The New York Jets acquired a new wide receiver at the trade deadline when they pulled off the blockbuster deal with the Indianapolis Colts.
Former Colts second-round pick and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was included in the blockbuster deal, along with two first-round picks.
We were hoping to see Mitchell make his Jets debut in Week 10, but that didn’t end up happening and instead he was a healthy scratch simply because he needed more time to learn the playbook.
But will the Jets have Mitchell on the field in Week 11? Here’s what we know.
Yes, Mitchell is active for the Jets on Thursday night.
However, don’t be surprised if Mitchell sees limited snaps, as Connor Hughes of SNY reports he’s still learning the offense and he was working with the second-team unit in pre-game warm-ups.
“AD Mitchell working with the second offense in warmups. We’ll see how much he plays. Still learning offense,” Hughes wrote.
The Jets could certainly use a contribution from him, with New York missing its top wideout, Garrett Wilson, who was placed on injured reserve on Thursday because of his knee injury.
It has been a weird season for New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard.
Entering the 2025 campaign, Lazard was expected to serve as the team’s No. 2 wide receiver, but he has been anything but that with just 45 receiving yards through six games played.
Why has Lazard only playing six games when the Jets have played nine in total? That’s where the weird part comes in, as Lazard has been a healthy scratch on multiple occasions throughout the season.
Is Lazard finally active on Thursday night against the New England Patriots in Week 11? Here’s what we know.
Lazard is indeed active tonight, but it remains to be seen how much action he’ll see after SNY’s Connor Hughes reported that Lazard was not one of the wide receivers working with the starters in pre-game warm-ups.
“John Metchie, Tyler Johnson, Isaiah Williams and Arian Smith are warming up with the starting offense. So is Justin Fields. He’s starting again,” Hughes wrote.
It would be puzzling to see the Jets avoid using Lazard much considering their lack of options in the passing game due to Garrett Wilson’s injury, but considering what we’ve seen with Lazard this season, it wouldn’t shock us.
The New York Jets need more out of rookie wide receiver Arian Smith in the Week 11 game against the New England Patriots.
A fourth-round pick, Smith has been quiet through the first half of this season but he has a golden opportunity to get more work in Week 11, as Garrett Wilson is out because of injury.
However, Smith is off to his typical start against the Patriots on Thursday night. Here’s a closer look at what’s going on.
Yes, Smith is active, but he is not starting and instead the Jets utilized John Metchie, Tyler Johnson, Adonai Mitchell and Isaiah Williams instead.
Not a great sign for his chances of producing on Thursday night, but there’s still time for him to get going.
The New York Jets need more out of their wide receivers in the Week 11 game against the New England Patriots and that includes John Metchie III.
That’s because the Jets’ No. 1 wide receiver, Garrett Wilson, is on injured reserve with a knee injury that will sideline him for at least the next four games.
However, Metchie has not gotten going yet early on in the Thursday night contest versus New England’s AFC East rival.
Let’s find out what’s going on.
Metchie is active and even got the starting nod, he just wasn’t targeted on the opening drive.
Believe it or not, the Jets’ offense actually put together a successful opening series, but it was very run-heavy, so there wasn’t much of a chance for Metchie to get going.
We’ll see if things change on drive No. 2.
“We’ve got to be better, plain and simple. There’s no excuse for where we are right now. We need to hold ourselves accountable and make the necessary changes, because this isn’t acceptable.”
— Alex Tuch, Buffalo Sabres Forward
Buffalo Sabres fans, brace yourselves: change is coming. After yet another brutal defeat — a 5-2 loss to Utah followed by a 6-2 drubbing by the Colorado Avalanche — it’s clear that this team is nowhere near the contender they were supposed to be this season. And for fans who’ve waited 14 years for a playoff spot, the latest string of losses is a hard pill to swallow. With Buffalo’s record now at a dismal
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The loss to the Avalanche capped off a disastrous five-game losing streak, with
The truth is, the Sabres have been in this situation for far too long. The fans are fed up, and even the players are starting to admit what’s been painfully obvious:
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At this point, there is no denying that accountability must fall on both
As Tuch stated, “There’s no excuse for where we are right now.” The Sabres have been left behind in a rapidly advancing NHL, and with another playoff-less season on the horizon, it’s time for ownership to act.
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But it’s not just the front office and coaching staff that needs to change. With this current Sabres team showing no signs of getting it together, nearly
The Sabres need to shed their past — and that means moving out players who aren’t contributing to the rebuild. It’s a painful reality, but every player needs to be held accountable
for this team’s continued failure. It’s no longer about potential or promises — it’s about delivering results, and if you’re not part of the solution, you’ll be part of the problem.
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So, what now for Buffalo? The road to redemption starts with tough decisions. Kevyn Adams will need to make bold moves to reshape the roster, bringing in fresh talent to bolster the lineup. The Sabres’ defense needs a complete overhaul, and the goaltending situation is looking more desperate by the day. The team can no longer afford to let mediocrity slip by — it’s time to build a playoff-caliber team, and the clock is ticking.
This won’t be an easy fix, but with the right moves, Buffalo could finally start to dig itself out of this hole. The fans deserve a competitive team, and the Sabres owe it to themselves to deliver.
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There’s no sugar-coating it — the Sabres’ current path is not sustainable. Another year of misery for Buffalo fans will simply not do. As the Sabres face the harsh reality of their worst season in recent memory, one thing is clear: the status quo cannot continue. The front office and coaching staff need to make bold, immediate changes. The future of the Buffalo Sabres depends on it.
The time for change is now — and for the first time in years, it feels like the Sabres have no choice but to start fresh.