Lazard Lands on IR, Jets' Receiving Corps Takes a Hit
The New York Jets have placed star receiver Allen Lazard on injured reserve, a blow to their already struggling offense. Lazard, who signed a four-year deal with the Jets this past offseason, has been dealing with a shoulder injury since Week 1. He was hoping to return after a week of rest, but it seems the injury is more serious than initially thought.
This news comes as a major blow to the Jets, who are already struggling to find consistency on offense. The Jets' passing game, which ranked among the league's worst in 2022, was looking to Lazard as a reliable target for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Lazard's ability to win contested catches and make plays downfield was supposed to be a major upgrade for the Jets' offense.
Now, with Lazard sidelined, the Jets will be relying on a group of young and relatively inexperienced receivers. Garrett Wilson, the team's first-round pick in 2022, is expected to lead the way, but he'll need help. Mecole Hardman, another new face in the Jets' receiving corps, will also have a bigger role to play. The Jets are also hoping that their tight ends, Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah, can step up and provide more production.
It's a tough break for the Jets, who were hoping to make a run at the playoffs this season. Lazard's absence makes their path even more difficult, but it's not the end of the world. The Jets have shown they can win close games, and they'll need to find ways to do so without their top receiver. With a little luck and some good play from their young receivers, the Jets might just be able to overcome this setback.
However, the Jets' offense will need to find ways to create more plays if they want to make a run at the playoffs. The team needs to find a way to get the ball to their playmakers in space and let them make plays. If they can do that, then the Jets might be able to overcome this injury and make a run at the postseason.
But for now, the Jets are facing an uphill battle. They'll need to find a way to win games without one of their key players, and it's going to be a tough task. But they're a resilient group, and they have a lot of fight in them. They might just surprise some people.