Injury report update, Sept. 15 — Hall is officially questionable to play in Week 2, but there is no real doubt that he’ll go. But like in Week 1, he will remain on a pitch count, while Dalvin Cook serves as the lead back.
Update, Sept. 15 — Hall will remain on a pitch count according to head coach Robert Saleh. He also will have a full practice on Friday, so he should be ready to go, just not at his full snap count yet. He will remain a fantasy start, but Dalvin Cook should also have some flex appeal with a good workload.
Breece Hall remains on a pitch count, Saleh says. Hall had 11 touches on Monday night. Have to think it’ll be about the same on Sunday. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 15, 2023
Update, Sept. 14 — Hall was listed as a limited practice participant again on Thursday. New York is still likely being careful with rushing him back to the field after his lengthy ACL recovery, but a third consecutive limited practice on Friday would create at least some worry about his availability if he is listed as questionable for the game.
Jets injury report: No changes for the Jets, but Cowboys all-world G Zack Martin shows up on the report. #Jets pic.twitter.com/ksaUy0ytOQ
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 14, 2023
The New York Jets are coming off a big overtime win against the Buffalo Bills. The game’s biggest news was starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers tearing his Achilles and being ruled out for the season. As the Jets turn their attention to a tough Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys, running back Breece Hall is starting the week limited in practice to begin the week.
Brown, Becton and Hall are limited in practice today, per Saleh. CB Echols returns this week from suspended list. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 13, 2023
Fantasy football implications for Week 2
When New York signed Dalvin Cook in free agency, the assumption was the Hall may not be ready for a full workload to begin the season. He then finished the first game with 10 carries for 127 yards. The numbers were slightly inflated from an 83-yard scamper when the Jets were pinned against their goal line. Still, Hall ran well and brought in one of his two targets for an additional 20 yards.
Cook finished with 13 carries for 33 yards and three receptions for an additional 26 yards. If Hall sits, the backfield would be split between Cook and third-string running back Michael Carter. Hall is likely just getting some extra rest to begin the week, but his situation is worth monitoring tomorrow and Friday.