News: Tight end Jeff Cumberland signed his one-year restricted free-agent tender with the Jets.
Analysis: Right now, Cumberland is the Jets' starting tight end. Sounds great right? Not so much -- Cumberland isn't expected to put up enough stats to warrant Fantasy use on a weekly basis. Maybe he's someone you could check out as a one-week replacement off waivers, but that's it.
News: The Jets tendered tight end Jeff Cumberland with the low restricted free-agent offer, meaning he can switch teams without any additional compensation but the Jets would have the right of first refusal. The Newark Star-Ledger reports he'll make $1.32 million in 2013 if he signs the offer with the Jets.
Analysis: Cumberland could be the team's starting tight end if Dustin Keller leaves via free agency. If that happens, he could be considered for one-week use off the waiver wire during the season.
News: ESPN.com reports that Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland "could be the starter by default" in 2013 if the team allows Dustin Keller to leave as a free agent and doesn't sign a suitable replacement. The report describes Cumberland as "a solid No. 2 with room to improve," but also says "there's nothing special about him." Cumberland finished the year with 29 catches for 359 yards and three touchdowns.
Analysis: Cumberland would obviously benefit from being the starter, but Fantasy owners can't trust him as a starting option. Keep an eye on what happens with the Jets at tight end this offseason, but Cumberland is not worth drafting in the majority of leagues.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland posted three receptions for 36 yards during New York's 28-9 loss at Buffalo in Week 17. Cumberland was in the starting lineup again as fellow tight end Dustin Keller missed his fourth consecutive game with an ankle injury and collected six targets from quarterback Mark Sanchez. His three catches finished just one shy of the team lead held by Braylon Edwards (42 yards).
Analysis: Cumberland was one of the most heavily targeted receivers for the Jets over the last few weeks of the season as he posted 15 looks over the past three games -- all from Sanchez. He finished with three touchdown grabs in 15 games after failing to reach the end zone in his first two seasons. With Keller slated for free agency, the 25-year-old could land a spot with the Jets next season, but is not a worthwhile Fantasy option.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland is active for Week 17 at Buffalo as he continues to overcome lingering issues to his wrist and ankle. Cumberland was listed as probable on the team's injury report after he was a full participant in practice last week. He will remain in the starting lineup in place of Dustin Keller, who was ruled out again. Cumberland will square off against a Bills pass defense that ranks 13th in the NFL, surrendering 218.3 yards per game through the air this season.
Analysis: Cumberland is coming off a zero-catch outing against San Diego last Sunday and he has just 26 total receptions on the season. But the Jets will also have Mark Sanchez under center again Sunday and the two have connected on two scores this year. Buffalo is yielding an average of 5.8 Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends as well as just one touchdown over the past six weeks. Consider Cumberland a low-end option only in deeper Fantasy formats for Week 17.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland was listed as probable on the team's injury report for Week 17 at Buffalo as he continues to shake off minor issues to his ankle and wrist. Cumberland was a full participant in practice over the past week and is expected to remain in the starting lineup in place of Dustin Keller, who is unlikely to play after being labeled doubtful. He will square off against a Bills pass defense that ranks 13th in the NFL, surrendering 218.3 yards per game through the air this season.
Analysis: Perhaps rather surprisingly, Cumberland has served as a quality replacement for Keller and has tallied two touchdown passes in the time Keller has been sidelined. But he is coming off a zero-catch outing against San Diego last Sunday and he has just 26 total receptions on the season. The Jets will also have Mark Sanchez under center again Sunday and the two have connected on two scores this year. Buffalo is yielding an average of 5.8 Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends as well as just one touchdown over the past six weeks. Consider Cumberland a low-end option only in deeper Fantasy formats for Week 17.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland was held without a catch and was targeted only once during New York's 27-17 loss against San Diego during Week 16. Cumberland, who was active for the game after being listed as probable on the injury report, failed to make a connection with new quarterback Greg McElroy and was one of four Jets players to finish without a reception (minimum one target).
Analysis: With Dustin Keller out with a lingering ankle injury, Cumberland remained in the starting lineup but was unable to make an impact. After scoring two touchdowns in his previous three games entering Sunday's contest, he watched fellow tight end Hayden Smith register the only reception from the group for 16 yards. Without Keller as an option, Fantasy owners should avoid the Jets' tight ends for Week 17 at Buffalo.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland is active for Week 16 against San Diego after dismissing minor issues to his wrist and ankle. Cumberland will serve in the starting lineup again for New York as fellow tight end Dustin Keller missed his third consecutive game with an ankle injury. He will face a Chargers team that ranks 20th in the NFL against the pass (241.1 yards allowed per game).
Analysis: Cumberland has fared well with Keller hobbling and recorded a touchdown catch in two of his past three games. The Illinois product also served as the team's leading target last Monday against Tennessee (nine), but that was with Mark Sanchez at quarterback. The Jets will Greg McElroy under center against San Diego, which has yielded just 5.5 Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season. Consider Cumberland a low-end option in deeper formats for Week 16 despite his recent scoring binge.
News: With Dustin Keller (ankle) expected to miss his third consecutive game, Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland will receive the starting nod again for Week 16 against San Diego. Cumberland was listed as probable on the team's injury report after practicing in full throughout the past week with issues to his wrist and ankle. He will face a Chargers team that ranks 20th in the NFL against the pass (241.1 yards allowed per game).
Analysis: Cumberland has fared well with Keller hobbling and recorded a touchdown catch in two of his past three games. The Illinois product also served as the team's leading target last Monday against Tennessee (nine), but that was with Mark Sanchez at quarterback. The Jets will Greg McElroy under center against San Diego, which has yielded just 5.5 Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season. Consider Cumberland a low-end option in deeper formats for Week 16 despite his recent scoring binge.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland was the favorite target of quarterback Mark Sanchez in Week 15 against the Titans. He was targeted a team-high nine times, catching four passes for 53 yards and a touchdown in the 14-10 loss. He had a touchdown grab overturned in the first half but found the end zone in the third quarter when Sanchez hooked up with him from 17 yards out. Cumberland led New York in receiving in the defeat.
Analysis: Cumberland scored his third touchdown of the season Monday night and has put up decent numbers with Dustin Keller out. While he has had a career campaign thus far, continue to ignore the 25-year-old in the majority of Fantasy formats down the stretch.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland registered one catch for a team-high 37 yards during New York's 17-10 win over New York in Week 14. Cumberland, who earned the start with Dustin Keller sidelined by an ankle injury, was targeted twice by quarterback Mark Sanchez as his yardage total represented a team high. He was active for the game after being listed as probable on the team's injury report with a minor wrist issue.
Analysis: Cumberland has served as a quality fill-in for Keller and totaled eight receptions over the past four games. He also had a touchdown in last Sunday's game against Arizona, but was unable to carry that scoring production into Week 14. The Illinois product could remain in the starting lineup if Keller is forced to miss more playing time, however, he should not be considered a worthwhile Fantasy option in most formats.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland is active for Week 14 at Jacksonville after dealing with a minor wrist issue in practice last week. Cumberland will serve as New York's starter after Dustin Keller was ruled out with an ankle injury. He will square off against a Jaguars defense that is ranked 28th in the NFL against the pass and is permitting 260.9 yards per game through the air.
Analysis: Cumberland entered the season as a marginal contributor in the Jets' offense, but has surged for 21 total catches for 233 yards and two touchdowns this year. He represents the largest target for quarterback Mark Sanchez, who tends to favor tight ends near the end zone. Still, Cumberland is viewed as a last-resort option in deeper Fantasy formats as the Jaguars are allowing an average of 5.5 Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season.
News: With Jets starting tight end Dustin Keller sidelined for Week 14 because of an ankle injury, Jeff Cumberland will attempt to pick up his slack against the Jaguars. Cumberland, who is listed as probable for Sunday's game with a minor wrist issue, posted his second touchdown of the season during Week 13 against Arizona. He also recorded one other catch to finish with 25 yards, his second straight outing totaling 20-plus yards. Jacksonville is ranked 28th in the NFL against the pass and is permitting 260.9 yards per game through the air.
Analysis: Cumberland has played well in Keller's absence this season as he has shattered his totals from the previous two seasons combined. He entered the season as a marginal contributor in the Jets' offense and has surged for 21 total catches for 233 yards and two touchdowns. Cumberland represents the largest target for quarterback Mark Sanchez, who tends to favor tight ends near the end zone. Still, Cumberland is viewed as a last-resort option in deeper Fantasy formats as the Jaguars are allowing an average of 5.5 Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland recorded two catches for 25 yards and a touchdown during New York's 7-6 win over Arizona in Week 13. Cumberland hauled in a 1-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Greg McElroy in the fourth quarter to account for the Jets' only scoring in the game. It was his second touchdown of the season, which matches the scoring total for starting tight end Dustin Keller.
Analysis: With Keller sidelined in the second quarter with an ankle injury, Cumberland was able to reach the end zone for the first time since Week 5 against Houston. For a backup tight end, the 25-year-old has received a decent amount of looks and has collected 35 targets this season, turning them into 21 catches. He still isn't a reliable Fantasy option even if Keller misses playing time and should be left on waivers at this point.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland received his fourth straight start Week 5 against the Texans and scored the first touchdown of his career. He hauled in a 27-yard scoring strike from quarterback Mark Sanchez in the first quarter and finished with two catches for 51 yards in the 23-17 loss. Cumberland, who was targeted four times, finished second on New York in receiving behind wideout Jeremy Kerley (94 yards).
Analysis: Cumberland has been seeing more playing time with Dustin Keller (hamstring) injured and had the best game of his career Monday night. His role will be minimal once Keller returns, however, so owners would be wise to leave 25-year-old on waivers in the majority of Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland tallied two catches for 13 yards during New York's 27-10 loss at Pittsburgh in Week 2. Cumberland, who earned the start in place of injured tight end Dustin Keller (hamstring), registered five targets from quarterback Mark Sanchez -- the second-highest total on the team behind Santonio Holmes (11).
Analysis: Cumberland was limited to just three games for the Jets last season because of a torn Achilles, but has already made an impact this year. The 25-year-old has racked up five total receptions for 46 yards as he seems to have assumed Keller's position as Sanchez's safety net just beyond the line of scrimmage. Unfortunately, he is not expected to produce on a weekly basis and is not a worthwhile Fantasy option for now.
News: The New York Daily News reports Jets TE Jeff Cumberland is out for the season with a torn Achilles'. According to a source, his recovery timetable is six months. He's been placed on IR.
Analysis: Cumberland had just two catches for 35 yards this season and has dressed four just four games in two seasons with the Jets. He was nothing more than a backup TE and had no Fantasy appeal.
News: Jets backup TE Jeff Cumberland left Sunday's game at Oakland with an apparent ankle injury, according to the New York Post. Cumberland was injured after he dropped a pass in the end zone and is considered questionable to return. He is expected to have an MRI on Monday.
Analysis: Cumberland's injury looked serious immediately as the 24-year-old limped off the field following the play. The pass was his only target of the game from QB Mark Sanchez before departing. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore him in all formats.
