New York Jets RB Breece Hall has been navigating a quadriceps issue during a short week before their matchup with the division rival New England Patriots. Will Hall be ready to go in front of the MetLife faithful, or will he be sitting this one out?
Is Breece Hall Playing Tonight?
Barring a late setback, Hall appears ready to rock tonight. Despite the short week, Hall has been a full participant in practice and doesn’t carry a “questionable” designation on the Patriots/Jets injury report from Wednesday (Sept. 18).
Inactives will be announced far enough in advance for fantasy managers to pivot should a curveball occur. As of now, Hall is expected to play. Whether you want him in lineups against the No. 2-ranked rush defense is a separate matter entirely!
Hall’s Thursday Night Football Fantasy Outlook
If Hall is getting 21 touches for 114 yards and a touchdown, I’m not worried about his role. Yes, I understand that Braelon Allen looked good (56 yards and a pair of touchdowns on nine touches). That just reinforced my opinion that he – with Jordan Mason now the starter in San Francisco – sits atop the handcuff rankings, not that he is ready to truly take food off the plate of Hall.
RODGERS TO BREECE HALL. @nyjets take the lead!
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The touchdown catch was not only a thing of beauty, but it speaks to something that Hall’s raw talent couldn’t assure us of entering this season – the blind trust of his quarterback.
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Now that we know that, Hall is a threat to lead all Flex players in fantasy points this season.
His score came on the heels of a 30-yard run after a slow first half. He is never far away from breaking open a drive and that potential – combined with what likely will be an improving offensive environment with each passing week – makes him a difference-maker who could lead you to the promised land this winter.