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John Metchie John Metchie Makes four catches again
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:34 PM
Metchie caught four of five targets for 25 yards and rushed once for four yards in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Metchie has caught at least four passes in each of the past four games. He has carved out a steady role since coming over from Philadelphia via trade, but Metchie's ceiling remains capped by the Jets' inefficient quarterback play heading into a Week 16 trip to New Orleans. |
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Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis First TD of 2025 among nine carries
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:33 PM
Davis rushed nine times for 58 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Breece Hall (12 carries for 23 yards) played below his usual standards, allowing Davis to take on a larger role. Davis set a season high for carries and made the most of his added opportunities, with a 24-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter marking the backup running back's first score of the season. Hall will remain the Jets' lead back if healthy heading into a Week 16 road game against the Saints. |
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Adonai Mitchell Adonai Mitchell Six catches, TD on nine targets
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:31 PM
Mitchell caught six of nine targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars. He also rushed once for minus-4 yards.
Analysis: Mitchell got the Jets on the board with a nine-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. The twitchy wide receiver has been targeted 40 times in five appearances for the Jets. Mitchell has been inconsistent while dealing with subpar quarterback play, but his mix of athleticism and target share will give the 52nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft some enticing upside in Week 16 against the Saints, no matter whom the Jets tab as their starting quarterback. |
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Isaiah Williams Isaiah Williams Six catches in defeat
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:11 PM
Williams caught six of seven targets for 53 yards and added nine yards on two punt returns in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Williams was able to finish with career highs in both catches and receiving yards in Week 15, most notably securing a 25-yard snag in the first quarter. The wide receiver had caught only seven of 13 targets for 61 yards over 11 contests coming into Sunday, so his performance was a bit of a breakout. Williams will look to build off of his day in Week 16 against the Saints. |
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Breece Hall Breece Hall Stymied in Week 15 loss
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 4:52 PM
Hall rushed 12 times for 23 yards and caught both of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Hall seemed bothered by the knee injury that cut into his practice participation during the week, and he was held to 44 or fewer rushing yards for the third time in four games. Isaiah Davis was the Jets' most effective running back in this lopsided loss, with a 24-yard touchdown run among his 58 rushing yards on nine carries. Hall's inching closer to the 1,000-yard mark on the ground, as he'll need exactly 100 rushing yards to get there in Week 16 at New Orleans. |
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Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson Healthy scratch vs. Jacksonville
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:17 AM
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Johnson will be a healthy scratch for the third time in four games. The Jets will roll with John Metchie, Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, Allen Lazard and Arian Smith as the active wide receivers for Sunday's contest. Johnson's next chance to play is Week 16 against the Saints on Sunday, Dec. 21. |
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Stone Smartt Stone Smartt Active for Week 15
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:09 AM
Smartt (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Smartt entered the league's concussion protocol following the Jets' Week 14 loss to the Dolphins. He ended the week with a full practice Friday and has been given the green light to play Sunday after being evaluated by an independent neurologist. Smartt will have the opportunity to serve as the Jets' TE2 behind Jeremy Ruckert due to Mason Taylor (neck) being inactive. |
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Jeremy Ruckert Jeremy Ruckert Prepared for increased role
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 5:40 PM
Ruckert is set to have a bigger role in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In the absence of Mason Taylor (neck), Ruckert is set to take on a bigger role, likely in both the pass and run game. The tight end will likely be utilized as an additional blocker to protect Brady Cook and to open up holes for Breece Hall, but his ability in the receiving game cannot be understated. Ruckert has 18 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown on 21 targets this season as the backup to Mason Taylor. Being thrust into the No. 1 tight end role means the 2022 third-rounder could see a further increased target share in Sunday's contest as well. |
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Stone Smartt Stone Smartt Questionable vs. Jacksonville
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 5:15 PM
Smartt (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Smartt was able to practice Friday without limitations, but he'll need to pass an evaluation from an independent neurologist in order to clear the league's concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game. The fourth-year pro has mostly served on special teams this season, but he could see an expanded role on offense Sunday behind Jeremy Ruckert due to the absence of Mason Taylor (neck). |
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Stone Smartt Stone Smartt Full practice Friday
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:35 PM
Smartt (concussion) practiced fully Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smartt advanced from a non-participant Wednesday to a full participant in Friday's session, but evidently he's yet to clear the NFL's concussion protocol, given that he carries a 'questionable' designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. |
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Breece Hall Breece Hall Ready for Week 15
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 3:29 PM
Hall (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hall kicked off this week with no practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, but he progressed from limited Thursday to all activity Friday, clearing him to continue to lead the Jets backfield this weekend. Since the team's Week 9 bye, he's racked up 93 touches for 427 yards from scrimmage and two total TDs over the last five contests. With undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook set to start Sunday with Tyrod Taylor (groin) and Justin Fields (knee) unavailable, Hall could take on even more of the onus of New York's offense. |
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Justin Fields Justin Fields Ruled out for Week 15
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 10:54 AM
Coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that Fields (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Fellow QB Tyrod Taylor (groin) also has been ruled out by the Jets, which paves the way for Brady Cook to start for the team this weekend, with Adrian Martinez in line to be elevated from the practice squad to serve as Cook's backup. Fields' next chance to see game action will be Sunday, Dec. 21, against the Saints on the road. |
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Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Ruled out for Week 15
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 10:53 AM
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn ruled Taylor (neck) out for Sunday's game in Jacksonville.
Analysis: Taylor was unable to practice in any fashion this week and now will miss his first game of the season as he tends to the neck injury. The timing of the absence is a tough break for Taylor, who had recorded five catches for 51 yards -- his most since Week 5 -- on eight targets in this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. With Taylor sidelined this weekend, the Jets will likely turn to Jeremy Ruckert as their starting tight end. |
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Tyrod Taylor Tyrod Taylor Ruled out for Sunday
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 10:49 AM
Coach Aaron Glenn noted Friday that Taylor (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: The same applies to Justin Fields (knee), which sets the stage for Brady Cook to draw the start at QB for the Jets in Week 15, with Adrian Martinez slated to be elevated from the practice squad to serve as the team's backup. Taylor's next chance to see game action will occur Sunday, Dec. 21, when the Jets face the Saints on the road. |
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Stone Smartt Stone Smartt Limited with concussion
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 3:43 PM
Smartt (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smartt entered the league's concussion protocol after sustaining an injury late in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. The tight end's upgrade to limited participation means he is progressing through the league's requirements. The 27-year-old will have just one more practice to pass an independent neurological exam and upgrade to full participation in an attempt to play Sunday against the Jaguars. |
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Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Another DNP on Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 3:27 PM
Taylor (neck) remained a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Taylor has missed the first two practices of Week 15 prep. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to have a chance to play Sunday at Jacksonville. Jeremy Ruckert would likely take on a larger role if Taylor sits out Sunday, with Stone Smartt (concussion) and Jelani Woods also possibly seeing more action. |
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Breece Hall Breece Hall Listed as limited Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 3:24 PM
Hall (knee) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hall mixed into positional drills after missing practice Wednesday, but he didn't quite reach full participation Thursday. Nonetheless, Hall doesn't appear to be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Jaguars, though his fantasy managers would gain peace of mind if Hall upgrades to full participation Friday and avoids an injury designation. Isaiah Davis is Hall's top backup. |
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Justin Fields Justin Fields Not seen at practice Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 12:11 PM
Fields (knee) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The same applies to Tyrod Taylor (groin), leaving Brady Cook and practice-squad member Adrian Martinez to handle the Jets' QB reps in Thursday's session. Friday's practice thus looms large in terms of the team's Week 15 signal-caller plans, but at this stage looming back-to-back 'DNPs' cloud the statuses of both Fields and Taylor. |
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Tyrod Taylor Tyrod Taylor Remains sidelined Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 12:10 PM
Taylor (groin) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Neither was Justin Fields (knee), so both Taylor and Fields have opened Week 15 prep with consecutive DNPs. Brady Cook has been handling first-team reps in practice, and the undrafted rookie out of Missouri looks like the favorite to start Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Taylor or Fields could reenter the starting mix by practicing in any capacity Friday. |
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Breece Hall Breece Hall Participating in drills Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 12:08 PM
Hall (knee) is taking part in positional drills Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hall sat out practice Wednesday due to knee soreness, but he has returned to practice Thursday, though it remains to be seen if he's listed as a full participant or limited participant. He has yet to miss a game in the 2025 regular season, and Hall is tracking toward his first 1,000-yard rushing campaign, as he needs 123 yards to reach that milestone with four games to play, starting with Sunday's matchup at Jacksonville. |
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