Wilson caught four of six targets for 57 yards and added a five-yard run in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.
Wilson led the Jets in receiving yards as Aaron Rodgers threw for just 176 yards, while running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen combined to score all three of the team's touchdowns. A substantial step forward with Rodgers under center has yet to materialize for Wilson after the 2022 first-round draft pick overcame subpar quarterback play to begin his career with a pair of 1,000-yard seasons, but Thursday's home game against a Patriots secondary that just got burned for 129 yards and a touchdown by Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf offers an intriguing breakout opportunity for Wilson.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Eleven targets in Week 1 loss
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Wilson caught six of 11 targets for 60 yards in Monday's 32-19 loss to the 49ers.
All 46 of Wilson's first-half receiving yards came on the Jets' touchdown drive on the third possession, but Aaron Rodgers threw for only two yards on the team's other five first-half possessions. Allen Lazard led the Jets' passing game with 89 yards and two touchdown catches in the second half, while Wilson remained stuck in first gear. Expectations are high for Wilson with a healthy Rodgers after the 2022 first-round draft pick began his career with a pair of 1,000-yard seasons despite abhorrent quarterback play. Wilson's volume Monday was encouraging, but he'll look to pick up the production Week 2 against a Titans defense that's much less intimidating than San Francisco's, even with the offseason addition of cornerback L'Jarius Sneed.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: No appearances in preseason
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Wilson did not play in Saturday's 10-6 preseason win over the Giants.
Along with other key starters for the Jets, Wilson did not suit up at all during the exhibition season. Through two seasons as a pro, Wilson has shown an elite ability to draw targets, but quarterback play has held back his production. That shouldn't be an issue in 2024 assuming Aaron Rodgers can stay healthy, as Wilson will once again operate as the Jets' clear top pass-catching option.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Not on track to play
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Wilson is one of the 31 Jets not expected to dress for Saturday's preseason game at Carolina, Randy Lange of NYJets.com reports.
The Jets will hold out most of their veteran starters and top backups, allowing rookies and roster-bubble players to handle most of the snaps. The list of players not expected to be in uniform includes QBs Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor, RB Breece Hall, WRs Xavier Gipson, Allen Lazard and Malik Taylor and TEs Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert. The team also held Wilson out of its first preseason game and may not play him until Week 1.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Fine after neck injury Sunday
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Speaking with the media Monday, Wilson said his neck is fine after he was forced to leave Week 18's win over the Patriots, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
Wilson took a glancing blow to the head from New England safety Jabrill Peppers in the season finale and exited after 38 offensive snaps. The wideout underwent an evaluation for a concussion and was diagnosed with a neck issue. It doesn't sound like he's dealing with anything significant, and Wilson should have a normal offseason after catching 95 passes for 1,042 yards and three touchdowns this season. Wilson's 168 targets were the fourth most in the NFL, trailing only CeeDee Lamb (181), Davante Adams (175) and Tyreek Hill (171). Getting Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) back healthy for 2024 should provide a big boost to Wilson's efficiency and touchdown upside.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Leaves finale with neck injury
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Wilson cleared concussion protocol but exited Sunday's 17-3 win over the Patriots with a neck injury, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports. He caught two of five targets for 34 yards, bringing his season totals to 95 catches for 1,042 yards and three touchdowns on 168 targets.
Wilson dressed in all 17 games for the second consecutive season, but the 2022 first-round draft pick took a modest step back after racking up 1,103 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie. Poor quarterback play once again held Wilson back, as Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles just four plays into the season, paving the way for a combination of Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian to share the workload under center for the Jets. The receiver Wilson will have plenty of time to recover from his neck injury in the offseason, and his production could benefit significantly in 2024 if Rodgers is able to play near his pre-injury level.
Wilson has exited Sunday's game against the Patriots to be evaluated for a concussion, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Wilson sustained a hard hit to the head when Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers collided with him following an incomplete pass in the third quarter. The second-year wideout has helped off the field before being taken to the locker room, per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Wilson exited the game with two catches (on five targets) for a team-high 34 receiving yards. With the Jets already eliminated from playoff contention, it's likely that the team will take every precaution with the 2022 first-round pick, who came into Sunday's action with 93 receptions for 1,008 yards and three touchdowns this season.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: WRs to Sit
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Wilson only had five catches for 48 yards on nine targets against New England in Week 3, and he's now scored fewer than 10 PPR points in two of three career meetings with the Patriots. Wilson has also scored fewer than 10 PPR points in three of his past five games overall, and he has one touchdown since Week 2 and none in his past five outings. In their past five games, New England has held Keenan Allen (10.8 PPR points), George Pickens (6.9 PPR points) and Stefon Diggs (7.1 PPR points) to minimal production, and Wilson should only be started in three-receiver leagues in Week 18.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Modest numbers in Week 17 loss
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Wilson brought in five of 10 targets for 50 yards in the Jets' 37-20 loss to the Browns on Thursday night. He also netted minus-1 yard on his only carry.
Wilson led the Jets in receiving yards and targets, although that didn't add up to much in terms of fantasy production. The talented receiver was once again the victim of a heavy dose of dink-and-dunk passing by Trevor Siemian, who averaged only 5.8 yards per attempt. Wilson did cross the 1,000-yard mark for the second time in as many seasons with Thursday night's production, and he'll head into the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday, Jan. 7 against the Patriots needing seven receptions to reach the 100-catch mark.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Season high in targets Sunday
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Wilson caught nine of 15 targets for 76 yards in Sunday's 30-28 win over the Commanders.
With Trevor Siemian under center instead of Zach Wilson (concussion), Wilson the wideout saw a season high in target volume but didn't get many opportunities to stretch the field, as his longest reception went for only 16 yards. Running back Breece Hall ended up leading the Jets in catches, targets and receiving yards as Siemian stuck to a dink-and-dunk game plan. Wilson effectively remains a one-man show among the Jets' receiving corps, although Jason Brownlee did catch one pass among his three targets for an eight-yard TD on Sunday. High volume won't necessarily lead to big production for Wilson in Week 17 against a fierce Browns defense.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: WRs to Start
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We'll see who starts at quarterback for the Jets in Week 16 with Zach Wilson still in the concussion protocol Wednesday, but I would start Garrett Wilson against the Commanders even with Trevor Siemian under center. The matchup against Washington is too good since the Commanders are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. In Washington's past five games, eight receivers have scored at least 14.7 PPR points, with nine touchdowns. Wilson struggled in Week 15 at Miami with three catches for 29 yards on four targets, but he should rebound this week given the matchup at home. This is the last home game for the Jets this year, and Wilson scored at least 13 PPR points in six of eight outings in his stadium.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Season-high yardage total in win
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Wilson caught nine of 14 targets for 108 yards and added a three-yard run in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Texans.
Wilson had consecutive receptions of 16 and seven yards on New York's second and third offensive plays, but his only other contribution in the first half was a three-yard jet sweep in the second quarter to convert on fourth-and-1. He got going again coming out of halftime, catching three passes for 55 yards on the first drive of the second half to set up a 15-yard Randall Cobb touchdown. That touchdown opened the floodgates to a 30-point second half from the Jets, and Wilson ultimately set a season high in receiving yards while tying his season high in targets. Zach Wilson also threw for a season-high 301 yards, so New York's passing game is heating up heading into a Week 15 trip to Miami.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: WRs to Start
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Garrett Wilson gets Zach Wilson back at quarterback in Week 14 against Houston, and while that doesn't sound encouraging, it is better than having Tim Boyle or Trevor Siemian under center. Garrett Wilson scored at least 13 PPR points in four of his past five games with Zach Wilson, and he had at least eight targets in each of his past five outings. The Texans have allowed seven of the past eight No. 1 receivers to score at least 12.7 PPR points, and nine receivers have scored at least 15.2 PPR points against Houston this year. With Zach Wilson back, you can trust Garrett Wilson as a No. 2 PPR receiver again in Week 14.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Modest numbers against Falcons
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Wilson caught three of seven targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 13-8 loss to the Falcons.
After being targeted only once in the first half, Wilson came alive on the Jets' first possession of the third quarter, starting the second half with a 31-yard catch before adding a nine-yard reception to convert a fourth down. He had a 22-yard toe-tapping catch along the sideline overturned on a challenge later on the same drive, so the Jets had to settle for a field goal to cut Atlanta's lead to 10-8. Wilson didn't add another catch the rest of the way, nor did the Jets score again, as a change in quarterback from Tim Boyle to Trevor Siemian in the fourth quarter proved futile. Regardless of which quarterback the Jets tab to start in Week 14 against the Texans, Wilson's potential will remain held back by poor play under center with Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) still recovering.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Scores first TD since Week 2
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Wilson caught seven of 10 targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.
Wilson got both hands on a pass in the end zone in the fourth quarter but failed to control it to the ground. He got a chance at redemption two plays later and converted it for his third touchdown of the season, and his first since Week 2. The one-yard touchdown came with the Jets trailing 27-6 and facing softer coverage. Prior to scoring, Wilson didn't benefit from the change in quarterback from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle -- who finished with 179 passing yards on 38 attempts -- so the Jets' No. 1 receiver, who has just a single 100-yard game all season, will have to overcome poor quarterback play again when the Jets host the Falcons in Week 13.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Still dealing with elbow injury
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Wilson (elbow) was listed as limited on Tuesday's estimated practice report.
Wilson also dealt with an elbow issue last week, but it didn't stop him from playing a typical 88 percent of snaps this past Sunday at Buffalo. His production (2-9-0 on eight targets) in that outing didn't match his previous four games however, as he produced at least seven catches and 80 yards in each. Those struggles may have contributed to the switch at quarterback from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle, but the second-year wide receiver will need to get healthy ahead of Friday's contest against the Dolphins before getting a chance to show he and Boyle have a better connection.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Active versus Bills
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Wilson (elbow) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Wilson practiced in a limited fashion this past week and headed into to the contest listed as questionable, but on Friday the wideout relayed that he planned to play Sunday. With his active status now confirmed, Wilson should continue to lead the Jets' wideout corps in Week 11, though the 2022 first-rounder did acknowledge that his elbow issue could hamper him some. To what degree remains to be seen, but assuming he's able to handle his normal snap allotment, or close to it, Wilson - who's recorded at least seven catches and 12 targets in each of his last four contests - will have a chance to maintain his high-volume role in the team's passing game.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Will be available Sunday
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Wilson (elbow) remains listed as questionable but is on track to play Sunday against the Bills, a source confirmed to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Wilson said after Friday's practice that he was leaning toward playing through his injured right elbow Sunday, and the wideout is seemingly continuing to make progress in his recovery as the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff approaches. The Jets will officially clear Wilson for Sunday's contest with the release of their inactive list, which will be posted 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Assuming he's active for the contest as expected, Wilson shouldn't face any major restrictions with his snaps. Wilson has accounted for 35 percent of the Jets' receiving yardage on the season, putting together a 55-642-2 line on 95 targets through nine games.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Plans to play against Bills
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Wilson (elbow) plans to play Sunday against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Though Wilson will be listed as questionable for the contest, he expressed confidence regarding his Week 11 status Friday, noting that his elbow is "doing better," while adding, "I'm feeling good, so we're going to rock this weekend." Coach Robert Saleh was previously non-committal about Wilson's availability versus Buffalo, but based on the wideout's comments, he's trending in a positive direction ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Jets' Garrett Wilson: Officially questionable for Week 11
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Wilson (elbow) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's road matchup against the Bills, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Coach Robert Saleh said, "We'll see," about the top wideout playing Sunday, noting that "there's a couple hurdles [Wilson] has to clear." An elbow injury has restricted Wilson to limited practice sessions this week, but it looks like his actual status for Sunday's divisional matchup could come down to the wire. In that case, Wilson's availability might not be made official until roughly 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. He's drawn double-digit targets in five of the Jets' last six games.
