Lazard's reliability has waned; depth behind Wilson is thin, increasing Lazard's importance but also risk if he underperforms.

Lazard is a starter alongside Wilson and Reynolds; posted 530 yards and six TDs last season, offering a reliable target with competitive red-zone usage.

Lazard’s injury status casts a shadow on the WR group’s ceiling early; his potential short-term IR could shift targets and elevate Wilson, Gipson, and Smith. The Jets will adjust receiver usage if Lazard misses time.

Lazard’s role hangs in the balance as the Jets explore WR upgrades; his ceiling may hinge on how the offense distributes targets, and whether Lazard can prove he’s still a top-2 option to spark the passing game.

Lazard’s absence creates target volatility for the Jets’ receiving group. In Daly fantasy terms, the vacated volume could lift the ceiling for younger receivers and deepen the Week 2 target distribution, while still elevating the risk profile for Wilson’s upside with reduced veteran presence.