Allen Lazard Week 3 Outlook - Patriots at Jets

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Thu, Sep 19th 2024, 1:05pm EDT

After a banner Week 1 performance, Lazard predictably came crashing back to earth. He had a 67% route share in Week 2 with a 13.3% target share, a 31.5% air-yard share, 0.50 YPRR, and a 15.8% first-read share (third on the team). Lazard ran about 55% of his routes from the slot in Week 2. Through two weeks of action, New England is ninth in two-high rate (50.6%). Against two-high, Lazard has been heavily involved with a 22.6% target share, a 43.7% air-yard share, 1.84 YPRR, and a 26.1% first-read share (second on the team). With Christian Gonzalez likely glued to Garrett Wilson all game, Lazard will see Marcus Jones (69.2% catch rate and 84.5 passer rating) and Jonathan Jones (60% catch rate and 74.6 passer rating) all day. Don't be surprised if Lazard bounces back with another solid (flex-worthy) outing for Week 3.