Jets quarterback Justin Fields reconnects with Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson in Week 1, delivering a 95-yard, one-TD performance on seven catches. The pairing immediately looks like the offense’s backbone as they prepare for a Week 2 showdown with Buffalo, where Buffalo may bracket Wilson and force others to rise. Jets targets Tyler Johnson, Josh Reynolds, and Mason Taylor become fantasy-adjacent options, while Buffalo’s Josh Allen presents a stern test for New York’s improved aerial attack.

If Wilson heats up, Fields’ rushing upside and OSU chemistry could elevate the entire Jets passing game, making this duo a potential fantasy-friendly stack against a difficult Bills defense. The Week 2 game plan will test whether the Jets can sustain high-level production or if Buffalo’s adjustments force New York into a more diversified receiving corps and a conservative game script.

Pro Football Focus’ final grades show the New York Jets’ Week 1 offense facing a rough debut against Pittsburgh. Among the five lowest offensive grades, Josh Reynolds graded 58.2, Mason Taylor 56.1, Arian Smith 54.3, Braelon Allen 49.9, and John Simpson 48.1, all with at least six snaps. The Jets’ unit struggled to sustain clean plays, especially up front and in spacing for yards after catch. Fantasy managers should monitor how these players rebound as the Jets adjust game plan and usage against upcoming opponents.

Three Week 1 waiver targets stand out for 2025: Zamir White could be the Raiders' clear RB2 and a key handcuff behind Ashton Jeanty in a run‑heavy attack. Andrei Iosivas may push into Cincinnati as the No.3 receiver behind Chase and Higgins, with Higgins’ injury history opening modest flex value. Josh Reynolds looks to slot in as Jets’ No.2 WR when Lazard sits, offering a safe floor in deep formats.

White flashed late in 2023 with solid PPR output, while Iosivas has shown target potential when involved and could rise if injuries shrink Cincinnati’s depth chart. Reynolds, in a run‑first Jets scheme, offers steady targets in 14+ team leagues. Week 1 usage, opponent, and depth‑chart shifts will largely shape their early 2025 value.

Jets depth at wide receiver is a concern entering final cuts, with Josh Reynolds likely the WR2 behind Garrett Wilson. A veteran upgrade via trade—Tim Patrick from Detroit—could reunite Aaron Glenn with the veteran and stabilize the group fast.

Detroit’s top targets remain Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, with Kalif Raymond and Isaac TeSlaa behind them. Patrick would be a high-impact addition if available, potentially shifting roles and expectations in a run-first offense. Calls between Jets and Lions before Tuesday’s cuts could determine Patrick’s fate and the Jets’ immediate WR ceiling.

Two Jets acquisitions—Jowon Briggs and Harrison Phillips—signal urgency to fortify the roster. Reuniting Glenn with Patrick would require a favorable fit and cap calculus, but the upside for New York’s offense is clear: more trusted route-running veteran presence to support Wilson, with Reynolds remaining a productive secondary option if Patrick lands elsewhere.