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The New York Jets are set to play the Houston Texans on Thursday night. The AFC matchup is a critical one for a 2-6 Jets team that has lost five consecutive games. The Jets have made steady improvements to the roster in recent weeks after firing head coach Robert Saleh after Week 5.
The Jets traded for Davante Adams in Week 7 and agreed to a deal with Haason Reddick so the pass rusher could play in Week 8. The Jets added Adams to give quarterback Aaron Rodgers a familiar target after the offensive struggles early in the season. Rodgers is set to be without another one of his friends and favorite targets for the next four weeks due to an injury.
Per the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Jets placed wide receiver Allen Lazard on injured reserve for a chest injury. "The Jets are placing WR Allen Lazard on Injured Reserve because of a chest injury, sources say," Rapoport wrote. "Aaron Rodgers’ good friend and trusted target is out at least four games.
" The #Jets are placing WR Allen Lazard on Injured Reserve because of a chest injury, sources say. Aaron Rodgers’ good friend and trusted target is out at least four games. pic.
twitter.com/STuJ5kllCU Per the Jets injury report in Week 9, Lazard did not practice all week due to the injury. Lazard is the Jets second-leading receiver in 2024.
The 28-year-old has 30 receptions for 412 yards and five touchdowns through the first eight weeks. Lazard has the third-most targets from Rodgers this season with 44. Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.
com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Jets still have leading receiver Garrett Wilson, Davante Adams and potential trade target Mike Williams for Rodgers to target against the Texans. Related: Jets Make Wild Decision With Struggling All-Pro.
