Tyler Eifert Fantasy Stats

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to decline the team option for tight end Tyler Eifert, according to a source. Eifert was expected to earn a little under $5 million for the 2021 season if his option had been picked up, but he'll become a free agent instead. The oft-injured tight end managed to play in 15 games in Jacksonville in 2020, but he caught just 36 passes on 60 targets for 349 yards and two touchdowns in one of the worst offenses in football. The 30-year-old could be productive in the right situation, so his fantasy value heading into 2021 will depend entirely on where he lands and whether he'll have a shot to be a team's top pass-catching tight end. But because of his extensive injury history, Eifert is unlikely to be anything more than an upside low-end TE2.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert was held to just one reception for 10 yards during Sunday's loss to the Colts. Eifert had hauled in multiple receptions in each of his past eight games. Injuries undoubtedly played a role in Eifert being slowed during his time on the field in 2020, as he finished the year with 36 catches for 349 receiving yards to go along with his two touchdowns. Should Jacksonville decide to stick with Eifert at the TE spot heading into next year, he should benefit from consistent quarterback play with the Jaguars likely to instill a new face under center.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert has held down a consistent role as a red-zone target in the team's offense of late, giving him some DFS appeal Sunday versus Chicago due to his low price tag. Eifert has made multiple catches in seven straight games and is the rare pass-catching member of the Jacksonville offense to not be adversely affected by quarterbackMike Glennon's return to the starting lineup in Week 16. Glennon and Eifert linked up for a touchdown in Week 12 before the TE pulled down six catches the following week. While he has low-end TE1 appeal in season-long formats, Eifert could be a sound contrarian play Sunday due to his matchup versus a stout Bears Defense.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (shoulder) is questionable for Week 14 against the Titans. Eifert has a chance to suit up this week and will be a potential QB2 streamer in deeper leagues if he's active. He's seen 10 targets the last two games with Mike Glennon at quarterback, catching nine passes for 61 yards and a touchdown. The 30-year-old also has at least four targets in eight of his last 10 games. The Titans also have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season, including seven touchdowns allowed to the position. Eifert isn't the sexiest option, if active, but you could probably do worse in deeper leagues if you're desperate. If he cannot play, James O'Shaughnessy would see a bigger role on offense.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert is not a worthy starter this week against Minnesota. In nine games played, the TE has only surpassed 40 yards once, and he has also been very inconsistent in his weekly numbers. Because the Jaguars don't have a strong passing attack, this makes Eifert too risky to start and thus irrelevant for fantasy purposes.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) was upgraded to a full practice participant Thursday, the first step in his return to action. Eifert has been out of the mix since leaving Week 6 with a neck injury, which has kept him sidelined. While his health is on the upswing, his fantasy prospects may not be immediately following as Jake Luton will be making his first career start Sunday at quarterback. Although, Eifert has proven to be a reliable red zone target and has seen at least six targets in three games this season, making him a roll of the dice DFS selection or deep season-long league option. Eifert's return to the mix knocks James O'Shaughnessy out of fantasy consideration.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) was held out of Thursday's practice as he continues to work his way back from a neck injury. Eifert was able to log just five offensive snaps last Sunday versus Detroit before being removed, which doesn't bode well for his shot at suiting up this Sunday against the Chargers. James O'Shaughnessy would take over a larger role should Eifert remain out, although the veteran logged 75 percent of the team's offensive snaps last week and saw just one target (with zero catches). With wide receivers DJ Chark Jr. (ankle) and Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring) joining Eifert on the injury report, Jacksonville may wind up facing a stingy Chargers Defense without its full allotment of offensive talent.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr.(ankle) and tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) were both missing from practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Chark is now in jeopardy of missing the Week 6 matchup against the Lions. If he's out this weekend, rookie Laviska Shenault Jr., Keelan Cole and Chris Conley would operate in three-receiver sets in a prime matchup against a Detroit secondary that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to pass-catchers. If Chark starts, he'll be a solid WR2 in a Jacksonville offense that has been throwing the ball often. Eifert is third on the team with 24 targets, but he's struggled to stay on the field because of injuries in his career and doesn't have more than three catches or 36 yards in a game this year. He was already coming into this one as a touchdown-dependent, low-end TE2. James O'Shaughnessy would see a bigger role if Eifert is ruled out, but he can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) sustained a stinger, which forced him to exit Sundays contest versus Houston early. There is optimism that Eifert will be able to return to the field soon, a definite positive whenever discussing a neck ailment. Prior to his departure, Eifert saw a season-high seven targets, continuing to be a focal point in the red zone for the Jacksonville offense. With the Jaguars hosting Detroit next Sunday before their bye week, the team may opt to keep Eifert sidelined out of an abundance of caution, which makes monitoring his practice workload during the week a consideration. Hell be a deep season-long league TE1 should he ultimately suit up.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) left Sunday's game against the Houston Texans in the third quarter with a neck injury. His return is questionable. He had three catches for 16 yards on four targets before exiting the game. While he's gone, the team's backup tight end James O'Shaughnessy could see some additional targets.