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This comes a day after Hall said he expects to play, so this news isn’t all too surprising. Hall’s return could somewhat complicate the Jets’ backfield situation on Sunday, however, as Braelon Allen has played well in Hall’s absence, making a strong case for more touches even when Hall is healthy. Glenn declined to get into how he plans to divvy up his running backs’ touches next week, saying “both guys will play,” when asked about his plans. This was already shaping up to be a tough fantasy matchup on the road against the Chiefs, but a potential backfield split would only further complicate matters. Until we see how things shake out, both Hall and Allen should be viewed as mid-to-low-end RB2s.

Wilson has not practiced this week and has now been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. Wilson has caught 43 passes for 527 yards and three touchdowns this season and saw 12 targets in last week’s loss to the Raiders. His absence means both Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper should see expanded roles, but both players will be hard to trust as anything more than WR3s against a stout Chiefs defense. In addition to Wilson, the Jets also ruled out LB Trevin Wallace (groin) for Week 9.

Taylor is firmly on track to play in Week 9 against the Chiefs. He will operate as the team’s top tight end, keeping intriguing rookie Kenyon Sadiq in the TE2 tier.

We expect to see Hall listed as a full participant on today’s injury report. An update will be provided if that is not the case. Earlier today, Jets OC Frank Reich discussed Hall and Braelon Allen’s expected usage, saying having the two players is “a great problem to have,” referring to the duo as “two No. 1 backs.” That said, Reich added that Hall “is obviously the bell cow,” but the backfield usage will be a “mix” of both players. Jets coach Aaron Glenn will reportedly share his ideal backfield split with Reich, who will work with the position coaches to make it happen. Hall likely belongs in the high-end RB2 tier while Allen remains FLEX-viable.

Wilson did not practice on Wednesday and will go down as a DNP today as well. He is a long-shot to suit up for the Jets’ Week 9 game against the Chiefs. His absence will free up targets for Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper Jr. The two have alternated spike weeks and zeroes over their past two games. Now both should have stable fantasy floors for at least one game.

NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reports that Maulet is retiring. The 33-year-old slot cornerback began his career with the Saints and Colts and ended it with the Lions, but made the bulk of his impact from 2019-2024 with the Jets, Steelers, and Ravens. Maulet made major noise as a hard-hitting cornerback in the AFC North, going from the Steelers to the Ravens in 2023 and starting a playoff game for Mike Macdonald’s historic Ravens defense. He retires with five career interceptions and five sacks.

It’s likely a maintenance day for Taylor, who tallied three catches on five targets in Week 8. He has been running ahead of rookie Kenyon Sadiq in recent weeks, though his own fantasy has been hit or miss. Taylor has been held under 40 yards in three of his past four appearances. He erupted for 62 yards and two scores in the fourth. Barring a setback in practice, Taylor will be a low-end TE2 for Week 9.

Hall is expected to return this week, but a full practice might be required before the team gives him the go-ahead. Hall logged three limited practices last week before being ruled out on Sunday. Barring a setback, we’re still expecting Hall to ramp up to a full session over the next two days. Assuming he does, Hall will likely split work with Braelon Allen, who has been extremely effective as the Jets’ workhorse running back in his absence. Both backs will sit in the RB3 ranks for their Week 9 date with the Chiefs.

Hall, barring setbacks in practice, should be OK for Week 9 against the Chiefs. What his workload will look like is another question entirely. Braelon Allen has established himself as an efficient, tough runner over the past few weeks, and could remain the Jets’ lead rusher while Hall takes on most pass-catching opportunities. Though Hall should have some kind of floor in Week 9, he probably doesn’t have much of a ceiling unless the Jets decided to phase out Allen.

He was officially a DNP for Wednesday’s practice. Wilson sustained a head injury in Week 8 against the Raiders and now appears to be a long shot for Week 9. Wilson this season has accounted for 27 percent of the Jets’ targets and 38 percent of the team’s air yards. His absence would make both Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper flex-viable for Week 9, along with Mason Taylor. Cooper is coming off a game in which he saw no targets while running a route on 75 percent of the Jets’ drop backs.