Allen Lazard has gone out for fewer passes this season (93.2% Route% in games he has played) than he did last season (77.3%).
THE BLITZ projects Allen Lazard to notch 6.7 targets in this week’s contest, on average, putting him in the 75th percentile among wide receivers.
Allen Lazard has accrued many more air yards this season (82.0 per game) than he did last season (44.0 per game).
Allen Lazard has totaled substantially more receiving yards per game (61.0) this year than he did last year (38.0).
Allen Lazard has been among the most efficient pass-catchers in the league, averaging a terrific 10.20 yards-per-target this year while checking in at the 82nd percentile among wideouts.
Cons
The Packers are a heavy 7.5-point favorite in this game, likely leading to an extreme rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Green Bay Packers to be the 7th-least pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 57.6% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 2nd-least plays run on the slate this week at 126.5 plays, given the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
Opposing QBs have averaged 32.2 pass attempts per game vs. the New York Jets defense this year: 4th-least in the NFL.
The New York Jets cornerbacks grade out as the 5th-best collection of CBs in the NFL this year in covering receivers.