Mike Williams said he will be ready for Week 1. (Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Williams, who signed a one-year deal with the Jets, told the media he is over four months removed from ACL surgery. He'll be a downfield threat on the outside for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense next season.
New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) said on Joe Rogan's podcast that he's progressing well, feeling good, and can do everything but sprint at his top speed. (Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rodgers is five months removed from his surgery and is aiming to return at the start of the 2024 season, a year after his initial tear. The 40-year-old signal-caller only got four snaps into his Jets career before the injury, redirecting the trajectory of New York's season. His age brings concern when paired with the injury, but there's optimism the Jets could be competitive next season in a tough decision.
Jets QB Zach Wilson (concussion) will not play in Week 18. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Wilson remains in the league’s concussion protocol and will not play against the Patriots in Week 18. Fantasy managers should expect Trevor Siemian to draw the start against a tough Patriots’ defense.
Jets WR Allen Lazard is officially inactive for Thursday’s matchup with the Browns.
Fantasy Impact: Lazard was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday’s practice with an illness and came into Thursday listed as questionable. Fantasy managers should expect Jason Brownlee and Xavier Gipson to see additional targets Thursday night.
Jets K Greg Zuerlein (quad) will suit up Thursday night against the Browns. (Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Zuerlein is officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Browns due to a quad injury. The team did not elevate Austin Seibert to the practice squad, indicating the team feels good about Zuerlein progress throughout the week.
Trevor Siemian is expected to start on Sunday against the Commanders. (Source: Brian Costello on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Zach Wilson was ruled out after he was unable to clear the concussion protocol. Siemian was 14-of-26 with two interceptions in relief of Wilson last week. He remains off the fantasy radar.
The New York Jets' second-year RB Breece Hall, who is dealing with an ankle injury, remained limited for the second day in a row ahead of Week 15. (Source: newyorkjets.com)
Fantasy Impact: The Jets prepare for in-division rival Miami, against whom Hall had a 13-16-0 rushing stat line and a 7-24-0 receiving stat line. Hall's efficiency has been in the mud recently, posting sub-3.3 yards per carry in six of his last eight games after an uber-efficient start to his season. However, during that same span, his passing-game participation has skyrocketed, seeing 5+ catches in seven of his last eight and 45+ yards five times. He's a volume-based RB2 in a weak offense if healthy (half-PPR ECR of RB15).
Wes Schweitzer (calf) will miss Sunday's matchup with the Texans. (Source: Zach Rosenblatt on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Schweitzer started in Week 13 against the Falcons after missing the previous four games. Now, the veteran offensive lineman will be forced to miss another contest due to injury.
Tyler Conklin (hamstring) was limited at practice for the Jets on Wednesday. (Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Conklin popped up on New York's injury report as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. He's dealing with a hamstring injury of some kind, but it doesn't seem to be a serious issue, given that he was able to participate in a limited capacity. He will likely be ready to go by Sunday but probably won't be worth streaming with how bad New York's offense has been this year.
C.J. Uzomah (knee) was sent to IR by the Jets on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Uzomah has been mostly a non-factor for the Jets this season, and now a knee issue will ultimately end the campaign early for the veteran tight end. Kenny Yeboah has been activated in a corresponding move.
New York Jets RB Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is active for Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons despite his late addition to the injury report. (Source: newyorkjets.com)
Fantasy Impact: For a moment, it seemed like Cook could be the team's RB1 in Week 13, but RB Breece Hall is active as well. Cook suffered a late-week shoulder injury that won't stop him from playing, though Hall being active does. Cook has played more than 30% of the team's snaps just once since Week 2 and is unlikely to see much action again.
Jets RB Israel Abanikanda did not participate in practice Wednesday. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Abanikanda is dealing with an illness and will have two more practice sessions to log practice time ahead of Sunday’s matchup with Atlanta. The 21-year-old rookie made his NFL debut recently, but played just 18% of the snaps against Buffalo in Week 11.
Jets OL Mekhi Becton is officially inactive for a Week 12 matchup with the Dolphins.
Fantasy Impact: Becton came into Friday listed as questionable due to an ankle injury. Becton’s absence will impact both the running game and the protection of QB Tim Boyle against a tough Miami pass rush.
The New York Jets have activated OT Duane Brown off of the injured reserve on the last day of his 21-day practice window. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brown, who is now 38 years old, hasn't played since Week 3 as he has been recovering from a hip issue. He was a full participant in both Tuesday and Wednesday's practices and could be on track to return in Week 12, which would be huge for a struggling Jets front. Brown is a one-time All-Pro OT and made a Pro Bowl as recently as 2021.
Garrett Wilson was limited in practice Tuesday. (Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wilson should be healthy enough to play on Friday against the Dolphins. The bigger concern for him is the Jets quarterback play with Tim Boyle expected to start.
Jets DB Michael Carter is officially inactive for a Week 11 matchup with the Bills.
Fantasy Impact: Carter continues to deal with a hamstring injury and will sit out Sunday’s matchup with Buffalo. Brandin Echols will likely fill in for Carter in his absence.
Jets WR Randall Cobb is officially inactive for a Week 9 matchup with the Chargers.
Fantasy Impact: Cobb is dealing with a shoulder injury and despite practicing in full this week, he appears to need more time to recover from his shoulder injury. Fantasy managers can leave the veteran on the waiver wire.
Jets DT Al Woods suffered a torn Achilles Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season. (Source: NFL.com)
Fantasy Impact: Woods exited in the first half with the injury. The Jets will likely turn to Solomon Thomas to replace the injured Woods.
Jets CB Sauce Gardner has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday against the Giants. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gardner did not play in the team’s Week 6 win, but is ready to go after the extra rest of the bye week. His return is a massive boost to the Jets’ defense in a plus matchup against Tyrod Taylor and the Giants.
Jets CB D.J. Reed Jr. has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday against the Giants. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Reed has missed two consecutive games due to a concussion, but has been cleared to make his return after having extra rest with the bye week. His return will help bolster the Jets’ pass defense in a plus matchup against Tyrod Taylor and the Giants.
