Who Should I Start? Allen Lazard or Jalen Coker

Tuesday, October 28, 9:53 PM

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard has seen minimal usage so far this season, recording seven catches for 45 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets across six games played. However, Lazard got a chance to play 78% of New York's offensive snaps in Week 8 due to injuries to top Jets wideouts Garrett Wilson (knee) and Josh Reynolds (hip). Wilson is expected to return in Week 10 following the team's Week 9 bye, but Reynolds must miss at least three more games on Injured Reserve. Still, Lazard's lack of production to this point makes him difficult for fantasy managers to rely upon. Even with Wilson and Reynolds sidelined in Week 8, Lazard recorded one catch for five yards in a game where the Jets scored 39 points. Lazard should remain off the radar of fantasy managers.

Monday, November 3, 12:46 PM

Wide receiver Jalen Coker was a non-factor in the Carolina Panthers' Week 9 stunning triumph over the Green Bay Packers by a score of 16-13. The Panthers' WR caught his only target for nine yards despite playing on 66% of snaps for the second straight week. Carolina's defense shone, and the Panthers relied more on the running game on offense. Xavier Legette was injured and will be evaluated for a concussion. If Legette is unable to play next week, Coker will be in line for increased snaps, which could result in more targets. In Week 10, the Panthers will face the New Orleans Saints, who are coming off one of their worst games against wide receivers this season. They allowed 167 yards and three touchdowns to the Rams' WRs. Although Coker continues to see many reps and has a seemingly good matchup next week, fantasy players can consider cutting him ahead of Week 10. Coker has not shown any promise yet to exploit a favorable matchup.