Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for Jayden Reed. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make fantasy football lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into this week. So, is Jayden Reed playing in Week 1? Here’s what we know about Jayden Reed‘s injury and his status for Week 1. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the probability of any injured player playing this week, including Jayden Reed. So, is Jayden Reed playing Week 1?
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Fantasy Football Outlook: Will Jayden Reed Play Week 1?
Jayden Reed (foot) questionable to play Week 1
Jayden Reed (foot) is questionable to play in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.
Fantasy Impact
Reed’s foot injury continues to bother him and will leave him with a questionable tag prior to the team’s season opener on Sunday. It looks likely that he will be cleared to play in time, but his upside is notably reduced if he is playing at less than 100% health.
Leo Sells
Jayden Reed (foot) logs second straight practice Friday
Jayden Reed was at practice again on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Reed made his return to practice in limited fashion on Thursday. He appears to likely be on track to be good to go for Sunday’s season opener.
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What the Experts Are Saying
Jayden Reed was a fantasy darling entering the 2024 season after posting a WR26 in fantasy points per game season and ten total touchdowns. His stock came crashing down last year (WR38) as Green Bay continued their stubborn usage of a wide receiver room by committee, and the passing volume dried up. Among 85 qualifying receivers, Reed ranked 15th in yards per route run, but he was outside the top 40 receivers in target share (52nd, 15.7%), receiving yards per game (41st, 50.4), first-read share (49th, 19.9%), and first downs per route run (51st, 0.080). Unless you’re a hyper-efficient receiver, like Reed was in 2023, it’s difficult to produce when you’re only running a route on 69.3% of dropbacks (64th). His usage looks like it won’t change this season. If anything, I’m worried that he will be even more limited this season. Reed is reportedly dealing with a Jones fracture and is attempting to play through it. This is unheard of. I can’t plug him into any lineup until we see how this goes for him and his route share. I worry that he will be severely limited in his route share out the gate (maybe for the entire season). Sit Reed in every format this week.
– Derek Brown
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