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Jets' Most Consistent Receiver Likely Out Against Jaguars With Knee Injury

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin will likely sit out against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16 with a knee injury, according to head coach Robert Saleh.

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Veteran tight end Ryan Griffin has been the Jets' steadiest contributor in the passing game this season, hauling in at least one pass in each of New York's first 14 games.

It sounds like Griffin's streak will come to an end this week, however, due to a knee injury

"It's not looking good for this week," Saleh revealed to reporters on Monday afternoon. "We'll see and get more evaluation tomorrow."

While Griffin has been consistent and reliable, he hasn't exactly been the focal point of New York's offense. The 31-year-old hasn't had more than four catches in a single game this season, typically securing just one or two receptions.

Over 14 games (12 starts), Griffin has accumulated 261 receiving yards on 27 catches and 42 targets with two touchdowns. Only six other players on the Jets (Jamison Crowder, Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, Michael Carter, Braxton Berrios and Ty Johnson) have more catches than Griffin this season.

The return of tight end Tyler Kroft from injured reserve will help cushion the blow if Griffin needs to miss time. Kroft played for the first time since Week 9 on Sunday, snagging two catches of his own. Same goes with Trevon Wesco, who had a 19-yard catch on Sunday in Miami.

Luckily for New York, the Jets face Jacksonville this week, a lowly opponent that gives up an average of 239 passing yards and 26.4 points per game. 

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Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher  of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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