We already know that the New York Jets will be without quarterback Zach Wilson for their Thursday Night Football tilt with the Cleveland Browns. But they’ve got a bunch of other players – including a few key starters – who might not make the trip to Ohio either.
The Jets released their final injury report of the week and have already ruled out Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, and tight end Jeremy Ruckert. Three other players are listed as questionable: running back Israel Abanikanda, placekicker Greg Zuerlein and wide receiver Allen Lazard.
Zuerlein ranks second in the NFL in field goal percentage and had the game-winning boot for the Jets against the Washington Commanders this past week.
Abanikanda is a rookie who had a career-high nine carries for 43 yards in the win.
Lazard signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Jets but has just 23 receptions for 311 yards and one touchdown this season.
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Starting in place of Zach Wilson will be Trevor Siemian, who record his first win as a starting quarterback since 2017 in Sunday’s win over the Commanders.
As for Zuerlein, if he can’t go the Jets will likely go with Austin Seibert as their kicker after signing him to their practice squad today.
The game will be played at 8:15 pm ET and will air on Amazon Prime Video.