Jets' Allen Lazard placed on injured reserve, leaving Aaron Rodgers without a key receiver

Alex Parker

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Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard has been placed on injured reserve due to a chest injury, leaving quarterback Aaron Rodgers without one of his top targets.

Why it matters: The absence of Lazard poses a challenge for the Jets' passing game and puts more pressure on other receivers to step up.

  • Lazard had been serving as the No. 3 receiver behind Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams.
  • Lazard's productive season with 30 receptions for 412 yards and five touchdowns showcases his importance to the team.

Yes, but: Despite his drops, Lazard has been performing at the highest level of his career.

  • He signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Jets last year as a free agent.
  • Lazard has a history with Rodgers, having played together for four seasons with the Green Bay Packers.

What to watch: The Jets will need their remaining receivers to elevate their performance in Lazard's absence.

  • Other receivers, such as Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown, may see increased playing time.
  • The Jets may explore potential options in the free agent market or through trades to bolster their receiving corps.

What's next: Lazard is eligible to return from injured reserve on December 8 against the Miami Dolphins.

In other news: The Jets have announced Riley Patterson as their new kicker, replacing the injured Greg Zuerlein.

  • Patterson has experience with multiple NFL teams and boasts an 88% field goal success rate.
  • This change aims to address the Jets' kicking game and provide stability in special teams.

The bottom line: With Lazard sidelined, the Jets must adapt and find ways to generate offense without one of their key playmakers.

  • The team will rely on the depth of their receiving corps and the creativity of their offensive schemes to compensate for Lazard's absence.
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