Who Should I Start? Allen Lazard or Jalen Nailor

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.

Friday, November 7, 6:01 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor made the catch of the game last week to seal a big victory at Detroit, but the receiver's low volume should keep him out of lineups in most leagues when the Vikings play host to the Baltimore Ravens. The Vikings have called upon the former Michigan State standout in big moments, including a game-sealing third-down reception last week from quarterback J.J. McCarthy. However, he's still averaging fewer than two catches per game this season. The Ravens rank 23rd against PPR receivers, but have held their past three opponents to an average of 13 points. With Nailor still firmly behind fellow receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison in the pecking order, he's a touchdown-dependent option who should be avoided if possible.