Garrett Wilson’s absence was felt deeply in the Jets’ anemic offensive showing last week, leaving fantasy football managers scrambling for answers. The star receiver hasn’t been seen at practice, fueling growing concern about his availability for the near future. While the team offers vague updates, the truth behind his setback remains mysterious, raising more questions than answers. Fantasy managers must now decide whether to hold hope or move on, as every day without him tightens the clock.
Garrett Wilson Injury Update
Wilson missed Week 7’s game for the New York Jets, no thanks to a knee injury suffered in Week 6. Wilson’s injury was initially described as “week-to-week”, but head coach Aaron Glenn upgraded it to “day-to-day” this week.
Wilson was not spotted at practice on Wednesday, which is not an excellent sign for returning to the starting lineup in Week 8. Josh Reynolds led the team in targets in Week 7 (9), but Tyler Johnson was the only pass catcher with more than 31 receiving yards (three for 60). This offense is a complete fade in fantasy, even with the prospect of Tyrod Taylor taking over under center.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Wilson Fantasy Outlook
The hyperextended knee Wilson suffered in Week 6 against the Broncos was initially identified as a multi-week injury, so managers should count on being without New York’s alpha target until at least Week 10’s game against Cleveland (Week 9 bye).
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Despite the obvious limitations of this offense, Wilson has four WR1 finishes on his 2025 resume, and that requires him to be started in all formats. We can nitpick about the ceiling/floor profile for him compared to those around him in the ranks, but his talent has shown the ability to rise above his supporting case.
Assuming reasonable practice participation heading into that Week 10 game, I’ll feel fine about reinserting him into lineups the second the Jets decide he is healthy enough to return.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
