down for much of the contest. While he was able to get into the end zone, it's still not advisable to play Okonkwo given that he is still at very best the #3 option in a bad passing offense, and facing a more than formidable defense in Week 2.
Sep 13, 2024 5:54 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo caught both his targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in the loss to Chicago. Quarterback Will Levis could not get the passing game going most of the game, which led to down weeks for all Titans' pass catchers. Okonkwo was able to bail out fantasy managers with his touchdown grab, an incredibly impressive catch in the back right corner of the end zone over a defender. It was a tough day for the position overall, as Oknkwo finished as TE6 on the week heading into the Monday night game with only 9.5 PPR points. While he had a fine fantasy day because of the score, playing Okonkwo on a weekly basis is still not recommended if this passing attack can't improve considerably from Week 1. Okonkwo and the Titans offense will have their work cut out for them when the Jets travel to Nashville next week.
Sep 9, 2024 11:57 AM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo takes on the Chicago Bears in an NFL opening weekend matchup. The former fourth-round pick was a popular breakout candidate last season, and while that didn't pan out due to the ineffectiveness of Ryan Tannehill at QB, Okonkwo was much more productive when Levis took over as the starting quarterback. There's some post-hype sleeper vibes around Okonkwo heading into year three, but he is still at best the fourth target in this offense behind Ridley, Hopkins, and Pollard/Spears at the moment. With the Bears ranking middle-of-the-pack against tight ends last season and Okonkwo near the bottom of the pass-catching pecking order, he's better left on fantasy benches in Week 1.
Sep 6, 2024 1:57 PM EST
The Tennessee Titans listed an offense with a two-tight end set on their depth chart last year. This year, they listed one tight end in the starting lineup on the first unofficial depth chart of the preseason, and it's split between Chigoziem Okonkwo and Josh Whyle. Fantasy managers should never read too much into unofficial depth charts, especially this early in the preseason, but it's not a great sign for Okonkwo. Tennessee's offense is expected to be more pass-happy under new head coach Brian Callahan, but the 24-year-old Okonkwo will have plenty of competition for targets after the team added wideouts Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd in the offseason. The former fourth-round selection in 2022 out of Maryland caught 54 passes for 528 yards and only one touchdown in 17 games in 2023 in his second year in the league. For now, he's merely a low-end TE2 target in deeper fantasy leagues.
Aug 6, 2024 1:26 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo is excited about the way his body is feeling and the direction of the team heading into the 2024 regular season this fall. "I feel like I maximized the potential I had in my body, and if I wanted to get better, I had to change the structure of how I move and stuff," Okonkwo said. "(I feel) a big difference, even the way I feel, my body. I feel a lot better when I move. After a long day of moving, I don't feel as sore." The fourth-rounder in 2022 caught 54 passes for 528 yards and a touchdown in 17 games (11 starts) in his second year in 2023. He had three TDs and more average yards per catch in his rookie campaign. The 24-year-old's stock is trending up, but in an offense that now includes receivers Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd, in addition to DeAndre Hopkins, it's hard to envision Okonkwo ascending to the ranks of surefire TE1 in fantasy.
Jun 19, 2024 2:03 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo caught two of his three targets for 36 yards in the season-ending win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The second-year pass-catcher underwhelmed in fantasy football this year, finishing with 54 receptions for 528 yards and one score. If he remains the starting tight end next season, he'll still have some fantasy football intrigue. If quarterback Will Levis takes a leap in year two, all of the Titans pass-catchers could receive value boosts.
Jan 7, 2024 4:38 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo failed to deliver as a popular streaming option last week against the Houston Texans. Despite the favorable matchup, he caught just three passes for 34 yards. In the Week 18 season finale, he'll face the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are a middle-of-the-pack defense against fantasy tight ends. Ultimately, Tennessee's passing offense is tough to trust whether Ryan Tannehill or Will Levis (foot) is under center, so Okonkwo is not worth rolling the dice on in fantasy leagues or DFS contests.
Jan 4, 2024 2:16 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo caught three of his four targets for 34 yards in the Week 17 loss to the Houston Texans. Okonkwo was a popular streaming option this week due to the favorable matchup, but he ultimately did not deliver. He's set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars next week and should go back to the bench or waiver wire, especially if Ryan Tannehill starts in place of an injured Will Levis (foot).
Dec 31, 2023 4:28 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo had his best performance of the season last week against the Seattle Seahawks, hauling in six of his seven targets for 63 yards and a touchdown. He has now seen at least five targets in four of his last five games. In Week 17, he'll face a Houston Texans defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to the position this year. Whether Ryan Tannehill or Will Levis (ankle) starts for Tennessee, Okonkwo is a solid fantasy option for tight ends, at least in deep leagues. Don't start him over obvious studs, but he's a top streaming option in the final week of the fantasy football season.
Dec 28, 2023 3:16 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo caught all six of his targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in the Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. It was easily Okonkwo's best game of the season, and he paid off for any deep-league fantasy managers who rolled the dice on him. That said, he remains off the fantasy radar in a Week 17 matchup with the Houston Texans due to his overall body of work in 2023.
Dec 24, 2023 8:19 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo saw at least five targets in three games from Week 12 to Week 14, but he earned just three targets in Week 15 against the Houston Texans. The second-year pro has not established himself on the fantasy radar this season, meaning there's no reason to start him against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16. To make things trickier, there's a good chance Ryan Tannehill will start for the injured Will Levis (ankle) on Sunday. With Tannehill under center, the ceilings of all Titans' pass-catchers are lowered.
Dec 21, 2023 4:13 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo caught all three of his targets for 36 yards in the Week 15 loss to the Houston Texans. It was his lowest yardage total since Week 11, so he delivered a disappointing fantasy performance for anyone who rolled the dice on him as a streamer. Although the Seattle Seahawks have allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this year, Okonkwo should remain on the bench next week in that matchup.
Dec 17, 2023 4:51 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo has posted at least 45 receiving yards in each of his last three games, which is a positive sign compared to his early-season production. The second-year tight end hasn't made a big fantasy impact this year, but he is second to only DeAndre Hopkins in total targets among Titans' pass-catchers. Since Week 12, he has the 11th-most total PPR fantasy points among tight ends. Since the Houston Texans have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to the position this year, Okonkwo has streaming value and a mid-range TE2 outlook.
Dec 14, 2023 3:04 PM EST
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