Chig Okonkwo's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 3'' , 238 lbs
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Birthdate09/08/1999 (25)
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CollegeMaryland
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Draft Info2022: Rd 4, Pk 143 (TEN)
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StatusActive
2024 season stats
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Receptions23 29th
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Receiving Yards196 31st
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Receiving Touchdowns1 20th
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Total DYAR-15 24th
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem 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.
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo recorded one catch for five yards in the team's win over the Dolphins on Monday night. With quarterback 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.
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem 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.
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem 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.
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. Okonkwo could jump up a spot in that pecking order if Hopkins is unable to go - currently questionable with an MCL tear - but it's still a risky play even if he gets a couple of extra targets this week. Chig is better left on fantasy benches in Week 1.