Garrett Wilson and the New York Jets will start their season taking on the San Francisco 49ers for Week 1's 'Monday Night Football' game. The main story for the game is that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will take the field after rupturing his Achilles.
While Rodgers's return from that intense injury is noteworthy, there is some excitement about the chance to see him in the offense throughout the season. Fans were excited about seeing the future Hall of Fame quarterback pairing with Wilson, who was coming off his rookie season that saw him earn the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
Now, Rodgers and Wilson are poised for a big season that could be Rodgers' swan song, as he turns 41in December. The future Hall of Fame quarterback and the Jets embark on their quest for their first Super Bowl since 1968 and first playoff berth since 2010. Let's look at the wide receivers who will try to help the team achieve these milestones.
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Jets WR Depth Chart
Garrett Wilson
Wilson was a prolific wide receiver for Ohio State University before being selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Wilson hasn't had a reliable quarterback play through two seasons, but that hasn't slowed him down. Last year, he had four different quarterbacks play under center. If Rodgers can stay healthy, Wilson could have his breakout season and cement himself among the league's best.
| Year | Games | Receptions | Targets | Yards | Touchdowns |
| 2022 | 17 | 83 | 147 | 1,103 | 4 |
| 2023 | 17 | 95 | 168 | 1,042 | 3 |
Mike Williams
Williams is getting a fresh start in New York after spending the first seven years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers. They drafted him as the seventh overall pick in 2017, and he spent most of his time as the No. 2 wide receiver behind Keenan Allen. Williams tore his ACL in 2023 and only played in three games for the Chargers.
| Year | Games | Receptions | Targets | Yards | Touchdowns |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 95 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 43 | 66 | 664 | 10 |
| 2019 | 15 | 49 | 90 | 1,001 | 2 |
| 2020 | 15 | 48 | 85 | 756 | 5 |
| 2021 | 16 | 76 | 129 | 1,146 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 | 63 | 93 | 895 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 | 19 | 26 | 249 | 1 |
Allen Lazard
Lazard is another veteran wide receiver who was likely brought in by New York due to his extensive experience with Rodgers. The wide receiver went to Iowa State and was undrafted in 2018. He signed with the Packers and had an impact in his second season. He joined the Jets in 2023.
| Year | Games | Receptions | Targets | Yards | Touchdowns |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 35 | 52 | 477 | 3 |
| 2020 | 10 | 33 | 46 | 451 | 3 |
| 2021 | 15 | 40 | 60 | 513 | 8 |
| 2022 | 15 | 60 | 100 | 788 | 6 |
| 2023 | 14 | 23 | 49 | 311 | 1 |
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Xavier Gipson
Gipson played at SF Austin and went undrafted in 2023. He tends to have a bigger impact on special teams than as a wide receiver. He didn't find the end zone as a pass-catcher but did return a punt for a touchdown.
| Year | Games | Receptions | Targets | Yards | Touchdowns |
| 2023 | 17 | 21 | 38 | 229 | 0 |
Malachi Corley
Corley is an exciting rookie that New York drafted out of Western Kentucky in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He will likely only serve as depth this season, but seeing him as the No. 2 or No. 3 wide receiver in 2025 wouldn't be surprising.
Irvin Charles
Charles is in his second season and went undrafted in 2023. He suited up for 12 games in 2023, but he was only targeted once. If you look at his stats, it will look confusing that he had seven tackles last season, but those were from his inclusion in punt and kick return coverages.
