Targeting Ryan Griffin among 4 keys to Jets offense vs. Raiders

Sam Darnold needs to look for tight end Ryan Griffin early and often against one of the worst pass defenses in the league.

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Target Ryan Griffin

Only three tight ends have failed to either eclipse 50 receiving yards or score a touchdown against Oakland – Noah Fant’s rookie debut, a beleaguered Trey Burton and washed Tyler Eifert. Every other tight end that’s faced the Raiders, including the likes of Darren Fells and Irv Smith Jr., has played well against one of the worst defenses against the tight end.

After a five-catch, 109-yard, touchdown performance against the Redskins, Griffin has a chance for another great game this week. Sam Darnold is looking Griffin’s way often, and he could be the recipient of a lot of targets against the Raiders.