Denzel Mims Fantasy

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims is a healthy scratch for the team's Week 2 contest against the New England Patriots. With Jamison Crowder (groin) inactive, it's a bit of a surprise that Mims won't at least be active, but the Jets will have Keelan Cole (knee) this week. Mims not being able to crack the rotation even when the team is dealing with injuries is a bad sign for the second-year receiver, who had a 40-yard catch last week but also played just three offensive snaps against Carolina. He shouldn't be rostered in redraft leagues.

Sep. 19th • 11:53 AM

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims could have a tough time receiving reps during Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Patriots, according to offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. The potential returns of Keelan Cole Sr. and Jamison Crowder coupled with Mims' absence at OTAs and minicamp significantly factor into the amount of reps he can expect. The 23-year-old played five percent of snaps last week, hauling in his lone target for 40 yards. Through nine games as a rookie last year, he caught 23 passes for 357 yards. You can comfortably leave him on waivers in all redraft leagues.

Sep. 17th • 9:56 PM

New York Jets rookie running back Michael Carter and wide receiver Denzel Mims (hip) aren't listed on the official injury report ahead of Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Carter, a fourth-round pick, missed some training camp practices with an undisclosed injury and finished on a low note in the preseason after some early hype. Carter is expected to have a role in the season-opener, but just how big of a role is anyone's guess. Veteran Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson will also be involved in what is likely to be a committee approach, at least early in the season. As a result, none of the three backs are all that intriguing in fantasy until we have a better picture of how the touches will be divided up. Mims is healthy to start the year, but playing time will be a concern with Jamison Crowder, Corey Davis and second-rounder Elijah Moore ahead of him. Mims should be on the waiver wire in standard-sized leagues to begin 2021.

Sep. 8th • 6:40 PM