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A key wide receiver for the New York Jets, Allen Lazard, is dealing with a chest injury. With a week-to-week label, his availability for Thursday night's game against the Houston Texans is uncertain. Fantasy managers are eager for updates on his return.
Lazard missed Week 8 against the New England Patriots, raising questions about his Week 9 status. Mike Williams took on the WR3 role in his absence but saw no targets. Lazard's situation leaves fantasy managers assessing his outlook for the season.
Below, let's cover Lazard's latest injury status and analyze his fantasy football value moving forward.
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Allen Lazard Injury Update for Fantasy Football
According to interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich and as reported by Antwan Staley of the New York Daily News, Allen Lazard is considered week-to-week with a chest injury.
Jets injury report ahead of Thursday night vs Houston: #Jets pic.twitter.com/p8KSeLT7RM
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) October 28, 2024
The 28-year-old did not participate in any practices leading up to the Jets' Week 8 loss to the Patriots. According to the Jets' latest injury report from Monday, he still has not practiced. This continued absence from practice suggests the Iowa State product is unlikely to play in New York's upcoming Thursday Night Football game against the Houston Texans.
While Lazard has avoided injured reserve (IR), his status remains uncertain. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his practice status in the coming days but should prepare for the likelihood that the wideout will be inactive again in Week 9.
Allen Lazard Fantasy Football Outlook
Lazard has proven to be a valuable fantasy option when healthy, displaying several high-scoring weeks earlier this season. With Aaron Rodgers reunited with longtime teammate Davante Adams in the Jets' offense, Lazard's role as a consistent secondary option for Rodgers is essential.
Although Garrett Wilson and Adams dominate targets in this offense, the Iowa native's rapport with Rodgers keeps him a key flex option in favorable matchups.
What a catch by Allen Lazard 🔥
And great placement by Rodgers 🎯#Jets | 🎥 @nyjets pic.twitter.com/AzvrWKwe18
— Harrison Glaser (@NYJetsTFMedia) October 21, 2024
Lazard remains a "boom-or-bust" player, but his job security appears stable given the lack of production from Williams, who did not see any targets in Week 8.
With the right matchups, Lazard can offer significant fantasy value, even with the competition from Adams and Wilson. For fantasy managers, the receiver is a comfortable flex play in deeper leagues and a useful option to retain on rosters for the right game environments once he returns to full health.
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