Jets’ tight end room highlighted after Week 1; Kenyon Sadiq featured
After Week 1 the Jets leaned on their tight end group; Kenyon Sadiq's role and early impact could influence play-calling while the receiving corps deals with injuries.
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Jets ran 13 personnel on three opening-drive plays, matching their 2025 season total.
Multiple tight ends played on 27 of 63 offensive snaps in Week 1, including both touchdowns.
The club ran an unusual play that had four tight ends on the field on one snap in the third quarter.
Sadiq played as a traditional TE, split out wide, in the slot and in the backfield during Week 1.
He scored on a 3-yard end-around rush and reached a top speed of 20.08 mph on the play.
Coaching staff plans to increase tight end usage as Sadiq settles into the offense.