Who Should I Start? Chase Claypool or Garrett Wilson

Saturday, July 5, 10:37 PM

Free-agent wide receiver Chase Claypool (toe) is hoping to sign with an NFL team. The 2020 No. 49 overall pick was spectacular as a rookie, amassing 62 catches for 873 yards and 11 touchdowns. Since then, he hasn't been as productive. finding the end zone only six times. After stops in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Miami, Claypool was in line to suit up for the Buffalo Bills heading into the 2024 campaign. Unfortunately, he tore a ligament and tendon in his toe before eventually being released by the team. With the injury behind Claypool, he is eager to get back on the field while claiming to be stronger and faster than ever. "I am back to being the strongest and fastest I've ever been and couldn't be more excited to step back out on the field and let my actions speak for themselves," said the 26-year-old. "I deeply and truly believe that the pieces will align, and I will work my way into the position to show off what's been suppressed these last two years." It appears he is more motivated than ever. Although Claypool should see attention from fantasy managers if he signs with a club, he could have a tough time getting close to the level of production he had in his inaugural year. Still, the wideout is worth monitoring in case he ends up inking a deal with a team where he'll have the opportunity to get involved.

Thursday, November 13, 4:29 PM

The New York Jets have placed wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) on Injured Reserve, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Wilson re-aggravated an existing knee injury during his team's Week 10 win over the Cleveland Browns. As a result of his IR placement, Wilson is now guaranteed to miss at least the next four games for New York. His earliest possible return to the field would be in Week 15 when the Jets travel to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars. Of course, there's no guarantee that the 2-7 Jets will rush Wilson back to the field for what will likely be meaningless games down the stretch of the season. Fantasy managers in leagues without IR spots may now be forced to make a difficult choice about whether Wilson is still worth rostering.