Jets WR Garrett Wilson Out for Week 14 - Eyes Return in Week 15
The New York Jets will once again take the field without their top wide receiver, Garrett Wilson, as the standout playmaker remains sidelined with a knee injury that has now kept him out for three straight games. And with Wilson on injured reserve, that number will reach four this weekend when the Jets face the Miami Dolphins.
Wilson originally suffered a hyperextended knee earlier in the season, but things took a turn in Week 10 when he re-aggravated the injury. That setback landed him on IR, automatically ruling him out for a minimum of four games. Week 14 marks the final game of that mandatory stretch.
So what does that mean for his return?
Looking Ahead: Week 15 Return in Play
The soonest Wilson can be activated is Week 15, when the Jets host the Jacksonville Jaguars. And based on the initial injury timeline, there’s reason to be optimistic. Reports indicated the injury would sideline him for three to four weeks, which lines up with a potential Week 15 return if all goes according to plan.
Of course, eligibility doesn’t guarantee activation - the Jets will need to see how Wilson responds to ramp-up work and whether he can handle the physical demands of live action. But the team has been cautious with his recovery, and if the timeline holds, Wilson could be back just in time for the final stretch of the season.
Impact in the Meantime: Adonai Mitchell Steps Up
In Wilson’s absence, rookie wideout Adonai Mitchell has started to find his footing. Last week, he delivered the best performance of his young career - eight catches, 102 yards, and a touchdown.
That kind of breakout effort doesn’t just happen by accident. Mitchell showed strong route-running, reliable hands, and the ability to create separation - all encouraging signs for a Jets offense that has struggled to find consistent playmakers.
Heading into Week 14, Mitchell becomes a name to watch, especially for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. He’s not a lock for production - the Jets' passing game has been anything but steady - but he’s earned a look as a potential flex option, particularly for teams dealing with injuries or bye-week issues.
What It Means for the Jets
There’s no sugarcoating it - losing Garrett Wilson has been a blow to this offense. He’s not just the Jets’ top receiver; he’s their most dynamic weapon, capable of changing a game with a single play. Without him, the passing attack has lacked its usual spark, and defenses have been able to key in on the run game and short routes.
Getting Wilson back in Week 15 would be a major boost, especially with the Jets clinging to playoff hopes and needing all the firepower they can muster. Until then, they’ll look to Mitchell and the rest of the receiving corps to hold down the fort - and hope their star wideout is ready to go when the calendar flips to mid-December.