Jets rookie has perfect breakout opportunity in Week 4 matchup

One of the biggest issues for the New York Jets this season, as they enter a week four matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football, has been a lack of success from their playmakers.

Entering the season, one of the biggest concerns and fears was who would emerge behind Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall in the Jets' offense. The early answer, especially with Hall struggling in the last two games, has been: Nobody.

It has been the worst but most expected scenario for this Jets offense to open up the season. Garrett Wilson, who has tallied 21 receptions for 229 yards and two touchdowns, is the only Jets pass catcher through three games to haul in double-digit catches and at least 100 yards.

However, a primetime matchup against the Dolphins could be a perfect opportunity for Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor to break out.

After Aaron Glenn recognized the Jets' need to get Taylor more involved in the offense on top of facing a struggling Dolphins defense, Taylor could play a huge role in primetime.

Mason Taylor could have a breakout game in Jets' Week 4 matchup

After finishing first all-time in LSU program history in receptions (129) and yards (1,308), Mason Taylor entered the season with a pivotal role in the Jets' offense. Unfortunately for Taylor, three games into his NFL career, the production has yet to arrive.

In three games and 141 total snaps played, Taylor has tallied just six receptions on nine targets for 43 yards. It wasn't until last week in Tampa that the 21-year-old tallied more than one catch when he finished the afternoon with four receptions for 18 yards.

This slow start for the LSU product isn't all on himself. Dealing with inconsistent QB play through the first three games has played a role in the Jets' slow start passing this season. There have been times through the first three weeks where Taylor has been open but hasn't been thrown to.

Needing a win to avoid a demoralizing 0-4 start, Taylor is in a position to potentially have his best game of his career with Justin Fields back at QB and facing a struggling Miami defense.

On top of being the 27th-ranked defense in the NFL, the Dolphins have especially struggled against tight ends in the pass game. Through three games, Miami has allowed 214 yards to tight ends, which is the sixth most in the NFL and the second highest in the AFC.

Miami's struggling defense has also allowed the 3rd most receptions to tight ends in the AFC with 18 through three games. Last week, in a primetime Thursday night showdown against the Bills, rookie tight end Jackson Hawes found the end zone for the first time in his NFL career.

On Monday night, Mason Taylor will look to do the same when he faces off against his Dad's former team.

After Aaron Glenn's comments and Miami's struggles against tight ends this season, there is no reason for Taylor not to play a big role in week four.

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